Learn the Basics of Airbrush Technique Part 1:  Introduction Quick Course With Video for the Novice

Airbrush: A small, air-operated tool that sprays paint. It resembles, and is held like, a pen. Today, airbrushes are used in painting for a multitude of applications. Artists who use the airbrush will generally have several different types (external or internal mix) as well as styles (gravity- or siphon-feed) on hand for a variety of… Continue reading Learn the Basics of Airbrush Technique Part 1:  Introduction Quick Course With Video for the Novice

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Airbrushing Water-Based Artist Colors:  Watercolor, Gouache and Acrylic Paint

Both pan watercolors and those in tubes can be thinned with water for airbrushing.  When using pan watercolors you can lather the paint with a paint brush and then transfer it via the brush to the airbrush color cup (or reservoir) for spraying.  Tube watercolor, the type most commonly used, can be thinned with water in a cup or jar and then poured into the color cup.

Fun and Games Airbrushing Characters on Textiles

Today I am enlisting the help of one of my littlest fans to create a shirt with his favorite game character on it. Next time you are airbrushing for fun, grab one of your kids or nephews, nieces, grandkids, etc. Kids love to help and watch people airbrush.