Wrote a little article to go over some airbrushing basics I thought newbies should learn. Please let me know what you think. Enjoy!
http://empireofghosts.blogspot.com/2012 ... asics.html
Tutorial: Airbrushing Basics
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Tutorial: Airbrushing Basics
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Re: Tutorial: Airbrushing Basics
As someone who intends to use his never-before0used airbrush (just a cheap testors, mind you) in the near future, I really liked your article.
Informationally, it was GREAT. The only suggestion I'd make is to change the part where you quoted the guy about thinning paints. Using such a small font AND making it italic meant there were a few sections I had to read a couple times to pick up all the words (imperfect eyes).
Thanks for posting the link!
Eric
Informationally, it was GREAT. The only suggestion I'd make is to change the part where you quoted the guy about thinning paints. Using such a small font AND making it italic meant there were a few sections I had to read a couple times to pick up all the words (imperfect eyes).
Thanks for posting the link!
Eric
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To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
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Re: Tutorial: Airbrushing Basics
I agree- great article!
Years ago I was airbrushing illustrations and it was really frustrating.
I was having clumping and all sorts of issues.
I was using windshield washer fluid as a thinner, and it didn't occur to me that could have been the cause.
At the time I didn't know about acrylic medium or flow extenders.
Hopefully this saves someone else the heartbreak of wrecking a piece.
I may even give the airbrush another try
Years ago I was airbrushing illustrations and it was really frustrating.
I was having clumping and all sorts of issues.
I was using windshield washer fluid as a thinner, and it didn't occur to me that could have been the cause.
At the time I didn't know about acrylic medium or flow extenders.
Hopefully this saves someone else the heartbreak of wrecking a piece.
I may even give the airbrush another try
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