My first airbrush pieces...

[YNOT]

Just wanted to share this with everyone. I had an opportunity to take an airbrush class with Mickey Harris...a world renowned artist. This guy is amazing and so enjoyable as a teacher. The class was 9 hours and worth every penny I spent. We got to use the new water-based 'Auto Air' paint.

This was my first attempt at airbrushing. I've used an airbrush before but for just painting solid colors...nothing like this.

We started with an hour or so of basic techniques and then progressed through a few projects...

Here's my first project...a beveled block...
http://www.satanclauz.com/~ynot/206_beveled_block.jpg

Second project distressed metal, rivets and a tear...
http://www.satanclauz.com/~ynot/206_distressed_metal.jpg

Third was a woodgrain technique...totally amazing...
http://www.satanclauz.com/~ynot/206_wood.jpg

Lastly, me doing 'realistic' flames although they don't look too 'realistic'
http://www.satanclauz.com/~ynot/206_me_flamin.jpg

The class was thoroughly enjoyable, but I prefer doing my work on my trusty Mac, where I can easily fix mistakes! My airbrush work is far too shabby to make a future at it, but I picked up quite a few tips for painting my wifes Mustang this spring.

Anyway...let me know what you think.

[Jriddim]

Wow looks damn cool, I wish i could take a class on airbrushing, i think it would be an awesome technique of combining airbrush with other media. I think you luck though just to be like "yeah i can do it in airbrush if you want me 2" "as long as its not your girlfriends name in aqua blue with dolphins on a license plate"

[cjoe]

oh sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

[Jriddim]

Hey I really hope you dont mind me borrowing your pic, but i loved it so much i just had to, I wanted to see an eye in the cut so bad!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/_Truth_and_rights_/206_distressed_metal2.jpg (http://photobucket.com)

[D-Frag]

awesome airbrushing work!

[Vikia]

I love airbrush! Really nice work YNOT!

What are your plans for this wonderful skill? working on custom Harley graphics, fine arts or maybe theatrical make-up?

[Logo-Mechanix]

Nice air brushing, I also used to do alot of air brushing.

[morea]

well done! Although I can totally understand what you mean about it being more convenient on the computer - no CTRL+Z in the real world! ;)

[paulrandfan]

my ex would love this, I'll have to share it with him