Artists are constantly looking for new ways to communicate their imaginations in as many ways as possible. Everyone would almost certainly come across airbrushing as a special technique for applying paint. Want to learn more about the benefits of airbrushing and what to consider when making airbrush art?
You will quickly find that great works of art can be made using our broad guidebook, which also includes instructions for beginners using the airbrush.
What do you mean by airbrush?
Airbrush art has unique properties that cannot be found in other painting techniques. Finally, Air Brush Art will help you achieve extremely fine hues and extremely smooth transitions between them. You can use it to create images that have a very realistic and natural color perception. The paint is applied thinly and evenly, so you can easily work on large surfaces with very little paint. For better techniques you can get advice from airbrush-expert.com. With airbrushing you can let off steam in a creative way on almost any surface: whether plastic, metal, paper, textiles or even human skin – the possibilities of airbrushing are almost unlimited.
The equipment that is a must for airbrush art
Airbrush gun
Airbrush gum is the tool that breaks down the color you want into specific hues. Airbrush guns can be classified into two types of operations: single and double. Both have their advantages and disadvantages:
- There are two separate controls for the same action. With their support, you can not only regulate the pressure and thus the air flow, but also ensure an even flow of paint.
- Double Action, on the other hand, is great for artists who want to develop their skills over time. It has only one button to control both air and paint speeds.
Airbrush compressor
Any air compressor set to a pressure range between 1.5 and 2.5 bar is ideal for use with an airbrush gun. As a result, you can simply use an existing or relatively inexpensive compressor from a hardware store for your first airbrush art trials. However, if you want to use the Hobby Air Brush, at some point you will have to invest in a dedicated airbrush compressor. In contrast to hardware store models, such a compressor has advantages in terms of size and noise level.
Water separator
When air is compressed, a significant amount of the previously existing moisture is eliminated. This water separation is not a big deal with a normal compressor, as the water can only be continuously expelled from the air. In the case of an airbrush gun, however, this is a problem, since these water deposits can lead to unsightly and above all uncontrollable stains when applying paint to a work of art.
Pressure regulator
For a really professional job it is important that the air pressure of the airbrush compressor is set to a relatively narrow range between 1.5 and 3 bar. Airbrush compressors usually have a pressure gauge and pressure regulator, so this is not a problem. The manometer is a measuring instrument that always shows you the actual air pressure.
Tips for creating airbrush art
Your painting surface should be free of dirt. Clean fingertips, on the other hand, leave behind dirt, including the oil film on the skin. This can affect the properties of the paint. When handling the painting field, thin cloth gloves are recommended. Small models can be mounted on a stand so that they can stand free and can be sprayed from all sides. No need to rotate them in the palm of your hand without leaving your fingerprints and you can work more effectively.
- If you notice flaws in thin and fine lines, remember to check your gun's needle to see if it is still intact or bent.
- Your gun's nozzle can be damaged if it doesn't spray cleanly or if air escapes from the paint cup. Examine it to see if it is clogged or injured.
- You need to use airbrush models if you want to spray precisely drawn edges. Otherwise the sprayed edges would still be a little blurry.
Wrap up
When using the airbrush, make sure you have a steady hand and an even swing. This is the most demanding element of this art form. However, as I said earlier, airbrushing is primarily a matter of practice. You will get the hang of it after a while. If you are more sensitive to noise, look for a compressor with an air tank as it only needs to fill the tank once – which is very noisy! – and then it's quiet.
