Anybody Here Airbrush ??

[Andy Greene]

Just looking for a little advice and tips - wife bought me a pretty decent set , 2 dual action guns gravity feed and suction /and matching compressor, and air brush paints. Been playing around with it after I get off work here and there , but its a steep learning curve for a novice with zero artistic skills. Watched a bunch of videos on you tube trying ghost flames - and they are tough, I scare it from time to time and almost get close and kill it with too much paint-
Reaching out for tips if any of you guys play with this stuff. Thanks in advance

 

[GraysonTaylor]

I have a Badger air pump. There is no regulator on it. Maybe your is putting out too much pressure or your paint is too thin. I did end up ruining some trim with a big water splat in the middle of the job. A water trap took care of that problem. Practice on your mail box or something. Good luck.

 

[Andy Greene]

practice practice -
Im in Florida- moisture traps are a must - lol

 

[Andy Greene]

trying a new technique -
The darker one will be dry in the am - then we will see how it really came out.
Not bad for a first try tho.

 

[GraysonTaylor]

That's art. Very nice.

 

[Andy Greene]

been practicing a bit - long way to go yet...

 

[Wesleys Custom Graphics]

Just looking for a little advice and tips - wife bought me a pretty decent set , 2 dual action guns gravity feed and suction /and matching compressor, and air brush paints. Been playing around with it after I get off work here and there , but its a steep learning curve for a novice with zero artistic skills. Watched a bunch of videos on you tube trying ghost flames - and they are tough, I scare it from time to time and almost get close and kill it with too much paint-
Reaching out for tips if any of you guys play with this stuff. Thanks in advance

I've been airbrushing for 30 years. Play and have fun. Some of my best stuff came from playing and "accidents". Some of your stuff looks a little muddy. If you start over dont forget to use a white or bright base if you want more vibrant colors. Remember, that almost everything is transparent.

 

[Andy Greene]

Thanks Wes , so go ahead and blend the entire project with white base , or just the areas I will be highlighting ?

 

[Andy Greene]

btw , ANY advice is accepted , good bad or indifferent -
I appreciate you taking a time .

 

[Andy Greene]

So I started over a few times , but I would like to think its getting better , still a work in progress.

 

[Wesleys Custom Graphics]

Looking good. If those are pearlescent colors the clear will really make them pop.

 

[Andy Greene]

they are - and thanks .

 

[Andy Greene]

Wes shot you a PM - Can I pick your brain for a min ??
Sooo frustrated , c;lear muddy me up AGAIN - I have tried several different brands / types , what am I missing ????

 

[Andy Greene]

started over again -Still working on it - but Its getting better ,lol .
Im not clearing this one till I figure out the issue