Airbrush Techniques: Video Series

An airbrush gun pulls paint from a compartment with varying air pressure to achieve different line widths and qualities. Discover the components of an airbrush gun, pulling back further for a smaller line, with tips from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

To airbrush on clothing, always work from light to dark, as light colors are difficult to layer on top of darker colors. Airbrush on clothing, using different lettering effects for an artistic look, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Airbrushing realistic fire involves starting with the red tones, using a stencil to achieve sharper edges and fading the colors up to a bright yellow. Paint realistic fire with an airbrush gun, curling the edges to achieve movement, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Airbrushing on T-shirts involves taping the clothing to foam core for an even surface, layering dark colors on top of lighter colors and applying heat from a hairdryer to set the paint. Airbrush designs on a T-shirt, waiting a few days before washing it, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Airbrushing with paint can include using stencils for a harder edge, free-handing for a softer approach and a combination of both for a layered effect. Learn to airbrush, paying attention forming different line widths and qualities, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Putting an airbrush gun together involves first screwing in the tip pieces, inserting the trigger and then replacing a clean needle into the barrel. Assemble an airbrush gun, referring to the user manual if necessary, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Using an airbrush gun involves pushing down the trigger and then pulling it back in varying degrees to excrete the paint at different line widths. Use an airbrush, where paint is pushed through a tube at 45 PSI of pressure, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Making airbrush templates requires cutting out shapes from stiff paper, or purchasing pre-made stencils in various shapes. Use airbrush stencils, or use a masking fluid to preserve white highlights in a painting, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

When airbrushing fire, use stencils to create realistic flames; and use a masking fluid to create harder edges and to preserve white areas. Airbrush flames, using a combination of stencils and freehand work, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Cleaning an airbrush gun involves filling it with a store-bought cleaning solution, spraying out all of the excess and then taking it apart to soak in soapy water. Thoroughly clean an airbrush gun for the next project, using pipe cleaners to get in the nooks and crannies, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Airbrushing a face begins by free-handing the eyes, lining up the nose and mouth and adding shadows to create a three-dimensional effect. Airbrush a face, using soft blending techniques for skin tone, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Airbrushing eyes involves using heavier lines above the eye to create an eyelid and softer shadows below the eye to create a rounded effect. Airbrush eyes, remembering to include the lower lids and eyebrows, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Airbrushing a mouth involves adding shadows to the corners of the lips and below the bottom lip, leaving a white reflected area to achieve a three-dimensional effect. Airbrush a mouth, paying attention to the surrounding skin and bones, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Airbrushing a nose requires adding deeper shadows to the nostrils, extending the nose into the cheeks and making it look as if it is protruding from the face. Airbrush a nose, paying attention to shadows and highlights, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Airbrushing the outline of a face involves forming darker lines where there is shadow and leaving white space where the light hits the cheeks. Complete the outline of a face, filling in the background to imply its shape, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Airbrushing words can be done in a variety of styles, including script, bubble letters, graffiti letters and chrome-effect letters. Add shadows and highlights to airbrushed words for a three-dimensional effect with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.

Airbrush text effects include adding shadows, highlights, making the text look like it's flying and making the letters look like chrome. Airbrush text with different effects, creating a three-dimensional effect, with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on airbrushing.