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Wicked Art Airbrush Studio
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I picked up an airbrush for the first time in my high school art class back in 1991. UA-cam, the internet and all of the other resources available today didn't exist at the time. Even though I really had no idea what I was doing, the airbrush immediately became my tool of choice and I never looked back.
I am self-taught through years of trial and error and I’m still learning new tricks and techniques today. Early on, I was drawn to the custom automotive scene. I spent years airbrushing custom images and graphics on various vehicles and was fortunate enough to have my work featured in magazines.
Later I developed more of an interest in fine art and found a new passion in teaching others. This channel was created to teach anyone with a desire to learn how I do what I do. There are no secrets in my book! My ultimate goal is to help you elevate your own artwork to the another level!
I am self-taught through years of trial and error and I’m still learning new tricks and techniques today. Early on, I was drawn to the custom automotive scene. I spent years airbrushing custom images and graphics on various vehicles and was fortunate enough to have my work featured in magazines.
Later I developed more of an interest in fine art and found a new passion in teaching others. This channel was created to teach anyone with a desire to learn how I do what I do. There are no secrets in my book! My ultimate goal is to help you elevate your own artwork to the another level!
Mastering the Electric Eraser
Useful tips and tricks for using an electric eraser to compliment your airbrush artwork.
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0:00 Introduction
1:44 Texture and Highlights
3:10 Working in Layers
4:47 Tips and Tricks
8:47 Conclusion
#airbrush #createxcolors #spraygunner
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Helix Electric Eraser amzn.to/3dattDu
Electric Eraser Refill with Aggressive Tips amzn.to/3DbB6nO
Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the products mentioned in my videos. I promote products that I use personally because they work. Links listed above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
0:00 Introduction
1:44 Texture and Highlights
3:10 Working in Layers
4:47 Tips and Tricks
8:47 Conclusion
#airbrush #createxcolors #spraygunner
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Spraying Pearl or Metallic? AutoBorne Transparent Sealer? Plastic Razor Blades? Tape Residue?
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This month we address spraying pearl and/or metallic colors through an airbrush, using Transparent AutoBorne Sealer for leveling masked edges or an intercoat, using plastic razor blades to knock down paint edges, using AutoBorne Transparent Sealer to stop candy2o from bleeding and questions about tape residue left behind on a project. The airbrushes featured in this video were the Iwata HP-TH a...
Airbrush Beginner Exercises: The Final Project
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Master Airbrush G233 Review
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Airbrush Quick Tips: Keeping Your Surface Clean
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Keeping your surface clean is important, especially if you’re doing automotive work. This video contains tips for using wax and grease remover effectively on your airbrush artwork. The paint featured in this video was 0082 Createx Wicked Opaque Pyrrole Orange reduced with Createx 4011 Reducer. The airbrush featured in this video was the Iwata Micron CM-C . Those items can be purchased through t...
Erasing on Copy Paper? Needle Size? Mini Gun? 4040 Bleed Checker?
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This month we address erasing, what needle size do I use in my airbrushes, what is a mini spray gun and questions about Createx 4040 Bleed Checker. Paint featured in this video was Createx Colors. The airbrush used in this video was the Iwata HP-CS Eclipse. Those items can be purchased through the Spraygunner link below. Spraygunner link spraygunner.com/?aff=5 Other products featured in this vi...
Airbrush Beginner Exercises: The Cube
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Painting still life geometric shapes is a great way to practice and improve your airbrush skills. I demonstrate rendering a cube in this video. Mistakes were made and subsequently fixed. All the Createx and Iwata products I use can be purchased through the Spraygunner link below. Products featured in this video include 5012 Berlin-Airbrush Frog Juice, 5050 Illustration White, 5051 Illustration ...
Using Test Panels
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Spraying some paint onto a test panel prior to airbrushing your actual project can help avoid mistakes and frustration later. #airbrush #createxcolors
Leveling Masked Edges with Createx UVLS Gloss Clear
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Masking areas when painting or airbrushing often creates unwanted paint edges that can cause issues if not addressed. Learn how to get rid of those edges in this video. All the Createx products I use can be purchased through the Spraygunner link below. Products featured in this video include 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear, 4011 Reducer and 4020 Automotive Reducer. Spraygunner link spraygunner.com/?aff=5...
Stopping Candy Bleed with Createx 4040 Bleed Checker
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Discussing the science behind why candies tend to bleed or leech into subsequent layers of paint and how to prevent it from happening on your project. All the Createx products I use can be purchased through the Spraygunner link below. Spraygunner link spraygunner.com/?aff=5 I promote products that I use personally because they work. The link listed above is an affiliate link. I earn from qualif...
Airbrush or Spray Gun? Wear a Respirator? Extractor Fan?
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This month we address which tool to use when spraying candy2o and some options for protecting your health. 0:00 Introduction 1:53 Airbrush or Spray Gun? 5:00 Wear A Respirator? 9:29 Spray Booth or Extractor Fan? #airbrush #createxcolors #spraygunner
Createx Colors Fire Recipe
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Artwork Over Multiple Colors
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A quick tip for using my base texture technique over a background with multiple colors. Paint used in this video: Createx 0002 Wicked Black reduced with Createx 4011 Reducer. Those items can be purchased through the Spraygunner link below. Spraygunner link spraygunner.com/?aff=5 Other items used in this video can be purchased through the Amazon links listed below. Iwata CM-C Airbrush amzn.to/3L...
Skull Mastery: A Complete Airbrush Tutorial
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A full airbrush tutorial from start to finish encompassing creating texture, detail, and focal variation for a very believable finished result. Paint used in this video: Createx 5007 Illustration Neutral Grey 7, Createx 0002 Wicked Black, Createx 5051 Illustration Black, Createx 5078 Illustration Opaque Black, and Createx 5088 Illustration Opaque White. All paint was reduced with Createx 4011 R...
The SprayGunner Airbrush Club
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Are you aware of the Spraygunner Airbrush Club? Spraygunner link spraygunner.com/?aff=5 I promote products that I use personally because they work. The link listed above is an affiliate link. I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you which helps to support this channel and I greatly appreciate that! #airbrush #createxcolors #spraygunner
Airbrush Beginner Exercises: Fixing Mistakes
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Painting Fire with Createx Paint and Candy2o
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Airbrushing with Freehand Shields: A Few More Tips
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Airbrush Studio Tour & Workstation Set Up
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Airbrush Studio Tour & Workstation Set Up
Really nice
TREVOR… where are you…?
I'm finally in a place where I can get back to making videos. I'll have some new content soon.
@@wickedartstudio COOL! Miss yer lessons…
Most artists trace, I'm sure of it. The amount of artist videos I've watched whether it's birds, wildlife, portraits, pets etc. I never see the hand drawn sketch first. What I do see is an already traced/transferred image ready for painting.
About time I've heard the truth that it's not cheating or can't be classed as you're not an artist it was traced. Thank you.
When u search 'making airbrush stencils'. This comes up. Still no making, just spraying. Algorithms... big sigh.
I'm sorry. I have no control over the search algorithm. I'll add your request to my list of videos I need to produce though.
This is very common sense info I;m not sure art schools teach/
I doubt any art schools teach this method for laying out a design, but it is very effective.
the amount of info and detail you give is fantastic!
I appreciate the kind words! Thank you!
I gave the G29 and its terrible
I have no experience with that particular model. You get what you pay for most of the time, especially when the subject is a precision tool. I stand by my recommendation to spend a little more and purchase a known brand.
What is the percentage value in relation to a mixing cup that shows ratios!??? Please dumb this down since math and fractions beat me with the retard stick
Who cares what people think when you want to put an image or a piece of art on your wall? The tool does the job, right?
I agree.
These are good educational videos BUT maybe we could make things a little more fun. Some artist seem to take things a bit to serious and some have got really tiring voices.
I appreciate the compliment and I'm sorry if my teaching style doesn't hold your attention. My goal is simply to teach others. I am not an entertainer. Standing in front of a camera and talking to it is a bit of a challenge for some. I think I've gotten better with time, and I hope to continue to improve.
I have a heat gun that will reach 1500 degrees. Will a gun work?
I don't recommend a heat gun. You'll have a hard time distributing the heat evenly at the correct temperature. I believe the pressure from a heat press also makes a big difference.
@@wickedartstudioThank you very much
Thank you I have used this method myself and used squares on there image, then squares on the paper to transfer...........
Using a grid is a great technique. Projecting saves time comparatively in my opinion though.
Most artist do use the techniques...............we know..................
Time is money.
Great video! Thank you for sharing . . . .
Thank you!
My understanding was that backflushing puts paint and or cleaner back onto the needle bearing or needle seal, and if that fails, air back into the main body. Seals fail and are perishable, but I've always found if paint makes it back that far, its a big clean up. What are you thoughts?
I agree with the fact that backflushing allows cleaner (as well as paint, more on that below) to reach the needle seal. That's partially why I choose to use the technique. Here's the deal, the needle seal is located behind where the airbrush takes in paint (behind the gravity or side feed cup with a gravity fed airbrush, or behind the siphon feed port on a siphon fed airbrush). The needle seal is only there to prevent paint from traveling into the air control valve and/or handle of the airbrush (and yes, that's a pain to clean up when it does happen). Paint can and will reach the needle seal during normal operation because you're dragging the needle back and forth as you work the trigger. That back-and-forth motion allows paint to coat the needle behind the gravity feed cup or siphon feed port. Logically, some of that paint is going to make it to the needle seal. If one fails to clean the airbrush adequately, that paint will dry on the needle seal and needle, basically glueing the needle to the needle seal (ever put your airbrush away for the night and come back the following day with a needle that doesn't move when you pull the trigger back?). For what it's worth, most quality airbrush brands and models in this day and age use a Teflon needle seal. A Teflon needle is far better in terms of longevity compared to the O-rings used long ago. The other advantage to a Teflon needle seal is they are adjustable. When one begins to wear, you can simply tighten it very slightly and it will seal again for a very long time. I have airbrushes that I've used for twenty years, and I have never had to replace a Teflon needle seal. Based on my own experience, spraying cleaner through the airbrush several times, cleaning out the gravity feed cup (or siphon feed passage), and removing the needle in order to wipe it down a few times isn't enough to remove paint that makes it to the needle seal. Most of the time you will still wind up with a needle that is stuck to the needle seal if the residual paint left behind has time to dry. Backflushing the airbrush a few times during the cleaning process gives the artist a better chance of removing the paint on the needle seal without completely disassembling the airbrush. So, backflushing saves time, especially if you use your airbrush frequently. I hope all of that makes sense. As always, what I teach isn't "the way", it's an option. It's up to each individual artist to find what works best for them.
My friend's father was a graphic arts teacher. We used to cure paint on t-shirts in his kitchen oven.
I'm sure that method works to an extent. In terms of durability and longevity, I still think a heat press is more reliable and consistent when doing work for a paying customer.
I am about to use Createx Candy for 1/25 scale plastic models. What can be used as a clear coat? I hear 2K clear is the product from various brands. Any suggestions for smaller bottles since the price for 2K is expensive. Thanks
I would still recommend a catalyzed urethane clear for the ultimate in durability, longevity, and polishing. Check into Spray Max 2k aerosols. They offer a gloss and a flat clear. 1 can would probably do a few models, but it does have a working window once you mix in the catalyst. So, I would have a few ready to spray first.
The less of a chance of having to replace very pricey needles is why you should keep it on. Tip dry is just laziness. Just clean it regularly. Maybe wealthy airbrush artist can afford needles by the gross but most of us don't have that luxury. See the needle? Why? Once your experienced enough you don't need to. It's like hitting a baseball. No matter what ballplayers say, they can't see the ball hit the bat. Same with airbrush needles, you don't need to see it.
To each their own, but I disagree.
Thank you so much for this ! 👍
You're very welcome!
Great professional advice. I would feel guilty watching this without saying thank you ! 😂
George Clooney isn’t the only celebrity there 😉
Correct, but can you name the other one?
Thanks!
Thank you!
The iwata eclipse hp-cs,sbs & bs are all you really need. When sprayed with properly reduced quality paint. With the air supply having a holding tank. The .35 dual taper needle is capable of very fine lines. The demonstration in this video, the paint is not reduced enough and the lines are not smooth and clean as they should be. You can get lines about half the size that was shown here. Good job though.
I think you missed the point I was trying to make. I agree, the Eclipse series is capable of very fine lines with the proper reduction and air pressure. I would also agree the paint I had mixed for this video wasn't as reduced as it should have been in order to create very fine continuous lines; however, fine lines are still achievable, even for someone with little experience.
@@wickedartstudio i guess i missed it. sorry
Your content is helpful. How if this problem has already occurre?
That requires a repair, or a pinstripe to cover up the mistake.
Thank you very much! You save my live.
Thank you!
I always test spray on paper towel. Once you spray a few dark colors test spray light colors over them to test your pattern. If your brush spits, it goes on the towel, not your project. If you clean between colors changes with a 50/50 mix of water and rubbing alcohol and backwash covering the tip and blowing air back through the cup you’ll virtually eliminate tip clogging assuming you reduce correctly and add flow improver (UVLS with Createx). It really helps if the water is heated.
Thank you for sharing!
Why not a DLP projector?
A DLP projector would work too. Find what works best for you!
13:23 - you wiped the needle so well, you wiped away your facial hair with it! Great explanation for the airbrush mechanics!
I appreciate the kind words!
Thanks for all the good information.ck,wisc.
Thank you!
I love your videos very informative and easy to follow
muito bom very good .qual o papel e a tinta que vc usa.
Obrigado! Eu uso tinta Createx e esta foi pintada em um capô de plástico automotivo.
Hi. I did everything you said, except the Bees wax. I have an Iwata Revolution Hc-Br it doesn't have any o rings, I changed the nozzle and needle. Still getting bubbles in my cup. It's driving me crazy. I just purchased this in March of this year, it was working great when I got it, now nothing but problems I don't know how to fix. (This is my first airbrush) Please help.
There should be an O-ring between the head cap and the airbrush body. If that is missing, it's likely the source of your air leak. If not, I highly recommend a dab of beeswax. It works!
I have an eclipse hpcs and produce extremely detailed work. My eclipse could never do the detail my sotar does.... Ever.
I think you missed my point. I'm not saying a detail-oriented airbrush is never needed or beneficial. I own many. This information was oriented toward the new airbrush artist. Those who have less experience can fall into the marketing trap of purchasing a higher end, more expensive airbrush in order to get finer lines and/or better detail. That's not the case. Until one spends the time to develop good fundamental control skills, one will have difficulty trying to achieve fine detail regardless of which airbrush they are using. With practice and experience, very fine detail can be achieved with even a mediocre airbrush.
@@wickedartstudio True to an extent but an eclipse hp-cs will never produce the level of detail that a custom micron will. It wont produce the level of detail my sotar will and definitely cant touch my thayer and chandler model A. Brushes with smaller needle groups are literally made to run at lower psi ranges with reduced paint or they wont run right at all. But the truth is no beginner should even be thinking of the word detail. They wont achieve it with a cheap or expensive brush but they surely should know the reasons for lower psi and reduced paint at the beginning of their journey before they even decide to venture in that direction and shouldn't hold the false belief that higher pressure will give them the same detail when it wont. Its kind of miss leading because its only the case for experienced artists. We can agree to disagree on this one i guess.
The reason psi is ran lower is because the paint is reduced. Running it the way you are unreduced you can only lay dark lines. The point of reducing pressure and reducing the paint is so you can also do soft gradations in small details. Build lines up from light to dark build small gradients are the entire reason its done. Its important for airbrushers to know this. Running reduced paint at 30 psi is going to spider web it allover the surface.
I agree with most of your comment, but my paint was not unreduced in this video. Granted, it should've been reduced more, but that wasn't the point I was trying to make. Running reduced paint at 30 psi can absolutely spider all over the place depending on the surface one is painting on. There are no absolutes.
@@wickedartstudio reduced paint is always ran at lower psi not higher. Of course 30 psi would spider. Reduced paint requires reduced air pressure. When I paint with any reduced paint and especially if I'm using a .2 needle my air pressure never goes over 20. I usually am around 10 psi when working really reduced. Anything with a fine needle needs to be reduced to even work right.
@@azarelthecreator7098 Again, there are no absolutes. 30 psi on fabric is very different from 30 psi on a smooth hard surface or 30 psi on an absorbent sheet of paper. Let's just agree to disagree.
@@wickedartstudio the point is to use a different psi for different applications. I don't know why you are stuck with this 30 psi talk.
@@azarelthecreator7098 I agree. I never said I use 30 psi exclusively. I apologize if I misunderstood your point.
muchas gracias por esto, es mucha información importante !!
Thank you!
Dreaming of the day my wife and I can have dedicated studio space for our art/creative supplies and workstations. Awesome setup, recently started paintbrushing myself
Awesome! I hope the dream comes true sooner rather than later!
watched this video for the 3 time and still learn something new! Thanks
Thank you, my friend!
The thing is,even though your project is being traced, it will not be a duplicate as the artist’s personality will always interpret, perceive and image according to his her own interpretation
I couldn't agree more!
Beautiful artwork Trevor and a great tuition. Thank You.
Thank you!
Beautiful, I like that look Trevor.
Thank you, my friend!
Will polishing fix the needle?
Polishing the needle would very likely improve performance to some degree; however, I'm not sure one could polish out all of the defects on a cheap needle. On the flip side, polishing the needle can also alter the needle taper, and that would degrade performance.
@@wickedartstudio I guess limiting the polishing to the polishing chemical and cloth is wise
@@mikebalis9963 I agree, but again, I'm almost certain a polishing compound alone would not remove enough of the defects seen in the cheaper needle to make a difference (your time is still worth something even from a hobbyist perspective). The difference between the two needles is pretty stark even with my less than expensive camera equipment.
@@wickedartstudio thank you
Dude this was very helpful thanks so much for taking the time to teach us that! I didn’t know where to start today, I was afraid I would damage the nossle.
I'm glad you found the content helpful!
Excellent video. I thank you very much.
Thank you!
Ok, so I just bought a 15x15 heat press from Jeff Bezos for 97 soon to be worthless Federal Reserve Notes.
lol! Either way, you'll see a noticeable difference in the longevity and durability of your airbrushed t-shirts.
Hi mate do you remember the brand of your wooden easel it looks so heavy duty and the shelf looks maybe big enough for my H+S airbrush holders. Thanks man.
I do not. I'm sorry. I've had that wooden easel for probably close to thirty years and unfortunately, they don't build things like they did back then anymore.
I can't find any "hard" erasers for my afmat electric eraser that you describe. Do you have a resource?
They are getting harder and harder to find. Try searching for "ink" refills. Here's a link where I found some recently www.dickblick.com/items/derwent-usb-rechargeable-eraser-refills-pkg-of-30/?clicktracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=21081-1002&country=us¤cy=usd&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzva1BhD3ARIsADQuPnWgBFSYvynPvi-vvktyKh6Qh4gVlFH9zU2styFzhx2m3c6NyGe9W-QaAiFmEALw_wcB
great vid with very useful tips, I also don't like to wear gloves during airbrushing and smudges tend to appear from time to time.
Yes, the struggle is real, my friend! 🙃
great vid, thans for sharing your tips and tricks about erasers :)
Thank you!
I want to paint my a warhammer Chaos Knight. This is a bit obscure, but do you have a recommendation given the size of the model?
I would recommend small stencils, like this amzn.to/3YMvM8F for that application