Motorcycles are the most popular vehicle used to showcase airbrushed art. Motorcycle airbrushing is quite a lucrative art form; many artists have created best-selling DVDs to show others how to detail bikes, including the "Vincent Goodeve Complete Video Guide to Motorcycle Murals" Whether as a hobby or a career, motorcycle airbrushing has been in high demand for over four decades.

Almost every biker wants a killer airbrush design on his or her motorcycle tanks. That's why up-and-coming motorcycle airbrush artists should focus on the chopper's tank. Companies such as Sata Spray devote an entire line of products to creating airbrush designs on bike tanks. It's important for artists to test out different brushes to find the ones with which they are the most comfortable, as well as the ones they can use for intricate detailing.

When bikers request motorcycle airbrushing, they usually have a wide variety of designs in mind. Although most of these designs involve fire, there are plenty of disparate elements the fire motif can tie together. This is why aspiring motorcycle airbrush artists must learn a variety of different styles: clowns, skulls, women, etc. Each style possesses its own detailed intricacies, and requires a unique set of airbrushing skills.

Practice makes flawless when it comes to motorcycle airbrushing. Many students of the art obtain old motorcycle tanks from a junkyard, and practice on those. Many describe airbrushing motorcycles as a three-step process: prime, then paint, then lacquer. Extensive damage from rocks and weather must be anticipated. A good motorcycle airbrush artist will always make sure his work is protected with a strong finish. It's all about making a clear, crisp design that holds up on the road at 65 miles per hour.