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Airbrush Action’s September-October Issue a Blockbuster!

August 22, 2012 by Airbrush Action 1 Comment

The September-October Airbrush Action boasts exciting and extended content that adds up to one of the best issues we’ve ever done. Available in less than two weeks–the digital editions (iPad, Airbrush Action digital) sooner–the issue will feature the following:

The Urban Art of Leon Rainbow

A Demo of Artool’s New Killer Grunge F/X for creating alien skin, bone texture, acid-eaten surfaces, certain wood textures, aged aluminum, imitation galvanized steel, alien skin patterns, detailed flower patterns, pitted skin, pores, zombie flesh, cool camo patterns, and more, this stuff is, well, killer!

Rhianna’s Power Portrait Instense Step-by-Step by Javier Soto. To learn the process in its entirety the 3 1/2-hour, 2-disc DVD set is available in 2 weeks.

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2012 Pictorial

Johannes Wessmark: Photorealist European Art Sensation

1973 Corvette Stingray on a T-Shirt By Luc Boivin

2013 PAINT BUYER’S GUIDE. By popular demand, this is text only with the charts on display at www.airbrushaction.com

Weathered Signage By John Hannukaine. The weathered anything is trending strong.

And much more!

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Shading & Blending Tip by Terry Hill

August 12, 2012 by Airbrush Action 1 Comment

The dot, line, dagger, shading and blending. Master the dagger stroke, and you’ve conquered theairbrush.

SHADING AND BLENDING ARE deceptively simple because just about anyone can achieve a reasonably good blend of two or more colors on a flat surface with little experience using a double-action airbrush. Nonetheless, the skill and control required to produce the subtle blends and shades commonly used in portraiture, complex graphics, murals, and more require a level of skill only attainable with a solid mastery of the dot, the line, and the dagger stroke.

For the complete how-to article go to http://www.airbrushaction.com/airbrush-tips-and-tricks/81/back-basics-shading-and-blending

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Drew Struzan’s Advice on Flesh Tones

August 2, 2012 by Airbrush Action Leave a Comment

A couple of years ago I called Drew Struzan to try to convince him to do a DVD on his technique. For those unfamiliar with Struzan, he is one of the all-time great illustrators, having done most of the movie posters for Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and many others. His poster credits include Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., the Star Wars series, Back to the Future, the Harry Potter series, and the list goes on forever. Struzan, whom I’m honored to call a friend, is very softspoken, shy, and modest. Anyway, when he asked what he could possibly contribute, I suggested a detailed demonstration on flesh tones. Struzan chuckled. ‘What’s so funny?’ I asked. ‘Flesh tones are a mystery to many,’ to which he replied, “It’s no mystery at all. Achieving any flesh tone is a simple matter of matching color.” I was speechless against that punchline! The DVD was never made.

To discover more tips from some of the World’s best, visit http://www.airbrushaction.com/airbrush-action-airbrush-tips-and-tricks

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Would You Support an Airbrush Olympics?

July 30, 2012 by Airbrush Action 2 Comments

If an Airbrush Olympics were staged, which countries do you think would participate? And win the most medals? Best location (Vegas is always my vote; Orlando a close second)? I’m certain that artists from Germany (with a multitude of airbrush clubs and tradeshows), Italy, the U.S, England, Canada, and Australia would be among the strong competitors, but what countries am I missing? Do you believe an Airbrush Olympics could be pulled off? Your thoughts on structure: categories, events, etc. Let me hear from you.

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Put Power into Your Portraits

July 20, 2012 by Airbrush Action Leave a Comment

Get Javier Soto’s Power Portraits DVD —

Power Portraits, the long-awaited DVD from master portrait artist Javier Soto, is now available. “Javier is an amazing artist—one of the best talents around,” says Cliff Stieglitz, Airbrush Action magazine publisher and producer of the DVD. “He can do it all and we’re proud to showcase his unique talents and techniques for our audience of artists.”

Javier Soto’s Power Portraits DVD

In addition to being an excellent artist with “a brilliant use of color,” Stieglitz explained, Javier is also “a wonderful teacher, who works very well with all types of artists.” In an easy-to-understand “How-To” style, this DVD brings out the best of Javier Soto, said Stieglitz. “He’s a very serious artist who also makes things interesting and fun.”

Soto, lead instructor of the Power Portraits class at several Airbrush Getaway workshops, has more than 25 years of portrait painting experience. A New Jersey native, Soto is also known to Airbrush Action magazine readers for his signature paintings of killer clowns. Some keys to high-end portraiture, as Soto covers in the Power Portraits DVD, is “to train your eye to draw what you see, not what you know” and developing the ability “to get in the zone” for great portrait painting.

The 3 hour, 30 minute DVD includes step-by-step instruction on color theory, how to render facial features, flesh tones, troubleshooting problems such as paint settling, hot spots, blowouts, tip dry, pigment migration, puddling, and spidering, how to use an electric eraser, fiber pen, and razor knife for highlighting and detailing, how to render skin pores, the nuances of rendering teeth and hair, working with cool and warm colors, how to evaluate the progress of your painting, use of the Artograph LED digital projector, use of Wicked Colors, and much more.

You’ll also learn:
• How to reduce paint
• How to use complimentary colors
• How to test colors
• How to build tones
• How to render facial features
• Flesh tones
• How to render natural looking texture
• How to avoid blue shift and even use it to your advantage
• How to modulate color intensity
• How to establish middle tones
• How to work with cool and warm colors
• The importance of testing color
• Use of freehand shields
• Freehand airbrushing
• Use of dagger strokes
• How to render shadows
• Tinting
• How to render amazing eyes

Power Portraits DVD retails for $29.95 and is available through Airbrush Action magazine (www.airbrushaction.com), ChicagoAirbrush.com, and many other airbrush and art supply outlets, or by calling 732-223-7878, or e-mailing, ceo@airbrushaction.com.

About Airbrush Action Magazine:

Founded by Cliff Stieglitz in 1985, Airbrush Action magazine is the longest publishing airbrush magazine in world history. Distributed internationally through Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, 7-Eleven, all military branches, and many other mainstream outlets, Airbrush Action is edited for airbrush enthusiasts and art professionals. It covers all popular applications of airbrushing, including body art, automotive custom painting, T-shirt airbrushing, tattoo art, pin-up art, hobby/model uses, illustration, fine art, and more. For more information, visit Airbrush Action magazine.

For more information, contact Cliff Stieglitz, Airbrush Action magazine publisher, at 732-223-7878 or ceo@airbrushaction.com.

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