Hello Everyone

[JayG]

Hello to all, I just got my first airbrush- Iwata Ecl. CS. . . still awaiting to try it out-need a workable compressor-any advise?

Jay

[brushbyair]

Welcome JayG to airbrush techniques, not sure what your plans are with an airbrush, but almost any compressor capable of 100 psi will work, most T-shirt artists use 40 - 60 psi. Make sure you add a water trap and a regulator if they don't come on the model you purchase. A good starting place to learn the basics of the airbrush are right here on this site, also there are many artists here to help you. Three things you will hear constantly: Dots, Daggers, and Lines, once you have them down it is limitless as to what you can do. Looking forward to seeing some practice sheets.

[mayhem]

Welcome aboard !!!! Brushbyair pretty much covered your comp question

[AirTodd]

Welcome to the board.

[rowie]

Welcome Jay

I dont think I could add anything to the advice Brush has already given you.

Goodluck and enjoy

rowie

[yardartnut]

welcome...


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[JayG]

Thanks guys, Im about to try it out for the first time. . . I'm just gonna try using the household compressor and regulate down to a workable pressure.

Also Im looking into the Auto-style airbrushing. . . I've been drawing all my life and love tinkering with cars so Im gonna try to combine the two.

Dots, Daggers, and Lines

Im gonna have to work on that-not even sure what is meant by Dagger

Jay

I've been fishing all day long for a newbie & I think I've got a bite!!
You have an excellent airbrush--study it closely & observe how when you depress the trigger it catches onto the needle, drawing it back away from the tip so paint will flow though..when you open the tip paint flows.. When you close the tip paint stops..Back & forth..
Trigger down= air
Trigger down & pulled back = paint flow..Success lies in the control of the trigger..
You learn to control the trigger by making dots (a lot of them)--they must be made by leaving your air AIR ON.. 12-15 of them in a row leaving your AIR ON but turning your paint flow OFF--a lot easier said than done!! You will suffer tip dry after about 12-15 dots & that requires cleaning the end of the tip with either your fingernail or a wet q-tip, etc. & then be on your way again.. DOTS--lots & lots of them.. You must be able to make a dot before you can move on to a dagger stroke but that will be your next step..some people think of studying the fundamentals as a terrible chore, but they don't have to be..2 brush strokes (a dot & a dagger) are the only thing that stands between your success with the airbrush so if you have the desire you will set to task..
I would suggest working with a good grade white paper towel (VIVA)--I think the color black is best for fundamental practice..stand up tall & straight & start making dots..good luck to you!!

[egneg]

I would like to welcome you to the forum also.

[Luc-Boivin]

Welcome to the forum Jay

Luc

[JayG]

Well got to try it out this morning. . .

I still havent looked at any tutorials yet, instead I wanted to get a "feel" for the brush first. I think Im getting the hang of the "trigger" considering this being my first attempt.

I look forward to starting my begginer training and posting up some samples for everyone to critic.

Thanks again for the friendly greet.

Jay