I bought my girlfriend an AIrbrush/Compressor

[pjk91]

She's a very good artist with paint, pencil and anything else in between. She will probably make a career out of it. But, she has never tried airbrushing. I purchased a Whirlwind compressor and a basic airbrush. I also got her a colorful book with tutorials that shows basic airbrush techniques. Hopefully she will like it!

Any suggestions for her to begin?

[mayhem]

welcome aboard pjk and girlfriend !!!!! you came to the right place ,alot of friendly and helpful artists here ... I guess I will be the first to give you the word you are gonna grow to hate, but is very necessary.... ready? fundamentals

not a bad word but alot of new airbrush artists hear it so much in the beginning it kinda feels like a cus word lol..but your fundamentals will help you learn your/her control with the airbrush, daggers,dots,lines are your fundamentals, there is a few lessons here on the forum and in the online mag...what does she plan on painting, like helmets ,bikes,shirts, fine art? there are quite a few artists here in all those catagories so sit back have some fun and practice your fundamental strokes ohhhh and dont forget to post some work !!!!!

happy holidays !!!