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Please post an introduction and get to know some of the other artist who hang out here.

Thanks
Don

[Diaz Dezine]

Well I'll start it off.
Hi ya'll, my name is Lee and I've been ABing for ten years now and I've been trying to do it for a living just as long.
I've learned more in this AB forum than I have in the past several years and this is the best tool I have in my tool box.
There are lot's great people here that are great artists also and you will find the help you need here or you can also give up some great info here as well.
Welcome to the forum....now it is time to create!
DIAZ

[Joyce]

Hello, I am Joyce from Illinois. I am pretty new at airbrush, but am learning by leaps and bounds in this forum. I have learned so much from the wonderful folks here on this site. I enjoy being a member of this forum and have not encountered a problem with airbrush that they have not helped me solve. This forum along with Airbrush Technique Magazine are totally priceless to me. I hope you enjoy being here as much as I do.

[EhBCz]

Hello,

My name is Barry, I live in Ottawa Canada since I was 3 and was born in Wigan England. I bought my first AB 1 year ago, I am still a newb, although I don't get to paint much in the winter, I have learned so much here and I have been able to help a few other out also. There are some great artist here with some great advise.

[heartless]

hey all - my "real" name is JoAnne, live in central Wisconsin, USA. Have had an airbrush for a couple of years now, but dont get much painting time with all the other "life gets in the way" kind of stuff - you know - shoveling snow in winter, cutting grass in summer, maintaining vehicles, etc. :P

Have to say a "BIG Thanks!" to Don for putting this great place together for us all!

[cmonty54]

Hi, my name is Cindy and I live in Toledo, OH. I've only been ABing for 5 months and only get to paint for fun and in my free time. If it weren't for this forum my work would look like I was using crayons or something. This forum is beyond anything I could have wanted or needed!!!!!!!!! It so ROCKS!!! Don is the greatest and he really does this from his heart and it shows! Can't ask for anything Better!! Cindy

[landsbro]

HI my name is kimmo i live in sweden been a member of this forum from the very begining, been airbrushing since 1998 eh,,i think,,at my freetime,,
painting wild life is my favorit,,but i love to try alkind of styles/designs
to improve my airbrushing ,,
welcome to the Forum
and of course a big thankyou to Don for starting this airbrush forum.
/kimmo

Hey gang it's the Randyman here from BC. Canada. I used to do a lot of custom work in the 70's and early 80's but once I got on the bussiness end I lost interest. Anyhoo I think I turned a magic number or something because last yr. I bought a bike and started to see so many bikes in my area just waiting for a custom look. I'm no expert so be gentle.With the vast amounts of new paints out there I'm sure it's gonna take a while to get back into the swing of things. I look forward to speaking with everyone on here and picking you brains. You are all very talented.

[Joyce]

Hello Randy, I am Joyce from Illinois. We welcome you to the forum.

Hello Joyce.
Thank you very much.
Randy

[CrypticGraphics]

Hi
My name is Marc and I have been airbrushing and painting for about ten years and would love to do it full time someday. I just found this site the other day and hope to make some great friends, share my experience hopefully pick up a few new tricks. Here are a few things that I have painted recently. One is my first try at a tribal-fire design and the other a Ski-Doo REV. Checkout my website (www.crypticgraphics.com) to see more of my work.
Thanks,
Marc

[Diaz Dezine]

Very nice work Marc! Welcome to the forum.
DIAZ

[xzotic ink]

i might be repeating myself,,i swear i did this somewhere before,,but i dont mind doing it again,,
HI EVERYONE,,my name is NATALIE and i live in new york city,,ive been using colored pencils and markers for many years,,i have been always fascinated with the graffiti world, street murals,,even custom cars,,now i found a way to channel my love for art in a positive way,,ts, hats, sneakers,,etc,,i love punk music,, and punk rockers with mohawks and all,,i love the hardcore airbrushing scene, and painting scene,,and the masterminding creating part that goes all with it as well,,i love to think and expand my mind,,i love to create,,,this form has helped me grow in many ways,,i love it here,,i LOVE THE ARTIST HERE,,THEY ARE TRULEY AMAZING people,,i use to think some of these people would never pay an underdog any mind, but i was wrong,,ALL THE ARTIST HERE ARE DOWN TO EARTH,,and VERY WILLING TO REACH OUT AND HELP SOMEONE,,the form ROCKS,,

[KwitcherBitchin]

Hey all, my name is Paul and I'm an Airbrushoholic. Just fooling around, anyways I live in Kentucky, did 10 years in the US Army and currently work with our great heroes , as a civilian, on a daily basis. Doodled with art my whole life, from Drawing to WoodBurning. I picked up airbrushing less than a year ago but haven't been able to do it as much as I like yet, kinda off and on and mostly on the weekends. I learned everything I know about airbrushing from this site and the great artists here. Thanks for letting me be part of the family ................Kwit

[Satch]

Hi Again to ALL. I'm Satch on the forum but my real name is Ed. I live in Odenton, Maryland but seem to have been spending a lot of time in San Diego since my daughter and son-in-law moved there. As a matter of fact I just got back and this is the first time I signed on in about 8 or 9 days. I was beginning to have withdrawl pains but now that I have my fix of AirBrush forum I'm starting to feel much better. I've only been air brushing since January so I'm still learning ... but the more I learn the more I like it and the more I want to paint. I'de like to say HELLO to everyone and especially to the people who I haven't said HELLO to yet. A special HELLO and THANK YOU to Don for keeping this all together.
Satch

[vilner]

Hello, my name is John and have been a member of this forum for a long time though I don't post as much as some. I live in southeastern Pennsylvania although I wish I still lived in New Mexico. It is good to see the recent influx of new members and the artwork that people have posted is amazing. I have a degree in Industrial Design and almost have my Engineering degree done. I started airbrushing in the mid 80's painting model kits and at my current job I paint a lot of prototype models of consumer products I have designed and worked on. I used to do product renderings using the airbrush and other media but the computer has taken over that role so besides the models at work I mostly airbrush as a hobby at home in my free time and do some side work every now and then. Hello to all the new members.

[xzotic ink]

im sorry i have to laugh,,AIRBRUSHOLIC,,THATS A GOOD ONE!! and thanks to don for getting this place going,,how rude of me! wow guys this was a fun thread,, good stuff here!

[dan549]

Hi,my name is Dan,i live in northeast U.S (MAINE).I own a small auto body shop.We use ppg paint,have for about 15 years.Only been playing around with abing for a couple years.I would really like to find more time to spend at it.Don thanks for the forum and the mags, GREAT JOB!!!

[BigDaddyCustoms]

Hello all!

My name is Tom, from north of Pittsburgh, PA. I've been ABing for less than a year (first time ever holding an airbrush was the end of May, 2006 @ the Carlisle Auto Show). Got hooked right away. Took a weekend seminar on ABing, opened up my own business, started doing Live Paint Demonstrations at auto and bike shows 2 weeks after class, and here I am today! I always joke about being a non-talent hack who never took an art class beyond 8th grade (but it's soooooo true). Good to know there's people here with mega talent and experiance to draw from and to share ideas with. If you ever need help or advice from a 2-bit-hacker, I'm your man, ask away!

[Leighton]

{So is this the official Members Introduction room?}

Hello everyone,

My name Leighton, as you can see. I am currently living in the West Midlands, UK. I am very new to airbrushing but loving the learning experiance allready. I have allways loved artistic and creative persuites, did a bit of Grafitti when I was much younger in the 80's. These days I normaly paint with a "Hairy Stick" using Watercolours and Acrylics, I learnt Encaustic Art last year (painting with molten pigmented wax and a hot Iron), on occaisions I have been known to dabble in a bit of Magic and Illussion.

I hope to be here for the long haul and look forward to making many friends and meeting you all in the forums at some time or another.

Leighton

[GrossGraphix]

I'm Thad Gross been airbrushing for last 4yrs. From Wapakoneta, Ohio. Been trying to start my own bizz Gross Graphix. I've done some jobs here and there mainly for friends but the words getting out and people are asking more and more. Started off abin T's now motorcycle/automotive and everything else under the sun.

I'm no profesional but I do ok.

Hello, all. I'm Levi from San Antonio. I've been airbrushing for all of 6 months. Really have no idea what I'm doing, and hope I can learn from some of you talented folks.

Hi, Ron from Alexander Illinois (just W. of Springfield) Been ABing since last fall but been into art all my life. I like sci-fi and heavy metal. Got a comic book story idea that would make a killer movie.

Doing the festival and fair thing every weekend, some shows have been good but the last 2 were .

[Terryhenney]

Hi to all you talented people - and I do mean everyone of you out there, expert or novice, you're all talented or you would'nt be messin' around in here!

I live in southern Spain where I just work the Holiday season crowd but also mess around and experiment off-season.

There's no greater buzz than seeing a kids (or adults) face when they pick up their finished T- blows me away every time.

Ive been at it for about 10 years now and I am amazed at how far I've progressed but better still, how far I still can go after seeing some of the work you guys produce!

My great love is cartoon work which I have now translated into T-shirt design and I love every minute of it (except when humidity strikes or 'opaque white' gunges up my AB right in the middle of a busy night!!)

I have to admit I've learned more from asking questions in the Forum than from any other source, you guys out there are terrific at quickly responding to problems!

You've all been there right??

Anyway I guess you'll be just on the 'boredom' threshold right about now so see yah and remember -

[Diaz Dezine]

Nice to meet ya Terry! Would love to see some of your work someday. See you on the forum!
DIAZ

[Miss T]

Hi, My name is Terry and I'm from the east coast of Massachusetts. I've been painting and drawing and creating things for over 30 years but have only been airbrushing for about 1 1/2 years and I love it. I got started in this artform when my husband bought a new gas tank for his Harley and asked me what I could do with it. So I'm learning. Always looking to learn more and have fun. Hello to everyone!

[Snuff]

Hi my name is Dave.......and I'm also an ABoholic.
Been doing it almost two years. I played with it back in the 70's but never got around to developing any talent with it till recently. I've also been playing around with a pencil and hair stick for as long as I can remember.
I live in Pittsburgh, Pa. with my wife and two daughters. I've even painted the kids......at thier request. I'm starting to break into custom painting of cars , bikes, helmets etc...
Im also a big time biker....and starting to get boring so i'll shut up.

[fresnojohns]

Hi,
I'm John from Tucson, Arizona. Got my first airbrush in the 70's and
never got interested until about eight years ago. This is the best
messege board going. A 24 hour classroom that never ends. I have
met some of the nicest people here. Everyone here helps each other.
I subscribe to the magazine and the online one as well. Its nice to meet
all of you. Thank you Don for everything you do.
Fresnojohns

[Dianne]

Oldie but newbie. Hello everyone. My name is Dianne not so young but certainly new to airbrushing. I living in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. You guys take my breath away (you know who you are ). You inspire and motivate and help! Thank you. I am attaching some of my first 4 weeks practice pieces up and hope to show alot of improvement in the next year. My mind is in baby step mode and I am trying to practice everyday. The colouring book pages took me by surprise. They truly point out so many things I need to learn before I can progress at all. Thanks Don.
And thanks to all for being there for us newbies. My practice pieces all had a purpose, practicing the on off and darts and lines. One is actually an idea for making a logo for my grandson. He is into Karting. Its supposed to be a T for his name and a K for his dads. I'll show it again if I can ever perfect it.

[redneck]

dianne, I not going to comment on any of the pictures except the last 2, flower & ball looks good

[zero420]

well i think i should give my 2 cents
wassup im zero420 aka zero aka loak live in good old dirty jerzy (new jersey the garden state)born in puerto rico lived most of my life in jerzy picked up ABing a few years ago (need to dedicate more time to it)35 years old and work for optimum cable also do a little gas rc and just started getting into fishing well my 2 cents lol

zero420

[Dianne]

Originally Posted by redneck

dianne, I not going to comment on any of the pictures except the last 2, flower & ball looks good

REDNECK
Thank you for your comments and thank you for not commenting on the first ones, the last 2 are the ones I actually took as my beginning lessons. The others were just letting loose with the gun after spending most of the days making the dots and loops and of course the darts. Its so frustrating when I know that I'll will never get past the hobby level but I'm going to try to be the best I can be. I will stop letting loose and get back to the practice. I'm lost right now but your input helps motivate me and the practice ideas are a big help. It's kind of embarassing for the pros to look at my efforts but I know the criticisim will help . Thanks again, Dianne

[rowie]

Hey kids, one and all!

This is rowie, Shaun "rowie" Rowe, Melbourne, Australia. 40+ years old, very happily married with 2 slaves, sorry, I mean kids, we're the slaves.

Have done many things in this life, from underground mining engineer to Jackaroo, fitter, boilermaker, and christ knows what else.

Currently running a computer service and networking business here in Melbourne.

Honestly, I first picked up an airbrush over 10 years ago when I was brought back into the plastic scale modeling world, that lasted a few years and I honestly knew nothing else, I had no idea what else these "Airbrush's" were used for.
In 2001 I was given a Tamiya 1:10 stock class R/C car to play with, I was so crap at racing it was disgusting! but it was hella fun. Then I found out that I could use the old Airbrush to make some nice looking body shells.

Then back in November of 2006 I decided there had to be more to life and I hungered for something else to do, after a quick 3 day course and finding this forum I knew I had found the real purpose of the Airbrush and I was hooked for life!

Well as long as my eyesight and nerves hang together.

[Neder/Brit]

Got the idea that i,ve done this before, anway Hi I,m the Neder/Brit real name Brian McCaffery born in London but now living in the Nethrlands, Rotterdam, I am involed with the art duo OBLIGATED INSANITY if you would like to know more about OBLIGATED INSANITY then take a look under Your Story on this forum. As for A/B only been at it for 3 weeks but within those weeks have picked up some useful tips from this site (Nice one Don) I look forward to clicking my way around the forum I think that you guys are a great bunch but be sure I will be picking your brains.

Neder/Brit

[kde6388]

Hi everyone, Kraig From Az (originally Minnesota for 40 so years). Just picked AB. Was in a car accident 5 yrs ago, left completely paraylized for a month and was told I would never walk again but as you see in the pic mind over matter does work. I'm a reason you shouldn't drink and drive. I just thank God I was the only one involved. Wake Up Call! I do have problems with the hands some but the word CAN'T isn't in my vocabulary. But enough about that. I am simple amazed at some of the work done by people on this site and if I can do it half as well I'll be ecstatic. Once again Hi and I enjoy looking at everyones work and hope to some day put a pic of my own online.

[Diaz Dezine]

Hi Kraig and welcome to the forum!
Where in AZ are you from? I'm from peoria. Nice to see another AZonin in the mix.
Check out all the informative threads and great tutorials and post some of your work when you get the time.
DIAZ

[kde6388]

Hop skip away in Sun City West

[Diaz Dezine]

Not far away. Yell when ya need some pointers.
Check out my site for contact info.
DIAZ

[snazee_d]

Hi to all, my name is SnaZee_d also known as Sandro and i'm from Toronto Canada.
I have been drawing for quite a few years and have always been interested in art. I was amazed by the airbrush in the 70's but knew nothing about it.
in the 80's i wanted to learn how to use it but didn't get the chance too.
well finally i picked it up around a year ago but really didn't get serious about it until last November. I have moved and finally got a place to paint where i can do it and not get disturbed by my kids. Yes they are the love of my life but you always need some self time.
As Natalie said i felt the same way at the beginning, not sure if any of you were approachable but you all proved me wrong. you have been very helpful and very talented.

Don your Mag is great and so is this site.

Keep Abrushing everybody!

hi im george over here in new zealand love the air brush just learning im with most of you in saying this is an owsome site and im lerning every time i log on thanks guys and girls

[KDSilverBrush]

hi guys ! I'm Diana from Payson, AZ, but I live in Texas lol I started abing about 2 months ago, so I'm just a kid at this ( I love callin myself a kid, its been so long since I was one, heck I can remember barrowin Adams rib ) Been an artist darn near all my life, just recently picked up my ab and it's a whole different world. My screen name is a combination of two talents, my husband, kelly , is a silversmith, he makes turquoise and silver jewelry, and I paint, hence,,,, KDSilverBrush
Welcome to the forum all you new peeps, ya can't find a better place for learnin or advice, or info, the peeps here are the best, and a great big thank you to Don, for makein it all possible

[Diaz Dezine]

Hey Diana, your from Payson huh. I love Payson and I go there as much as I can. The road that takes you through pine and strawberry and all the other little towns is an awesome drive.
So being from AZ and livin' in Texas, are you a cardinals fan or a cowboys fan?! Tis the season...
Welcome to the forum!
DIAZ

[dominocrx]

hello, my name is dominique . . .and i want to rule the world with my airbrush!

[Snuff]

Hi Domino'
Rule the world...............hmmmmmmm...... you gotta get past Lee Diaz first.lol
Welcome to the asylum.

[Diaz Dezine]

HA HA Snuff!!
Welcome to the forum Dominique, at least I spelled your name right! Them Steeler fans can't spell to well even with the words in front of 'em!lol!
DIAZ

[Snuff]

Ha ha Lee!
I spelled it right look at her avatar I just left off the "crx" Geeez give a guy a compliment and he's gotta find something to pick on ya about.lol

As for the Steelers at least we have a team to pick on. Yea that's what I said .....at least we have a team. rotflmao!

Hey did Tom send ya the joke about the Steeler fan's baby? good one!

[Diaz Dezine]

Originally Posted by Snuff

Ha ha Lee!
I spelled it right look at her avatar I just left off the "crx" Geeez give a guy a compliment and he's gotta find something to pick on ya about.lol

As for the Steelers at least we have a team to pick on. Yea that's what I said .....at least we have a team. rotflmao!

Hey did Tom send ya the joke about the Steeler fan's baby? good one!

OUCH!! You got me Snuff! Just tryin' to find a reason to pick on a steelers fan! and thanx for the comp!
I loved that joke Tom sent, I actually inserted cowboys into it and sent it out that way to family and friends. It's a great one!
DIAZ

[Foggy]

Hi, my names Jim...........well thats the polite name that I 'occasionally' get called...........unfortunately only occasionally!
I live in Orkney off the northern tip of Scotland with my wife and two teenage monsters..........which probably partly explains my lack of hair
Been doodling with a pencil for as far back as I can remember but never could get the hang of painting with bristles.Then a few years ago bought my first airbrush and that was me hooked. Unfortunately, then had to leave the airbrush in it's box for a couple of years due to work. But back at it now and been playing about with the ab seriously for a just over a year, painting and finishing (mainly) guitars and really enjoying it.........think it must be an age thing.......all those curves and..........the rubbing down .......Ooops! giving way too much away now!

Anyway, great to be here amongst so much talent, been genuinely blown away by some of the work on show here (awesome)..........and on that note I'm going to finish up, before people start yawning and throwing things at me!

Take care all,

Jim

[stormer]

Originally Posted by Foggy

But back at it now and been playing about with the ab seriously for a just over a year, painting and finishing (mainly) guitars and really enjoying it.........think it must be an age thing.......all those curves and..........the rubbing down .......Ooops! giving way too much away now!

I love the curves too Jim!

Niclas

[Foggy]

Hey yardartnut, sounds about right, Beattie is a good old Scottish name.............good folk Glaswegians too.................unless you're trying to understand them when they've had one too many
Unfortunately I'm not Scottish by birth as I was born in Carlisle and lived for most of my life based in the midlands..................escaped to the fresh air and open spaces here about eleven years ago. Best move I ever made

Niclas, seems I have a brother in my passion for all things guitars and guitar shaped ........... phew!..............and there was me starting to think I had a problem! Can hold my head high again now

Jim

[mudbone]

Originally Posted by donjohnson

Welcome to the members forums at Airbrush Technique. I hope you find these forums helpful and thank you for your support.
Please post an introduction and get to know some of the other artist who hang out here.
Thanks
Don

Hello I,m roger nickname mudbone I have a custom boat canvas shop /auto upholstery shop & a sign company proprint thats why I want to learn all about air brushing . I want to be able to do painted graphics on signs and on canvas as well as do motorcycles , cars etc. looking foward to learning all I can so please feel free to contact me @ boatsncanvas@yahoo.com/ www.protrimpensacola.com which is going to be my website as soon as I get it completed still in construction thanks for helping me learn ... Mudbone

[stormer]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Niclas, seems I have a brother in my passion for all things guitars and guitar shaped ........... phew!..............and there was me starting to think I had a problem! Can hold my head high again now

Jim

The electric guitar was my main instrument and hobby many years ago, now I just have an acoustic guitar gathering dust. And I love the long neck, soft and pear shaped body of all the lovely....guitars out there!

Niclas

[KDSilverBrush]

Originally Posted by Diaz Dezine

Hey Diana, your from Payson huh. I love Payson and I go there as much as I can. The road that takes you through pine and strawberry and all the other little towns is an awesome drive.
So being from AZ and livin' in Texas, are you a cardinals fan or a cowboys fan?! Tis the season...
Welcome to the forum!
DIAZ

Yep Diaz, I remember when Payson was so small, if ya went through it and sneezed, you would miss it LOL Left it a few years back, before it became booming, last time I visited it, the roads that I used to use goin up there were all closed ,and a big ole freeway was runnin up there, and the town had grown so big it was almost unrecognizeable. It's still a beautifull place, no place like the Mogillon Rim area
I'm sure not a Cowboys fan LOL

[fiero67]

Hi Everyone

I have done this already a few years back. But Im back again, this time im a subscriber. I finally got around to starting this journey towards my new career. My name is John and I live on the coast of Maine! My daytime job is painting houses. My hobbys are customizing Pontiac Fieros and drawing. Ive drawn quite a few cars with pencil and painted many pumpkins ( LOL) I have never used an airbrush before and just ordered the Badger 155 Anthem deluxe kit from Dixie.
Up here in Maine the winters are long, so I think Ill get to learning this fine art of airbrushing. Im going full force on the learning and praticing, I want to go pro some day! Wish me luck! John

[Airbrush Dreams]

Good Luck. I have been airbrushing 29 years and still want to go full time. location has a lot to do with it in my opinion. I do mostly t-shirts, but I am am looking to start on helmets and bikes soon. Maybe in Maine you can pick up more tourist work. I have heard good things about the Anthem. I use Iwata's and the Eclipse bottom feed is a very similar brush.

[redneck]

welcome john

[Airbrush Dreams]

I was disabled at the beginning of the year due to an artery dissection which put a halt to my truck driving career and working a full time manual labor job is too much stress on my blood pressure and migraine headaches. so I am back concentrating on my airbrushing.

[fiero67]

Originally Posted by Airbrush Dreams

Good Luck. I have been airbrushing 29 years and still want to go full time. location has a lot to do with it in my opinion. I do mostly t-shirts, but I am am looking to start on helmets and bikes soon. Maybe in Maine you can pick up more tourist work. I have heard good things about the Anthem. I use Iwata's and the Eclipse bottom feed is a very similar brush.

thanks. Luckely , I belong to an Antique Auto Club here and it seems that there is a need for airbrush work but not very many people around here do it. SO, Im in hopes that I can fill that position someday. I have been commisioned to do pencil art of their cars, so some of them do know my work. That may be my foot in the door.

I liked the badger from what I read on the reviews and the price was right where I needed it to be I cant wait to start!!! Sorry to hear about your health issus..hopefully you will feel better.

Originally Posted by redneck

welcome john

Thanks redneck!

[rowie]

Welcome to the family guys!

John, the 155 is a brilliant brush, the 3 stage needle is a piece of work for sure, it can take a lot of practice to get used to the fine control needed to get the best out of yourself and the brush, to be honest though, this makes you practice harder.

Airbrush Dreams, good luck with your health there mate, life changing moments like that can really take some getting used too

[Airbrush Dreams]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone I'm hanging in there so long as I don't blow a gasket in me or my airbrush I'll keep on painting. I am just trying to stay off my wife's nerves lately. If anyone ever needs advise or some help with airbrushing especially t-shirt or canvas drop me a line.

[Wanttoairbrush]

Hello Everyone!! My name is Carolyn I live in Shelby Twp Michigan about an Hour North Of Detroit. I have spoke to a few of you the past few days in the forum (Thanks for all your Help and input) I have been thinking about getting into Airbrushing for sometime now but have just been getting serious. Came across this site 2 days ago and it really has me excited about it. I just ordered my ab and some other stuff so just waiting for it to arrive so I can get started with my lessons!!!! Will keep ya posted on my progress and am sure have MANY questions for ya all.
My main thing right now is Real Estate, But as you all may know the Market is just AWFUL right now, Have to work 10 times as hard to get a deal.
Anyway looking for other things to add to my plate of things to do

So I am giving this a shot!! Going to start with Dons On Line Lessons as I have been having a tough time finding someone localy to teach me. My husband frequents Auto Body Shops as he installs auto glass and knows a few Painters he is checking to see if any of them also airbrush and may give me a few tutoring lessons??

[rowie]

And a hearty welcome to you Carolyn, being from Australia myself, I have little understanding of where you live, but what I can say is that if you wanted to find fellow artists and friends that love nothing more than to share information and help each other then the right place you have found.

[fiero67]

Originally Posted by Wanttoairbrush

Hello Everyone!! My name is Carolyn I live in Shelby Twp Michigan about an Hour North Of Detroit. I have spoke to a few of you the past few days in the forum (Thanks for all your Help and input) I have been thinking about getting into Airbrushing for sometime now but have just been getting serious. Came across this site 2 days ago and it really has me excited about it. I just ordered my ab and some other stuff so just waiting for it to arrive so I can get started with my lessons!!!! Will keep ya posted on my progress and am sure have MANY questions for ya all.
My main thing right now is Real Estate, But as you all may know the Market is just AWFUL right now, Have to work 10 times as hard to get a deal.
Anyway looking for other things to add to my plate of things to do

So I am giving this a shot!! Going to start with Dons On Line Lessons as I have been having a tough time finding someone localy to teach me. My husband frequents Auto Body Shops as he installs auto glass and knows a few Painters he is checking to see if any of them also airbrush and may give me a few tutoring lessons??

Welcome to the forums!! Im new to airbrushing and Im also waiting for my stuff to arrive. I guess we can learn together.

[bochmeyer]

Hi every one , my name is Big Al, i,m new at this ,so its going to take me some time to get with it,

[Neder/Brit]

Welcome Big Al you,ve come to right place. Great bunch here always ready to help.

[spiderman]

Hi All,

I guess it's about time I introduced myself. I'm Shawn Fitzpatrick from Burlington Ontario Canada. I started ABing when my Mom gave me a brush about 10 yrs age that she hadn't had much luck with. I fumbled around with it and some masks for a while and stuffed it on a shelf. Well it called to me and I listened. I searched around for some help and soon found this site. All the information and skills I've acquired are a direct result of the people and information on this awesome web site. Thanks to all you inspiring people, you've changed my life!

[Rockhound]

Hi all,

I've been a subscriber and airbrush artist for a couple of years now. This is my fist post to this forum. I've gotten a lot of ideas and motivation from airbrush artist magazine and airbrush technique over the last two years. Thanks to all that contribute and I do give credit to the artist's when I'm asked how I learned to do something.

Hi, my name is Joan and I live in the Middle Georgia area. I received an airbrush for Christmas about 30 yrs ago and it had the pressurized cans of air with it which is probably why I never had much success with it.

I am working with vinyl, engraving, and sandcraving now as a business and I want to add airbrushing. I just ordered the Passache VL based on comments I read on this forum. It hasn't arrived yet but I should be getting it any day.

I have a big 60 gal air compressor for the other jobs I do but I'm wondering if I should purchase a small one just for airbrushing. I don't know if I will have problems with the fittings to hook it up to my big one. Any suggestions?
If I buy a small one I would like to get a good one that is quiet. I thought I would see what some of the comments are on this site.

[rowie]

Joan, welcome to the family.

Hook up a separate regulator and filter then run a nice airline to your airbrush, you will be right as!

[foe]

Originally Posted by donjohnson

Welcome to the members forums at Airbrush Technique. I hope you find these forums helpful and thank you for your support.
Please post an introduction and get to know some of the other artist who hang out here.
Thanks
Don

Hi, My name is Jim Im from eastern Pa. and Ive been airbrushing only 5 months. I have absolutely no artistic talents whatsoever. I first picked up an airbrush in July to try and paint an R/C truck body. I joined this web site to help guide me along which it has. J.FOE

[Cornshuck]

HI ALL!! My name is also "Big Al"! I spend most of my time living in either Delaware or the greater "Village of Intellicetual Idiots" aka Washington DC.

I am a retired engineer that got into blowing paint with little guns a few years ago when I HAD to paint a set of flames on my street rod (that's ANOTHER story!!!) As soon as it warms up, I'll post a pic taken with my new camera

Thanks Don, for a great forum and creating the opportunity to bring all of these great folks together!!

Al

[malleywood]

HI every one, I am Mal from Sydney Australia. I started AB last year after doing a course with Wayne Harrison.

[lsabourin]

Hi everybody, I'm Luc from Ottawa, Canada. I'm fairly new at a "art" airbrushing. I've been doing military modeling for a while and my experience was limited to painting camouflage paterns basically. Over the holidays I thought I'd take a shot at painting my goalie mask. So I got some Auto-Air pain and some some stencil and voila! I'm hooked. So here's my first crak at it

Luc

[KDSilverBrush]

Welcome Isa, your first crack at it looks very good.

[AC Dettra]

Hey All,
My name is Tony (out of Tucson AZ) I've been doing AB for just a few years now. Just having fun learning and playing all roled into one.
Take care