Subbed. I've been airbrushing for 22+ years (as usual, started out painting t-shirts) and figured out long ago there's always something new to learn--techniques, materials, whatever. Great textures w/ the electric eraser--I have a Sakura from Japan, very smooth and quiet. I've never tried working on a gessoed surface, have always used heavy hot-press illustration board straight up, no prep other than wiping w/ isopropyl. Never had any probs with it, clean erasing without surface damage....it's been years since I've worked on ill. board but I still have a few 30" x 40" sheets. Right now I'm using hot-press Bristol board, cardstock, and envelopes for my X-mas cards. My favorite surface to airbrush on is leather jackets...though actually considered a textile by most people, for me it's more a hard surface such that I use techniques like pearl paints, outlining lettering w/ hand striping, and even gold leaf. Thanks for posting this, lots of good info on your texture techniqes, keep up the great work!
@@theartworkshop no need... your videos are much appreciated. I love the idea of learning from famous art works... your art history comments are very interesting..... much better than skull videos. The only problem I have is having a big enough space to paint in .... I can only manage upto about A2 size In my little studio... which has to double as a wood working space. And changing from synthetic paper to canvas is a leap I have to yet make.
@@kenbarton3136 Nothing wrong with a small studio! A2 size paper is just fine as well. It is easier to paint on larger sizes (for me anyway) but smaller paintings are really cool to look at in person. More personal than large ones. Thanks again Ken.
They refused to teach me airbrush in art school cuz they said it was an obsolete technique. Thank you for making this videos, so people can learn what others won’t teach.
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Subbed. I've been airbrushing for 22+ years (as usual, started out painting t-shirts) and figured out long ago there's always something new to learn--techniques, materials, whatever. Great textures w/ the electric eraser--I have a Sakura from Japan, very smooth and quiet.
I've never tried working on a gessoed surface, have always used heavy hot-press illustration board straight up, no prep other than wiping w/ isopropyl. Never had any probs with it, clean erasing without surface damage....it's been years since I've worked on ill. board but I still have a few 30" x 40" sheets. Right now I'm using hot-press Bristol board, cardstock, and envelopes for my X-mas cards.
My favorite surface to airbrush on is leather jackets...though actually considered a textile by most people, for me it's more a hard surface such that I use techniques like pearl paints, outlining lettering w/ hand striping, and even gold leaf.
Thanks for posting this, lots of good info on your texture techniqes, keep up the great work!
thanks! I agree, I'm always looking for something new to learn as well. I've never tried painting on leather, but will have to some day for sure.
This is an amazing series, thank you so much. I was only searching for techniques for grass, but will def be going back over my mountains
You are most welcome- I hope it's helpful. And thank you very much for the kind works!
Thanks
Wow Thank you so much Ken!!! That's so very nice of you. I'll be thanking for this in the next video
@@theartworkshop no need... your videos are much appreciated.
I love the idea of learning from famous art works... your art history comments are very interesting..... much better than skull videos.
The only problem I have is having a big enough space to paint in .... I can only manage upto about A2 size In my little studio... which has to double as a wood working space.
And changing from synthetic paper to canvas is a leap I have to yet make.
@@kenbarton3136 Nothing wrong with a small studio! A2 size paper is just fine as well. It is easier to paint on larger sizes (for me anyway) but smaller paintings are really cool to look at in person. More personal than large ones. Thanks again Ken.
They refused to teach me airbrush in art school cuz they said it was an obsolete technique. Thank you for making this videos, so people can learn what others won’t teach.
How can we donate to your channel? I love your content
thanks for the kind words! If you want to support the channel, there is a thanks button next to each video or you can become a member by hitting the join button.
Which airbrush are you using here? Also, do you wear a respirator while airbrushing or do you use a air filter system? Thanks!
Iwata micron takumi, linked in the description. Yes, you should always wear a respirator.