Airbrush Academy Top 5 Tips to Better Airbrushing

[@watermelonhelmet6854]

Smaller compressor owner here. Running the air all the time just isn't practical, so I've found a good technique is to always do the following sequence: Air on, paint on, paint off, air off. Basically, don't just release the trigger when you're done with a stroke, make sure the trigger is all the way forward before stopping the air.

[@mickeyracer]

Maybe you should do a youtube video on it lol

[@brentcox6201]

holy crap, I have watched a million air brush videos on youtube trying to get better, and not one I had watched mentioned tip #2, keep the airflow constant, makes total sense and was an ah-ha moment for me, thank you sir

[@WhiteDragon689]

I've heard of keeping the air constant and the only change is the pull back for paint.

[@loaded68mustang]

This was worth watching for the color wheel part alone! I didn't understand how it worked before. Great tips all around. Thank you!

[@marknagle57]

I have just started airbrushing in this second lockdown and am loving it. PS I am a disabled 57 year old and painting has saved my sanity. Thanks for your help!!

[@marknagle57]

Mick, I have signed up for you on line course...where do I download the projects ect?

[@marknagle57]

Found it duh!

[@mwebb-01]

Ive been a member for a while now to his sub service. This video here is very worth the view. Color theory and Finishing the piece were especially good for me.Thanks

[@tomb.8485]

I haven’t done any airbrushing yet, but am thinking about it. This is one of the best videos I have seen for tips. New subscriber.

[@emulatorretro]

I just purchased my second aribrush set from amazon for $70 all together and I never realized I was so good at using an airbrush for painting on paper. To calrify: I bought a Testors airbrush that attached to a can of compressed air and used it primarily to paint model cars so I could use any acrylic paint that I found at discount stores, which works when properly thinned. I also used to draw quite a bit in my youth and all but stopped since graduating university. I purchased a new system online so I could use Spectra Color brand paints , which are airbrush only, because I love the color pallet they have. I am now painting scale 1:18 model kits of old era vehicles with Spectra Flame, recreating Matchbox Cars from the 1960's and the 1970's era. I am not sure if I can pull off a Robin Williams, but I do know that I can give The Dark Knight one hell of a go!

[@eddiemcgrath8536]

Just ordered an air brush kit, great tips will be having a look at joining your site when they all arrive.

[@calumryan6328]

Thanks for that color wheel tip, I always just add gray to tone down my paint color and always get mixed results. This should help a lot

[@edwiniango4125]

Thank you for the tips and I love everything you said on the last part on your tips.

[@lnhislmage]

I learned what a Q tip is in the UK I had to keep backing up and listening but being in the USA I never knew what a cotton bud was until today. Oh and by the way great video. You are the best source for airbrush technique and inspiration I have ever had the privilege to watch. There is no close second place

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you

[@ELPADREAIRBRUSH]

I’m a amateur airbrush artist and sometimes it just seems I can’t get anything to work if it’s not the paint flow it’s the air pressure if not that I get a clog but your videos are amazing I love all your instructions ! you make it look so easy like when you did the VALEK painting of the evil nun that was amazing what advice would you give to a struggling airbrush artist ! Thank you for your time Forever your student Marc ( aka EL PADRE PAINTINGS)

[@jasonweston1148]

I've been airbrushing for years now and never once did I think to clean the needle with a q tip to remove tip dry... great video!

[@sturmiusexner2820]

Great Video. Especially your last tip warms my heart!

[@markwilson9935]

Some tutorials are rubbish...others.OK..others good...this one is AAAAAAAA++++++++++...excellent...no BS

[@eross21]

so i’m setting up a workbench like you have for airbrushing. what do you use for lighting? it looks nice and bright

[@airbrushnewart1045]

Explained very well and clearly. That should help every airbrusher. thanks for that

[@paulfaheyFineArt]

great clear explanations, and awesome basics for all levels. Well done. Thanks!

[@cityofpureevil9844]

Thank you so much for all of the tips you have given...I really appreciate the Information and detailed explanation of it all.... God Bless

[@ericashmusic8889]

Stumbled on this just searching for those little extra tips. & Aha !! Many thanks Mick, I picked up a lot. Beneficial for me was, Right understanding ! I mean I was a Contract Draughtsman based in Brum-30 yr worked all across from Wolv'h , Dudley, Cradley Heath Halesowen & so on, Listening to your speech & dialect, was like being at home !Thanks so much. Kind Regards.

[@mickeyracer]

Haha cheers 😁😁😁

[@jeremyshawn3336]

Thanks for rhis video, I can't wait to try some of these techniques.

[@maccrigdon4048]

I really enjoyed this video. I just got an airbrush for Christmas to use on hand carved birds and these tips will be quite useful. Additionally the color isolation technique will also help my brushwork and I’m excited to implement that to my work!! Thank you for this video!!

[@macpakinga1271]

I'm still learning 🙁 and I love a challenge love it thank you for sharing. 🤗

[@TomCro2022]

Superb! Very very very good video ! Great! Greetings from Zagreb / Croatia

[@jamiepalzeaird3013]

This was great to see I've had all these problems only been airbrushing about a year so very early days using a cheap £20 airbrush but now have a iwata £130 and it's so much better and yes I kept stopping the air every past n spitting paint all the time 😡but once you get it right it feels great. I've subscribed 👍

[@amandapaintedponycompany1934]

Thank you so much. This was a perfect tutorial. The color theory part was invaluable. Although I went to art school, I still had a hard time understanding the saturation process....you explained it perfectly. I am definitely subscribing.

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you 👍

[@awesamfinesanaa9]

hey

[@alistairrance7001]

Great refresher for me with the tips and can't wait for the airbrush show videos. At the end of erasing you summed up where I am, need to do more free hand, need to stop shying away from colour and get the colour wheel out more. Thanks for the push in the right direction

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you, glad its helped

[@keithkraine475]

Totally agree with he last two comments - LIGHTBULB !!!! Thank you

[@ninjanicke]

Excellent video! I keep a toothbrush in a glass of water mixed with airbrush cleaner for cleaning the tip, quick and easy.

[@mickeyracer]

Thats a great idea

[@Maverick1062a]

I'm doing models, i.e. aircraft etc. But this was an enlightening video. Thank you very much.

[@elefectog5967]

I simply love it,,, thanks it's so helpful for and learners if this amazing art of painting... Your tips and way of comunicate council's airbrush are understandable...

[@NickJacksonusa]

During Tip #2 I thought it was interesting to see how you held the airbrush with both hands. I guess that could have been a tip all by itself :) Thank you for such a great video.

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you

[@cliffg4975]

Good Morning Mick I have signed up for the online course. How do I download the workbook and other downloads. Also I can't seem to find any new videos, it says you put new videos up weekly, am I looking in the right area? I think so far your videos are very thorough, and I am enjoying them. Thanks Cliff

[@mickeyracer]

On the beginner section in the videos there will be 2x section that look like videos but are blank, they will say beginner work book and the guide book click them and they will instantly download Cheers

[@wheatonsspeedshop1412]

Great video. I'm about to start airbrushing but I'm not sure I will be trying to mix my own colors... Yet. The tip about tip drying I will definitely watch out for

[@jimmyzwheelz]

Great tutorial...very helpful tips! I've always been frustrated with airbrush performance not realizing that it was mostly due to "tip dry". Thank you!!

[@jamesappleby2901]

Found this very informative easy to understand glad I watched it 😀

[@fallenhoenix1255]

Many thanks for the pointers, mate. Mind if I ask about the air filters on the background? Is it aesthetic? Function?

[@mickeyracer]

Function, they were run on a large extraction unit in the back of the studio

[@fallenhoenix1255]

@@mickeyracer thank you. This is a factor I've yet to hear discussed. Would you say ventilation is something everyone should consider for airbrushing?

[@mickeyracer]

Yes, anything airbourne that we can breath in is not good for us, although wearing a full mask for airbrushing is not always comfortable or asthetically pleasing, good ventilation i would say is a must for our own health and safety

[@Sethschwan]

Super helpful videos 🫶 thank you!

[@inthewindfpv644]

Hi! Where can i find that filters in the wall? I'm looking for them for my airbrush booth and can't find them anywhere. Could you say me the name? Thanks for your videos, learning a lot from you.

[@loaded68mustang]

Will definitely be signing up for your new website

[@nigelrose5681]

Great tips . Always good to watch your work on KZbin. Feel the force.

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you

[@willparsons32]

Just wondering Sir, How long exactly have you been Airbrushing? (...Your work is of "photographic" perfection!)

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you Will, ive been airbrushing around 20 years

[@markrichardson2722]

Can't wait for the end of summer for the airbrush show buddy looking forward to that

[@quinncooper4539]

Have you got more info/link on the airbrush show? Thanks

[@simoncarter679]

That’s a great video Mick. It’s a really good advertisement for your subscription service as well as being fantastic advice for people in general.

[@harrietblank6812]

Excellent video!! You are a great teacher!! I am thinking of buying an airbrush and this video was very good information. At first I wanted an airbrush just to blow inks and watercolor. Now I am thinking of using it to paint instead and in addition to a brush. Which airbrush/airbrush system would you recommend?? Thank you I will be looking forward to seeing more videos with you.

[@swwolf3640]

Hi, I'm about to start my airbrush journey and using a basic Airbrush unit to see if ai take to it (Timbertech ABPSTO6 with the Compressor Piston). Amazing work by the way.. My questions are, 1)How do you clean your airbrush out before adding a new paint colour. 2)The Wheel that you show, do all airbrush paint suppliers have a wheel of colour? If so how do you get it, I'd asume from their website. 4)If you have to release the air, would you hit a rubbish side piece first and then go to your work? (Like the sheet next to your work you hit with paint, and then paint. 5)How do you make those stencils you use (like the Death in the woods one, where you hit it with white to show cloud fornation)? 6)Is there a site to get those stencils or is it easier to make your own? Thank you in Kind. 7)If using AcrylicPaint, do you start dark or light in your colour. So do you paint like oils on canvas or water colour to water paper principles. Love your work.. Adie UK, Doncaster.

[@Mr360whip]

Great vid. Are you at another premises doing lessons. 👍🏻

[@spyuggy]

Great tips Mick, I have the Airbrush series colour wheels and after a few hard weeks, I began to get the hang of my colours. I did an eagle head and splattered a great blob of paint onto it, but I kept going and it turned out to be one of the best feathers in the painting. Thanks for the tips.

[@mickeyracer]

Great to hear Douglas

[@snoopu2601]

That's what I need to do dedicate a week to my air brush, I have many diffrent cans of RUSTOLUME paints. I'm going to thin it down to paint they are water clean up. I have all the colors to make other colors.

[@jessiebantan8236]

Sr im from phillipines im your pans what kind of airbrush brand ah nice to choose

[@stevefarrell9822]

Hi Mick as a first timer to the world of airbrushing can you recommend a setup, compressor and airbrush wise as there are so many out there, I’m starting out on model aircraft

[@mickeyracer]

Hi Steve Its always best to try to spend a little more when buying a setup. Pretty much any compressor will do the job if it has a tank, if noise is an issue or you need a silent one prices tend to hike a little. Bambi compressors are very quiet but can be pricey but they are great compressors. As for airbrushes, ive always used iwata airbrushes, IMO keep away from iwata NEO airbrushes though. I can recommend the iwata eclipse CS great for pretty much any paint.

[@garrettsgarage4769]

Great video great information

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Great video and tips Mick well done 👌🏻👍🏻

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you, love your channel buddy 👌

[@apollolander11]

I’m a subscriber to both of your channels, appreciate all you do for the airbrush community and how you guys stick to the basics. Thanks again greatly appreciated.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

apollolander11 no probs at all many thanks for subbing and glad you enjoy both of our channels 👌🏻🙏🏻

[@Oldking3]

Great advice thanks After painting on canvas do you spray a varnish or sealant on ? If so what & how ?

[@mickeyracer]

Yes although if using high end acrylics like createx there is no need to, i generally like a satin finish to airbrushed canvas and use windsor and newton satin spray varnish. Multiple medium coats rather than heavy wet ones

[@swwolf3640]

Oh, and what erasers do you use? The pencil and pen ones? I'd assume there acrylic ones if using acrylic? Thanks Adie UK, Doncaster

[@jonmcdermott3061]

I just wondered Mick, are you still doing the physical classes for 2020?

[@mickeyracer]

Hi Jon Unfortunatly no, not at this moment, things could change but I closed the shop back in june to concentrate on other projects, but with me you never know Thanks and hope your well Mick

[@markrichardson2722]

Nice vid mick nice to hear this stuff again

[@ajo5803]

That chart blew my mind! I typically use Vallejo paints would they work, more or less, with a chart like that? Also, where can one find that chart (to print for my studio)?

[@ianm1688]

Are you talking about the color wheel? Those are universal for all mediums.

[@sagebrother]

Very useful. Thanks!!

[@rossansbro9339]

Great vid,good reminders mick 👍

[@bcandutti]

Where can we get a copy of the color wheel you showed in the video?

[@fil2205]

Excellent and highly instructional Mick Many thanks

[@pubbzie5866]

Plz don’t stop making these videos they are very helpful

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you 👍👍👍

[@kingjpeg]

This video has given me so much extra knowledge, thank you! I never knew there are erasers for airbrushing 😂 Can you recommend one that would work on airbrushed plastic miniatures? Thanks

[@mickeyracer]

Most will work but for a sharper erase a quite aggressive eraser is best, the most widely available is a fabre castell 7058 from most stationers or online pen specialists like cult pens

[@kingjpeg]

Thank you!

[@helir00]

Very good video - sound advice - good hints.

[@Steve-dr7rr]

Hi 8m still new to airbrushing i manly do 1/35 scale but with the colour wheel I understand the way you say it. I just wish there was someone near me who could teach me the basics watching videos is ok but there’s no one saying yes that’s right or no hang on let’s take another look at it. But thanks

[@lxoxrxexnx]

Really big help. Thanks.

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you

[@ronhodgkinson7683]

Very good points

[@lewdkingdomdoujinshi8801]

Which airbrush are you using in the video?

[@mickeyracer]

Generally use an iwata Revolution BR Thanks

[@greedmarks7478]

Is it normal for compressor to drop from initial bar settings ? For example, before spraying I set it on 20 - and right when I press the air action, it drops to 10-12 and stays on it. Is this normal behavior ?

[@tim62744]

Great info mick🇨🇮

[@DEREKFUMI]

How many water separators do you use? Can you eliminate all the moisture that gets in the line? Great video and very informative! Thanks for sharing.

[@mickeyracer]

Hey Derek I generally use 2, one on the compressor and an additional one bench mounted, this also allows me to handle the airpressure easily if needed, i dont tend to use the inline little ones that attach to the airbrush as i find them a bit clumbsy and get in the way Thanks Mick

[@DEREKFUMI]

Mick Neill thanks for letting me know.

[@brettking8663]

Master Jedi thank you. +1 subscriber

[@youtoucan2312]

Excellent! Very useful, thank you. Where can I follow to find out about “The Tour” please?

[@mickeyracer]

hiya, the tour is part of our new magazine show, we will be visiting artists from around the UK that do the job as a profession to give some insite to what it takes to make the leap to doing it themselves, in addition to products reviews, product tests, industry news and gossip, of course tutorials as well thanks Mick

[@youtoucan2312]

Mick Neill This is something that will be on KZbin then, rather than something I can attend?

[@pontushenkel3366]

Great tips! Thank you! 🙌🏻

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you 👍

[@susanricart7844]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@snoopu2601]

Thank you for the helpful tips 👍

[@mickeyracer]

👍👍👍

[@lthrneck7118]

Thanks Mr. Neil great video. I'm a color pencil artist who specializes in photo realism, so I appreciate your art especially since you have created yours with an airbrush. I just picked up an airbrush for the first time and really relate to your color recognition, dead on! My search is over for a proper teacher. I'm Happy to subscribe and support. Thank you, sir.

[@Juanaponymous]

your compressor is so quiet! which do you use?

[@adrienbastarache8096]

very good to explain

[@chriscaven7626]

Thank you very much for your video....I'm new at this Cheers

[@pkicequeen9109]

Great video

[@alexandrefernandes6286]

This was brilliant!! Thank you sir!

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you 👍👍

[@christianolen3002]

Bonjour super votre vidéo mais j'aimerai trouver la même chose en Français pour bien comprendre les choses mais je ne trouve rien je regarde aussi les vidéos d'Asile de l'aérographe mais comme pour les vôtres je ne comprend pas . Dommage pour moi.

[@ToaLetuvae]

Nice work

[@EDcase1]

Great info 👍

[@Crewchief227]

Addendum #1 After I qtip (clean or pick) my needle I blow off paint hard onto a paper towel I keep folded next to me. #2 Learn to use your non dominant hand as a distance guide. When doing lines yes build it up slow, but also keep your distance consistent. #4 Airbrushing is unique in that not only can you mix in the cup, due to the thinness each layer of color effects the other. Learn how to mix colors by layering too if you want to give a lot of depth. #5 Value your values, make a 10 step value chart, cut the ten blocks up, spread them apart, and now try to do in between each value.

[@mickeyracer]

Fantastic, you should make a video 😁

[@shahskyalamdar9105]

Cheers mate, learned a lot x

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you 👍

[@RobBob555]

i find flow improver works well to reduce tip dry.

[@sped17373]

I use E'tac paints, less tip dry to begin with vs. all other water based paints I've tried in 40 years of airbrushing. E'tac has their own flow improver (Condition-air) that I add a few drops of to my bottle of water that I use to thin or reduce my paint before airbrushing. I've also modded the crown caps of my Olympos MP-200C Microns by removing two (opposite each other) of the four points, essentially making them exactly like the crown caps of the Harder Steenbeck Infinity. Thus I can paint with the crown cap on and still achieve the same fine lines I got when removing the cap.....yet I don't risk damaging my needle tip nor do I ever lose my crown cap.

[@manuelmarzinek3290]

Hey Mick.. thanks for sharing your knowledge. Just hit the subscribe botton and left a like. Please keep making these kind of videos. Could you tell me what type of airbrush you are using there and what kind/size of nozzle it has? Thx in advance and b rgrds Cheers mate!

[@mickeyracer]

Hiya buddy, The airbrush im using is an Iwata Revolution BR 0.3 nozzle great little airbrush for the money, its what i generally use for all my work these days Thanks for subscribing Mick

[@x13roger80]

Why has Neil stopped making videos?

[@The_Drive_Inside]

Great great content!!! Keep the awesome info coming 🤙🏻

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you 👍👍👍

[@johnnyharless570]

Awesome 👏

[@The88katana600]

thanks for the great tips

[@five_star_images3019]

I have a few airbrushes. Need to knock the dust off them and learn how to use it. I enjoyed this tutorial

[@fbpliegorrivero8869]

Great!

[@lacelove8027]

Great tips, thanks alot

[@rawheadrex]

Mask wearing and prolonged exposure to atomised paint would be interesting , i see some extractor set up but no masks

[@luissanchez3808]

Buenas tardes cuando paint un wolf felicidades pinta muy bien adios

[@dizzicz]

Fantastic, thank you.

[@t-conny985]

Do you have a social media i can message you on i have a project i am working on and i could use little advice