Awesome Airbrush Advice

[@HDPainterChick1]

Thanks :) Been airbrushing 20+ years and very much enjoy your work and videos!

[@jatisme1]

I've had an airbrush now for a month and i recently found your videos. They are super helpful and to my surprise your shop is only about 30 minutes from my house! Thanx for the videos!

[@9Strychnine]

I bought an airbrush last week at the local hobby shop, now I'm addicted. I've watched several airbrush videos and this guy seems the best at conveying the most useful tips and tricks.

[@anway1953]

Ryan,really like the way you give honest ,clear,easy to understand advice (opinions). It is very selfless of you to put up all these videos of tips and techniques. Very classy. People who have great talent and are willing to share it with others or rather teach others for purely wanting to see others do well is very commendable. Great job!

[@akasundra]

speaking as a 10 year veteran teacher, you are the real deal brother!

[@LeonardoDali40]

I'm starting airbrush projects and I'm thankful for your advice. Once I complete some stuff, I'll share.

[@Quincyman7]

great advice. beginning wood carver and next week getting my first airbrush-I'm excited

[@kristaps1337]

I know people, and your modesty, the heart you put into this video and love for improvement and progress just makes me give you most mad respect ever, brotha! One day I might send a project for you to judge. Greetings from Latvia.

[@Dragontamerz]

Wow! I’m just starting out airbrushing and I have found two people I can actually listen to their videos.Thanks . You are easy to listen too and have good information. Thank you for not using profanity with the information you share. I will look for more of your videos.

[@estebangaitan5253]

this guy is awesome for all of his videos and giving his expert tips and advice. ive been airbrushing for a little over a year and I love it and I cant get enough of this guys videos. thx for all your videos and advice bro keep up the badass work

[@LeslieTardy]

esteban steven Yes, this guy is awesome. I love the airbrush as well. For years I was struggling with a Badgers siphon fed brush and a cheap compressor. I almost quit and then I purchased the Iwatta Eclipse. What a difference.

[@1chelib]

I'm so glad I found you. I'm new to this form of art. I just no so little about the equipment. I hope to learn as much as I can, and always grow in this industry. thank you for your time.

[@toddvachon1605]

I LOVE WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT STENCILS, i'VE BEEN AIRBRUSHING PROFFESSIONALLY for over 20 years and have just recently started using stencils. They are very helpfull but if you rely on them I think you should just go to making decals. Sorry about the cap lock lol, thank you for your humble advice!

[@briancavanagh238]

Another retired engineer Ryan, your vid taught me the importance of not relying on templates. Watching videos like yours' inspires me to better my knowledge and put more practice in. TANK Uuuu, fae 'Bonny Scotland' PS "fae" translates as 'from'

[@Topher4334]

Just starting... got my first airbrush this week. Best advice I've herd so far on starting. I'm just starting to look around and I noticed alot use stencils, great advive on not depending on stencils I look forward to going thur more of your videos. Thanks for sharing......

[@sirdiegobernal]

Man, your advise and the way you relate it to people is so clear and informative! really, keep it up man! Im just starting up in this industry and.. yes, all that I know, technically with an airbrush, Ive picked it up on youtube watching videos of you and some other very talented people! Keep it up!!

[@malcolmrobertlowrey1]

Hi Ryan, very impressed with what you are doing with your airbrush tutorials. You have an impressive knowledge of different techniques, with a unique approach to painting - as you alluded to, fundamental draughtmanship and knowledge of composition and perspective is still required, and even a slick instrument like an airbrush, will not disguise that fact .

[@SimonGrowl]

Hey man. Just found your channel and am currently learning about airbrushing myself. Wanted to say that your videos are REALLY useful! I know this is 5 years old now, but I am very much enjoying them all. Hope you are well!

[@bglover65]

you know a video is good when you start taking notes!!

[@jeffleblanc8850]

You are very good at what you do and it’s cool that you like to see people learn

[@xxblatxx]

where are you ryan...one of the greatest airbrush artists i have EVER SEEN..

[@metalflameful]

Ryan, you are soo good, why aren't you opening your own gallery? Your work is outstanding!!!

[@thunderlady808]

Thank you for the tips Ryan. As an artist new to airbrushing I found your advice very useful. And will probably save me a lot of time and money and grief if I stick with products that a professional uses. So sharing the information to help people like me reflects your character. I bought a Masters system (I just wanted to know if this was something that I would enjoy). Not too expensive, but within a week I was researching whats the best airbrushes on the market. There are many, but decided on the Iwata Eclipse even before I saw your video. Your tips on paints answered my next question, invaluable. My art teacher alway said to try and buy the best products that you can afford when learning. What did I get out of your video.....Certainty. So keep the video's coming Ryan for Newbies like me.

[@larrysullivan6536]

Brilliant well explained I think this guy is good and honest can’t wait to see more of him Larry in London

[@richardhaney6039]

Ryan, you are a good guy. Not too many like you left.

[@edwardsmolinsky8401]

Great advised! I'm just getting started on air brush painting.

[@eric27325]

Ryan, Great video and information! I can't wait to go and cruse your other videos. You are very natural in front of the camera. Thanks again

[@jamesdale1126]

good job buddy, We need more people like u, i to love teaching... keep it up ,

[@pacombt9876]

Nice work you are doing, im just starting un this about 3 monta ago, but i had it on my mind cince 10 years ago And now that i found your help woulbe easy thanks and see you

[@ALIEN364]

Your good guy,dont stop making art!

[@drummerbuzz]

where have you been hiding? Damn Ryan, you are good, and do very good instructional videos. I am "intermediate" level, but always looking for good tips & tricks! Thanks!!

[@markjolyn94]

GREAT ADVICE. Improve your freehand skills. Always improve your skills,no matter what they are. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and ideas with everyone. One thing I heard you say in another video that Coast Airbrush says they are the only place to get small containers of paint. Not giving CA the knock or anything but tcpglobal carries 2&4 oz bottles of HOK,Custom Color and many more. Just thought I would throw that out there so you knew

[@WomackKOA]

Awesome video. Going to try my skills for the first time painting an old motorcycle. Glad I found your videos. Your work looks great by the way.

[@stunnawrench]

I really got alot out of what you said. I fell into the stencil bit. Now i try free hand as much as possible Wrench

[@billybubba600]

Ryan, great vids, very informative and helpful advice. One comment, when I'm taking a break from painting, I watch a lot of videos on airbrushing, but one thing that may be apparent to others but having a hard time with is painting on dark backgrounds. I have had a hard time finding is painting on black or dark surfaces. I am trying to learn how to 'blend' my artwork onto surfaces such as a black tank and not have them look like they are stuck on or 'framed'. It would be a big help to see some videos of how you get your artwork on dark backgrounds, such as a motorcycle tank to look as if the tank is part of the artwork. Keep up the excellent videos I really appreciate all your knowledgeable advice.

[@UnlimitedAirbrush]

thats awesome u take time out of your day to teach us something new n giving us tips

[@sonjarowe9855]

Taught me a lot. I am just starting out. thanks for the help.

[@MrSnoopydupy]

You rock,subscribed. Everybody talking about milk consistency... You went much far with your explanation about reducing colors and this video was very good in general. I love it.

[@paulpuljic6855]

For me starting out, this was the best 11:23 of advice...and no skulls and flames.

[@Mr500xl]

Ryan... well said man. Much respect.

[@MINNESOTAMARINE]

I am considering getting back in to airbrushing, I have been out of it for about 16 years. It's funny I have about 35 airbrushes and 3 finishing guns and 1 h v l p sprayer. there just sitting there waiting to get messy. I turned to photography for my artistic release. Painting with an airbrush is so fun.

[@denverc1962]

THANKS Ryan, Great points for a beginner. Keep videos coming.

[@JohnnyStax]

You're a great guy . Thanks for your time and lesson

[@psyboyo]

Free tip Ryan: always have a spare needle, specially if you already know that you will eventually break the one you're using! Great video, keep it up! ;-)

[@rickmillermusic]

Thank you Ryan- great advice from a true artist.

[@MikeWanner]

you are a great artist , keep telling it like it is

[@inking4517]

Really appreciate your work and thankz a lot for your advise that was so important for me to know

[@kaycee1948]

Ryan thank you so much for your videos, you have really helped me out being I am a beginner.I have done airbrush work and purchased DVD's but you really cleared up a lot of things that I had questions about. Could you maybe do a video on prep, like for a golf cart or plastic bodies for cars or side by side ATV's. Keep up the good work and thanks again for sharing, I have learned so much from you...

[@uberairbrushexpert1]

Really sweet job Ryan...love your style. Lock and load buddy!

[@messos]

I've just order the HP-CS few days ago and now its coming to me! I'm a newbie and hope I will love the HP-CS ;D

[@Echobike01]

G, day Ryan, Mate, please keep up your Awsome advice !! Its people like you that make our world a better place, you give away your knowledge on here for free and for that I cant thank you enough, Cheers mate :)

[@SpecialedSpellcaster]

Great info as always! Never tried Standox, but I've used tons of Kustom Shop supplies before and they're quite nice. Their base colors cover faster than HOK. I also find the kandies to be cleaner with a lot of dept in fewer coats. But you should really try the Matrix System stuff. They match all or almost all of House of Kolor's line of paint. It covers fast, reduces very well, and can be activated. Try the MS-42 and AG 40 clears... damn they're nice.

[@johnyspeed36]

Your work is awesome. You give good advice.

[@chordarrow1]

Thanks for the videos. I really appreciate you taking time in sharing your knowledge. Keep up the awesome work.

[@EV4UTube]

Just for clarification, there are 'open-topped cups' for side-feed airbrushes. I use a side-feed Iwata and am able to do gradual shading by adding a couple drops to the open-topped cups. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@mozzmann]

I have recently gotten rid of my VERY ancient Badger and Pashe Airbrushes I used for madeling and cake (YES Cake) decorating as a young man, but have decided to pick up new Airbrushes in the form of HP-CS and HP-CP and move what I have been doing in Photoshop with graphics and Race Sim Skining to the real world. I can only echo Ryans statement about practise, it IS crucial to learn the basic strokes. It really is a case of suck it and see, to try things and learn what works and what doesn't.

[@400sforever]

Very good videos glad I found them . A credit to your profession and thanks for sharing looking to start myself and advise on equipment is always good .

[@notangas1]

Respect in big R :) Labai reikalinga tokia informacija, ypač tokioje šalyje kaip Lietuva. Keep going!

[@kennethknipp9835]

I had the same trouble with my micron, get a Sharpenair kit. It repairs the needle back to original.

[@todopoderoso5490]

Good work keep it up...people love detail

[@tylerharris5044]

Ryan I have to just say this you are my role model right now... I want to do just what you want to do, paint cars and trucks at an autobody shop. Im 13 and im not one of those kids who want to stay young I want to work at an autobody shop right know... So if theres any advice you can give to me when it comes to painting cars and trucks... You can make it a video if want I don't really care just give me some advice.. Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!

[@sontelena8818]

Good video brother! I just got my first airbrush and I'm checking out what videos can help with starting out.

[@chikowhitey]

thanks for the tips ryan.....keep the vid's comin mate.....well done

[@sonjarowe9855]

thanks, you are a great artist. I am just starting out.

[@yvanvanstraeten6249]

Hey very nice to give good info ai em fram Belgium very good 😊

[@eltiburon1983]

very cool vid and nice advices for me as a beginner. merry x-mas and greetings from germany. go on like that!

[@galom2011]

Thaks so much bro, the information was very usefull. I am new in this kind of art, thanks once again

[@borninarkham]

Great video! Thank you so much for the advice!

[@mattmcmahon8311]

great videos dude. hope to see more in the future. keep it up!

[@rob16248]

Great video Ryan, well done. I found 08:26 particularly interesting, especially as I've never thought about it seriously before, and now want to experiment without stencils. One annoying thing about ADHESIVE stencils is that unless you've got an old bit of CS10 lineboard kicking about, even the low tack film can tear, or feather paper, or artboard, unless someone can hopefully correct me on that matter.

[@jpelonrun6692]

Thanks Brother. Good advice.

[@createinspain]

Thanks for the video! I know what you mean about enjoying others get better. I do many different crafts (including cutting my own stencils!) and paint in watercolour. I share a lot of what I do on my youtube channel and blog. Getting an airbrush soon (gift) to add to my arsenal of crafting..:)

[@venkateshagopalgopal4532]

Love your attitude! 👍

[@kurtvara4918]

I appreciate the tips, I am about 51 years old and can draw anything and have fooled around with Airbrushes. I am now retire and would really like to take it up to do some friends cars and stuff. I heard you say you took a class in Vegas. Since I am just out side Vegas Can you recommend any Airbrush classes I could take in Vegas now to help me. Thanks Kurt

[@BrianLife]

Thanks! You're awesome! Most respect, down to earth & very helpful!

[@luzgonzalez2838]

REALLY great advise.Thank you!

[@zerrak1]

could you please tell me why you said createx is not good on metal?? i have been useing it for a few year's now with no real problems...your work is grate, hope to see you post more of it..thanks

[@chrismartin9704]

Cute tips and a white paint is a good way to go just like the eraser try it try it

[@luidamunster]

great advice bro, i been using a badger 200 detail is a bottom feed single action but i need to upgrade to that eclipse you got it looks like it works really good! mine starts to trip when i need to get down to really sharp details,, i do alot of motorcycles,helmets,cars etc, and yes reducer is your best friend ! i got a few videos in my channel if you have some free time let me know what youi think, you got some really good videos and are really helpful with tips

[@MixiestA]

nice video mate and thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@patriciaannbain6877]

Thank you for the advice it was informative and very interesting ....

[@CBGRAPHICSAirbrushArt]

Ryan how's it going? I purchased the iwata eclipse after talking with you and it is worth the price. When I first started airbrushing I freehanded everything because I felt like people who used stencils was cheating and not true artist. Now that I've been airbrushing for about 4yrs and from talking with other airbrush artist I found that you need to use every technique to compete with today's competition. I recently went back to freehanding and will be posting some video's soon. Thanks!

[@dreamseeking]

Great advice, Theory, first,,,,if you want to be Great!

[@ruddytanarto3770]

nice advice ryan, so helpful to me

[@growler1966]

great tutorial.. direct and to the point.... top man tim edge england.

[@Toxicdemon2]

Great video man. Allot of really usefull tips. thx... And I agree about the stencils. The are a great tool, but that´s it...a tool to help in the creating of a artwork.

[@albertgalvez2556]

Good advice and thank you.

[@ElKoristaELIU]

Nice advice! I've been airbrushing for a few years... And I'm definitely the T-Shirt guy you kept referring to, lol... But I definitely want to expand onto hard surfaces such as, auto, helmets, etc. For those types of work, what kind of preparation goes into the surface? For example, are you supposed to sand down helmets, and if so... With what?

[@zachjahr8205]

i love it man thank you for the advice!

[@MrKingEddie]

Thanks soooo much for sharing your skills!

[@77eagleeyes]

I totally appreciate your videos and since im so green in this type of art I need all the help i can get your videos not only inspire me but have taught me a thing or to aswell keep up the good work and i will be continuing to learn from your skillz. I have just finished my first project ..my second time using an air brush. I hope you can have a look ..and give me some feed back...cheers..its under

[@MikeDavis_MD]

Thanks for sharing... that was alot of awesome knowledge!

[@Hoodedhorn]

@BerserkCustomPaint Makes sense. also i've watched all of your vids and in my opinion they are by far the best airbrush vids on youtube. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill!

[@TheOllyj]

great videos, very helpfull. i've always been a keen drawer and have just bought my first airbrush, quick question, if i draw with my left hand, should i hold the airbrush in my right and control with my left? or vice versa? keep up the great work, very inspiring!

[@dvous31]

awesome tips.. Thanks.. I am starting out and this helps alot...

[@TIXX41]

amazing artwork man wow

[@tranygirl]

from hong kong you can get a veda wd180 for 33$ its a copy of the moron c+. its a fraction of price and does feel a bit cheap in the hand but its works as good as they are the guys that actually manufacture the airbrush for iwata.

[@msmcdougal]

Love your videos. Do you use one of those little portable air compressors or do you hook up to the big one in the shop?

[@caseyfuller9246]

Thank you man.

[@KrypticNerve]

Ryan, Love the video lots of great advice. I am wondering if you could answer one more little question and that is what is the best material for airbrushing portraits on should I use fabric canvas or paper( matte/gloss ) I am highly interested in moving into this field as I have airbrushed a couple guitars as well as some leather jackets and denim jackets and plenty of people as well lol.

[@enclavereborn]

Great advice thank you