Intro to airbrushing and how to airbrush flames - Lachri

In this video I will introduce you to airbrushing, giving you some tips and a list of supplies that I use followed by a tutorial on airbrushing flames.
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Products used:
*Fredrix black canvas pad goo.gl/RNMWqL
*Liquitex Basics acrylic paint
*Createx airbrush paint
* FX Texture airbrush stencil goo.gl/JRpzMT
* Freehand Airbrush french curve type template goo.gl/0vncuI
* Random circle templates can be purchased in the drafting section of most art stores.
*Airstick Stencils grunge stencils www.airsicksten...
*Airstick Stencils Arson set for flames goo.gl/uvB1NN
*Iwata Neo gravity feed airbrush I purchased from Hobby Lobby
*SimAir/StormForce air compressor goo.gl/DJZXFF
Note: I did not price check any of those links, they are just there to show you what I'm using, but do your research to make sure you're getting the best deal :)
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Time lapse and speed painting tutorials and demonstrations by award winning artist Lachri. Learn how to paint portraits, surreal landscapes, pets, lions, tigers, and birds...pretty sure a Wizard of OZ reference should be made right about now. Get tips and watch techniques for working in acrylic and oil paint, carbon pencil, graphite and colored pencil.
The background music is me playing violin.
This video was shot using a Samsung HMX-Q10BN Q10 Switch Grip Full HD Camcorder.
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[@Airsnarpart]

Lisaaaa! I'm not even close to kidding when I say: *I feel like I've learned more from you over the past couple months, than from my old college professors when I went to school for art education.* It's crazy! You're far more interesting; & your practical demos + theoretical approach/ overall delivery is fantastic. :) Thank you (again) for your awesomeness. *Subscribe, people!*

[@Lachri]

Erin Walton I'm glad to hear it!! =D

[@TheWolfNight420]

You are like an encyclopedia of art information.

[@saltlifegull4091]

She's one the greatest artists in the U.S. What's most incredible is that she unselfishly teaches us - what a humble, beautiful human being Lisa is! Just watching you brings joy!

[@peculiarArt]

I'm not EVEN close to your level, however, I do learn so VERY much from you with the arts that I do enjoy. I have been learning airbrushing to go with my designer handmade cards that I do, so "Thank You" for your knowledge hun :)

[@michaelparry1383]

Lisa, as always you make it look so easy. I have never used an air brush, but I know it cannot be easy. I appreciate that you explain each step and the cautions on how to use the brush. I can see the advantage of using this as one of the tools when you create any painting. This is a great video that will be viewed by many often to gain information and tips on how to do this. We all appreciate the time and work you put into these videos. We will all be looking forward to next week for the finish. Thanks :D

[@kwarcc1]

You are such an awesome person! thanks for your time and energy!

[@CorySimpsonArt]

so informative lol! I didn't know that stencils would be that important to flames but it totally works!! Airbrushing is definitely on my "to learn" list.

[@Lachri]

You will love it. Its the perfect tool when you paint in acrylics a lot =D

[@nhoward1000]

Thank you for the lesson on airbrushing Im new to working with it and finding some things quiet hard to do, you have explained it better than Ive heard on other videos, I like working it in with my acrylic paintings like you do especially on clouds or fog and rays which I always have hard time with, again great work and waiting for part 2... :)

[@BethBArtz]

This is fascinating, Lisa. I love all the information you give us. Just got a small airbrush set to try, and I'm so excited!

[@fredericrio9461]

Thanks ! you're so eclectic in your artwork ! (pencils, airbrush, brushes ...) I wish i have your skills. But it's a lot of hard training again and again and ... Thanks for all the tips and techniques that you share !!

[@Lachri]

+Frederic RIO :D

[@rceddy]

Your videos are starting to show up in my suggestions again. Great news.

[@sharonweeks3508]

I am so happy to see this tutorial Lisa. I have practiced with my airbrush, but have set it aside for a couple of weeks. I will be watching this a number of time just to catch all you said. Yes you talk very fast and old brains have a hard time keeping up hehehehhe...Thank you again so much.

[@Lachri]

My parents tell me that the more you listen to me the easier it is to understand me. You should be a pro at lisa-talk by the time you're done watching this video several times haha!

[@sharonweeks3508]

HEHEH Lisa I have a granddaughter that talks as fast as you do and I am now getting to understand her.. I want to find some of those Grung stenciles. They would make some of my abstracts look really good...Thanks again girl. .

[@adam41280]

thanks for saying that tip about the water building up on the needle tip guard tip and splattering on to your work I just started to use airbrushes my self and I could not figure out why it keep splattering like that so again thanks

[@TheOrca333]

Awesome video, thanks for the help!

[@TamaraChapmanbikergranny]

You might try the Createx Illustratiion paint line. That would take care of some of your clogging issues and it comes in some really high pigment loaded and in Artists colors names.

[@Lachri]

Tamara Chapman Oh thanks for the suggestion, I will check it out! :D

[@yashcfc4]

your work is just too good :)

[@HeatherMarie_Art]

So you refer to createx airbrush paint being great because of its opaqueness and that you add water to it and you say that some of your colors are more translucent like yellow. My question is are you using the createx opaque or translucent kind of paint. We carry both at Hobby Lobby and if one of them is the normal kind or the kind they have had forever and one is new I don't know which one has been around longer. So I have just purchased airbrush set up and I am trying to get a basic set up of paint for it and I will be doing things more like you mixing traditional painting with the airbrush so I want to pretty much the same paint you are using at least to start out with. I bought the set of 6 opaque instead of the translucent but I figure even if you usually use the translucent and not the opaque most of the time I am guessing there will be times I would one over the other so maybe I need both, I just wanted to start out with just what I need to do the same applications that you are doing. Thank you, keep on inspiring everyone with your artwork/videos!!

[@stephanysweeting2691]

Lisa when you have your airbrush set up do you have hoses hooked up to two airbrushes - use one for water and one for paint and then just swap the hoses back and forth on the compressor?

[@manasibisht]

I would love to see your paintings in a normal speed

[@missmix48]

Open the settings and put her on 1/2 speed. Then it's only a little slower than normal people talk.

[@Rulesly69]

thanks for the video found it really helpful thankyou :)

[@Rulesly69]

im new to airbrushing but getting there with the help of your videos and i also do acrylic which your owl painting was really good could you difect me to some good books love your work

[@BethBArtz]

Lisa, I'm trying to figure out what 2 sizes of the Airsick Arson real flames. I think you said small and large. What I'm seeing on their site is Mini, regular and XL. I'm sorry to be so specific, but I want the same as you have. Can you help please? This is the most natural looking fire I've ever seen. Your work is amazing.

[@Darlene5541]

Lisa will you make a video on airbrushes? I have searched the web for a good video on how to clean and disassemble my airbrush. I'm a beginner. I was very embarrassed when I contacted Amazon thinking my airbrush broke only find out the whole thing came apart! LOL!

[@Lachri]

+Darlene Conard sooner or later I'm sure I will :)

[@kinouallenda4434]

I like your work,,, I am learnng a lot from it .. Thank you !

[@Lachri]

Kinou Allenda Thanks :D

[@meaganm3429]

I have a secret. What they use for createx (porous) and autoair (non-porous) is windex. I know this because Ive been to the facility they make the paint, and worked with and taught with one of their leading artists. just a couple drops in water and viola mixing medium and cleaner.

[@Lachri]

Meagan McDermott That's really interesting! :)

[@patandersen4271]

SO glad I found you Lisa wow how beautiful, I appreciate you subscribed

[@kaybeooo]

The compressor 'Simair' or 'StormForce' is called 'Sparmax' in Europe

[@conejopestilente]

All the tips aŋd suggestioŋs you gave, I already kŋew it but it's great for people usiŋg airbrushes for the first time, I have doŋe 5 or 6 thiŋgs with it, the ŋext project oŋ my list will be flames oŋ my door, I already have the curved templates too aŋd I have a sexy Paasche Double Action airbrush, but I have a techŋical questioŋ, you already told us the way you cleaŋ your airbrush, I also have this weird lookiŋg browŋ liquid used to cleaŋ it but everytime I'm cleaŋiŋg it, the first thiŋg I do is disassemble it all aŋd cleaŋ it, specially the ŋeedles but it's kiŋd of aŋŋoyiŋg to cleaŋ it that way because I have to disassemble it aŋd assamble it all over aŋd over agaiŋ, what's your suggestioŋ? aŋd, am I doiŋg it wroŋg? maybe I'm breaking it and I don't realize it. Oh a quick question, I used Rotring drawing ink for technical pens, and it kinda works but I don't know if it damages or not the interior of the airbrush, does it?. Thanks for showing us how to airbrush flames, I never tought such a cute delicate girl will teach us something we (filthy loud metalheads) will freaking like, you're aweome!.

[@Lachri]

I usually take needle out of my airbrush and wipe it down at the night when I'm done painting. Beside that I don't normally have to take it completely apart as long as I'm cleaning it as I work with the airbrush cleaner. I do occasionally get a chunk of paint clogging it bad enough that I have to pull the nozzle off and clean or soak that in cleaner, but not often. I've never tried using ink in mine, so I'm not sure about that one. You will have to share a photo of your door when you finish painting the flames!! =D

[@conejopestilente]

Lachri Fine Art done, but for now, you can have a pic of my door from the other side: twitter.com/tarastrong/status/245289436827496448 my brother took the picture.

[@Lachri]

L O L!!

[@conejopestilente]

Lachri Fine Art Yeah yeah I kŋow... laugh out loud all you waŋt but we already chaŋged doors, that is oŋ the iŋside, oŋ the outside will be chaiŋs (I already have them), a skull (have it) aŋd the flames. Aŋd I'm ŋot a broŋy, I just like the series...

[@benbuffyrose1119]

Can you do kelly Clarkson from her video darkside? That would be so amazing

[@lailakjrgaard4858]

U r amazing. Love your work, thanks for sharing

[@waynehuyboom8442]

Fantastic Lisa

[@tarheelk1969]

Would you mind sharing what air brush and compressor along with the needle size?

[@DylG1111]

I liked your gangsta gun analogy lol.

[@PastaDNA]

Lisa, Golden also makes airbrush paint which is more like the Iwata-Medea product. I'ver never had any luck with Createx paint. Although Createx makes AutoAir which is water based and very popular among the auto painters... I've used it with great success. I have just a few bottles and if aI buy any more I will have to purchase the entire line as I have a little problem. I have ALL the Iwata and Golden paints...

[@Lachri]

I need to look into those. I have to make sure whatever I'm airbrushing with doesn't have alcohol in it or I get massive headaches. Pretty sure these are going on my next art purchase :D

[@estherbala3576]

Just subscribed!!luv your tutorials!

[@Lachri]

esther leslie Thanks! :D

[@MrMaradona75]

fantastic

[@elizabethroseart]

ahhhh I found this one, Lisa! :-)

[@msee383]

Lisa, the fredrix pad. Can you use coloured pencil on it, I’m asking a it looks as though it has a good strong black colour.

[@robbi1981]

Thanks for these tips. I have a bad habit of not letting the air flow from my brush before I letting up on the trigger. Or moving my arm to paint and not my entire body. Which messed up my giraffe background. But, all mistakes can be fixed right?!

[@Lachri]

robbi1981 Yep, just keep working on it :D

[@robbi1981]

Thanks. Can't wait to work on it tonight. But for now...my note is calling my name. Lol

[@sayantichaudhuri5757]

Is there any way to use templates for oil painting as that is my preferred medium and I love the effects you create on the back grounds by using them

[@andregrafia1914]

muito bommmmm

[@wanapaint]

? what airbrush paint would be the safest to use for flames on a mustang gt??? cool video I have not seen this and I've bn practicing flames thank u

[@DragonGateDesign]

Createx is made more for textile industry such as t-shirt painting, try createx brand illustration paint.

[@Lachri]

+Shaun Kennedy I will give that a try. Does it dry flat too or does it have a gloss finish?

[@DragonGateDesign]

+Lachri Fine Art I have only read up on but it's been a while, but ibelieve it dries flat at worst semi gloss, use a compatible "flash reducer" it dries almost instantly, but with the illustration line can be "erased" or scratch off for fine details and highlights but cures hard in about 24 hours

[@DragonGateDesign]

+Lachri Fine Art I have only read up on but it's been a while, but ibelieve it dries flat at worst semi gloss, use a compatible "flash reducer" it dries almost instantly, but with the illustration line can be "erased" or scratch off for fine details and highlights but cures hard in about 24 hours

[@barbll000]

You should sell a download of your violin music. It's very soothing.

[@lesliemorin4409]

Was this done with all opaque?

[@satabdighosh2519]

Mam, I want to buy a air brush,for this I want to know which type of compressor is perfect and which air gun is actually need for painting....please mam I really need your proper suggestion..

[@jordanequastrian6741]

13:56 is the actual tutorial, LOVE YOU LISA!!! Question: where did you get "lachi fine art"

[@Lachri]

+JordanEquastrian🐴💜 It's a combo of my first name and my sisters (Christi).

[@noMixedteajp]

amazing!!OMG!! Give me your talent!!;W;

[@Lachri]

noMixedteajp LOL :P

[@Evertras]

My biggest problem when I tried airbrushing was changing colors. What would you suggest as the simplest way to change colors? For some reason this is the part that's always left out of tutorials and I can never seem to get a solid answer. :(

[@Lachri]

Evertras Unfortunately there is no easy answer to this. Simply put, you have to clean the airbrush between each color. You don't usually need to do a thorough job cleaning it though between most colors. I try and judge how much of the color I will need before I add the paint to the airbrush. If you put in a ton and you only need a little, that is going to be that much more of a pain to switch later. When I switch colors, I run clean water through the brush. If that isn't cleaning it well enough (if my paint was too thick for example) I run an airbrush cleaner by createx through it as well before putting in my next color. Some colors like ComArt are really thin and really easy to clean between colors. You also have an option of using a siphon type airbrush (the one I use is a gravity type). With these you can have each color in a different jar that you attach to the airbrush as needed. You still need to clean out the gun itself between colors (with water or a cleaner), but it is way faster to switch with that type.

[@zeynoaksit8635]

What can I do of I have a stencil, but no airbrush. Is it possible to still be able to get solar effects if let's say, I sponge dab it???

[@Lachri]

Zeyno Aksit It depends on the look you're going for. Stenciling with a sponge gives you a rougher texture (which can look cool). For the flames, I wouldn't use stencils at all without the airbrush, I would just glaze with a regular paint brush.

[@MissMagic]

What psi do you use on the compressor for painting?

[@andresabarca7161]

10:15 I like what she was saying until she got into this part hahah !

[@kristellamb1813]

I just stumbled on your youtube channel and love it! I want to try using the airbrush machine. but I am so confused! what is everything I need? I know I need compressor. and I can purchase the needles at hobby lobby. but is there a kit I can purchase that has everything you need for the machine? and what size of needle do you use?

[@Lachri]

kristel Lamb You can get everything from Hobby Lobby, unfortunately there are no kits that I recommend. The only thing I was not able to purchase from Hobby Lobby were the right sized hoses to connect the airbrush to the compressor. For those I went to amazon.

[@TeamLeaderPG]

A good airsource is key. You will want a compressor with a good pressure regulator. If you use a traditional style non oil compressor you will want a fluid catch. Find this at a hardware store. A Tool Shop brand liquid catch is very affordable. Shop around there is a lot to choose from. Lachri is using a comp designed for artists brushes so if your willing to pay a bit more you wont need the fluid catch. I like a non oil compressor that can run various other types of hand tools with a large tank reserve to keep quiet. Listening to the paint move through the nozzle will help you manage fluid consistency. Next important item is your paint and cleaners. Understanding and manipulating the viscosity is the next obstacle airbrushers encounter. This is something to practice often as you discover the properties of your materials. Good cleaners are a must to avoid damage to your brush. You don't want to scrape the paint off because you risk scratching the needle or nozzle. Microscopic scratches will affect flow consistency and will catch paint and clog sooner. Good airbrush cleaner is pricey. Some alternatives which are good are non amonia based glass cleaners like some types of Windex or the cleaner Simple Green. Windex can also be used as a viable paint thinner with the acrylics. This is something to practice. Over watered acrylic will lay down and look normal, but if mixed improperly it will wipe or scratch off after cure times. Very important to avoid this as it will destroy hard work.Again practice is key. Your brush is only as good as your understanding of the things I mentioned above. Her Iwata Neo is a good beginners brush, but more prone to clogs from what I understand by reviews I've read. This is due to the tiny nozzle I believe.

[@TeamLeaderPG]

tom smith Long story short most dual action brushes are good and it depends on personal preference and understanding of material. There is an airbrush kit on amazon that looked nice because it was very cheap and it offers 3 additional needle sizes. The smaller the needle the smaller more fine quality lines you can draw. The larger the needle will give a pattern which is more wide. In the right hands a cheap brush can perform like a high end brush albeit this may take some mechanical modification of the brush. For instance my Iwata Neo has been drilled out at the needle chuck and can accept larger sized .5 needles. In addition I have made modifications to inner the seal to accommodate... Shop around and research these things.. There are still stores online selling outdated brush designs at premium prices even though newer versions are available. I live in the midwest so my go to supplier is Chicago Airbrush. They helped me out with the quickness when ordering replacement needles for a nice low price.... Which remids me lol do not drop your brush!!! :) It's a quick way to ruin a nozzle and needle. They pretty much can't be repaired once damaged due to the tiny scale.

[@kristellamb1813]

Thank you so much! That helps a bunch!

[@spraycreationsbyajtanthony9490]

hey lisa do you have any experience with actual spray paint art.

[@AnaBsArt]

Hey! I love your art and videos, they are so informative! I was just wondering, do you have to use airbrush paint? Or can you use normal acrylic paints? Thanks :)

[@Lachri]

AnaBsArt You can paint flames by doing a lot of glazes, it just takes more work.

[@AnaBsArt]

Lachri Fine Art Ok but can you use acrylic paints in an airbrush?

[@marioroez]

Lisa, do you use a mask when painting with the airbrush in acrylics?

[@Lachri]

Yes, always. I've made myself sick before not wearing one.

[@AlphonseElric122]

Would I need to buy an air pump? I really want to try airbrushing after watching so many of your videos but pumps can be super expensive and I am poor lol

[@glitterkitty1012]

here is a link for a cheaper one: www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-MAS-KIT-VC16-B22-Compressor/dp/B00BF0MW9G/ref=sr_1_2?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1464709906&sr=1-2&keywords=airbrush+and+compressor

[@artbyeon]

where did you get the stencils for the fancy wall paper that ive seen in other videos

[@Lachri]

I got some from Hobby Lobby, some from Ebay and some from amazon :)

[@lucylume]

Actual painting starts at 13:57 x

[@6Melyssah6]

Hi Lisa! I was wondering if you use dust masks/respirators/ventilation systems while airbrushing. Is it necessary or something we can do without?

[@Lachri]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmne42EjJaIf80

[@artbyeon]

I know that spray paint has to have really good ventilation but are these fumes as bad or can you do it in a room?

[@Lachri]

I do airbrush in a small room. I have a ceiling fan going all the time, with an open window if I'm painting a lot. I also wear a mask to cut down on how much paint is inhaled. I have made myself quite sick before coating my lungs with so much paint that I wasn't getting enough oxygen. I've not had an issue since wearing the face mask thing :) The paint itself is non toxic, so its not an issue of fumes so much as just getting too much of anything like that coating your lungs.

[@victorprakke4818]

Lachri Fine Art lol i had the same... i spray painted without a mask :(

[@SaltedMallows]

herbert pervert I had a school project where I crafted and spray painted a buster sword. The room was so heavy with the paint lol.

[@artbyeon]

herbert pervert lol great name

[@victorprakke4818]

EON thanks ;pp;

[@texasfunfacepainting3550]

can you please share the website where i can buy the stencils?? please

[@Lachri]

The stencils I used are listed in the video description :)

[@texasfunfacepainting3550]

sorry i can't see it thats why i ask thank you anyways

[@billmullis7797]

Is it my PC or are you talking 90mph?

[@Lachri]

Bill Mullis No, you're ears are just slow :P

[@DylG1111]

Why does it look like the Camera stops and starts after every sentence you say? I've noticed it before, its not necessarily bad.. maybe it's an effect you are going for with the video editing, but I was just curious.

[@Lachri]

Yeah, its just the editing. If I didn't cut out all the pauses between sentences or the all the times I say "uh" or "um" my videos would be an hour long haha.

[@DylG1111]

ohhhh ok. I wondered if that was what you are doing. It gives your videos and original feel anyway, its kind of a neat effect.

[@alejandrosilvestre6773]

my god!, you really do talk very fast, but all you tips are great. thanks for sharing. love the look, by the way

[@dnaany]

Why cant you sell it?

[@Lachri]

Because I do not hold the copyright to the character or to the reference photo which is actually from a computer wallpaper Even considering I changed the background and lighting on Katniss, the character does not belong to me. I have no rights to sell or make prints. This is what they consider fan art. :)

[@dnaany]

Can you sell fan art? What about if i paint the mona lisa can i sell it?

[@Lachri]

Bryan Laguna Legally no on the fan art, not unless you get permission from the copyright holder. People still do and still make prints to sell but its not something I have interest in messing with. For the Mona Lisa, yes, that you can. Really old pieces like that no longer fall under copyright laws so those are different :)

[@chey7TH]

I don't know if this is a dumb question or not (I'm trying to understand!) but I just watched her copyright video and how you cannot paint characters that are owned by the creator. And here Lisa is, painting Katniss (hopefully that is spelled right) and Daenerys and making money off the video. Is this okay then..?

[@chey7TH]

If the last part of that comment sounded a bit harsh, I apologize. I realized it after I hit the blue button and I did not intend for it to come off that way hahah. Me is just confuuused af.

[@Lachri]

This is fan art. Both Game of Thrones and Hunger Games encourage fan art. I still have the originals and do not make prints from them given I don't own the copyright. :)

[@chey7TH]

+Lachri Fine Art Gotcha! Thanks again for the reply. 😊

[@LarimeWD]

Yeah... Don't do that with a gun either... Thank you, as someone who has never used an airbrush I appreciated this video a lot.

[@SpoilerAlert11]

Can I have it !?!?!?,?!??!? Please!?!?!?!

[@nburt]

Lisa, Have you tried E'tac airbrush paints? I've been using their products for years, and they are great about not clogging the airbrush. www.etac-airbrush.com/

[@zakhoskins6404]

Great, now that you keep talking about grunge looks I got this scene from The Rock stuck in my head: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql6ZYqGVic1gjMU

[@kevinsmith-dn1px]

Holy crap you like to talk! :-D