Keep it Simple! 20 minutes to Airbrushing Better Hair

Back to basics - In this quick tutorial we look at creating longer hair. This is ideal for animal paintings or portraits, anywhere you need to create longer hair in your airbrush paintings
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[@JayDanielz]

I seriously cannot “Like” this tutorial enough…..there needs to be a “I f-king LOVE this” button …..great job teaching us. Thank you!

[@MrJackal43]

The Bob Ross of airbrushing..... amazing how effortless you make it SEEM. Great stuff!

[@mikew3232]

Great work Mick. Thanks for taking the time to show your videos. Gives me inspiration.

[@PaintwithPaul]

Varnish on canvas before working!!! Genius!!! Going to try that, thanks bro!...

[@willparsons32]

it's interesting how you make the light work for you. Understanding how to make light work FOR you instead of against is the key factor!

[@neilvirgo426]

This is amazing. Excellent demonstration and instruction. Thanks

[@DireWolfForge]

This video was amazing and inspiring for me. I mainly do ornate metalwork and tool making but just picked up airbrushing to compliment some of my designs. You make it look so effortless that I am not intimidated to give this a go. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@spyuggy]

Great tutorial Mick, the hair looks very realistic and smooth. Thank You.

[@mickeyracer]

Your welcome buddy

[@williamduren215]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!! KZbin is better than any school you could attend.

[@1430sl]

fantastic! thanks!

[@Echobike01]

your one in a million Mick, the world would benefit greatly with a few more like you 👌

[@mickeyracer]

Thanks Greg

[@ronaldcheatham1365]

Good job. Great content. Useful and easy to follow instructions. Steps explained well. Thanks.

[@edisan2009]

bem realista, muito bom !!!!!!! e tão simples. incrível!!!

[@jlopezjrart]

This was great, I liked how you use the scotch bright pad for the smooth blending.

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you,

[@DEREKFUMI]

Another great video!

[@markuswetzstein8656]

great video. thank you!

[@adamrodgers9175]

This video is very informative. I just started air brushing and basically have no idea what to do, but I do know so far I'm not doing too bad, I do have spray paint experience. Airbrush is similar but different...edit: at the end when you added colour. Wow!!! Seriously wow that hair looks awesome.

[@kingjpeg]

Phenomenal!

[@ekamjotsingh7982]

Amazing tutorial

[@slamdefrance]

wonderful job thanks for this video

[@waltervancleave6495]

Fantastic!! 👏👏

[@Ucci73]

Excellent video! You really make it so enjoyable that it's amazing how easy it seems. Thank you very much for your teachings, greetings from Argentina!

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you

[@abbiebeast]

Dude = Thank you so much for this!! Great stuff!

[@mikelove9832]

Thank's Mick for telling us about the paper it make's a big deal .

[@mickeyracer]

Your welcome mike

[@samcheeseman7413]

Fantastic video and the work is superb, thanks for sharing 🙏🏻💯

[@klientklient9526]

Very nice!!!

[@ranveerrana5426]

Wow 👏👏👏

[@Gurushopcs5]

Just love a Walsall lad.

[@gottanubis]

Vielen Dank für die Tips 🙏 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ttxela]

Got something similar to do but I have a black background so I'll try this with white rather than black maybe 🤔

[@izhakzafrani9783]

good job 👏👍

[@mythnow]

great!

[@omasbimboladen993]

Wow!

[@CharlesNolanArt]

I have always wanted to master this. I just got Iwata Eclipse so if I can't get it I will not blame the airbrush. I will follow your instruction. Thanks Also I am subscribed.

[@harryolmar6729]

Thank you for the Step Great from Germany. Harry

[@mickeyracer]

Your welcome Harry

[@JessicaRyan7of9]

As I am new to air brushing. this was interesting to watch. the only one thing that was missing from this. for me it was the settings for the airbrush itself.

[@paulossiter]

Excellent video Mick

[@mickeyracer]

Thanks Paul

[@seanpadgett3053]

Thanks for upload, will help me out greatly.

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you

[@seanpadgett3053]

Mick, I have to say inspirational videos, don’t ever stop the narration it’s that that sets you apart. One issue I tried your “hair” yesterday, using a water based acrylic and can’t get it to erase? Used a plastic type paper we get in Aus, then tried doing over a white acrylic base with some clear? Do you use a specific type of eraser?

[@mickeyracer]

Im using old typewriter erasers, or florette erasers, lyra do a blue one which works well, or try sand erasers, you may have to carve them a little to get the shape but they work ok. The pencil erasers are getting a little difficult to get these days. Also try the eraser nibs for the electric ones if you can get one to fit in a charcoal holderthey work well also, again search for sand erasers for electric erasers

[@rafaelsanches862]

Muito BOMMMMMMM adorei , . Obrigado . Thank you very much.

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you

[@sprockylock391]

Ime just starting out as just took early retirement wow bostin tutorial. The statement less is more comes to mind 👍🏻sprocky from redditch UK 🇬🇧

[@Penelope1959]

Großartig vielen Dank für die tolle Beschreibung und Darstellung. Gruß aus Hamburg

[@brendangoodenough173]

Excellent stuff! I used to illustrate a lot in the '80's, all media, lots of airbrush, (Aerograph super 63).... Photoshop now... 👍🏻🍻🇬🇧

[@Newlinjim]

That is the best tutorial I’ve seen on hair. Thank you very much.

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you

[@NaTochka_Ukrainochka]

Wunderschön!!!👍👍👍👍

[@Paul-815]

Awesome video

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you

[@Nohandleneeded101]

Excellent tutorials, I believe the best on KZbin, you’ve probably mentioned it but what is your favourite airbrush paper/card and paint you like to use?

[@mickeyracer]

Thank you. My favoured paint is createx illustration and surface is lana vanguard paper or aluminium sign board Cheers Mick

[@skullfudge]

Mick great videos mate. I’m just learning. What is the best paper/board to use?. Many thanks

[@MrJackal43]

Wow, very cool! I’m brand new to airbrushing, really enjoying learning.

[@mickeyracer]

Thanks Jack 👍

[@TheMonstertone]

Can you use the esaser & scotchbrite on a smoothmetal or plastic surface?

[@livelongandprosper70]

great video m8 @ 20:40 you mention the colour needs to be transparent, so do you mean very thin, almost a glaze, or do you mean actual transparent paint ? cheers.

[@Echobike01]

Gday Mick , Greg from Australia 👍Mate your a bloody Legend in my eyes ! Your giving this info out for free 😳 I hope karma comes to visit you and rewards you with all the good stuff life has to offer . Cheers 🍺

[@mickeyracer]

Haha ive been hoping that for years 😁 thank you 👍

[@louisliguore7199]

Great tutorial, I tried to airbrush blonde by painting the hair with burnt Umber, and tinting it with yellow, but it didn't look blonde, what should I tint with to get blonde?

[@rayfraser5537]

I might of missed it, but what is that eraser ? Need to know !

[@pdoubleyou7801]

Mick, wonder if you have a video on paint and paper. I haven't found out what type of paint/ink to use or what type and grade of paper to start with?

[@mickeyracer]

Hiya Ive got loads on my website Learntoairbrush.vhx.tv Thanks Mick

[@waynekeenan6252]

Thanks Mick really missed these valuable videos and a topic I've needed help with thank you which erasure pencil are you using I have one but it seems a bit too soft and wobbles slightly

[@mickeyracer]

Ive had it for years buddy, its an old typewriter eraser, they do pop up from time to time on ebay etc... search for typewriter erasers also pergamano erasers can bring up some little gems

[@waynekeenan6252]

Thank you I'll have a look Mick keep those videos com8ng I've really missed them and have been waiting lol

[@airbrushnewart1045]

If you know how to do it, it's just a good guide

[@lucideification]

What are you using for erasing the paint?

[@angelmorales6687]

What kind of pencil you use to make the white area

[@unravelingnots7544]

what kind of eraser are you using if I may ask? Great looking tutorial. Thank you.

[@mickeyracer]

It varies really what i can hold of, old typewriter erasers are best but i do use the white florette eraser pencils quite a lot

[@user-lz7ly4er8v]

Hi, wonderful and beautiful work, what kind of color and what lightens, and also white pen What is the material ?, Thanks

[@mickeyracer]

Hiya Its not a pen, its an eraser, which is removing paint to create highlights Thanks

[@johnbarnette3916]

seems that everything has been said, great tips, Thanks

[@mickeyracer]

Thanks John

[@aymenyaqoob1009]

Wowwwwwwwwwwww

[@StitchShifter]

Great video Mick. I watched your video on realistic fur, or most of it, so I tried it myself and used a tiny piece of scotch pad and got a great effect on some very straight black hair I was trying to brush. It's a fantastic trick. BTW what is that eraser pencil called? It must be abrasive to work, I tried a white drawing eraser and it made a mess. I couldn't find any abrasive eraser pencils at the store last time I looked so I was wondering what they are called or who makes them...

[@mickeyracer]

They are very difficult to find these days, but... ive found some electric eraser tips that are very aggressive and work really well. Look for electric eraser tips but add sand eraser into the search you should fimd them

[@mickeyracer]

Also look for pergamano erasers

[@StitchShifter]

@@mickeyracer I found a Tombow mono sand eraser that says typewriter eraser on it. www.amazon.com/Tombow-MONO-Sand-Eraser-57304/dp/B006CQWCUM it looks like it might be what I'm looking for

[@brendangoodenough173]

Yeah, the typewriter or biro erasers are more course and abrasive..@@StitchShifter

[@brendangoodenough173]

sorry 'coarse"

[@josebeltran7928]

Thank u grettings from Ensenada México😁 I want to learn use but idont kwon how star

[@mickeyracer]

Have a look at my main learning site on learntoairbrush.vhx.tv its free for a week

[@hamzaceylan4210]

What type paint using ? 🤔

[@sebastiaanmusic3710]

Nice video. Are you using compressed air bottles.

[@mickeyracer]

No, the compressor is pretty much silent cheers

[@hellseeker-inc9756]

I am new to airbrushing, now does an eraser pencil work with acrylic paint on paper? Or is it for specific paints on certain backgrounds? Like.....water paint on metal or god knows what a real combo would be😊

[@mickeyracer]

The surface need to be non absorbent. A good piece of sign board or di-bond panel is a great start point. A lot of the papers i use are synthetic so they are almost a plastic surface. This allows the paint yo sit on the surface rather than be absorbed in. Erasing is only possible when the paint is not absorbed, normal cards and paper wont work how you would expect them to

[@millermmsdj]

What type of lighting do you use in your studio?

[@mickeyracer]

Im lucly that i have lots of natural light, but for the airbrush stations we use 5200 lumen daylight LED light to help with good colour matching Thanks

[@livelongandprosper70]

subbed :O)

[@mickeyracer]

Thanks Rob

[@suspensefulness]

thank u Mick...u help me soo much, my only wish is no one airbrushes african american male hair ,or braids, etc

[@ntn0310]

how do you cancel? what are you drawing on?

[@mickeyracer]

Sythetic Paper called Lana Vanguard

[@philbrooks7417]

Hi Mike I need some help on airbrushing .got all the Equipment is your classes still going

[@mickmack62]

what paint do you use mick?

[@mickeyracer]

I just used createx illustration, i mostly use this and liquitex inks

[@Nirakolov]

Hey comment section! What brand of air-ready paints do y'alls recommend?

[@larockization]

may I ask what kind of paint?

[@mickeyracer]

Createx illustration

[@salatzar4426]

What type of airbrush is this?

[@mickeyracer]

Iwata Revolution BR 0.3 Thanks

[@Jpcars636]

What’s the eraser pen you use cheers

[@mickeyracer]

I generally use a Florette eraser, you have to spend a bit of time searching but they can still be found, i tend to buy in bulk when i find them

[@Jpcars636]

Mick Neill thanks mick I keep my eyes open for them then cheers

[@alexwestern]

The Best.Cool

[@suspensefulness]

hopefulu still teach

[@javiercornejo1127]

What paper is?

[@mickeyracer]

Lana vanguard synthetic

[@chanjuanchan5602]

What paint do you use

[@mickeyracer]

Createx illustration colours

[@chanjuanchan5602]

@@mickeyracer is that a canvas you using it on ?

[@mickeyracer]

No, its a sythetic paper called Lana Vanguard, very similar to Yupo sythetic Papers

[@shubhajit7413]

Nozzle no o. 2?

[@mickeyracer]

0.3 iwata revolution BR is used in the video thanks

[@eldiablo5092]

is that just normail paper mate.

[@eldiablo5092]

Lana Vanguard, saw on another video.

[@mickeyracer]

Yes bud lana vanguard, yupo is very similar also

[@SharshikPortretovich]

Урок полезный. Но по поводу волос , нужно 10ки уроков.

[@angelR7133]

I thought you were supposed to use white paint And I’m a beginner btw

[@brycall2049]

What is he using to erase ? It looks like a white pencil crayon.

[@mickeyracer]

Its an eraser in a pencil, fabre castell 7053 or florette pencil eraser