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Welcome to the Airbrush Events Academy Video Library

Here you’ll find free tutorials, tips, and demonstrations to help you grow as an airbrush artist—at your own pace, on your own schedule. From mastering the basics to refining your speed and style for live events, our lessons are organized by category to make it easy to jump in wherever you're at. All videos are led by Master Instructor Takeshi and grouped into playlists for each skill level and focus area.

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Free Video Lessons

Airbrush Basics - Tools Needed to Get Started

First things first; what materials you’ll need to begin your airbrush journey. Takeshi takes us through the essentials.

Airbrush Basics - Setting up the Air Compressor

Setting up a compressor requires adjusting pressure, ensuring proper airflow, and maintaining cleanliness. A fan is crucial for cooling during the process. Proper setup is key for effective airbrush use, especially for beginners.

Airbrush Basics - Compressor Pressure

Takeshi explains how to set the pressure on an airbrush compressor. The ideal pressure is 75 pounds for consistent performance. Maintaining this pressure is crucial for effective airbrush use.

Airbrush Basics - Setting up Your Airbrush Gun

Takeshi covers the basics of airbrush setup, highlighting essential components such as the airbrush, adapters, and paint bottles. He explains how to assemble these parts, the importance of tightening techniques, and the role of lubrication for optimal performance.

Airbrush Basics - How to Hold an Airbrush

Holding an airbrush gun requires specific finger placement for optimal control and stability. The left hand supports the bottle while the right hand manages the trigger. Proper positioning improves mobility and reduces slipping risks. Regular practice strengthens fingers and develops calluses. Emphasizing comfort and control is crucial for effective airbrushing.

Airbrush Basics - Painting Dots

Consistent dot size is crucial, and using card stock paper helps in practice. The distance from the paper significantly affects paint buildup. Practicing both smaller and larger dots enhances skill over time, leading to better control and quicker execution of airbrush techniques.

Airbrush Basics - Let's Make Loops

Takeshi introduces us to painting loops which helps to improve finger control and sets you up for painting letters. He stresses the need for consistent practice to advance skills.

Airbrush Basics: Line Control Practice

Master fundamental line control techniques essential for airbrushing. Learn proper finger control by practicing with guided lines, starting with thin lines and progressing to thick lines.

Airbrush Basics - Blending Two Colors

Airbrush Events Academy teaches color blending techniques using primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. It highlights the importance of careful blending to prevent unwanted hues.

Airbrush Basics - Mastering Fades

Learn how to create stunning fade designs using airbrush techniques. The process involves blending colors like pink, yellow, blue, and black, focusing on achieving clean lines and smooth color transitions.

Airbrush Basics - Painting With Less Overspray

Learn how to create a stunning beach scene using stenciling and airbrush paint. The process involves avoiding overspray, using thin strokes for detail, and adding depth with various colors. Key steps include establishing a horizon line, painting clouds, and incorporating elements like sea oats.

Airbrush Basics - Cleaning Your Compressor

Regular cleaning of a compressor is vital to prevent dust buildup, which can lead to overheating and a shorter lifespan. Draining condensation frequently ensures optimal performance. Keeping filters clean and maintaining proper lubrication boosts efficiency.

Airbrush Basics - Using a Shirt Board

Putting a shirt on a board requires selecting the right board size and ensuring a proper fit. Techniques to avoid wrinkles are essential, including tucking the shirt under the chin for better control. Adjustments are made to achieve a flat surface, and careful handling during removal is crucial to maintain the design’s integrity.

Airbrush Basics - How to Prevent Oversaturing a Stencil

Airbrush Events Academy shares essential techniques for using stencils in painting. It highlights the importance of avoiding oversaturation to keep stencils in good condition. Proper application methods involve using light pressure and gradually building up paint.

Airbrush Basics - Painting the Alphabet

Learn basic airbrush lettering techniques starting with simple lines to form letters, beginning with the letter A. The focus is on maintaining clean and straightforward lines throughout the process.

Airbrush Basics - Lettering Techniques

Takeshi showcases lettering techniques by creating two names in script styles. A method that boosts readability, particularly for children’s designs, is preferred. The importance of design placement is highlighted, focusing on how to effectively fit lettering with designs.

Airbrush Basics - Painting Lowercase Script

In this video, we will focus on lowercase lettering techniques. Takeshi demonstrates script lettering, detailing the process and offering tips for each letter.

Airbrush Basics - Painting Z's

Takeshi highlights the importance of using capital letters for better clarity and demonstrates these techniques with names. He also shares his personal style preferences and encourages audience feedback to enhance the learning experience.

Airbrush Basics - Let's Paint Palm Trees

Learn airbrush techniques for beginners by creating palm trees. The session covers essential drawing skills like dagger strokes, shadows, and tree structure. It simplifies the process for quick learning and emphasizes a fun, cartoonish style.

Airbrush Basics - Creating Your First Design

Here we’ll teach you how to create a basic design by adding names, drawing circles, and applying colors. Key techniques include layering, drying, and careful application to prevent oversaturation. Lettering is essential for maintaining design integrity, and adjustments enhance the overall appearance.

Airbrush Basics - Properly Peeling Off Stencils

Learn how to effectively use stencils with techniques for applying and removing them. The process covers using adhesive sprays, positioning designs, and preventing overspray. Proper peeling techniques are highlighted to avoid damaging the design.

Tip 2 Tip - Changing Colors When Using One Airbrush

Changing colors with the IWATA double action siphon fed tool is straightforward. It uses water-based paint and requires no chemicals. The cleaning process involves removing the tool, rinsing it with water, and ensuring all paint residue is removed.

Tip 2 Tip - Fixing a Bent Needle

A bent needle can be easily fixed using a fishing hook sharpener. First, remove the needle and run it along the sharpener to eliminate any kinks. For severe bends, pliers are used to straighten the needle. Improvisation is essential when tools are limited.

Tip 2 Tip - Troubleshooting a Stuck Trigger

A random stuck trigger can happen due to dry paint. To resolve this, apply a drop of oil, like fishing reel oil, to lubricate the trigger. Moving the needle helps to unclog it. In cases of severe issues, a complete cleaning is required. This method offers an easy solution for keeping the trigger functional.

Tip 2 Tip - Fixing the Nozzle Cap

Dropping the airbrush may bend the nozzle cap, leading to uneven paint application. Regular inspection and timely replacement of the nozzle cap are essential to restore functionality and achieve crisp lines in painting projects.

Tip 2 Tip - How to Clean the Tip of the Airbrush

Cleaning the tip of an airbrush is crucial for its performance. Effective methods include using a Q-tip dipped in water, preferably with a plastic stem for easy needle access. Fingers can be used with caution, and a hand rag or old t-shirt can also help.

Tip 2 Tip - How to Oil Your IWATA airbrush

Master airbrush artist, Takeshi, shares an important tip on oiling your IWATA airbrush