Airbrush Step by Step Magazine 03/12

Airbrush Step by Step Magazine 03/12

Printed issue - physical product.

Well Camouflaged: Tank painting and ageing by Heike Kohn
Model builder Heike Kohn breathes life into a Heng Long Stug 3 model tank with paint and pigments. She shows us how realistic ageing as well as wear and tear effects can be created with a paintbrush and an airbrush.

Puppy-Eye Look: Cute Animal Portrait by Sven Schmidt
The airbrush artist and book author just couldn’t resist these loyal doggy eyes. Based on a photograph and using a number of tools such as a scalpel, brush, sandpaper and his airbrush device, he creates a realistic portrait of a Beagle.

The Dragon on the Surfboard: Custom Painting from California
Rick Rietveld brushes a motif on a surfboard that would scare the Dickens out of just about any shark. But before that happens, the board is soon to be presented at an exhibition.

The Cosmic Cruiser: The History of a 30 Year old Customized Van
Canadian airbrusher Ivan Benic tells the fascinating story of a vehicle that has often been changed, not just on the exterior, but also with respect to the bodywork. The native Croatian also describes how he creates his designs in a short step by step.

The Swaying of an Eagle: Airbrush Motif on Turkey Feathers
Birds as vastly different as an eagle and a turkey are seldom mentioned in the same sentence. However, Thomas Olczyk brushes the king of the air on an extraordinary surface - two attached turkey feathers.

Up in the air: Pilot Illustration by Herman Veltrop
What can be better than flying? Herman Veltrop loves airplanes and has always wanted to be a pilot. His dream has only thus far been realized in impressive airbrush paintings that he creates using a mixture of techniques.

Portfolio: Rick Rietveld
The Californian artist speaks in an interview about his career as an airbrusher and his love for surfing.

Airbrush Toolbox: Frame it!
This new category is all about craftsmanship: Marcus Brazel shows us how he builds a picture frame by himself that can be used to present airbrush pictures properly.

Custom Painting Basics: Part 1
In this new ASBS series, Holger Schmidt, AKA „Candyman“, gives us a look into the entire spectrum of custom painting beginning with pinstriping and leading all the way up to lettering.