I agree. I've also used Scotch-Brite for texture and it works great. I've found Scotch-Brite pads break down and get thin when they are used heavily leaving voids within the pad that can be used in the same manner as the quilt batting and dryer sheets. The edges can also be torn and make a great shield for rendering clouds.
Hi i have a question sir, my wife wants a little heart airbrushed on her car. Do i need to put clear coat on it after or is the a createx paint that i can use without having to clear coat?
Hi Chris! Yes, you will need to apply an automotive style catalyzed urethane clear coat over the heart for maximum durability. Createx paint, or just about any other paint for that matter, will not last if exposed to the elements without a protective barrier.
@@chrisb2557 Thank you for the kind words my friend! The best approach in my opinion would be to clear the entire panel once the airbrush work is complete. Granted, that solution isn't always feasible or possible. Blending clear coat isn't actually that difficult if you know what you're doing. I don't recommend trying it on your wife's car for the first time though :). There are some other options you can consider. 1). You can mask off the area in the shape of the heart, prep that area, do your airbrush work and clear coat only the masked area. This method will leave a raised paint edge that you can feel where the design was masked off once the paint has cured and the mask is removed. It would be similar to applying a decal or sticker, but you're artwork would be protected. You can also apply a thin pinstripe around the design that overlaps the masked edge in order to help hide it. You'll want to use a striping enamel mixed with a catalyst for that purpose. I prefer House of Kolor striping enamel personally. Another good option is 1 Shot striping enamel. 2). You could also airbrush the design using the above mentioned striping enamel instead of using Createx. As long as the striping enamel is mixed with a catalyst and reduced appropriately for atomization (I recommend using the same brand catalyst and reducer as the striping enamel you choose to use), you will not need to clear coat the design when finished. I don't typically recommend spraying striping enamel. If you choose to do this, wear a respirator and work in a well ventilated area. Striping enamel can take days to cure depending on how much catalyst is added. Practice on something else first to work out the process and plan accordingly. Last but not least, make sure you clean your airbrush thoroughly with lacquer thinner afterward. You don't want a catalyzed product curing in your brush.
@@wickedartstudio wow thank you for actually taking to to reply! Most ive ask either dont reply or just blow me off with abstract answer. Thank you so much. I love your free style airbrushing with out stencils all the time. Hope to be that good someday. Keep tutorials coming really enjoy them.
@@chrisb2557 I appreciate the kind words! I try to reply to all comments, especially when specific questions are asked. That's part of my job as an instructor and this channel is all about teaching others how I do what I do. My replies may not be super quick and comments occasionally get missed completely, but I do the best I can. The way I look at it is, if someone is willing to take time out of their busy schedule to sit and watch one of my videos and leave a comment after doing so... I can find time in my schedule to reply. Without people like you, I'm just a guy talking to myself on camera. So, thank you for watching and learning my friend!
the poly-fibre is a good idea but one should be careful that they don't "soak" the material or it will leave unwanted markings on the panel. This stuff is highly absorbent!
Hi Trevor. Me again. Rivet panels. I have no trouble doing the rivets, like recessed and shading but i have real trouble actually making the plates looked overlapped. I've tried line tape and stuff with various types of shading but i just can't make it look right. Obviously one plate over another would have a step but it just looks flat. I suppose it should be simple but i just can't make it look real as though you could feel it. Any advice or a tutorial would be great. Many thanks. Guy. Sorry for being a pest.
Hey Guy! I don't think I've ever seen an effect painted to suggest overlapping panels that have been riveted together and I've never done it myself. Traditionally, the gaps are rendered with just a gap. I'll play with the idea though and see if I can come up with something. And you're not a pest my friend. I think it's kind of cool to have people interested in my channel. I appreciate seeing your name, comments and questions more than once!
No hurry mate,as and when you get a chance. It's just nice that you take the time to read AND reply to most of the questions and comments.Most others don't seem to bother. Just wondered? Do you work alone or do you have a crew. Some get the item prepped and based ready for the artwork and them get it clear coated somewhere else, or do you do the whole job from start to finish? Client depending i suppose. Also i want a Wicked Art T Shirt, how can i get one. Thanks Guy
Hi Guy! The way I see it, if people are willing to take the time out of their busy day to watch and comment on one of my videos, I can take a little bit of time out of mine to reply. I'm trying to grow this channel now that I finally have a clear direction of where I want to take it. I'm all about teaching and helping others when it comes to what I do. I think conversing with those that watch is a good way to help the channel grow and sometimes you guys give me ideas for future videos in your comments. So, it's a win on both sides I think. I don't airbrush to make a living anymore, so I'm a one man show so to speak. I do everything from body work and prep to final clear. I still do work for clients from time to time, but I don't have to deal with the daily grind of trying to meet ridiculous deadlines anymore. And I think I'm better without it. I enjoy what I do again. I still have a few shirts in very limited sizes (I think all I have are large and extra large left). As the channel grows I'll start working on some more shirt designs to offer. But, if you're interested in one of the originals shoot me an email at wickedartstudio@gmail.com and we can get something worked out. I appreciate your support Guy! Talk to you again soon.
What type of plotter do you use? I'm in the market for one I think but cant justify spending a ton of money for something that is only used here and there for a hobby🤷🏻♂️
I currently use a Graphtec 24" CE-6000 Plus which is probably overkill for a hobbyist. Unfortunately, I've never owned or used a smaller plotter marketed toward the hobbyist. So, I don't have any personal, or hands on experience. Having said that, I have done some research (not a lot at this point) with the idea of possibly doing a future video on the subject of plotters/cutters. For what it's worth, I've read a lot of good reviews pertaining to the Cameo Silhouette 3.
@@wickedartstudio Cool, thanks for the reply👍🏻 As other have told me before, I'll probably use it alot more than I think will...just need to make a decision and just getterdun🤔
That's more than likely a true statement. A plotter makes cutting anything so much easier and faster... you'll wonder why you didn't buy one a long time ago.
Graffiti artist/tattoo artist here. I can't believe I haven't jumped into airbrushing these past 12 years. Had a bad taste left last time i tried air brush maybe 13-14 years ago.....because everything was wrong lol and never gave it much thought after that .... Thanx for doing these videos sir. Grabbed a cheap lil Amazon airbrush to get started with but do plan on stepping up into some better equipment once I get the jist of what not to do haha. Great great work sir. Will definitely be studying more of your videos. What are your thoughts on using Bombay India inks for airbrushing? 👍👎🚫❓ Good / bad? Should I just stick with air brush paints over inks? .... What about using tattoo inks with retarder or 4030? Guess it all depends on what surface one is airbrushing .....thanx again sir hope all is well your way 🍻🤝
Welcome to the channel! Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment! First, you may wind up frustrated again depending on the quality of your "cheap lil Amazon airbrush". In my experience, the vast majority of those generic airbrushes lack most, if not all, of the quality and precision that goes into the manufacturing process of more well known brands. I would assume the same could be said about the tattoo industry? The cheap brush will get you by for a bit, but I think you'll be far happier with a better quality brush. India type inks are a good fit in the airbrush world depending on the techniques you want to incorporate in your work. I used inks very early in my career. The biggest pro regarding inks is the fact that most are thin enough to spray straight out of the bottle. You can focus on spraying color rather than reduction and adjusting air pressure to match the viscosity of the mixture. Inks are not great for subtractive techniques though (which may not interest you as a tattoo/graffiti artist anyway). They are generally very difficult to remove once sprayed. So, inks are a good and inexpensive way to start the learning process. The media you ultimately decide to use will likely depend on the surfaces you choose to work on as well as the techniques you prefer to use. I'm not at all familiar with tattoo inks. So, I'm afraid I can't help you with that specific question.
Great to see the whole process of airbrushing the skull. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to watch and leave a comment!
Thanks Trevor!!! This was just what I was looking for. Also, Thanks for the helpful videos.
Thank you!
This was really useful thanks man
Thank you!
Very helpful, thanks
Thank you!
Hey Trev
I’ve been using ScotchBrite which works well be you have to split it, but the quilt lining stuff is a good idea. Thanks. Cheers.
I agree. I've also used Scotch-Brite for texture and it works great. I've found Scotch-Brite pads break down and get thin when they are used heavily leaving voids within the pad that can be used in the same manner as the quilt batting and dryer sheets. The edges can also be torn and make a great shield for rendering clouds.
WOW ridiculous, Beautiful airbrushing brother!!!🎣🎣❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
So great
Thank you!
That looks awesome. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!
Awesome video and the music volume was not too loud finally !
Thank you!
Excellent vid Wicked! Looking forward to more. Merry Christmas Buddy.
Merry Christmas to you as well! I appreciate the kind words!
Hi i have a question sir, my wife wants a little heart airbrushed on her car. Do i need to put clear coat on it after or is the a createx paint that i can use without having to clear coat?
Hi Chris! Yes, you will need to apply an automotive style catalyzed urethane clear coat over the heart for maximum durability. Createx paint, or just about any other paint for that matter, will not last if exposed to the elements without a protective barrier.
@@wickedartstudio ok thank you much, man that would be hard to do. Blending clear into existing clear. Thx for reply i enjoy your tutorials and work.
@@chrisb2557 Thank you for the kind words my friend!
The best approach in my opinion would be to clear the entire panel once the airbrush work is complete. Granted, that solution isn't always feasible or possible. Blending clear coat isn't actually that difficult if you know what you're doing. I don't recommend trying it on your wife's car for the first time though :).
There are some other options you can consider. 1). You can mask off the area in the shape of the heart, prep that area, do your airbrush work and clear coat only the masked area. This method will leave a raised paint edge that you can feel where the design was masked off once the paint has cured and the mask is removed. It would be similar to applying a decal or sticker, but you're artwork would be protected. You can also apply a thin pinstripe around the design that overlaps the masked edge in order to help hide it. You'll want to use a striping enamel mixed with a catalyst for that purpose. I prefer House of Kolor striping enamel personally. Another good option is 1 Shot striping enamel.
2). You could also airbrush the design using the above mentioned striping enamel instead of using Createx. As long as the striping enamel is mixed with a catalyst and reduced appropriately for atomization (I recommend using the same brand catalyst and reducer as the striping enamel you choose to use), you will not need to clear coat the design when finished. I don't typically recommend spraying striping enamel. If you choose to do this, wear a respirator and work in a well ventilated area. Striping enamel can take days to cure depending on how much catalyst is added. Practice on something else first to work out the process and plan accordingly. Last but not least, make sure you clean your airbrush thoroughly with lacquer thinner afterward. You don't want a catalyzed product curing in your brush.
@@wickedartstudio wow thank you for actually taking to to reply! Most ive ask either dont reply or just blow me off with abstract answer. Thank you so much. I love your free style airbrushing with out stencils all the time. Hope to be that good someday. Keep tutorials coming really enjoy them.
@@chrisb2557 I appreciate the kind words! I try to reply to all comments, especially when specific questions are asked. That's part of my job as an instructor and this channel is all about teaching others how I do what I do. My replies may not be super quick and comments occasionally get missed completely, but I do the best I can. The way I look at it is, if someone is willing to take time out of their busy schedule to sit and watch one of my videos and leave a comment after doing so... I can find time in my schedule to reply. Without people like you, I'm just a guy talking to myself on camera. So, thank you for watching and learning my friend!
Another painting well done 👍 👍👍
Thanks man! Compliments are always nice, but it always means a little more coming from another artist!
Very cool my friend. Great video. Merry Xmas and looking forward to the next vid.
Thank you so much!
the poly-fibre is a good idea but one should be careful that they don't "soak" the material or it will leave unwanted markings on the panel. This stuff is highly absorbent!
Very true and I should've mentioned that in the video! Thanks for adding that tip here!
Hello brother can you tell me what are you airbrushing on. Is it Terra Slate I just curious thanks brother take care!!!🎣🎣🎣
This was done on an aluminum panel.
Hi Trevor.
Me again.
Rivet panels. I have no trouble doing the rivets, like recessed and shading but i have real trouble actually making the plates looked overlapped. I've tried line tape and stuff with various types of shading but i just can't make it look right. Obviously one plate over another would have a step but it just looks flat.
I suppose it should be simple but i just can't make it look real as though you could feel it. Any advice or a tutorial would be great.
Many thanks.
Guy.
Sorry for being a pest.
Hey Guy! I don't think I've ever seen an effect painted to suggest overlapping panels that have been riveted together and I've never done it myself. Traditionally, the gaps are rendered with just a gap. I'll play with the idea though and see if I can come up with something. And you're not a pest my friend. I think it's kind of cool to have people interested in my channel. I appreciate seeing your name, comments and questions more than once!
No hurry mate,as and when you get a chance. It's just nice that you take the time to read AND reply to most of the questions and comments.Most others don't seem to bother. Just wondered? Do you work alone or do you have a crew. Some get the item prepped and based ready for the artwork and them get it clear coated somewhere else, or do you do the whole job from start to finish? Client depending i suppose. Also i want a Wicked Art T Shirt, how can i get one.
Thanks Guy
Hi Guy! The way I see it, if people are willing to take the time out of their busy day to watch and comment on one of my videos, I can take a little bit of time out of mine to reply. I'm trying to grow this channel now that I finally have a clear direction of where I want to take it. I'm all about teaching and helping others when it comes to what I do. I think conversing with those that watch is a good way to help the channel grow and sometimes you guys give me ideas for future videos in your comments. So, it's a win on both sides I think. I don't airbrush to make a living anymore, so I'm a one man show so to speak. I do everything from body work and prep to final clear. I still do work for clients from time to time, but I don't have to deal with the daily grind of trying to meet ridiculous deadlines anymore. And I think I'm better without it. I enjoy what I do again. I still have a few shirts in very limited sizes (I think all I have are large and extra large left). As the channel grows I'll start working on some more shirt designs to offer. But, if you're interested in one of the originals shoot me an email at wickedartstudio@gmail.com and we can get something worked out. I appreciate your support Guy! Talk to you again soon.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you
Thank you!
AWESOME job
Very much appreciated! Thank you Gene!
Thanks and merry christmas with you.🎅🏻
Thank you my friend!
What type of plotter do you use? I'm in the market for one I think but cant justify spending a ton of money for something that is only used here and there for a hobby🤷🏻♂️
I currently use a Graphtec 24" CE-6000 Plus which is probably overkill for a hobbyist. Unfortunately, I've never owned or used a smaller plotter marketed toward the hobbyist. So, I don't have any personal, or hands on experience. Having said that, I have done some research (not a lot at this point) with the idea of possibly doing a future video on the subject of plotters/cutters. For what it's worth, I've read a lot of good reviews pertaining to the Cameo Silhouette 3.
@@wickedartstudio Cool, thanks for the reply👍🏻 As other have told me before, I'll probably use it alot more than I think will...just need to make a decision and just getterdun🤔
That's more than likely a true statement. A plotter makes cutting anything so much easier and faster... you'll wonder why you didn't buy one a long time ago.
I use the silhouette cameo! Works great!! Probably around $250
Graffiti artist/tattoo artist here. I can't believe I haven't jumped into airbrushing these past 12 years. Had a bad taste left last time i tried air brush maybe 13-14 years ago.....because everything was wrong lol and never gave it much thought after that .... Thanx for doing these videos sir. Grabbed a cheap lil Amazon airbrush to get started with but do plan on stepping up into some better equipment once I get the jist of what not to do haha. Great great work sir. Will definitely be studying more of your videos. What are your thoughts on using Bombay India inks for airbrushing? 👍👎🚫❓ Good / bad? Should I just stick with air brush paints over inks? .... What about using tattoo inks with retarder or 4030? Guess it all depends on what surface one is airbrushing .....thanx again sir hope all is well your way 🍻🤝
Welcome to the channel! Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment! First, you may wind up frustrated again depending on the quality of your "cheap lil Amazon airbrush". In my experience, the vast majority of those generic airbrushes lack most, if not all, of the quality and precision that goes into the manufacturing process of more well known brands. I would assume the same could be said about the tattoo industry? The cheap brush will get you by for a bit, but I think you'll be far happier with a better quality brush. India type inks are a good fit in the airbrush world depending on the techniques you want to incorporate in your work. I used inks very early in my career. The biggest pro regarding inks is the fact that most are thin enough to spray straight out of the bottle. You can focus on spraying color rather than reduction and adjusting air pressure to match the viscosity of the mixture. Inks are not great for subtractive techniques though (which may not interest you as a tattoo/graffiti artist anyway). They are generally very difficult to remove once sprayed. So, inks are a good and inexpensive way to start the learning process. The media you ultimately decide to use will likely depend on the surfaces you choose to work on as well as the techniques you prefer to use. I'm not at all familiar with tattoo inks. So, I'm afraid I can't help you with that specific question.
Cool! Thanks from Russia, bro!)
Thank you!
wow you have a plotter
It's a necessary tool in this business. There are very affordable options out there for the hobbyist as well!