I'm a mixed media artist, who was given an airbrush and compressor almost a decade ago--birthday gift. Through years of trial-and-error, I struggled. Always using water-based paints. I did three large automotive projects (all with HOK) and LOVED MY RESULTS! So did my clients. I had loads of people contacting me to do motorcycle helmets and tanks but I turned down the business because I was afraid of my capabilities and experiences with water-based paints. I thought I had merely been lucky, or the humidity was just right, or all the planets were in alignment when I did the automotive projects. I gave up on myself and NEVER figured out the correlation between the urethane and the ease of the projects. Once I returned to water-based paints... clogs, tip dry, etc.... started back up again. I burnt out trying to make the kind of art I always wanted to make with an airbrush. Mine is the fine detail brush used in this video, by the way. Today, with much trepidation, I worked up the nerve to get back to work with my airbrush. A skull project, as well! THIS IS THE VIDEO I NEEDED 10 YEARS AGO!!! This video was literally waiting for me when I opened up my UA-cam page! As if, the airbrush gods knew I was logging in to go back to school. My friend... your skillset is obviously brilliant! The information you shared within this video has got me completely jacked and ready to start spraying again! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For every single priceless tidbit of information, you shared with us in this production. I could not be happier that I found this video! I gave you a thumbs up! And subscribed! You are now my ultimate go-to guy, for all my airbrushing needs. This one video is like a crash course in getting it right and KILLING all that downtime with water-based paints. I just moved to a beachfront community. There are NO airbrush artists for at least 50 miles in any direction. I've looked. I have already been asked to spray. Now, I can fill those orders and do some things I have always wanted to do. You changed things for me with this video. I can't express that enough. Thank you
I’ve watch so many videos. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you breaking down the ratios you’re mixing, the airbrushes you use, the paint you use, the texts you put on the screen to help me write it down. I ran into spiderwebbing black paint and didn’t have a clue what may have been the problem. I subscribed. Hopefully this will help me get better at finer details.
Fine Job. Thanks for all the advice. I bought an expensive brush to do surface repair on hot-tubs. Searching UA-cam for guys like you before I jump in. I believe a monster has been created. Thanks a lot man.
You make it look so easy , I wish I could do what you do but I know it wouldn’t even come close . You are a true master at your craft and a pleasure to watch your informative video , great work 👍
NICE, one of the better vids I've watched . Subscribed so keep them coming. Great communications with all that watch's. I'm sure the number of subscribers will go up as more watch. I use a few dif. AB's and water based paints but you have peaked my interest in something I have thought about try'n and the way you communicate it to us was perfect. Keep the lessons coming.
Dang Robbie the scull looked wild. I am an older individual lookin for a hobby, got some equipment and paint and wanting to learn. Thanks for the video,lookin forward to more.
i understand what you saying about the reducer i have order 2 oz of paint from guys that already got it ready for the airbrush to paint my lures perfect color
Great Job Mr. Kass! Keep up the good work. I'm trying to learn multi layer stencils and I don't have photoshop, so it's giving me grief trying to figure out how to do it using Clip Studio Paint (formerly Manga Studio).
Man that is awesome! I’m just starting out and using the same Iwata, can you recommend any instructional books or videos that explain how to use stencils the correct way. I tried understanding how and why you were using the stencil and at what stage but it’s still a little confusing to me. Thanks for the tutorial it really is amazing to me.
"even if you work with waterbased paint" sorry to interrupt but it is "ESPECIALLY if you use water based paint" the thing is in your loung the water based paint does not dry up like thinner based paint. while both paints do permanent damage to your loung the water based paint causes more damage over time. so always use your masks :D also AWESOME tutorial
Great video and thank you for sharing. You mentioned urethane based paint, what are the brand names for this? I'm getting back into airbrushing with the plan to paint my R/C airplanes and gliders with it. Thanks
hello Robbie, congratulations for your beautiful videos, your works are authentic works of art! of course I subscribed to your channel. by the way, your Airbrush which brand is it? .. thanks again, see you soon. a warm greeting, and .. good job!
I was working with Wicked colors before i made the switch to HOK. Like i mentioned in the video i prefer urethane based paints over water based because they mix and clean more easily and dry faster since i like to thin my paints so much. When i was using them i would reduce with rubbing alcohol because it acts as a fast reducer. But overall i don’t dislike that product line. It’s all a matter of personal preference. I always recommend trying different things for yourself to discover what you like best.
How much Airbrush reducer/extender should I put in my sprayer.. Plus I put tephalon tape on all threads n I seem to still get water coming out of my nozzle.. What better tips can I use to stop this from happening?
I'm assuming you're referring to an airbrush and not an HVLP "sprayer". If so they make water filers that screw on the bottom of your airbrush, but if you're working in a high humidity environment sometimes if you airbrushing for extended periods of time this can still become problematic especially when using urethane based paints as they do not mix with water. I have found a method that typically works well for me hen this happens. I have my compressor hooked up to a split line device for using multiple airbrushes off the same line. I'd suggest purchasing an air hose splitter and bleed one of the lines just a hair to prevent moisture from accumulating over time. You might have to increase the pressure on your compressor to compensate for the small leak but it's worked well for me and has likely saved me from many costly mistakes.
Sorry for the delayed reply. I usually use Claybord for art projects so i can clear coat it afterward, but if I did work with paper I'd use Bristol board paper which you can pick up at most any hobby shop or art supply store.
Thanks. Sometimes I’ll ship parts but I’m traveling for an undetermined amount of time and won’t have access to the facilities I’d need to complete any automotive projects. Do some research and I’m sure you can find a talented artist closer who can accommodate your needs:}
I'm a mixed media artist, who was given an airbrush and compressor almost a decade ago--birthday gift. Through years of trial-and-error, I struggled. Always using water-based paints. I did three large automotive projects (all with HOK) and LOVED MY RESULTS! So did my clients. I had loads of people contacting me to do motorcycle helmets and tanks but I turned down the business because I was afraid of my capabilities and experiences with water-based paints. I thought I had merely been lucky, or the humidity was just right, or all the planets were in alignment when I did the automotive projects. I gave up on myself and NEVER figured out the correlation between the urethane and the ease of the projects.
Once I returned to water-based paints... clogs, tip dry, etc.... started back up again. I burnt out trying to make the kind of art I always wanted to make with an airbrush. Mine is the fine detail brush used in this video, by the way. Today, with much trepidation, I worked up the nerve to get back to work with my airbrush. A skull project, as well!
THIS IS THE VIDEO I NEEDED 10 YEARS AGO!!! This video was literally waiting for me when I opened up my UA-cam page! As if, the airbrush gods knew I was logging in to go back to school.
My friend... your skillset is obviously brilliant! The information you shared within this video has got me completely jacked and ready to start spraying again! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For every single priceless tidbit of information, you shared with us in this production. I could not be happier that I found this video! I gave you a thumbs up! And subscribed! You are now my ultimate go-to guy, for all my airbrushing needs. This one video is like a crash course in getting it right and KILLING all that downtime with water-based paints.
I just moved to a beachfront community. There are NO airbrush artists for at least 50 miles in any direction. I've looked. I have already been asked to spray. Now, I can fill those orders and do some things I have always wanted to do. You changed things for me with this video. I can't express that enough.
Thank you
I’ve watch so many videos. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you breaking down the ratios you’re mixing, the airbrushes you use, the paint you use, the texts you put on the screen to help me write it down.
I ran into spiderwebbing black paint and didn’t have a clue what may have been the problem. I subscribed. Hopefully this will help me get better at finer details.
After all the years I've known you, I just stumbled across this today....
Rest in peace homie, we miss you
I'm a bodypaint artist and now getting into automotive painting.. your instructional video has helped me alot. It really helped my skill set.
Fine Job. Thanks for all the advice.
I bought an expensive brush to do surface repair on hot-tubs. Searching UA-cam for guys like you before I jump in. I believe a monster has been created.
Thanks a lot man.
This is one hell of a tutorial. You rock Robbie!🤙
I been at this for 40 years now. You do a good video and nice work.
I think I've learnt more from this than the last 10 airbrushing videos I watched. Thanks for sharing 💪👍
You make it look so easy , I wish I could do what you do but I know it wouldn’t even come close .
You are a true master at your craft and a pleasure to watch your informative video , great work 👍
Hey bro nuff blessing and beautiful art air brush work of the highest. Well done and i enjoy from start to finish.
Be safe and take care
Absolutely Awesome, I enjoyed watching this video immensely, you are a very talented airbrush artist.
I’m just looking to get into this so I can eventually spray my bike. You should get into art teaching. What a great tutorial.
Hey dude..that was a great tutorial..I am a fellow Detroitan, but I live in NC..I am just starting out airbrushing, so this helps alot.
Hey I know u! Rayyyyymonnddd Carrsoooonn
NICE, one of the better vids I've watched . Subscribed so keep them coming. Great communications with all that watch's. I'm sure the number of subscribers will go up as more watch. I use a few dif. AB's and water based paints but you have peaked my interest in something I have thought about try'n and the way you communicate it to us was perfect. Keep the lessons coming.
awesome video robbie it is very inspirational to me as a starving artist .thanx for the great help.
Very good video. I'm just getting started and I so appreciate the help I can get from tutorials like this. Wonderful job.
Best skull I've seen so far
Dang Robbie the scull looked wild. I am an older individual lookin for a hobby, got some equipment and paint and wanting to learn. Thanks for the video,lookin forward to more.
I would love to see more tutorials from this guy. Super informative.
i understand what you saying about the reducer i have order 2 oz of paint from guys that already got it ready for the airbrush to paint my lures perfect color
Fantastic I'm just beginning to learn myself thanks for the demo,
You are amazing! I hope one day to get close to your level. I'ts good to be able to see this done by a master. Thanks
Best airbrushing tutorial I've seen...thank you.
Thanks Robbie. Very informative. Rekindling my airbrush love and I am using this tutorial as my injection. Much appreciated.
You do such a great job! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Keep up the great work.
Very good instruction, like to see more thanks
fantastic lesson thanks for sharing with us
I really enjoy your style of instruction. Liked and subscribed.
God your good wish I could have 10% of your talent I’m just starting to learn great tutorial videos thanks
Exellent work, hugs from aztec lands.
Beautiful skull, you do fabulous work
Great tutorial. I really enjoyed it
Thanks for the tips. I learned something new today. Great video.
Great video! Would love to see more
This was so helpful. So many great tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing
Awesome work!
that was a great explanation of how to use HOK! nice work!!!!!!
Bradley Rollins house of kolor! autoair
Awesome Job
informative video thanks for sharing! nice work bro!!
Very nice video to watch, well explained / neat job and hope to do many more video tips/Chris🇸🇪
Nice clean Skull dude.
great video! Very inspiring!
Excellent 👍
Nicely done!
thank you for sharing ,hope to see more detailed videos like this one soon 👏🤘
Great Job Mr. Kass! Keep up the good work. I'm trying to learn multi layer stencils and I don't have photoshop, so it's giving me grief trying to figure out how to do it using Clip Studio Paint (formerly Manga Studio).
Great presentation. Awesome Artist!!
This was fantastic!! Thank you. I have new hope for learning how to airbrush
Man that is awesome! I’m just starting out and using the same Iwata, can you recommend any instructional books or videos that explain how to use stencils the correct way. I tried understanding how and why you were using the stencil and at what stage but it’s still a little confusing to me. Thanks for the tutorial it really is amazing to me.
Good video. Wise advices. Thanks.
Really informative, thanks for sharing this. May I ask what kind of urethane you use?
"even if you work with waterbased paint"
sorry to interrupt but it is "ESPECIALLY if you use water based paint"
the thing is in your loung the water based paint does not dry up like thinner based paint. while both paints do permanent damage to your loung the water based paint causes more damage over time.
so always use your masks :D
also AWESOME tutorial
Good advice in this tutorial! Thank you for sharing
Really Good Robbie, thanks for sharing it, Congratulations, Buenisimo el trabajo
Superb work!
Great video,thanks, Paisano
This is awesome dude. Great video!
Great video and thank you for sharing.
You mentioned urethane based paint, what are the brand names for this?
I'm getting back into airbrushing with the plan to paint my R/C airplanes and gliders with it.
Thanks
Great man!
New sub, great tutorial and brilliant artwork, hope to see more like this.
Just starting out, having a blast with it! Liked and subscribed YO!
That is bad ass ! how much would you charge to do air brush work on a custom truck ?
Are you painting with the canvas laying flat or vertical please
You are Bad ass!!! Well done
Awesome vid Robbie Kass
hello Robbie, congratulations for your beautiful videos, your works are authentic works of art! of course I subscribed to your channel.
by the way, your Airbrush which brand is it? ..
thanks again, see you soon.
a warm greeting, and .. good job!
Good info Robbie. Thanks.
Hello Robbie werry well explained tutorial ,thnx alot now i can make my own skulls with only 2 bolors :P
Wow, awesome work. Subscribed.
great work, inspirational!
TOP Video very nice work
Nice.... what kind of paint .
I liked the video.
What psi do you recommend when air brushing. I bought one and plan on learning how to air brush.
great vid & tips , what would your opinion be of the Createx Wicked Colors (paint). & please keep up the great vids .
I was working with Wicked colors before i made the switch to HOK. Like i mentioned in the video i prefer urethane based paints over water based because they mix and clean more easily and dry faster since i like to thin my paints so much. When i was using them i would reduce with rubbing alcohol because it acts as a fast reducer. But overall i don’t dislike that product line. It’s all a matter of personal preference. I always recommend trying different things for yourself to discover what you like best.
AWESOME !!!✌✊👊👌👍👈☝
Amazing
How much Airbrush reducer/extender should I put in my sprayer.. Plus I put tephalon tape on all threads n I seem to still get water coming out of my nozzle.. What better tips can I use to stop this from happening?
I'm assuming you're referring to an airbrush and not an HVLP "sprayer". If so they make water filers that screw on the bottom of your airbrush, but if you're working in a high humidity environment sometimes if you airbrushing for extended periods of time this can still become problematic especially when using urethane based paints as they do not mix with water. I have found a method that typically works well for me hen this happens. I have my compressor hooked up to a split line device for using multiple airbrushes off the same line. I'd suggest purchasing an air hose splitter and bleed one of the lines just a hair to prevent moisture from accumulating over time. You might have to increase the pressure on your compressor to compensate for the small leak but it's worked well for me and has likely saved me from many costly mistakes.
Awesome!
Good job Brudda.
Great video 3D skull 👍👍
So informative. So talented. Awesome work as always.
Great vid . Thank you sir
This is amazing
So sick!!
do you have a link of the boards you use for this project ??
You are genius
Awesome
Looking to do this to my tank. What would you recommend to clear coat it with on a motorcycle?
Either real clear coat from a paint gun or SprayMax 2K
How would you do a blue skull on white gas tank?
so good!
Excelente ! Top
great vid subbed you
Do you can tell me what paper use for AB? thanks
Sorry for the delayed reply. I usually use Claybord for art projects so i can clear coat it afterward, but if I did work with paper I'd use Bristol board paper which you can pick up at most any hobby shop or art supply store.
Nice Job Brother, thanks for sharing your knowledge
Awesome!!
I am sorry there is not head crack.
Incredible work!! Would you be willing to put this image on a Harley? We're in Ohio, not too far to drive for an awesome artist!
Thanks. Sometimes I’ll ship parts but I’m traveling for an undetermined amount of time and won’t have access to the facilities I’d need to complete any automotive projects. Do some research and I’m sure you can find a talented artist closer who can accommodate your needs:}
Thanks for all the great tips in the video. Had to subscribe.
Saludos de camacho tas pesado
good vid Bro