Learn to airbrush a portrait with renowned painter Craig Fraser (Jesse James, West Coast Choppers and Fender Guitars). From composition to color theory, Fraser will show you how to create a mixed media canvas of the macabre, incorporating real world details, surreal elements, and tons of incredible airbrush painting techniques from a true master of the craft.

Intermediate Level

3h 10m of duration

Painting

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 11min

2. Tools & Materials - 8min

3. Reference - 7min

4. Masking - 9min

5. Intro to Color Theory - 4min

6. Applying a Base Coat - 22min

7. Working from Light to Dark - 16min

8. Color Mixing - 6min

9. Introducing Finer Details - 22min

10. Painting with Black - 40min

11. Masking and Filling in the Background - 14min

12. Filling in Background Details - 7min

13. Unmasking & Detailing - 7min

14. Etching Highlights - 7min

15. Final Details - 3min

16. Final Q&A - 5min

17. Wrap Up - 2min

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

All of the products mentioned can be purchased from most hobbystores, or ordered from Coast Airbrush in Anahiem.

(714)-635-5557

www.coastairbrush.com

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Iwata Kustom Eclipse CS,

Kistom TH

Iwata Kustom Micron-C. Tools

One 12"x16" white stretched canvas for the final portrait

TOOLS

Eclipse CS and compressor or Craig Fraser's "Magic Box of Tricks" airbrush kit

Roll of frisket (or Ultramask by Artool)

PAINT

Tim Gore's Bloodline illustration paints by Createx

SUPPLIES

Tablet of art paper

Assorted hotpress illustration boards, (Black & White).

Paper towels

Cotton swabs

Sea sponge

Plastic wrap

X-Acto knife or razor blades

Small plastic cups

Mixing sticks

Eraser pencil

Electric eraser

Aerolube

Blue Seral copy paper

Masking: 3/4"

1/8" masking tape

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyCraig Fraser

Craig Fraser Professional Illustrator and Airbrush Guru

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