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The Big Book of Airbrush Techniques and Materials |  | Authors: Jose Parramon, Miguel Ferron
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 475687
Media: Paperback
Pages: 144
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 0823001644
Dewey Decimal Number: 751.494
EAN: 9780823001644
ASIN: 0823001644
Publication Date: October 1, 1994
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Product Description
Comprehensive, lavishly illustrated, and loaded with specific, step-by-step instruction, this book is for budding illustrators and graphic designers seeking a basic guide to all aspects of the art of airbrush painting. The Big Book of Airbrush provides a thorough overview of all the equipment techniques associated with the medium. Artists will learn how to render basic geometric and three-dimensional forms, light and shadow, and perspective; how to work with masks and handle color; and how to use photography as an adjunct medium. Clearly presented lessons show how to compose finished, professional-looking images that incorporate the full range of airbrush effects, from hard-edged reflections on chrome to delicate skin tones. Works by several world-renowned airbrush artists are included.
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 the big book of airbrush March 21, 2006
Brett Owen
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Excellent source of information for all levels of airbrushing. A complete and valuable ready reference in many techniques and styles. A must for your collection.
 There are better overall airbrush books. September 25, 2005
Holly Ingraham (Honolulu, HI USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
All airbrush books have to explain the technical stuff of the little machines you paint with, but this one moves quickly on to paints, the several masking techniques, and such art basics as perspective, shading and color mixing -- obviously, for people who have no prior art background. Halfway through the book, we finally get to using the dratted thing. They also show that truly fine "airbrush paintings" still require the brush or colored pencil for the finer points.
Not for the hobbiest January 4, 2005
Michael W. Kelly (Pompano Beach, FL)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
If you plan to get serious about airbrush, buy this book. The author takes you from baby steps to mountain climbing. While there is a fair amount of time spent on seemingly non-airbursh topics like the fundamentals of perspective, shadows and drawing in general, the examples and exercises take the reader to the deepest part of the art of the airbrush. Well layed out and enlightening. The book could, however, benefit from the addition of more intermediate exercises.
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