NAMTA Show
I’m off to the National Art Materials Trade Association Show today in Minneapolis. I’ll report back tomorrow on any new airbrush and related products or cool art news I uncover. Stay tuned.
Beverly Hallam, Airbrush Pioneer, Dies.
By Bob Keyes Portland Press Herald March 06, 2013 2:00 AM Beverly Hallam approached her artwork with the curiosity of a scientist, ever eager to incorporate new techniques and technologies into her art-making processes. Best known for her pioneering use of the airbrush and, later in life, for embracing digital abstract images, Hallam died Feb. [...]
AIRBRUSHES AS WEAPONS? THE CHALLENGES of AIRBRUSH ARTISTS at AIRPORTS
The bee line to baggage claim is usually a production for Jaro Turek and Aldon Silvestre. They are airbrush artists. “We travel a lot. We tend to get to the airport last minute and the long lines aren’t helping at all .” Going through security is not their favorite part of flying. They can’t take [...]
Dru Blair Review: New Createx Illustration Colors
In this photo a buffered green color has been allowed to cure for 30 minutes. A pink buffered color has been applied over the green color and allowed to cure for 2 minutes. The top layer has not cross linked yet, allowing easy removal with a blade, whereas the base layer is resilient enough to [...]
Annual Airbrush Excellence Competition Returns
The Annual Airbrush Excellence Competition is Back!! Enter, Win Prizes, Get Published. Charge More For Your Artwork! CATEGORIES • Automotive Art (cars & trucks) • Body Art (airbrush tattoos, makeup, theatrical, etc) • Fine Art • Unusual Surfaces (helmets, sports accessories, skate decks, etc) • Hobby/Model • Kustom Motorcycle Painting • T-Shirt & Textile Art • [...]
Vince Kennedy, Createx Founder & Industry Giant, Has Died
The airbrush industry has suffered a major loss with the passing of Createx’s founder, Vince Kennedy, last week. I knew Vince for nearly 30 years, and was deeply saddened by the news. Vince was charismatic, dynamic, brilliant, and a terrific soul. My condolences to the Kennedy family, the Createx staff, and all who knew him. Vince [...]
Sneak Preview! In the Studio with Gary Worthington
Day 2 progress pic of Gary Worthington’s intense new DVD, Creating Killer Zombies, produced by Airbrush Action magazine and Createx Colors. Stay tuned for more photos on this exciting new title.
10,000 Likes!
Airbrush Action’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/AirbrushActionMag, has just reached the milestones of 10,000 ‘Likes,’ and 116,000 views this past week, and I want to thank you for helping us get there. For the uninitiated, our Facebook page posts some amazing artwork, news, free videos, and special offers and discounts on products and services (including the Airbrush [...]
Django Unchained
I saw Django Unchained last night and loved it! Jamie Foxx was great, but Christoph Waltz stole the show as Django’s mentor, and his performance alone is worth the price of admission. Actually, add Samuel Jackson’s best film performance ever as Stephen to your impetus; remarkably good and funny. There were also great cameos by Jonah [...]
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