David Morton has taken his 18 years doing custom
graphics, animation,faux
painting,garments, portraiture, automotive painting, signage art and much
more to consolidate a training series for the beginning airbrush
student and even the most advanced of artisans alike. These videos
are the rock solid foundation in which to build many eclectic and
diverse sequential masking and loose masking concepts, and
show how to apply those concepts to all diverse
surfaces. You'll learn:
How to control color ( opaque and
transparent)
We explore the aesthetics
and nuances of how colors shift when layered in different palettes,
how to mix luminous colors such as pearls, interference, and auto
air paints. How the colors effect each other in composition and
learning to reconstruct mistakes with heat and
fixatives.
Equipment do's and don'ts
We discuss in detail
proper air pressure, types of airbrushes, ergonomics, mixing
paint, and the "lighter to darker" principal, to establish
better control via shading and rendering.
Aspects
of a good composition
Finding balance within
the opposing elements of an image, and how to think
about
positive and negative
space and flow and harmony of a work.
Realistic Woodgrain for faux, animation and
graphics
We explore in depth the
concepts of realism within the woodgraining technique
which
can be applied towards all surfaces,
layering the colors harmoniously, and the introduction of loose and
contact masking to create 3-dimensional forms.
Realistic Cobblestone for Faux And
Graphics
We explore the very
hyper-realistic concept of Faux Cobblestone which can be
applied
towards home decor,
animation backgrounds, automotive graphics, and signage
concepts.
We learn how to buffer
colors down to manipulate chroma, hue, and value +
explore
unconventional tricks to
accent the airbrush look via other mediums.
Snakeskin for graphics and automotive
applications
We explore the concepts
of three different types of snakeskin to apply towards all surfaces.
We illustrate the proper etiquette on maintaining a sterile surface
while exploring the way paint reacts to these diverse surfaces.
Color is explored via a more graphical intent or a more
realistic, muted look. Loose masking and the usage of textures and
templates are the forefront of many of these tricks.
Fleshtones for fine art and all
imagery
These concepts are the
foundation for the novice airbrush artist or the pro wanting a
"user friendly" way to approach fleshtones when approaching all
imagery. We explore the language of the freehand templates to create
contour, form, and manipulate soft and hard edges via certain
techniques. The Chiaroscuro concept ( from the famous artist
Carravagio), is also introduced in the fleshtone concept
which helps manipulate realism via certain types of photographs
needed to pull off the effect.
Realistic waterdrops for art and
graphics
Introduced in this
technique is the tricky sequential process and nature of how
templates, controlling color, and use of texture and light, can
manipulate a very realistic, accenting element, to any image.
Discernment and placement of shadow and contour is also the
forefront of achieving mastery of this process.
Intro to
illustrating and advanced textures
A myriad of textural
tricks will be introduced to manipulate the eye and the mind.
Knowing what to bring into a piece for a certain effect is
invaluable in the end product of any particular dynamic of any
composition. The language of the freehand templates are of a
particular focus to establish a proper foundation for a work, and
raise the standard to a more professional grade. We learn how colors
compliment each other in various ways to further transcend an image
into a more sophisticated range.
Marble
textures for furniture, graphics and signs
Marble is a texture in
which can be applied by professional Faux painters ( walls and
furniture) and artisans alike. It can be applied as an
automotive graphic inside of letters or tribal art, a background for
any particular backdrop or commercial comission and an all
around application for any 3-d surface. Elements of exploration
include the "less is more" principal, controlling a good color
balance, and sequential layering of textural effects to create
realism.
Surface
preparation and protection
Different surfaces
require different types of preparation and protection. Discussed
will be the applications of certain types of clearcoats and
sealers for walls and many other diverse surfaces, and how
those mediums will effect the longevity of the piece via
lightfastness and durability. Upon purchase of the videos you
will receive a 33 page manual from the actual classes via PDF file
to print and save as a reference point for many "backyard" secrets
and tricks.
Portraiture and facial components
We will IN DEPTH explore
the application of freehand templates, subtractive highlighting
concepts, and sequential masking. The 70/30 rule will be the
forefront of this process in refining and mastering accuracy in
3-dimensional proportions of the face. These concepts are some of
the best ways in approaching this subject without intimidation or
neurosis. Spacial awareness is a general focus as well as shading
etiquette and mastery of the dagger and feather strokes to enhance
an ability to control the airbrush with accuity.
Diamond
plate for auto graphics and commercial art
We explore the process of
expediting the process of the highly sought after diamond plate
concept without having to buy an expensive computer plotter. We
focus on manipulating a distressed surface with certain colors, and
placing shadows and highlights accurately to achieve a very
believable graphic which can accent the inside of letters
or fonts, or as a stand alone image or background.
Clouds
for faux concepts and art
Clouds need appropriate
colors and believable textures to work. Subdued colors are a huge
part of making clouds look realistic and many different textural
applications can expedite the process . Equipment usage + large
and small scale applications are discussed as well as the importance
of ventilation and protection from the atomization of the mediums
used. Clouds can be used for faux concepts, theatrical
backgrounds, signage concepts, and anything in art or
animation.
Dynamics
and realism in skulls and illustrating
Subtractive highlighting
is a big part of the Electro-Skull concept as it brings to light the
fusion of a high contrast image and the addition of intricate
realistic effects. Working in many levels of black and gray are a
key component to the hyper-realistic model in this particular
composition. The usage of freehand templates are critical in this
sequential process and the introduction of transparent
paints are utilized to achieve realism.
Realistic feathers and fur
Feathers and animal fur
are a prominent component to any believable image via animals or
graphics. Different elements can be brought in to distort the senses
to a peak of believability quicky if you know what to utilize. Color
with the textural tricks can produce high quality components to any
composition as well as the usage of freehand templates and
diverse highlighting and layering techniques.
Metal peelbacks
The processes of metal
peelbacks are dependent on the form and technique, and ultimately
the utilization of how color is layered. Highlighting and very
intricately placed templates will manipulate contour with precision
thus expediting the arduous process of cutting masks. Craftsmanship
and surface sterility are emphasized thoroughly.
