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Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
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Judi Aug 19, 2006

beary_clairey wrote:

I would like to get into more detailed airbrushing for my bears!!
What airbrush system do you use Judi????

Hi Claire. I think my bears really took on a life of thier own when I worked up the nerve to actually airbrush on them. I went to school for airbrush art in 1983, right out of high school , and became certifted in 1984. I used to do piantings and airbrushings on denim jackets. I also learned photo retouching. ...but I created bears for a few years before Iactaully started airbrushing on them. I am glad I finally did it.
I learned on a Paasche H which I swear by even to this day. I have also used a Paasche VL, Badger, and Thayer-Chandler...I still end up gping back to my Paasche every time.

Airbrushing is a technique that really requires some kind of training or instruction to really get a good handle on it. There is so much more than just learning how to control and master the paint flow but also on how to prepare paints and how to get over the many stumbling blocks like blocked paint flow, sputtering, or uneven paint flow. God Bless anyone who can just pick it up and go. There is a lot to learn about layering and building up the color slowly. So often I have seen work that looks heavy...applied to quickly.

I hope I am not rambling on here. I'd be happy to assist anyone who wants to get started.

...now I still have to go and UNPACK!!!!! bear_shocked bear_wacko

Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
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Judi Aug 19, 2006

Eileen, Great poem! Thanks for sharing it. :dance: :clap: bear_original :hug: bear_wub bear_flower bear_thumb

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DebbieD Aug 19, 2006

Definitely not rambling there Judi bear_thumb I'm taking notes, and wondering about the airbrushing course now bear_happy I'd love to add 'shading' to my real fur bears, and the airbrushing has always fascinated me...

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Pipa Aug 19, 2006

STUNNING!

Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
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Judi Aug 19, 2006

Debbie, Airbrushing works wonderfully on real fur bears. It is a bit more of a challenge as the real fur tends to blow around a lot but well worth the effort. I'd be happyt help you any way I can. bear_thumb bear_flower bear_wub :hug:

Thanks PIPA!!! bear_wub :hug:

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DebbieD Aug 19, 2006

Well I have plenty of scrap fur to practice with bear_thumb Judi you've made it sound like so much fun, that I simply MUST learn to airbrush now bear_wub :hug: I think next week's course is too soon for me, but I definitely want to join the course after it :dance:

Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
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Judi Aug 19, 2006

Super Deb! Welcome to the wonderful world of airbrushing! :dance: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Bebbin Bears
Buckinghamshire
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Yvonne Aug 19, 2006

I'm just in awe of your work Judi........stunning.... an absolute work of art!!!

Can't wait to see your white tiger !!!!!!

Yvonne bear_flower

Rufnut Teddy's
Victoria Australia
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rufnut Aug 19, 2006

Judi, your airbrushing is amazing. :clap: bear_original

I also admire watching people do it too, its great to see how things come to life with masking, shading and blending. I am looking forward to seeing your article. Congrats.