Ryan Townsend gives some advice on the technical side of airbrushing. Great for beginners! Support my next project by subscribing to my Patreon / ryantownsend
I've had an airbrush now for a month and i recently found your videos. They are super helpful and to my surprise your shop is only about 30 minutes from my house! Thanx for the videos!
this guy is awesome for all of his videos and giving his expert tips and advice. ive been airbrushing for a little over a year and I love it and I cant get enough of this guys videos. thx for all your videos and advice bro keep up the badass work
esteban steven Yes, this guy is awesome. I love the airbrush as well. For years I was struggling with a Badgers siphon fed brush and a cheap compressor. I almost quit and then I purchased the Iwatta Eclipse. What a difference.
I'm so glad I found you. I'm new to this form of art. I just no so little about the equipment. I hope to learn as much as I can, and always grow in this industry. thank you for your time.
Another retired engineer Ryan, your vid taught me the importance of not relying on templates. Watching videos like yours' inspires me to better my knowledge and put more practice in. TANK Uuuu, fae 'Bonny Scotland' PS "fae" translates as 'from'
Wow! I’m just starting out airbrushing and I have found two people I can actually listen to their videos.Thanks . You are easy to listen too and have good information. Thank you for not using profanity with the information you share. I will look for more of your videos.
I know people, and your modesty, the heart you put into this video and love for improvement and progress just makes me give you most mad respect ever, brotha! One day I might send a project for you to judge. Greetings from Latvia.
I bought an airbrush last week at the local hobby shop, now I'm addicted. I've watched several airbrush videos and this guy seems the best at conveying the most useful tips and tricks.
Ryan,really like the way you give honest ,clear,easy to understand advice (opinions). It is very selfless of you to put up all these videos of tips and techniques. Very classy. People who have great talent and are willing to share it with others or rather teach others for purely wanting to see others do well is very commendable. Great job!
Hey man. Just found your channel and am currently learning about airbrushing myself. Wanted to say that your videos are REALLY useful! I know this is 5 years old now, but I am very much enjoying them all. Hope you are well!
Man, your advise and the way you relate it to people is so clear and informative! really, keep it up man! Im just starting up in this industry and.. yes, all that I know, technically with an airbrush, Ive picked it up on youtube watching videos of you and some other very talented people! Keep it up!!
I LOVE WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT STENCILS, i'VE BEEN AIRBRUSHING PROFFESSIONALLY for over 20 years and have just recently started using stencils. They are very helpfull but if you rely on them I think you should just go to making decals. Sorry about the cap lock lol, thank you for your humble advice!
You rock,subscribed. Everybody talking about milk consistency... You went much far with your explanation about reducing colors and this video was very good in general. I love it.
Just starting... got my first airbrush this week. Best advice I've herd so far on starting. I'm just starting to look around and I noticed alot use stencils, great advive on not depending on stencils I look forward to going thur more of your videos. Thanks for sharing......
Very good videos glad I found them . A credit to your profession and thanks for sharing looking to start myself and advise on equipment is always good .
Nice work you are doing, im just starting un this about 3 monta ago, but i had it on my mind cince 10 years ago And now that i found your help woulbe easy thanks and see you
where have you been hiding? Damn Ryan, you are good, and do very good instructional videos. I am "intermediate" level, but always looking for good tips & tricks! Thanks!!
Hi Ryan, very impressed with what you are doing with your airbrush tutorials. You have an impressive knowledge of different techniques, with a unique approach to painting - as you alluded to, fundamental draughtmanship and knowledge of composition and perspective is still required, and even a slick instrument like an airbrush, will not disguise that fact .
Thank you for the tips Ryan. As an artist new to airbrushing I found your advice very useful. And will probably save me a lot of time and money and grief if I stick with products that a professional uses. So sharing the information to help people like me reflects your character. I bought a Masters system (I just wanted to know if this was something that I would enjoy). Not too expensive, but within a week I was researching whats the best airbrushes on the market. There are many, but decided on the Iwata Eclipse even before I saw your video. Your tips on paints answered my next question, invaluable. My art teacher alway said to try and buy the best products that you can afford when learning. What did I get out of your video.....Certainty. So keep the video's coming Ryan for Newbies like me.
G, day Ryan, Mate, please keep up your Awsome advice !! Its people like you that make our world a better place, you give away your knowledge on here for free and for that I cant thank you enough, Cheers mate :)
Ryan, great vids, very informative and helpful advice. One comment, when I'm taking a break from painting, I watch a lot of videos on airbrushing, but one thing that may be apparent to others but having a hard time with is painting on dark backgrounds. I have had a hard time finding is painting on black or dark surfaces. I am trying to learn how to 'blend' my artwork onto surfaces such as a black tank and not have them look like they are stuck on or 'framed'. It would be a big help to see some videos of how you get your artwork on dark backgrounds, such as a motorcycle tank to look as if the tank is part of the artwork. Keep up the excellent videos I really appreciate all your knowledgeable advice.
Great video man. Allot of really usefull tips. thx... And I agree about the stencils. The are a great tool, but that´s it...a tool to help in the creating of a artwork.
Ryan thank you so much for your videos, you have really helped me out being I am a beginner.I have done airbrush work and purchased DVD's but you really cleared up a lot of things that I had questions about. Could you maybe do a video on prep, like for a golf cart or plastic bodies for cars or side by side ATV's. Keep up the good work and thanks again for sharing, I have learned so much from you...
I am considering getting back in to airbrushing, I have been out of it for about 16 years. It's funny I have about 35 airbrushes and 3 finishing guns and 1 h v l p sprayer. there just sitting there waiting to get messy. I turned to photography for my artistic release. Painting with an airbrush is so fun.
Free tip Ryan: always have a spare needle, specially if you already know that you will eventually break the one you're using! Great video, keep it up! ;-)
Just for clarification, there are 'open-topped cups' for side-feed airbrushes. I use a side-feed Iwata and am able to do gradual shading by adding a couple drops to the open-topped cups. Thanks for all your efforts.
great advice bro, i been using a badger 200 detail is a bottom feed single action but i need to upgrade to that eclipse you got it looks like it works really good! mine starts to trip when i need to get down to really sharp details,, i do alot of motorcycles,helmets,cars etc, and yes reducer is your best friend ! i got a few videos in my channel if you have some free time let me know what youi think, you got some really good videos and are really helpful with tips
I have recently gotten rid of my VERY ancient Badger and Pashe Airbrushes I used for madeling and cake (YES Cake) decorating as a young man, but have decided to pick up new Airbrushes in the form of HP-CS and HP-CP and move what I have been doing in Photoshop with graphics and Race Sim Skining to the real world. I can only echo Ryans statement about practise, it IS crucial to learn the basic strokes. It really is a case of suck it and see, to try things and learn what works and what doesn't.
I've had an airbrush now for a month and i recently found your videos. They are super helpful and to my surprise your shop is only about 30 minutes from my house! Thanx for the videos!
I'm starting airbrush projects and I'm thankful for your advice. Once I complete some stuff, I'll share.
speaking as a 10 year veteran teacher, you are the real deal brother!
this guy is awesome for all of his videos and giving his expert tips and advice. ive been airbrushing for a little over a year and I love it and I cant get enough of this guys videos. thx for all your videos and advice bro keep up the badass work
esteban steven Yes, this guy is awesome. I love the airbrush as well. For years I was struggling with a Badgers siphon fed brush and a cheap compressor. I almost quit and then I purchased the Iwatta Eclipse. What a difference.
I'm so glad I found you. I'm new to this form of art. I just no so little about the equipment. I hope to learn as much as I can, and always grow in this industry. thank you for your time.
Thanks :) Been airbrushing 20+ years and very much enjoy your work and videos!
Another retired engineer Ryan, your vid taught me the importance of not relying on templates. Watching videos like yours' inspires me to better my knowledge and put more practice in. TANK Uuuu, fae 'Bonny Scotland' PS "fae" translates as 'from'
Wow! I’m just starting out airbrushing and I have found two people I can actually listen to their videos.Thanks . You are easy to listen too and have good information. Thank you for not using profanity with the information you share. I will look for more of your videos.
great advice. beginning wood carver and next week getting my first airbrush-I'm excited
I know people, and your modesty, the heart you put into this video and love for improvement and progress just makes me give you most mad respect ever, brotha! One day I might send a project for you to judge. Greetings from Latvia.
I bought an airbrush last week at the local hobby shop, now I'm addicted. I've watched several airbrush videos and this guy seems the best at conveying the most useful tips and tricks.
Ryan,really like the way you give honest ,clear,easy to understand advice (opinions). It is very selfless of you to put up all these videos of tips and techniques. Very classy. People who have great talent and are willing to share it with others or rather teach others for purely wanting to see others do well is very commendable. Great job!
Hey man.
Just found your channel and am currently learning about airbrushing myself. Wanted to say that your videos are REALLY useful! I know this is 5 years old now, but I am very much enjoying them all.
Hope you are well!
You are very good at what you do and it’s cool that you like to see people learn
Your work is awesome. You give good advice.
Great advised! I'm just getting started on air brush painting.
you are a great artist , keep telling it like it is
REALLY great advise.Thank you!
Man, your advise and the way you relate it to people is so clear and informative! really, keep it up man! Im just starting up in this industry and.. yes, all that I know, technically with an airbrush, Ive picked it up on youtube watching videos of you and some other very talented people!
Keep it up!!
Thank you Ryan- great advice from a true artist.
THANKS Ryan, Great points for a beginner. Keep videos coming.
Really appreciate your work and thankz a lot for your advise that was so important for me to know
Ryan, Great video and information! I can't wait to go and cruse your other videos. You are very natural in front of the camera. Thanks again
Great video! Thank you so much for the advice!
Thanks for the videos. I really appreciate you taking time in sharing your knowledge. Keep up the awesome work.
You're a great guy . Thanks for your time and lesson
Taught me a lot. I am just starting out. thanks for the help.
thanks for the tips ryan.....keep the vid's comin mate.....well done
Awesome video. Going to try my skills for the first time painting an old motorcycle. Glad I found your videos. Your work looks great by the way.
nice video mate and thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Your good guy,dont stop making art!
thats awesome u take time out of your day to teach us something new n giving us tips
Love your attitude! 👍
great videos dude. hope to see more in the future. keep it up!
Really sweet job Ryan...love your style. Lock and load buddy!
i love it man thank you for the advice!
I LOVE WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT STENCILS, i'VE BEEN AIRBRUSHING PROFFESSIONALLY for over 20 years and have just recently started using stencils. They are very helpfull but if you rely on them I think you should just go to making decals. Sorry about the cap lock lol, thank you for your humble advice!
Brilliant well explained I think this guy is good and honest can’t wait to see more of him Larry in London
Thanks! You're awesome! Most respect, down to earth & very helpful!
You rock,subscribed. Everybody talking about milk consistency... You went much far with your explanation about reducing colors and this video was very good in general. I love it.
Just starting... got my first airbrush this week. Best advice I've herd so far on starting. I'm just starting to look around and I noticed alot use stencils, great advive on not depending on stencils I look forward to going thur more of your videos. Thanks for sharing......
Ryan... well said man. Much respect.
Thanks for sharing... that was alot of awesome knowledge!
Good work keep it up...people love detail
good job buddy, We need more people like u, i to love teaching... keep it up
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Thanks soooo much for sharing your skills!
Very good videos glad I found them . A credit to your profession and thanks for sharing looking to start myself and advise on equipment is always good .
Thanks Brother. Good advice.
GREAT info, thanks
Sam
Good advice and thank you.
Awesome Tips! Thank you so much!
Great advice thank you
where are you ryan...one of the greatest airbrush artists i have EVER SEEN..
thx for the great tips!
very cool vid and nice advices for me as a beginner. merry x-mas and greetings from germany. go on like that!
you know a video is good when you start taking notes!!
Ryan, you are soo good, why aren't you opening your own gallery? Your work is outstanding!!!
Nice work you are doing, im just starting un this about 3 monta ago, but i had it on my mind cince 10 years ago
And now that i found your help woulbe easy
thanks and see you
Thaks so much bro, the information was very usefull. I am new in this kind of art, thanks once again
where have you been hiding? Damn Ryan, you are good, and do very good instructional videos. I am "intermediate" level, but always looking for good tips & tricks! Thanks!!
Thank you for the advice it was informative and very interesting ....
nice advice ryan, so helpful to me
Hi Ryan, very impressed with what you are doing with your airbrush tutorials. You have an impressive knowledge of different techniques, with a unique approach to painting - as you alluded to, fundamental draughtmanship and knowledge of composition and perspective is still required, and even a slick instrument like an airbrush, will not disguise that fact .
Awesome! Thanks!
Thank you for the tips Ryan. As an artist new to airbrushing I found your advice very useful. And will probably save me a lot of time and money and grief if I stick with products that a professional uses. So sharing the information to help people like me reflects your character. I bought a Masters system (I just wanted to know if this was something that I would enjoy). Not too expensive, but within a week I was researching whats the best airbrushes on the market. There are many, but decided on the Iwata Eclipse even before I saw your video. Your tips on paints answered my next question, invaluable. My art teacher alway said to try and buy the best products that you can afford when learning. What did I get out of your video.....Certainty. So keep the video's coming Ryan for Newbies like me.
G, day Ryan,
Mate, please keep up your Awsome advice !!
Its people like you that make our world a better place, you give away your knowledge on here for free and for that I cant thank you enough,
Cheers mate :)
Thanks man, you rock!
amazing artwork man wow
Thank you man.
thanks, you are a great artist. I am just starting out.
awesome tips.. Thanks.. I am starting out and this helps alot...
great tutorial.. direct and to the point.... top man
tim edge
england.
Oh!! Your videos is so great to watch!! ;D
Ryan, great vids, very informative and helpful advice. One comment, when I'm taking a break from painting, I watch a lot of videos on airbrushing, but one thing that may be apparent to others but having a hard time with is painting on dark backgrounds. I have had a hard time finding is painting on black or dark surfaces. I am trying to learn how to 'blend' my artwork onto surfaces such as a black tank and not have them look like they are stuck on or 'framed'. It would be a big help to see some videos of how you get your artwork on dark backgrounds, such as a motorcycle tank to look as if the tank is part of the artwork. Keep up the excellent videos I really appreciate all your knowledgeable advice.
Good video brother! I just got my first airbrush and I'm checking out what videos can help with starting out.
excellent advice!! its awesome
Good Tips!
Thx
Good vibes bro respect
I really got alot out of what you said. I fell into the stencil bit. Now i try free hand as much as possible
Wrench
Ryan, you are a good guy. Not too many like you left.
Great video man. Allot of really usefull tips. thx...
And I agree about the stencils. The are a great tool, but that´s it...a tool to help in the creating of a artwork.
I've just order the HP-CS few days ago and now its coming to me! I'm a newbie and hope I will love the HP-CS ;D
Thank you!
Thanx Ryan
your the man, thanks bro!
great advice...!
thanks...
well appreciated ...
Ryan thank you so much for your videos, you have really helped me out being I am a beginner.I have done airbrush work and purchased DVD's but you really cleared up a lot of things that I had questions about. Could you maybe do a video on prep, like for a golf cart or plastic bodies for cars or side by side ATV's. Keep up the good work and thanks again for sharing, I have learned so much from you...
Respect in big R :) Labai reikalinga tokia informacija, ypač tokioje šalyje kaip Lietuva. Keep going!
Cute tips and a white paint is a good way to go just like the eraser try it try it
I hope that help me :-) starting my first airbrushing next week, and I want to do my Kawasaki zx6-12 thanks for sharing :-)
For me starting out, this was the best 11:23 of advice...and no skulls and flames.
you are awsome artist
I had the same trouble with my micron, get a Sharpenair kit. It repairs the needle back to original.
I am considering getting back in to airbrushing, I have been out of it for about 16 years. It's funny I have about 35 airbrushes and 3 finishing guns and 1 h v l p sprayer. there just sitting there waiting to get messy. I turned to photography for my artistic release. Painting with an airbrush is so fun.
Free tip Ryan: always have a spare needle, specially if you already know that you will eventually break the one you're using! Great video, keep it up! ;-)
good info bro
Just for clarification, there are 'open-topped cups' for side-feed airbrushes. I use a side-feed Iwata and am able to do gradual shading by adding a couple drops to the open-topped cups. Thanks for all your efforts.
great advice bro, i been using a badger 200 detail is a bottom feed single action but i need to upgrade to that eclipse you got it looks like it works really good! mine starts to trip when i need to get down to really sharp details,, i do alot of motorcycles,helmets,cars etc, and yes reducer is your best friend ! i got a few videos in my channel if you have some free time let me know what youi think, you got some really good videos and are really helpful with tips
I have recently gotten rid of my VERY ancient Badger and Pashe Airbrushes I used for madeling and cake (YES Cake) decorating as a young man, but have decided to pick up new Airbrushes in the form of HP-CS and HP-CP and move what I have been doing in Photoshop with graphics and Race Sim Skining to the real world.
I can only echo Ryans statement about practise, it IS crucial to learn the basic strokes.
It really is a case of suck it and see, to try things and learn what works and what doesn't.