airbrushsignage.jpgairbrushboard.jpgWhat is Airbrushing?


Airbrush art is seen in many commercial applications.

It takes hours of practice to become a professional airbrush artist. Some professional airbrush artists are famous for their designs. Visit these links to see.
Gerald Mendez
Airbrush Exhibit in Europe
Sick Vans and Cars and Signs
Simple Airbrush Project
In the discussion tab, write a brief response to the questions below.
1. What airbrush project(s) did you like? Why?
2. What type of a simple project would you create? How would you do this?

Project

You will create a simple airbrush project. In order to be allowed to use the airbrush and earn the grade, you need to create a design plan.

1. Get a thumbnail sketch paper from me.
2. Draw FOUR versions of your simple project plan. Use pencil and colored pencil.
Use drawing tools as needed to make the basic shape of your object look realistic and to make sure the lettering is neat.
3. Drawing plans due after Spring Break. Airbrush demo the following week.

GROUP PROJECT SPARTAN BANNER
1. Select four people to work with.
2. Get thumbnail sketch paper from me.
3. EACH team member needs to sketch 2-3 versions of a banner.
4. The team selects one.
5. Design a computer version of the final selection. Print a small version and design a banner mock up.
6. Take a photo of the area where your proposed banner will hang. Download this photo and use Photoshop CS3 to copy/paste the banner design image as a mock up.
7. MOCK UPS DUE in Airbrush Banner Gallery May 5th.
8. The class will select ONE banner. The winning team will create their banner in May, using canvas banner material.