Preparing to Airbrush, ContinuedSteps inairbrushingSteps in airbrushing follow a logical sequence. The following table lists aseries of steps that will assist you in developing airbrush illustrations.To airbrush illustrations:StepAction1Prepare a comprehensive thumbnail sketch indicating desired colorand shading.2Prepare a full sized illustration on a suitable substrate.3Cover areas you do NOT want painted with masks or friskets.4Mix pigments to proper consistency and strain out lumps orimperfections. Test the mixture on a piece of scrap paper.5Adjust your work center. Arrange your table so that you hold theairbrush at a 90° angle to the work surface and sit upright.6Place the airbrush in your hand and begin air painting. The paintedareas should dry almost immediately. If paint runs, blow dry withairbrush held approximately 10 inches from the painting surface.6The first coverage of paint should be light. Build up tonesgradually using successive layers of paint.8Allow the paint to dry.9Remove masks and friskets.10.Remove residual adhesive from the friskets.11.Touch up areas disturbed by the frisket.12.Add small details by hand with brushes or other tools.13.Add highlights.6-25
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