Single-action airbrushes allow you to adjust the rate of paint flow as you work.
The airbrush is one of the most useful tools for a visual artist. With a paintbrush, you can cover larger parts of the canvas much faster than you can using a conventional brush, which makes it ideal for creating large visual art projects. Some airbrushes are single-action, while others are dual-action, a distinction that refers to the mechanism that controls the flow of air and paint. A single-action airbrush is operated almost like a spraypaint can, with the added feature of controlling the amount of paint being sprayed.
Instructions
1. Connect the air source to the airbrush with the hose. Where these connections are and how they are connected will vary depending on the type of airbrush you have.
2. Pull or push the air trigger to send air out through the tip of the airbrush. Keep the trigger down to keep the air flowing at a constant rate. Any adjustments to the rate of airflow should be made using the controls on the air source.
3. Turn the paint volume adjustment knob counter-clockwise to increase the flow of paint, and turn it clockwise to decrease the flow of paint.
4. Practice painting small dots of color on a disposable painting surface. The dots should be completely opaque, yet they should not drip at all. Try to develop a confident, steady hand with the airbrush.
5. Paint thin, opaque, horizontal lines across the width of your painting area. These lines should not have any drippings or blobs of color on either end.
6. Paint a slow, steady gradient that fades gracefully from solid paint on one side to blank paper or canvas on the other, without any dripping or blobs. Once you have mastered this, you are ready to use your airbrushing skills on a visual art project.
