What's New!

May 30, Website Update!

Sun, 30 May 2010 03:32:46 GMT

Hi Guys So ... if you didn't see or hear, I am working really hard to make airbrush-guidance.com WAY more fun - for both you and me! I wrote a blog post a few days ago about it and IT IS ON! In that post I stated that I am not terribly interested in making tonnes of money on this site and when I tried to that is when in became NO FUN! So... I AM MOVING!! I am going to move airbrush-guidance to a new web host - one that doesn't cost me $35/month of pocket money. It will be in blogger and it will have a different name (I have to pick a new name to keep it free for me). This is a big deal guys. Really big. Airbrush-guidance has some seriously good page rankings in google - people primarily find this site through google - and when I move websites I am going to lose all of that page ranking. I will once again be lost in the abyss of the web until I climb back up. ALSO, all of the links that currently come to this site will no longer work (unless I pay for a re-direct service - which I am not going to) so all the good things you readers have said about me will also be gone. I am OK with this. It'll come back. I am looking forward to the change - not just because of the money I'll save but because this website is ugly ... no, no, I am a big girl... I can admit it. It is ugly and disorganized and not at all modern looking. It's not me. The new site will be better. Cleaner. Modern. More interactive. You guys can comment on posts, leave feedback - all sorts of things. I will run the two sites overlapping for a while. One, to give me time to build the other site and two, so that I can post "I'm moving signs" on this website to re-direct people for a while. I am doing this for fun's sake ... But I need your help - I need you to help me build a following for the other site (still nameless at the moment) ... everyhting that is on here will be there ... but no one is going to know unless you tell them. Check back here for updates and in the meantime pretty pretty please follow me on twitter .... I'll be tweeting all the way to the new site.

Oh... and my twitter name is now shanimarissa instead of airbrush_guide... that just didn't feel like me either. Another Oh! ... my e-mail will change with the new site: shanimarissa [at] yahoo.com is where you will be able to reach me :) Love shani

May 27, Airbrush Plotter: Do You Need One? Or Not?

Thu, 27 May 2010 02:16:45 GMT

Airbrush Plotter: Some advice before you buy one.

May 21, Airbrush Blocking Video: Great Example

Fri, 21 May 2010 02:44:17 GMT

Airbrush blocking is a way to significantly speed up the painting process. Great when working large.

May 19, Is your airbrush spitting?

Wed, 19 May 2010 03:36:46 GMT

Tips to stop your airbrush spitting from ruining your work!

May 17, Airbrush Cakes: Cake decorating the easy way!

Mon, 17 May 2010 04:46:16 GMT

Airbrush cakes are easy to paint and safe to eat!

May 12, I JUST CAN'T DO IT!

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:21:43 GMT

I just can't delete this website! I tried... I did. I even warned a number of my dear friends to download whatever they needed in preparation for the big shut down ... but I just can't walk away. I've made too many friends and invested too much time to not give it another shot! I have also done some soul searching on why this website became un-fun for me. And, to be honest guys, it started right when I tried to make a little money off the site. Instead of just trying to be helpful I felt like I was obligated to write articles to earn the all mighty buck. That's not what I want at all. So here's the plan... if I am going to keep this website around it is going to be MUCH more fun. No more strategy... just great info that any airbrusher would like to have. HOW you ask? 1. I will be starting a twitter account so that I can keep in touch with everyone easier and so you can see what I am up to. I will use twitter to post cool finds on the internet too. Click below to follow me:

2. I am going to expand the website to link to other peoples sites. There are some seriously amazing tutorials I know of and I would love to share - but I was hoarding trying to get you to stay here - no more, my friends, no more - I seek out the best and I share with you. 3. I will be removing advertisement from my site that I do not believe in. Yup - I said it.. I was advertising for companies that I would not personally buy from. Awful isn't it. I am sorry. But it will be coming down. (This is with the exception of google ads - they are automatically generated and I have no control over what they advertise). 4. I have big plans for the future if this gets to be as fun as I hope I can make it... If I can get enough followers on twitter I might have enough "clout" to be able to get us awesome things like coupon codes, discounts on courses or freebies that I can give away in contests. 5. Lastly, I am going to look into user generated content ... not a forum or anything as those get too messy - but some neat and tidy way for all of us to share where we find the best information or the tips that gave us a big head-start. I want to do this but I need support. Daily. It's hard to keep motivated when you feel like you are "talking" to a box. Following me on twitter will help me know that there are REAL people out there who are just as frustrated as I was when I was first learning how to airbrush (and continue to learn) that could use a little help. I want to help. Love Shani

Jan 30, Adam Savage Video: An Inspirational Talk about Obsession

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:58:24 GMT

Adam Savage gives an amazing talk on his obsession with objects.

Jan 20, Airbrush Questions: An Attempt to Answer FAQ

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:01:56 GMT

Airbrush questions - the short and sweet version!

Jan 18, Art Ramblings

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:05:32 GMT

Me rambling about art and how it impacts me :)

Jan 18, Cute Art Video

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:04:12 GMT

A cute art video that is inspirational and adorable...

Jan 9, confession

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:52:06 GMT

Confession: The truth about me an my relationship with art.

Dec 4, Hi Everyone

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:41:57 GMT

I want to share some great news with you all.... as some you that I talk to regularly know, my husband and I have been building a house for the last two years and it is FINALLY done! I can't tell you how relieved I am! It has been a terribly long wait. I started this website as a distraction from the wait (and the living conditions as we were shacked up in my parents unfinished basement with all of our pets and belongings stacked to the ceiling). It served as a great distraction but painting there was tough. Every time I wanted to paint I would have to rearrange a whole room - in this house - I have a whole room dedicated just to the computer and painting. Again - I can't tell you how relieved I am. A whole room just to paint in. So here is where you come in. It's been so long since I painted something I am at a bit of a loss as to what to paint. Or, what to write about these days. I want to know what you want to see or learn or know about and I will do my best to provide posts that help you. I've helped lots of you personally via e-mail: but I want to share that personal help with everyone else too. (Of course I am still available for personal help when you need it). So please guys (and gals) - drop me a line - give me ideas! You can reach me through my about me page or at shani(at)airbrush-guidance.com. (also ... if I haven't told you before... please send me photos of your work ... I love to see them) Shani :)

Nov 11, Blair School of Art

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:10:54 GMT

An overview and review of the Blair School of Art airbrush training center

Nov 11, ASET Air Affair

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:29:11 GMT

Information and review of the ASET Air Affair Airbrush Training Conference

Nov 11, Airbrush Action Getaway

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:58:32 GMT

Overview and review of the Airbrush Action Getaway

Nov 11, Airbrush-Guidance.com: About Me

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:57:49 GMT

A little bit about me and why I built this site...

Nov 11, Airbrush Training and Conferences

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:46 GMT

Where to go to get airbrush training from the best of the best!

Sep 21, Airbrush Holder: An Alternative for Teeth ;)

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:55:54 GMT

Airbrush Holder: Pictures and Description

Sep 21, Choosing an Airbrush Compressor

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:50:53 GMT

Looking for an airbrush compressor but overwhelmed by the choices. Here is what you need to know.

Jun 9, Awesome Airbrush Links

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:31:35 GMT

Airbrush Links: Linking to you to the BEST of the BEST airbrush aritists

Jun 7, Airbrush DVD: DVD's, Videos, Etc

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:13:43 GMT

A collection of airbrush DVD s and videos to learn the skills of airbrushing!

Jun 7, Learning to Airbrush True Fire

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:43:58 GMT

I think it's about time I learn to airbrush true fire...

Jun 1, SITE MAP

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:13:46 GMT

SITE MAP

May 31, Airbrushed Nails: The Whole Process

Sun, 31 May 2009 03:55:41 GMT

Women love airbrushed nails...learn how to paint them yourself.

May 18, Gravity vs siphon airbrushes?

Mon, 18 May 2009 05:42:53 GMT

Gravity vs Siphon Airbrushes? A commonly asked question!

May 18, Apologies

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:20:27 GMT

Hello Everyone... I owe you all some serious apologies. As mentioned in my last blog post, I had fallen under the spell of Twilight and had been getting a little discouraged. As such I let my entries on this website slip - a lot. I promise to do better. I will post lots more entries, lessons, and product information. Warning to you all - I am hoping to overwhelm you with information :) Shani P.S. I thought it fitting that my return to airbrush painting be Edward from Twilight...lol.

Jan 27, Confessions

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:17:05 GMT

Hey Everybody... long time no see! I have a confession - well, actually, two confessions to be precise. I haven't been terribly motivated to write on this site for a while now for two reasons - one is pathetic and the other is down right humiliating! 1. Google hates me!! I have been writing like a LOT in the last few months trying to get my google rating up so that more people could find my little ol' website ... and I was doing really good ... then they changed their algorithm or something and ......nnneeeeeerrrrrrruuuuuuummmmppppp - SPLAT! I crashed to near obscurity! I'm a little bummed ... but no fear, I'll get over it :) 2. Kay.... this is totally embarrassing and I can't even believe that I am putting this out there for the cyber world to see ... but I'm kinda of an "open book" tell it how it is kinda girl. For the last three weeks I have been terminally obsessed with the TWILIGHT saga. Yup...I said it... Twilight. If you happen to live in a world without any young female adults and perhaps are also living on mars and thus have not heard of these books ... it's a four series saga about a human girl falling in love with a dreamy brooding vampire. The sexual tension is freaking unbearable! Needless to say, reading four, 500 page books several times each in the last three weeks has taken up just a smidge of my time. I am at the phase where I'm just re-re-re-reading the steamy parts - the spell should where off soon! Just don't be surprised if my paintings have a "theme".. Whew - I feel better getting that off my chest. Thanks Guys. Shani

Jan 15, Essential Seven Airbrush Stencils

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:27:21 GMT

The essential seven airbrush stencils are just that - essential...

Jan 14, What is airbrush tip dry?

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:54:05 GMT

Airbrush tip dry is a pain ... but maybe understanding it will make it a little more tolerable.

Jan 9, Can you use an airbrush on ...?

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:44:32 GMT

Can you use an airbrush on ...? Clearing up a common misconception about airbrushes and their uses.

Jan 9, Edible Airbrush Paint: Make Your Own

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:18:48 GMT

Edible airbrush paint is really easy to make - but a bit messy...

Jan 5, Createx Airbrush Colors

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:38:02 GMT

Createx Airbrush Colors: Description, information and color chart.

Jan 2, Iwata Eclipse HP BCS

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:09:40 GMT

Iwata Eclipse HP BCS: Description and Pictures

Jan 1, Happy New Year!

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:51:16 GMT

Can you believe a whole year has gone by?!?! More importantly, can you believe that I am NOT at a New Year's Eve party?!?! LOL ... it is blizzarding like crazy outside which means I am house-bound for the night - bummer. 2009 is going to be awesome! I have lots of plans for the website and can't wait to share them all with you. Considering it's an extra-long weekend (and I won't be hung-over for it) I'll be getting started right away. Wishing all of you the BEST 2009 humanly possible! Shani

Dec 31, A Whole New World at Badger Airbrush's Website!

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:09:25 GMT

Looks like Badger Airbrush is doing a ton of work on it's website (still under construction)... ... but WOW has it opened my eyes to the mammoth amount of airbrush supplies badger has .... I had no idea. I knew the airbrushes, and some of the paint, but now I see that they have TONS of paint I didn't know about, and stencils and airbrush tanning supplies and accessories and .... (take a breath) ... so much other great stuff. If you haven't been the site in a while - check it out! PS: Make sure you have a chuckle at badger's advertising .... they state: "Our website's not so great...but we make the finest airbrushes on the planet" ...you have to love a company that has a sense of humor about itself.

Dec 24, How to Airbrush Nails with a Video

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:44:18 GMT
Learn how to airbrush nails with the help of a short video!

Dec 22, Stunning Airbrush Portrait in Time Lapse Video

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:47:58 GMT
This airbrush portrait is so realistic you won't believe it!

Dec 21, Watch Steve Nunez Freehand Airbrush "Hot Girl"

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:29:09 GMT
Jaw dropping freehand airbrush ... truly amazing!

Dec 20, Airbrush Snowboard Video

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:52:18 GMT
An airbrush snowboard video complete with skulls and flames!!

Dec 20, Airbrush Videos: A Collection

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:38:12 GMT
A collection of the very best airbrush videos online!!!

Dec 19, Christmas is CRAZY!!

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:53:21 GMT
I don't know what it is about Christmas that just makes me SO crazy!!! Work is busy, life is busy, and it is all piling up and getting in the way of writing web pages or painting! I am hoping the madness slows down this weekend ... in the meantime, my christmas gift to you all is a link to one of my favorite airbrush websites! Hubert de Lartigue is an absolutely amazing airbrush artist from France and he specializes in human realism (a lot of his work is nude studies, so you may want to ask the kids to leave the room for a sec before you check it out!) ... ...The website is all in french, but, I promise, it's worth fumbling around in cuz this guy has some serious skill! Enjoy!!

Dec 15, Iwata High Performance HP SB

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:55:08 GMT
Photos and description of the Iwata High Performance HP SB!

Dec 12, Airbrush Super Lube!!

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:37:19 GMT
Airbrush super lube: An awesome product!

Dec 11, Quick Note to the "Regulars"...

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:39:43 GMT
Hi Everyone!! I just wanted to mass thank you all for all your wonderful support, comments and advice while building this website. You know how I love to hear from you all! I know I have a lot of work to do!! There is so much information to track down, write and share - so I also want to thank you for being patient while the site builds. But can you imagine how awesome it's gonna be in a few years!!! Be sure to stop in to see what's going on once in a while ... or better yet .... subscribe to the RSS feed and be notified when changes come! Thanks Again! Shani :)

Dec 11, Electric Eraser for Airbrush Art

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:08:07 GMT
Electric Eraser: When a regular eraser just won't do the trick....

Dec 11, Airbrush Accessories: The "Nice to Have" but Not Necessary Stuff

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:34:01 GMT
Airbrush accessories are those little extras that make life just a bit easier...

Dec 10, Airbrush Feature: Iwata Revolution CR

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:13:00 GMT
Iwata Revolution CR: Description and Pictures!

Dec 8, An Airbrush Cake: Modern Wedding

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:49:23 GMT
Airbrush cake with photos and description on how it was made.

Dec 4, Airbrush Safety Tips and Suggestions

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:06:53 GMT
Airbrush safety should always come first - know what you are getting into!

Dec 2, FW Ink: A Beginner Friendly Airbrush Paint

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:48:46 GMT
FW Ink is one of the easiest paints for beginners! See why...