Airbrushing

Airbrushing is the delivery of liquid pigment to a variety of surfaces using an air compression system. You are virtually spraying out makeup through a fine mist. The paint pigment becomes "atomized" and the result is a phenomenally smooth and consistent application. This technique delivers a refined texture, works well for problem skin, wears longer and better than traditional make-up application for a variety of purposes and speeds the application process considerably. This is a revolutionary make-up technique that is being used in all make-up mediums (i.e. fashion, television, film). Another advantage is that Airbrushing allows the artist to layer the makeup. There is a depth and volume of colour that is more difficult to replicate with traditional methods.

• Introduction: Set-up, disassembly and maintenance of the airbrush.
• Basic freehand techniques such as the "dot", the "line" and the "flat wash".
• Use of masks, shields, friskets and templates.
• Application of base, eyebrow, eye, cheek colour and contour.
• Tattoo and blemish cover-up.
• Glamour/fashion make-up application: including face, hands and chest.
• Fantasy make-up application: templates and other masking devices.
• Freehand body painting, template body designs.
• Splattering, marbling, wood grain and marble effects.
• Experimentation with patterns and textures.
• Final exam: full body make-up design.

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