If you live
in the Tampa Bay area, and desire to learn how to airbrush, why not have
the top airbrush artist in Tampa Bay teach you?
Bill Niland has been in the commercial airbrushing industry for over 25years and has experience in many fields such as automotive, motorcycle and Marine. Large Scale Wall Murals, Illustration, Signage, Body Art and Textiles.
Bill has painted on most surfaces so he can offer instruction on almost any application. He has also taken many top awards for his work and many of the cars and motorcycles he has painted have been show winners. The knoweledge that Bill offers is from first hand experience not from a text book.
Easy, call or email Bill Niland. You may contact Bill at 727-514-3300 Mon through Saturday between 9am and 5pm or email Bill at airbrushing@yahoo.com Bill will need to know your name, age, phone number and address. Also what type of equipment you have if any. Bill will set up an appointment with you at your convenience.
No, not really.
You can effectively create outrageous pieces of art with stenciling techniques
that Bill can teach you to master. Master the art of airbrushing. Bill will
show you simple techniques that will amaze you. It doesn’t matter if you
can draw a straight line or have any art experience at all. Anyone with some
hand eye coordination can use an airbrush, whether it be for hobby or commercial
use.
No Problem! All techniques are basically the same. It is the paint mediums and surface prep that usually differs. Bill Niland has airbushed just about everything you can imagine. Here below are just a few of the areas that Bill can teach you in:
1) Automotive paint 2) Gallery/Fine arts 3) T-Shirt/ Fabric 4) Wood/Furniture
5) Metal surfaces 6) Glass surfaces 7) Vinyl and Leather 8) Plastics 9) Int/Ext-Walls
If you do
not have any equipment yet, Bill will guide you as to what to purchase.
(These items
can be purchased at anytime....you can learn on my equipment and supplies
at no extra charge before investing to be sure you like this type of art)
Your only investment will be the time for the class.
Items you
will need to get started as an Airbrush Artist: (Bill can advise you on each
item needed)
1) a double
action airbrush (Any type is fine, Paasche's are the choice gun though)
They are also sold at our shop.
2) a good size
compressor with air holding tank ( the small cheap vibrator ones are useless)
3) Your choice
of paint mediums / cups and bottles
4) Practice
paper no smaller than 18x24
5) an easel
to prop up the paper
6) proper cleaning
supplies for type of paint you use
7) 3-5 gallon
wash bucket and rags
8) a few sheets
of poster board
9) cutting knives
( exacto or snap offs)
10) good lighting
and well vented area
11) a osha approved
face mask
12) a desire
to learn
Bill's Airbrush Workshop Includes;
1) Learning
about your tools. Dis-assembly and re-assembly of the airbrush gun
2) Cleaning
and Maintenance of your Equipment. How to take good care of your equipment
to ensure long life and smooth performance.
3) Materials
and They’re Uses. What paints are used for each surface and where to find
them.
4) What’s available
and where to get it.
5) Airbrush
Control. Learn the basics of controlling your airbrush and you will be on
your way to mastering it. Bill will show you some simple
techniques that are the basic fundamentals of every artwork you
will create. The 3 basic moves of the airbrush ( This involves techniques
of control and accuracy as well as the famous rat tail stroke)
6) Shading and
blending lessons.
The following
are taught in more advanced lessons if you desire to continue lessons:
5) Freehand
as well as stenciling techniques.
6) Learn how
to draw and cut and use various types of stencils.
7) Masking materials
and their uses. Substrates and their preparation.
8) Putting together
all knowledge to produce a small Beach mural.
It will depend upon many factors. How much you desire to know and learn, as well as, your ability to grasp the basics. How much you practice. Most people enjoy - 2/ 2hr sessions.
All classes are held at my shop in Holiday Fl. by appointment only - (Click this link for location and map> Shop Info )
Call or E-mail Bill right now!
Phone: 727-514-3300 or E-Mail: airbrushing@yahoo.com
Copyright 1978-2008
Bill Niland /
Airbrush Artist