Novice Airbrush from Northern UK

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Catlinton

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Hello everyone, pleasure to meet you all -

I'm an artist from Newcastle in the UK, I've only just switched over to the Airbrush as my intended new primary medium - the kit I'll be using just arrived the day before yesterday and is the first I've ever used, so I'm an absolute novice. The kit itself -

- Iwata Eclipse HP CS
- Iwata Power Jet Lite air compressor
- Iwata-Medea Com-art airbrush paints

I saved up to buy all this after doing 3 weeks of research learning about different compressors, PSI, airbrushes, paints and thinners, and various other things from scratch, it's a surprisingly involved craft - so the experienced among you already have my respect, and don't let the research fool you as I still don't know a thing.

The aim is to create large paintings, so for a little while I'll be sneaking around the forum picking up tips, and maybe if I manage to learn some stuff elsewhere I can pass it on here.

Looking forward to getting to know you all~
 
Catlinton said:
Hello everyone, pleasure to meet you all -

I'm an artist from Newcastle in the UK, I've only just switched over to the Airbrush as my intended new primary medium - the kit I'll be using just arrived the day before yesterday and is the first I've ever used, so I'm an absolute novice. The kit itself -

- Iwata Eclipse HP CS
- Iwata Power Jet Lite air compressor
- Iwata-Medea Com-art airbrush paints

I saved up to buy all this after doing 3 weeks of research learning about different compressors, PSI, airbrushes, paints and thinners, and various other things from scratch, it's a surprisingly involved craft - so the experienced among you already have my respect, and don't let the research fool you as I still don't know a thing.

The aim is to create large paintings, so for a little while I'll be sneaking around the forum picking up tips, and maybe if I manage to learn some stuff elsewhere I can pass it on here.

Looking forward to getting to know you all~
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Welcome to the forum. Your story had a familiar ring to it lol. That’s pretty much where I was 6 months ago. Questions are the name of the game here Buddy, so if you need to know something then give the search function a try, you’ll be surprised how much information is already there ready to be absorbed. If you can’t find what you need there, then throw it up and we’ll do our best to sort you out.
If you haven’t already, pop along to the Airbrush Tutor website. Mitch is our illustrious leader who started this forum. On his site you’ll find there are free to download beginner work sheets. They are partnered with videos on his YouTube channel to get you going with some beginner exercises.
Get cracking Buddy and have some fun!


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Catlinton said:
Cheers - it's good to know you were in the same boat, so far I'm pleased as punch with what I've seen here.
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I think a lot of people were Mate. I think my first post here was a question about which Brush to go for. Funnily enough the answer was an Eclipse, so your research has served you well [emoji3].


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Welcome to the forum from across the pond! Doing your research is a good way to start. Looks like you've picked up some nice equipment for your kit. Now it's time to learn how to use it :D. Lots of help available here when you get stuck.
 
Thank you both - and this forum is far more responsive than I expected.

I don't have anything to give back yet, but I'll hit the canvas before long and perhaps then.
 
Welcome to the forum Catlinton, You've done well picking your Kit, the Eclipse will last you forever but you will probably add another airbrush or two as you gain experience, ComArt paints, thin, water based, easy to use, Ideal for starting out. The Powerjet Lite will last you years.
I know you posted about adding an external Air cylinder to your compressor but give your kit a try before you spend more money on that Sparmax tank.
I've used a SmartJet Pro for the last 10 years without any external cylinders without any problems, I just had a good quality 2 meter braided hose, external moisture trap and mac valve. I only changed compressor when I brought a PowerJet Pro and still use the SmartJet.

So you say your painting big, How big? No matter what the size we will be able to help and steer you in the right direction if you get stuck. And yes we're pretty quick answering, It boils down to a truly international membership so someones usually here at any hour of the day. Some just dont sleep :)

SO again, welcome to the forum, I hope your stay here is fruitful.

Lee
 
Thanks, you're right on the money; every guide I read said these were a great kit to deal with - and about the canvas sizes, probably will vary a lot, I only say big so there's plenty of wiggle room.

I'll give it a bit more of a try first - gonna move all this through to the kitchen so it doesn't bother the neighbours as much, even still I distract easily from noises so I may end up buying the tank in any case - but thanks, that's a good piece of advice

markjthomson said:
Welcome from New Zealand! Yes that sounds like a good set of toys!
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They sure are, my Slinky doesn't get a look-in anymore.
 
Hello from the UK
I’m a southern fairy near about an hours drive from London.
Loads of rounderbouts and concrete cows........can you guess lol
Welcome to the forum, i’ve been here for a month and a bit.
Its brimming with loads of info and loads of friendly helpful people so good luck on your journey.You’ll be an addict in no time :cool:
 
Welcome from Australia.
Great kit to start with. With an art background your learning curve will be less than some of ours - MASSIVE learning curve in my case, couldnt draw a decent stick figure lol.

Starting with a big canvas will serve you well, it will help you learn control of the tool while being fairly forgiving. The smaller your canvas the more control you need. Dont be fooled into thinking that with a big canvas you can wind the PSI up to maximum, the higher the PSI the more overspray you will have, and if you are working on a canvas the overspray will grab everywhere. Go with lower PSI you can in order to get the coverage you need.

I'm sure you'll have plenty of info to share once you find your feet.

Enjoy your journey, but be warned...... it can be addictive when it comes to acquiring airbrushes :)
 
JackEb said:
Welcome from Australia.
Great kit to start with. With an art background your learning curve will be less than some of ours - MASSIVE learning curve in my case, couldnt draw a decent stick figure lol.

Starting with a big canvas will serve you well, it will help you learn control of the tool while being fairly forgiving. The smaller your canvas the more control you need. Dont be fooled into thinking that with a big canvas you can wind the PSI up to maximum, the higher the PSI the more overspray you will have, and if you are working on a canvas the overspray will grab everywhere. Go with lower PSI you can in order to get the coverage you need.

I'm sure you'll have plenty of info to share once you find your feet.

Enjoy your journey, but be warned...... it can be addictive when it comes to acquiring airbrushes :)
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Catlinton, like @JackEb said, beware the addiction. It's referred to as "AAD" (Airbrush Acquisition Disorder) here.
 
Thanks Jimmy and Jack, and ta for the tips -

HellBird said:
Catlinton, like @JackEb said, beware the addiction. It's referred to as "AAD" (Airbrush Acquisition Disorder) here.
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I'm afraid the bewarement is perhaps too late, as I've had my eyes on a siphon feed to fill with black, after dishing out on this kit though - if I bought it I'd probably be chasing and eating rats for the next few months, but at least I'd have the siphon feed
 
Catlinton said:
Thanks Jimmy and Jack, and ta for the tips -



I'm afraid the bewarement is perhaps too late, as I've had my eyes on a siphon feed to fill with black, after dishing out on this kit though - if I bought it I'd probably be chasing and eating rats for the next few months, but at least I'd have the siphon feed
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And so it begins ...........
 
Catlinton said:
Thanks Jimmy and Jack, and ta for the tips -



I'm afraid the bewarement is perhaps too late, as I've had my eyes on a siphon feed to fill with black, after dishing out on this kit though - if I bought it I'd probably be chasing and eating rats for the next few months, but at least I'd have the siphon feed
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You could always use what you have for now, and wait until your wallet recovers a bit. The nice thing about airbrushing is once you've got the basic kit, its not so bad picking up an airbrush here or a piece there.
 
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