Getting rubbed out?

[splasha]

Hi all.
Just a question or 3 about ERASING.'
Being a noob to air:eek-new:brushing, I don't understand what you all are doing with erasers.
What sorts are there? How are they different from each other?
What should I be doing with one and how should I do it?
I'm guessing that I'm not the only one who doesn't get it, maybe?

 

[Subzero]

Hi Splasha, erasers are used for adding textures, highlights etc, different types usually differ by hardness and how aggressive they are.
Electric erasers spin and do the job quickly and precisely, pencil erasers like "perfection" and florett are more for blending or more subtle erasing depending on how hard you press though, you can get harsh lines etc.
Fibre glass pencils are great for really harsh erasing, usually in my case fixing mistakes etc.
Lastly scalpels, scratching the surface for fine hairs and highlights around eyes to get the wet look.
As I mentioned regarding textures, you can erase a given area, then paint over it again, this putting the colour back in what you've just taken away but the overspray will darken the surrounding area creating textures.
These are just my opinions, but they work for me.
Hope it helps


Darren

 

[wmlepage]

I think Darren has you covered. He summed it up nicely. I would add a putty eraser as well. They are great for removing layers and softening areas in general.


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[Subzero]

I think Darren has you covered. He summed it up nicely. I would add a putty eraser as well. They are great for removing layers and softening areas in general.


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Cheers Wayne, you got me, I forgot the putty eraser, hard and soft.


Darren

 

[splasha]

Thanks, guys.
What is a putty eraser and where would I get one?
The scalpel I have already [ no, I haven't yet tried it on myself! ] but the electric eraser is a new one .
Have heard of them before, but have no idea about how to use one.
Maybe a good idea for a tutorial, someone?

 

[wmlepage]

A putty eraser is just how it sounds. Comes in a flat block, its soft like clay when you work it in your hands, so its easy to form , a teardrop shape seems to work best. I get mine at the art supply store. Kneadable is also a description when looming for them. Fabercastel makes the perfection erasers, I think 7056 soft pink, 7057 harder white, and a 7058 combination one. I also use Steadtler white vinyl eraser blocks. Sand paper and scouring pads can be used to create texture and or blend and smooth areas too.


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[splasha]

So a trip to my local art supply shop should have me sorted?
Sounds good, I'll have some time soon to suss it out.
Thanks, All !
Splasha.

 

[wmlepage]

Once you get on the road to erasing, there are so many options, best to try them all and find what works best for you.

 

[AndreZA]

This is my collection. You need a selection of had and soft sharp and broad erasers. My fibreglass scratch pen is not in the picture. It does not work on all surfaces but very good to go all the way back to the bare surface.

 

[splasha]

Thanks so much for the information.
I guess what I really need to know is where and how do I use 'em?
As I said before [ and sorry guys,] total noob to this stuff.

 

[CanvasAirbrushing]

if you can't find any suppliers PM me and i can give you the links to where i get my erasers from here in Melbourne.

 

[splasha]

I'll try my locals first, thanks.
If I have troubles I will certainly PM you, if that's ok.
Thanks, all.
Splasha

 

[wmlepage]

This is my collection. You need a selection of had and soft sharp and broad erasers. My fibreglass scratch pen is not in the picture. It does not work on all surfaces but very good to go all the way back to the bare surface.
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That looks almost like my collection. I think I have a few other white erasers of various shapes.


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[jord001]

I found that a rounded scalpel works well for scratching, the pointy ones ate too pointy if you get my drift. #13 #18 or the slightly bigger #24 are what i use.

Lee

 

[wmlepage]

I have tried the rounded ones and have a hard time Lee. I think its my illustration board though. Or i am just a hack at scratching.


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[AndreZA]

I like the #2 Exacto blade more then the #11. It looks the same but it's just bigger and a different angle. It's big enough to hold without a handle.

 

[splasha]

Thanks guys.
Already have the scalpel and various blades for it, but I was wondering if perhaps someone out there could show me some details on just how and why we erase / scratch off bits and pieces
to get what types of effects.
Could be a good subject for some tutorials?
Guess I still have along road to walk.
All this is doing my head in, !
Keep the faith!

 

[Subzero]

Classic example, when you look at a photo of a face etc, the nose usually has a element if shine to it, or aound the eyes I between the lashes there's the wet look, rather than paint these highlights, you can erase the paint off back to the board, this giving a nice white shiny look.
When you start painting white onto a painting, especially monotone, you can get a shift in the colour of the white giving it a blue tinge( blue shift)
Erasing you don't get this
Hope that helps your head


Darren

 

[jgny1]

Thanks guys.
Already have the scalpel and various blades for it, but I was wondering if perhaps someone out there could show me some details on just how and why we erase / scratch off bits and pieces
to get what types of effects.
Could be a good subject for some tutorials?
Guess I still have along road to walk.
All this is doing my head in, !
Keep the faith!

Here is a Cory Saint Clair video, has a couple clips in there where he is using an eraser.
"The Wolf Man" Mastering Photo Realism Airbrushing w/ Cory Saint Clair - YouTube

 

[splasha]

Thanks so much guys!
I watched the you-tube vids and wow did they ever explain what these things can do!
I also watched a few related ones and gained a lot of tips on how and why erasers and such give "life' to our work.
Practice, practice and more practice!
Can't wait to have a go at some of these things to see what happens!
Thanks again,
Splasha:triumphant: