So its been a few days and I have returned to my standard operational status... (no longer frustrated)
Yes, my statement here was made in haste at the height of my frustration. At that time the plan to sell the whole collection was real and I had fully accepted it.
Everyone who replied here had some affect upon my rationale which resulted in changing my intent to sell.
But the person having the greatest affect is my wife. She was genuinely very upset with my intent to give up and she was not willing to give in to my persistent requests for the equipment to be returned to me.
I recant my original statement regarding the selling of my airbrushing equipment. I thank everyone who replied to show support of a (hopefully someday...) fellow artist.
Thank You.
For those who have requested that I post my work for input and critique from established artists, I cannot.
On the day that I had decided to sell my stuff I also shredded and destroyed ALL failed attempts and work in progress. At the time I was very frustrated...
Yes, I do regret doing that.
The only thing which remains is the cell phone camera image of my avatar.
My avatar was a copy piece which I did simply for the free-hand exercise and experience.
View attachment 8475 This is the original skull image which I used as a guide. The artist was listed as "Anonymous" on the site where I found it.
View attachment 8476 This is the result of my attempt.
So I will end this posting here.
Soon I will make another attempt with the airbrush.
The results I will post in the proper area of this forum so I can receive the critiquing which will help me to improve my skills.
Added: Yesterday I informed my wife that I am changing my attitude about this hastily made decision. Later that day she presented me with all my airbrushing equipment PLUS a full set of Wicked Detail colors! I have not yet had the experience of working with Wicked colors. From posts that I have read here I am getting exited at the opportunity to do so...