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Custom Auto & Motorcycle Airbrushing Book Reviews

Sep 16, 2011 by

Whether you are just starting or you have been painting like a pro for years, there’s something to be learned on every page of this detailed, step-by-step book, filled with glossy, colour photos.

 

Cover notes:
Custom Automotive & Motorcycle Airbrushing 101 reveals secrets, techniques and special tactics previously unexplored in the custom automotive graphics world. It provides inspiration, technical how-to and practical advice straight from airbrush artist Pamela Shanteau. You will gain knowledge that you can immediately apply to any project imaginable.

This book includes four full-colour step-by-step lessons, featuring Ace of Spades Skeleton, Tiger Bike, Ghost King and Draco the Dragon. Learn as this book walks you through the fantastic world of custom paint, showcasing artistry in airbrushed metal.

Contents:

  • Chapter One: Auto-Shop Requirements
  • Chapter Two: Auto-Painting Accessories
  • Chapter Three: Paints and Additives
  • Chapter Four: Airbrush & Spraygun Choices
  • Chapter Five: Airbrush & Spraygun Operation
  • Chapter Six: Masking Methods
  • Chapter Seven: Ace of Spades Skeleton Lesson
  • Chapter Eight: Tiger Bike Lesson
  • Chapter Nine: Ghost King Lesson
  • Chapter Ten: Draco Exercise
  • Chapter Eleven: Gallery
  • Chapter Twelve: Other Works
  • Glossary of Custom Painting Terms
  • Trouble-shooting guide
  • Resources

About the Authors:
Pamela Shanteau has been airbrushing since 1976, when she started out as PK Custom Airbrushing. In 1984 she married Donn Shanteau, and the two teamed to operate Air Illusions Inc., in Swanton, Ohio. Over the years she has airbrushed for celebrities and serious car and motorcylce builders.

Pamela Shanteau’s art encompasses a wide range of applications, including fantasy and science-fiction art, commercial illustration, automotive embellishment and body art. She now teaches workshops at her studio and throughout the United States, and has published instructional articles in many trade magazines. Her work can be viewed on the Web atwww.PamelaShanteau.com.Donn Shanteau, co-author of this book, acts as the Scotty to Pam’s Captain Kirk. He pushes the buttons and pulls the levers to keep their ship operational. With Don working in the capacities of webmaster, photographer and business agent, Pam is free to be creative and concentrate on her current assignment.

Foreword by Craig Fraser

Printed in 2007 this book is a need to-have for everyone interested in custom painting. By Pamela Shanteau with a forword by Cragi Fraser this hardcover book contains 160 pages such as glossy pictures and examples of operate.

List Cost: £26.77

Value: £40.48

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