Bill Niland has been in the commercial airbrushing industry for over 31 years and has experience in many fields such as automotive, Motorcycle and Marine. Large Scale Wall Murals, Illustration, Signage, 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 knowledge 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 if you decide you desire to go forward: (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) an osha approved face mask
12) a desire to learn
Also....please have an OSHA approved face mask. Call me if you need info on this.
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 Their 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 - 1 (2Hr) session.
What if I need more info then this?
Call or E-mail Bill
Phone: 727-514-3300 (9am - 6pm Mon thru Fri)
E-Mail: airbrushing@yahoo.com
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Bill Niland / Airbrush Artist