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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE STENCILS BY TOMMY HAMM

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE Our Featured Artist for November/December 2020

My name is Sandtra Goggins aka Da' Airbrush Queen. I was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. I've been airbrushing since 1989 I attended Phillip Junior College studying computer programming I found out that working in corporate America wasn't for me. I eventually ended up in art school I attended Atlanta College of art did a year in art school. I did art gallery scene and found out how quickly they were basically ripping artist off with their percentage deal. I started airbrush in a flea market during the weekend working full time during the week. I lost my job next thing I knew I was full time artist. I started my own business in 1995 I open up my first shop called the Artistic Minded Studio. I open my second shop in my neighborhood airbrushing and doing heat press shirts. I had to close it during the recession. I started doing backdrop to make ends meet going to festivals I caught a break in 2000 when I was approached by a rapper to do an outfit and backdrop for his video shoot. I never look back I've done airbrush work for the US army, Tyler Perry, Lil Wayne, Chef Ashley, Radio personality Wanda Skye and Ryan Cameron of V103 radio station, I work on the movie "All Eyes on me the TV show The Braxton's family Values , The real housewives of Atlanta just to name a few. I specialize in customize shoes and animals I love capturing the spirit of animals. The kustom world of airbrush is amazing to see an artist make rose look realistic on a motorcycle or portrait looking super realistic is incredible. Artist tell stories that are visual airbrushing is now being more accept no longer seen as t-shirt or illustration for billboard or album covers. Our work is now hang in museums and galleria a little I see myself owning my on school of art I also would love to have a TV show. I don't have a favorite airbrush I believe a good artist can use a cheap airbrush and create a master piece. It's not the airbrush it's the artist that make the airbrush work. I love using Aqua flow paint they have such variety of paints 90% of my work is their paint from shoes to cars. In 2015 I released a how to airbrush Africa Americans skin tone video I felt that the airbrush industry was lacking videos on to create African American skin color. I have few artist that I admire Nisha Verma, Hebert Edwards Todd Beregman and Chris Williams. I created a group on Facebook called The Airbrush Society where airbrush artists compete with another not to see who the best is but to get advice and positive critiques from their fellow artist My tip to all the beginners artist just practice make sure you clean airbrush after each use it will last longer. WWW.AIRBRUSHDOJO.COM

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE I use social media to stay in contact with my customers and to showcase new art. People can find me on www.facebook.com/sandtragoggins Instagram sandtragoggins63

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE Some Q& A with the one of the best in the Industry Todd Bergeman Q. Were you born and raised in Georgia? A. No. I was born and raised in northern Ohio. Q. Do you have family members that are artist? A. Yes, I have a brother, son and a nephew that are airbrush artist. I also have several other family members with talent of their own. Q. Have you ever lived anywhere else? A. Yes, Ohio and Alabama. Q. Did you attend any formal art school? A. Just high school art classes. Q. Did you ever take Drafting school or college? A. No Q. Do you have college degree if so what major?

A. No Q. Are you self-taught? A. Mostly yes, but I have picked up lots of things from other artist, some of which were artist I taught. Q. How long have you been airbrushing? A. I started playing with the airbrush my high school senior year, but became a full time artist in 1993. Q. Do you work full time or are you a full time artist? A. Yes Q. What inspired you to become an artist? A. My older brother would draw, I guess I wanted to be like him. Q. What inspired you to pick up an airbrush? A. My older brother took me to see a custom hood that was airbrushed. He also bought me my first airbrush. Q. Have you ever did any art work for a celebrity? A. I've had celebrities autograph my work. Rob Snider (Bo Duke) and Gene Simmons (KISS).

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE Q. Are there any artist in the airbrush industry that you admire or who have inspired you to become? I'm my earlier years, Pat Gains and Terry Hill.

ART GALLERY OF Todd Bergeman

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE Featured Artist Herb Edwards Were you born and raised in? I was born in Suffolk Virginia, Me and my mother moved around a lot but I would say Richmond Virginia Do you have family members that are artists? I've been told that some of my uncles used to draw but no one is in the family is making a living at being an artist Have you ever lived anywhere else? I have lived in several different areas I've lived in Smithfield Virginia I've lived in Suffolk Virginia I've lived in Portsmouth Virginia I've lived in Virginia Beach Virginia I've lived in Norfolk Virginia I've lived in Church land Virginia I've lived in Manassas Virginia I've lived in Gaithersburg Maryland I've lived in Prince George County Maryland I lived in Korea for 6 months I lived in Charlottesville Virginia I've lived in Myrtle Beach South Carolina I've lived in Dayton Ohio Did you attend any formal art school Drafting school or college? When I was in elementary school I attended a small private painting class that was next to the elementary school when I was in Middle School I attended another adult drawing class when I was older I went to college at VCU School of Art I have had classes at Drub Blair and South Carolina I also took a painting class at CCU in Myrtle Beach South Carolina Do you have college degree if so what major? Unfortunately I did not get my degree from VCU my initial plan was to get a fine arts degree with a minor in photography Are you self-taught? Initially when I started drawing I was self-taught using books his guides when it came to the airbrush and pretty much was the same thing it was before the popularity of YouTube How long have you been airbrushing? I want to say I started airbrush sitting around the 2000s I had to correct a photograph that have been improperly photographed and they got photographic lights in the picture so the background had to be altered I used an airbrush to do that that would be my first airbrush Do you work full time or are you a full time artist? I have a small souvenir airbrush shop inside of a flea market in which I work the season and when it is off season I am now currently trying to develop paintings in which I could sell prints with.

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE What inspired you to become an artist what inspired you to pick up an airbrush? When I was a little boy my mother bought me a book about Leonardo da Vinci have found his sketches to be interesting as well as the fact that he was a scientist and inventor and at that point I had decided that I was going to become an artist like him As far as picking up an airbrush I saw airbrushing in 1973-74 and I was in Middle School found it very fascinating the man was working on a jean jacket then again I saw it in Richmond round 1970s early 80s there was a small airbrush shop cranking out stuff again in the late 90s early 2000 the rappers with the big portraits and at that point my step-brother had asked me if I would do several t-shirts for him starting with the late Tupac Shakur and that's how I got into airbrushing What's the largest project you have ever done (movie, video game book cover, album cover etc.)? I can say as a photographer of work for a couple of different Publications but if we're talking strictly as an airbrush artist I've just been doing what has been requested of me and every customer is important Have you ever did any art work for a celebrity? Not that I'm aware of Are there any artists in the airbrush industry that you admire or who have inspired you to become. There are many artists that I admire but I am no longer trying to emulate them I'm trying to set my own style in my own agenda with my artwork but if there was one it would be the airbrush goddess Gallery of some of Mr. Edwards work

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE Interview Questions “Dojo Magazine” Erica ‘Erica B’ Bryant, Erica B Airbrush Designer President and C.E.O. of Prophetic Airbrush Designs

Were you born and raised in Alabama? Yes, I was born in Birmingham, Alabama in the Woodlawn Community. I have lived here all of my life. Do you have family members that are artist? Yes, my family has a list of artists. My Uncles, Older cousins and my Father all drew throughout Elementary and High School. I have several cousins who are artistically gifted. I have a cousin who is in college now studying animation. He has developed his own animated short. I have another cousin in New York who custom paints high heels, face masks and is currently attending Fashion & Design School. Have you ever lived anywhere else? Never lived anywhere else besides the great state of Alabama Did you attend any formal art school? No, I haven’t. My highest degree of Art Education was High School Art Class all 4 years I attended. Do you have college degree if so what major? No College Degree. I attended one year of College with just a general studies curriculum until I decided on a major. I didn’t realize I would pursue art until I came home after one year of college Are you Self-taught? Yes, I am a Self-taught Airbrush Artist. How long have you been Airbrushing? 28 Years...1992-Current Do you work full time or are you a full time Artist? I am a full time Airbrush Artist as of December 2018 What inspired you to become an artist what inspired you to pick up an airbrush? I have been drawing since I was 5 years old and I really just had a passion for it since that time. My older cousin would ask me to draw with her whenever my brother and I would visit my Aunt to spend the night and she always had something creative for us to do. Drawing cartoon images on paper and even making paper crafts.

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE I was inspired to pick up the airbrush after hand painting on clothes for a few years. A friend of mine encouraged me to take up the airbrush to enhance the look of my art work on apparel. I had no idea how to use the tool so, I visited Michael’s Arts & Crafts to look for one and purchased my first airbrush set and I haven’t stopped since that time. What's the largest project you have ever done? (Movie, video game book cover, album cover etc.) I would say the feature for an online Urban Fashion Magazine based out of New York for the 2018 Winter Issue as a featured Artist/Fashion Designer. I featured 3 Models wearing 3 New pieces I custom airbrushed. Have you ever did any art work for a celebrity? Yes, I have. I airbrushed 3 T Shirts for Teddy Riley, 2 Riding Helmets for USA Paralympian and 2 Time Gold Medal Winner Cyclist Jennifer Schuble and a pair of custom painted commemorative golden soccer cleats for US & International Soccer Athlete Samantha Kerr. Are there any artist in the airbrush industry that you admire or who have inspired you to become? My mentor is the best. Malcolm “Airbrush Assassin” McCrae. It’s not just his airbrushing skills, but how he uses his influences as an effective leader, speaker, author, teacher and motivational speaker in the industry and urban community. That’s who I aspire to be like.

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE OUR ARTIST GALLERY Scott H. scotthawilcock@hotmail.co.uk

Tasman Osborne tasmanosborne@gmail.com

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Karleen Engel, From Queensland Australia

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE Hi my name is Tommy Hamm. I was born here in North Carolina in a town called Roanoke Rapids. As a child we moved around a bit due to my father's job at managing restaurants. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived in the state of Virginia and also Georgia, then back to North Carolina at the age of 11. I've been here since in or around the Raleigh area. Since I was a child I was drawn to art. I would trace Batman cartoons until I could draw them on my own. I drew portraits in high school using charcoal pencils. I still have a few of those pencils. I had an uncle that influenced me as a young teenager. He liked to draw and purchased a "learn to draw a bridge kit". After he used it he said I could give it a try. I think mine may have looked better than his, cause I never saw him draw again. But maybe he did, I just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to see it because I spent less time there as I got older. I believe that really sparked me to draw more than anything, just seeing what I could do. I have never really been to a formal art school. I had a guy come to my house once after entering an Art School Contest in a magazine. My dad talked to him a while and then sent him on his way. Dad said I could never make any money being an artist, I needed a real job. So I got a real job in the printing industry. 45 years later I'm still doing it. I would have to say mixing all those colors of ink has helped me in mixing paint colors. A lot of times I just mix it in the cup on the airbrush. I guess I had thoughts of airbrushing after I purchased a motorcycle. Thinking I could get rich painting them. Again my wife at the time didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the investment for it would be worth it so it fell to the wayside. But then in 2015 when I was a divorced man, my grandson wanted me to paint his baseball helmet. So... being in full control of my finances, I went and purchased an Iwata HP-C plus, some createx wicked paint, a small compressor and went to painting a helmet. Damn, came out pretty good for my first time. So after that I thought I would get into even more. I have taken classes with 3 different instructors and you tube videos. I remember seeing Ed Hubbs videos and hoping to be that good one day. Alot of practice and a lot of paintings later, I feel like I have done ok. I am happy with my progress in a few short years. I still work at the print shop. I have started a part time stencil business for airbrushing. I like that I am a one man show with no overhead and can help fellow artists save money on stencils. I work with my customers to try and build them a stencil that they like and will use for a long time. Many of them are custom made for specific needs. It's like a miracle sometimes because I am really not that savvy on a computer. I have help from dear friends like Joseph Gonzalez in Australia. His program skills far exceed mine. But I haven't given up. Many artists I find to be inspirational by their total uniqueness. Gerald Mendez is untouched in his fantastic fantasy creations. Every one of his paintings blows me away. Steve Gibson with his freehand realism along with Jenn Mayberry , his partner in crime, are truly an amazing duo. Unbelievable talent these two have. Then there is Marissa Oosterlee in the Netherlands. Her airbrush and oil paintings are undeniably some of the best hyper realism these eyes have seen. I really look at her stuff hard. I would love to join her for a class one day. I really hope that happens.

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE I am always willing to offer suggestions to my fellow artists. steer them in the right direction or help them find someone who can. No secrets of the trade here, just finding the time might slow me down. Thank you for this opportunity to share with you a little quick insight of my journey in this field of art we all love and hate so much, lol, yall know what I mean!

Tommy Hamm

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE LUKE DOUBLE Location: Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia Artist Group/s: 2D Fine Art, Functional Art Themes: People/Portraits, Fantasy/Surreal, Dark, Realism Medium: Functional Art, Airbrush From an early age I would lose myself in an imagery world of art and creativity and find comfort drawing for hours in my room. It would bring my mind into a present state where everything else would fade for a moment into peace. Art became a great focus for me, helping me through the ups and downs of situations throughout my life. Developing my skills over time with practice and persistence. I first picked up the airbrush when I was around the age of 16, out of being inspired by other well-known artists that utilized this art form. Through moments of frustration, perseverance and a few lessons, I found a love for this art tool and the many functions and ways it became an amazing medium to use. I enjoy various mediums in my art such as ink, pencil and marker but always am drawn back to airbrush for its versatility and fine detail and finish. The thing I love most about creativity is it’s a journey with no real set destination. You are in a constant state of learning and development. I live by the idea with my art “Don’t ever think you’re a professional, as it leaves no room for improvement." Meaning if you think you are at a state where you stop learning, then you cut yourself off from further development. My inspiration comes from watching my father when I was young doing creative things with wood and stained glass. I always thought he was clever. Also from life itself, my experiences, feelings and other artists whose work inspires me to keep going, improving and learning. I’ve never really thought about putting my art into one category or limiting it to one style, I like to put a kind of uniqueness in the way I do my art. You know how you just recognize someone’s art for what it is? There’s a kind of unique flavor attached to their style. I paint what appeals to me in the moment I guess, from realism to surrealism. As far as the future I think I’d like to expand and share more of my art with the world and meet other likeminded people that inspire with their passion and creativity.

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE General Airbrush Operation & Cleaning Guide

Safety Precautions It is recommended that you work in a well-ventilated area and wear a particle/vapor respirator mask in accordance with the advice of the paint manufacturer. Protect your work area from overspray. Air pressure The ideal air pressure will depend on the viscosity (thickness) of the paint, so the best advice is to try varying your working pressure until you settle on your personal preference for each specific brand and color. Please see your compressor instructions for setting your working pressure. Paint preparation Whatever type of paint you use, make sure it is a milky consistency. You may have to mix paint with the appropriate thinner or reducer to achieve this. Always seek instructions from the paint manufacturer on what to use as a thinner. We recommend you use products that are specifically formulated as airbrush colors.

Operating your airbrush (pic 1) These instructions are for internal mix, double action airbrushes.

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Whether you are using a broad or fine spray pattern, if the paint appears wet on the surface then you are using too much paint. This may make the surface tacky and appear shiny, even when it has dried. To avoid this, build up the color gradually in thin layers which are almost dry as they meet the surface. This also allows you to achieve an even coverage and avoids patchiness. Controlling the amount of color to achieve broad coverage and fine lines comes with experience – so practice, practice, practice! Note for pistol trigger airbrushes: Pulling back on the trigger starts the air. Pulling further back controls the amount of fluid being sprayed. Dagger’ stroke and clean lines (pic 2) To go from a broad line down to a fine line in one continuous stroke, move the airbrush closer to the surface of your subject and ease the trigger forward while moving the airbrush in a line or arc. This is called a ‘dagger’ stroke because the line comes to a fine point. It is the basis of all artistic freehand airbrushing. If you see a circular blob (or ‘barbell’) at the beginning and end of the lines, it is because the airbrush was stationary when you started or stopped spraying. Once the air is on, you need to move smoothly towards where you want the line to start, then pull the button back as you come into line with your target (pic 2). Continue moving beyond the end of the line as you release the color, then stop the air WWW.AIRBRUSHDOJO.COM

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE flow. It is good practice to keep the air on ready to start the next stroke if you are going to continue immediately. Dagger strokes are also achievable with a pistol trigger airbrush using the technique above. For continuous strokes keep the air flowing by not fully releasing the trigger. Cleaning your airbrush Keeping your airbrush clean is essential. The vast majority of airbrush problems occur because the airbrush is simply blocked, or has seized up through lack of regular, thorough cleaning. You need to clean your airbrush between every color change, as well as giving it an extra-thorough clean at the end of the session. For a thorough clean, first flush the airbrush with water to remove the worst of the color. Follow with a proper airbrush cleaning fluid, then do a final flush with water. Do not allow the paint to sit in the airbrush for longer than necessary.

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Flushing procedure (pic 3) 1. Loosen the needlechucking nut and pull the needle back a little.

2. Pour the cleaning fluid into the airbrush cup. 3. Use a short-bristled, soft brush, such as a stencil brush, to remove any paint inside the cup.

Pic 3 4. Spray cleaning fluid through the airbrush away from your work and into a cleaning pot or cloth to catch the overspray. 5. As you spray with more cleaner, cover the needle cap with a soft cloth. This forces air back through the passageways and into the bowl to dislodge any residue. You will see air bubbles in the cup. This is called the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;back flushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; technique. Do not use a bare finger; avoid risk of forcing compressed air into your bloodstream. 6. Repeat the flushing procedure until the cleaning fluid runs clear. Spray onto a white cloth or paper towel to test if it is completely clear. If you have been using white color, it is better to test it against a dark surface. For siphon/bottom feed airbrushes use the same technique as above using separate bottles for the water and cleaning fluid. WWW.AIRBRUSHDOJO.COM

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AIRBRUSH DOJO MAGAZINE Cleaning needles and needle caps Once you have thoroughly flushed out the airbrush, you will need to clean the needle and needle cap following the steps below. 1. Remove the handle and loosen the needlechucking nut. Dampen a soft cloth with airbrush cleaning fluid. 2. Remove the needle carefully and draw the needle gently across the cloth whilst rotating it, then repeat. (pic 4) 3. Unscrew the needle cap and clean the inside with a brush. Clean the nozzle cap if paint has built up on it, but do not remove the nozzle. Replace the needle cap.

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4. Ensure the button is sitting correctly before carefully re-inserting the needle. Use slight pressure to push the needle up into the nozzle until it stops. It helps to rotate the needle a little to ensure it sits properly in position. 5. Tighten the needle-chucking nut firmly with your fingers

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Loosen the needle-chucking nut, then reposition the needle in the nozzle, rotating it slightly to ensure it sits properly in position. Tighten the needle-chucking nut.

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