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Significant Donation Reported – The Miami
Art Museum has reported that local business leader Jorge M. Pérez has increased his contribution to
the new Museum Park facility to $35 million, including a gift of contemporary Latin American art
valued at $15 million. In recognition of Mr. Pérez's generosity and commitment, the board voted to
change the name of the museum to the Jorge M. Pérez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County. |
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Airbrush
Airbrushing and Paper
A unique feature of airbrush
technique is that you don’t touch the work surface with the tool that’s
applying the paint. In essence, all papers can be airbrushed on —from crepe
to drawing—as long as you work freehand. But, if you require the use of
self-adhering frisket film or stencils, you are limited in the papers that
can be utilized. This is because (1) the surface strength of the paper must
be strong enough so that it doesn’t pick or lift upon removal of the film
and (2) airbrush artists cut frisket film over their artwork with a very
sharp knife and if the paper is inadvertently scored, it is likely to tear
if it’s not strong enough. TIP: A test to see if the paper surface is
compatible—Place a piece of masking tape on the paper and then slowly remove
it. If the paper lifts, it’s not appropriate for use with self-adhering
frisket film.)
Another feature of paper to
consider for airbrush use is the texture—smooth hot press, or cold press
with a slight tooth or rough such as watercolor paper. The final appearance
of the spray on the surface is dictated by the texture. With a smooth hot
press surface, the spray is at its densest, while the coarse texture of a
300 lb. watercolor paper is highly visible when sprayed.
Also of importance is the weight
of the paper. Thin paper will buckle when inks, dyes or airbrush colors are
applied, so most airbrush artists work on paper that is at least 2-ply, 145
lb. or so. Because the white of the paper is often used for highlights in
airbrush rendering, this is also an important feature and the brightest
white is preferred.
So if you desire to airbrush on
paper and use frisket film in the process, look for paper that is preferably
100% rag, 2-ply, hot or cold press, with a bright white surface. You can be
confident the paper won’t tear. See your retailer and visit
www.strathmoreartist.com for suitable papers.
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