Airbrush and Custom Painting Online Lessons
Join me, airbrush artist and custom painter, Dale Daniel and learn beginner through advanced airbrush skills, equipment, and techniques. Also learn profitable custom painting skills. I have over 28 years experience creating custom artwork on hundreds of projects for paying customers.
I share all my knowledge and experience here at Airbrush University.
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Airbrush University is for both beginners and experienced airbrush artists.
Learn airbrushing fundamentals, time saving techniques, and discover all the available equipment that can make airbrushing and custom painting easier and more profitable.
There are currently over 170 online video lessons. Dale adds new lessons regularly.
The lessons are in the following categories:
Equipment and Supplies
Paint and Reducers
Airbrush options
Compressor options
Stencils and Shields
Masking supplies and options
Plotters and vinyl
Foundational skills
Learn trigger control
Learn to spray smooth gradients
Learn how to stop and start paint flow while your hand is moving
Learn the famous “Dagger Stroke”
Learn to vary the thickness of the spray pattern
Learn to be accurate with an airbrush
Airbrush simple artwork and an ocean scene
Beginner to advanced techniques
Airbrush control
Airbrush fundamentals
Color mixing and layering
Smooth gradients
Highlighting and Shading
Freehand artwork
Multi-step masking skills
Back masking
Small detailed artwork
Overspray control
Profitable, fast airbrush skills
Learn time tested, profitable skills
Watch 80+ step by step demos of projects done for paying customers.
Airbrush projects
Custom painting projects
Flames and Fire
Skulls
People and Portraits
Nature and Animals
Flags and Patriotic
Helmets
Tribals and Graphics
Murals
Lettering and Stenciled Art
Texturing and Highlighting
Pinstripes
How to repair artwork
Learn what is needed for a basic and a professional airbrush studio.
Equipment
Airbrushes
Paints
Masking
Stencils and shields
Tools
How to create accurate estimates
How to track the money you make
How to keep track of multiple custom projects for customers
Learn about computer software and plotters
Design software for creating renderings of your projects before you paint them
Vector software to create stencils
Basic vector drawing skills
Lettering
Tribals and graphic design
Plotters used to create stencils
Turn airbrushing into a money maker!
CUSTOM
PAINTING
Learn how to airbrush on:
Cars
Trucks
Motorcycles
Helmets
Hockey Masks
Mugs
Avoid the frustration and overwhelm so you can have fun airbrushing any type of project.
A defined learning path
I have created a clear path for you to learn how to airbrush. It will take you from where you are to where you want to be. And you will have fun along the way!
Gain skills and confidence
Imagine being able to airbrush anything and know the techniques and tricks to paint it quickly.
Beginner through advanced
3 types of lessons:
Learn: Instructional lessons where you will learn skills and techniques.
Paint: Follow along lessons where you will paint what I paint.
Watch: Step by step demonstration lessons showing real projects painted for real customers.
Wide variety of project types
170+ lessons show you how to airbrush several different types of projects. New lessons are added regularly.
Support, encouragement, and community
In addition to the video lessons, you get 1 on 1 coaching, help, and advice. You also get access to the our private member’s only Facebook group where you can ask questions and post pictures of your work.
Try out this online video lesson
Experience this popular beginner friendly Airbrush University lesson for FREE.
You will get:
1. Step by step online video
2. Stencil file to use as you create
3. Reference photo of what you will paint
Questions?
We have answers.
Why should I join?
You will learn to airbrush in a step wise, organized way so you can make fast progress.
How does it work?
After you join, you have immediate access to over 170 online video lessons that you can watch on any device with internet. The lessons are listed in order to take you from beginner up to creating complicated and detailed artwork. You will also learn how to make money with airbrushing.
What if I have never airbrushed before?
That is actually a good thing! You will learn the proper foundation to gain airbrushing skills fast. No previous experience required.
Why is this better than free lessons on YouTube?
Our lessons have been carefully put in order to help you make faster progress. They build on each other and lay a solid foundation of airbrush skills and knowledge of equipment that will help you airbrush. Also Dale, the instructor, has been airbrushing for paying customers for over 28 years. The skills he teaches work and have stood the test of time on hundreds and hundreds of real airbrush projects.
What if I don't have time to paint every week?
We get it...life is busy. Don't worry, all lessons are recorded so you can watch them whenever you have time. They also remember where you left off in case you need to come back in a few days.
How do payments work?
When you join, you can pay with a card or PayPal. The payments will automatically come out of your account monthly or yearly. You can cancel the monthly plan at any time. If you cancel, you still have access for the month or year you have paid for.
Watch this video to see some of the 170+ lessons at Airbrush University.
Become a member of Airbrush University and enjoy these great benefits.
Over 170 step by step video lessons.
Learn beginner to advanced airbrush skills, equipment, supplies, and techniques.
New lessons are added frequently.
Dale creates new lessons and adds them to the video library often.
Online Community.
As a member, you can access our member’s only Facebook Group. This is your airbrushing family! Here we post pictures of our work and help each other with airbrushing problems and advice.
1 on 1 Help and Support.
Get help from Dale through email or our Facebook group. Ask Dale anything from how to get the airbrush working to how he would recommend you complete a project and anything in-between!
Downloadable Resource Files
Many lessons have files like stencils, plotter files, and high resolution reference photos you can download to help you create the artwork in the lesson.
Profitable Skills
Many lessons show Dale painting on real projects for paying customers. Learn his time tested techniques developed over 28 years.
Now is the time to demystify learning to airbrush.
Now is the time to see how fun and profitable it can be to airbrush!
Avoid common problems so you can have fun airbrushing any type of project. You won't get overwhelmed, you will make fast progress!
Eliminate the frustration of trying to get the paint to spray smoothly.
Get rid of your fears about not knowing how to tackle a project.
Get help and encouragement from fellow airbrush artists.
Surprise yourself with how fast you can start creating high quality work.
We are currently closed to new members.
You can join our Waitlist and we will let you know the next time we open to new members.
2 ways to join Airbrush University
How does it work?
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$18.95 Monthly
Monthly Subscription: Payments are automatically deducted each month.
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
$199 Year
Annual Subscription: Payments are automatically deducted yearly. Save money compared to the monthly membership.
(non-refundable)
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Have you ever wanted to learn airbrushing but didn't know where to start?
You are not sure what equipment and supplies you need.
You can't get the paint to spray smoothly and in control.
You have tried on your own and are tired of watching random YouTube videos that don't provide a comprehensive foundation or a logical order of learning.
Inside Airbrush University you will find success.
You will learn about equipment, paint, and masking supplies.
You will learn how to control the airbrush and foundational skills.
You will learn proven and profitable techniques to create all sorts of airbrush projects.
You will gain confidence as you paint along with me.
You will see over 70 step by step demos of real projects for paying customers.
You will thrive inside a community of like-minded airbrush artists who help and encourage each other. We are so much better together!
We need community now more than ever before.
Inside our private member's only community, you will find airbrush artists from all over the world that are eager to interact with you. We post pictures of our artwork, ask questions and advice, share our successes and help with problems.
This is a safe place for you to grow as an airbrush artist, help others, and make friends along the way.
Member's Artwork and Reviews
I have learned a lot from you and look forward to learning more. I love the lessons and your step by step instruction. - Jason H.
Thank you for your response. its great to know that you are so invested in the people that join your academy. Often courses like this are much less personal. - Charles H.
Member's Artwork and Reviews
I have seen improvement immediately after I went through many pages of drills. This is an enjoyable hobby for me. - Rick S.
I am enjoying the course and am ready to try some of the beginner artwork (ocean scene and end of the trail) but am up to the videos on how to approach an artwork subject. The making paper stencils will be useful for what I wish to do. Keep up the great content! - Jason H.
Member's Artwork and Reviews
The lessons are far more valuable than the subscription price. Most artists charge over $1,400 for a weekend workshop, this is much better. - Quinard S.
Thanks again Dale. I still gladly point people wanting to learn in your direction. Great website. Great videos and great teacher. I really enjoy your teaching and I've referred you to dozens of people hopefully some of them joined your website. - Kevin I.
Member's Artwork and Reviews
Dale this is absolutely amazing that you took the time to do this for people. You put more effort into your students than any other person I have subscribed to. Which is why I have canceled my subscription to them and focus only on your channel. If you ever decide to do a live stream, I would love to donate during your stream and start getting some good donations going for you. You absolutely deserve it. - Mark A.
Thanks for great lessons. Your videos have inspired me to start learning airbrushing. - Jarkko J.
Member's Artwork and Reviews
Your artwork is flawless and amazing. Thanks for staying consistent and putting out new content all the time, and any information you can give me will always be greatly appreciated. Take care and happy painting! - Lou R.
Thank you Dale, your lessons are brilliant and have been a game changer to my growing business. - Garry C.
Don't miss out!
Open to new members until 3-31-2024.
Over 170 step by step video lessons.
Learn beginner to advanced airbrush skills, equipment, supplies, and techniques.
New lessons are added frequently.
Dale creates new lessons and adds them to the video library often. You will receive an email when a new lesson is launched. Dale also posts about the new lessons on Social Media.
Online Community.
As a member, you can access our member’s only Facebook Group. This is your airbrushing family! Here we post pictures of our work and help each other with airbrushing problems and advice.
1 on 1 Help and Support.
Get help from Dale through email or our Facebook group. Ask Dale anything from how to get the airbrush working to how he would recommend you complete a project and anything in-between!
Learn to airbrush anywhere!
Airbrush University is available on any computer or device with a web browser and an internet connection.
Smart phones, Smart TV's, Tablets, and Computers.
Hi, I’m Dale Daniel. I created Airbrush University to help people learn to airbrush and improve their skills and knowledge.
Over the last 4 years I have taught hundreds of people all over the world how to airbrush. Airbrush University is for beginners on up to experienced artists who want to start airbrushing for money.
I believe anyone can learn to airbrush, but it is different than any other type of painting. There is more equipment needed than regular painting and it is more difficult to get everything to work properly. There are also several other things to learn about that can assist you with airbrushing like stencils, shields, plotters, and several masking techniques.
I have removed the overwhelm and guesswork by presenting a clear path for you to follow. You will learn everything you need to know to become an accomplished airbrush artist, even if you are a complete beginner. If you are not a beginner, the tips and tricks I share from over 28 years of airbrushing will save you time and frustration on a variety of airbrush projects.
My goal in creating Airbrush University is to help anyone who wants to learn more about this fantastic art medium. Airbrushing is like magic! The paint looks like it just appears on the work surface! Airbrushing can be fast, fun, and very profitable too. I have made money airbrushing for customers since I was in high school.
Over the last 28 years I have airbrushed hundreds and hundreds of all sorts of projects for paying customers. I share all my experience and knowledge in the lessons and coaching at AirbrushUniversity.com.
We are currently closed to new members.
You can join our Waitlist and we will let you know the next time we open to new members.
How does it work?
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$18.95 Monthly
Monthly Subscription: Payments are automatically deducted each month.
Cancel Anytime
Join Waitlist
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
$199 Year
Annual Subscription: Payments are automatically deducted yearly. Save money compared to the monthly membership.
(non-refundable)
Join Waitlist
Your Airbrushing Success Path:
Stage 1: Equipment and Paint
You are excited to airbrush but don’t know what equipment and paint you need and how to make it spray smoothly.
Purchase an airbrush, air compressor, supplies and masking materials (list available to members)
Purchase paint appropriate for your type of project
Properly thin the paint and get it to spray smoothly
Learn to hold an airbrush
Learn to change colors
Learn to clean, maintain, and troubleshoot an airbrush
Stage 2: Foundational Skills
You have trouble controlling the airbrush and getting it to spray smooth gradients and small lines.
Learn trigger control
Learn to spray smooth gradients
Learn how to stop and start paint flow while your hand is moving
Learn the famous “Dagger Stroke”
Learn to vary the thickness of the spray pattern
Learn to be accurate with an airbrush
Airbrush simple artwork and an ocean scene
Stage 3: Stencils and Masking
You don’t know what to use for stencils or masking and how you can use masking techniques to help you airbrush crisp, clean artwork, graphics, and lettering.
Learn how to use handheld shields
Learn how to use paper stencils you make by hand
Learn about several types of masking skills and supplies
Learn to cut out a design with a knife
Learn how to tape off a design
Learn how to use liquid spray mask for curved surfaces
Learn what a plotter is and how to use it with airbrushing
Stage 4: Transfer Designs to Your Work Surface and Plan Steps
You know what you want to airbrush but don’t know how to transfer it to your painting work surface. You don’t know what steps to do and in what order to do them to complete a project.
Learn 6 methods for transferring your design to your painting work surface
Learn how to use a pounce wheel to transfer designs to curved surfaces
Learn how to create a rendering of your project to see what it will look like before you paint it
Learn how to analyze an image, plan steps, and cut out stencils for hard lines and detail transfer
Stage 5: Paint Artwork
You are now familiar with the airbrush, you can control it well, you know how to use stencils and masking techniques, you know how to get your design onto your work surface and the steps to complete the artwork. You are excited and confident about airbrushing your next project.
Pick any of the lessons and follow along with Dale and paint what he paints
Start doing your own projects and use the step-by-step demo lessons as a reference to help you see how to paint a variety of projects quickly and efficiently
Start taking on commissions and custom painting projects so you can make money airbrushing. (If you want to...)
Have fun airbrushing and never stop learning!
What Our Members Are Saying
Highly recommend, yes there are a ton of tutorials online, but these videos are very in depth, some hours long... Plus the members Facebook page is great for getting advice on specific questions you may have on your own projects! I been a member for over a year now and whenever I'm not sure how to approach a new project, or tackle something new, Airbrush University is always quick to provide me with a detailed approach on how he would do it. This guy is good, he has been doing it for 30 plus years.
Lance H.
I just wanted to take this time to say thank you for this awesome website and thank you so much for sharing your talent and wisdom with all of us who have joined Airbrush University. Since I’ve became a member, I look forward to watching your videos everyday, and the stuff that I’ve already learned from you has improved my artwork a lot, and it shows! I’ve been looking for an online course, like yours, for a LONG time and I am so grateful to have found it. The content is great, the way that you explain everything in detail is great, your work is phenomenal, and I can go on and on. Definitely well worth the money! ... Also, thanks for answering the few questions that I’ve had in the past. Another plus to being a member... The one on one emails and the members only Facebook page.
Lou R
I have been a member of several airbrush training sites. It is one thing to watch someone airbrush and try to explain to you how to do it, but as a new airbrush artist I have a million questions as the video progresses that would make a huge difference in my ability to understand the process. What sets Dale Daniel's site apart from the rest is his willingness to accept questions and answer clearly, concisely and thoroughly. Dale is very friendly, and really takes the extra time to answer my newbie questions that come up constantly. It has made all the difference in my airbrushing ability. He really cares about you improving your skills. I could not recommend Dale Daniel's Airbrush University more.
Mark A
