Information on Business:
Basics:
An airbrush artist uses his or her skills to create art for advertising, individuals, and larger entities. An art background is essential for this business and it is specially important to be well known to succeed in this type business.
To Get Started:
The best place to start is at local contests, art galleries and art shows. It will take time to build a clientele and as such persistence is important. You should charge somewhere between $100-$1000 or more for each project. There are additional opportunities doing photo retouching, painting murals, airbrush make up, temporary airbrush tattoos, airbrush tanning, finger-nail art, clothing art, and automotive painting. This business allows you to work from home and it is also an opportunity for people with disabilities. Staff is usually not required to be profitable. You should advertise at art supply stores, local art galleries, and art studios.
Tips:
It is very important to keep an eye on material costs, and always have a ventilation system in place where you work since you will be around floating paint most of the time. For Internet links on this business do a search for the Face Painting and Body Art association and Airbrush Artists online.
Definition:
A person that uses airbrush equipment to create works of art.
Revenue Range:
$35,000-$60,000 per year
Education and Training Required:
A two or four year degree in art or design, understanding of art. Airbrushing experience.
Equipment Required:
Hoses, pumps, air brushes of different sizes, safety equipment such as facemasks, paint, writing surfaces such as cloth or canvas.
