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Createx Workbook (softback)
Createx Workbook (softback) Ref: SM-5931-00

For more than 30 years, the name Createx has been directly connected to modern airbrush art & design. The workbook show the many possibilites for the application of Createx Colors on all sorts of backgrounds such as T-shirts, walls, fingernails, metal, wood, leather, paper, synthetics or casts.
An international team of renowned airbrush artists provide step-by-step directions to show you how breathtaking works of art can be created with Createx paints.
Articles written in both English & German

Price:    £24.99



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Cross Eyed Motorcycle Art - The Evil Gospel (softback)

click here for a larger view		Cross Eyed Motorcycle Art - The Evil Gospel (softback) Ref: SM-5934

The Evil Gospel is not your generic "how-to" book. It's a feast of 237 pages of motorcycle eye candy complete with the unplugged stories behind the paint.
Never before seen articles which develop a Cross-eyed manifesto that address the bigger picture most artists struggle with.
Cross-Eyed developed this book himself over 2 1/2 years. It takes the reader into his world and behind the scenes of a successful, airbrush studio.
Please note, this book contains adult content.


Price:    £42.54



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Craig Fraser - Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X

click here for a larger view and more information		Craig Fraser - Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X Ref: BOOK-ACTASFX

Craig Fraser's Cheap Tricks & Special F/X is the most copmpreshensive and up-to-date how-to handbook on automotive airbrushing and kustom graphics you'll ever want to own!

Keep it on hand as a reference tool, or read it from cover to cover. With a range of topics from basic layout and simple fades to the most advanced airbrush effects used by the industry experts today, this easy-to-use manual has dozens of techniques and insights for artists and car kustomizers at every level of expertise. It's an excellent addition to the arsenal of any professional and a must-have for beginners.

Price:    £24.99

Craig Fraser - Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X 2 (Softback)

click here for more information		Craig Fraser - Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X 2 (Softback) Ref: BOOK-BCF010

Learn how to paint cars, trucks, bikes, surfboards, drums, guitars, motorcycle helmets and RC cars!

Craig Fraser’s Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X II is the most complete how-to book on automotive custom painting and airbrushing ever published. Including the most current and advanced airbrush effects, this volume is a perfect launching pad for beginning artists, and a superior elite playbook and reference guide for airbrush and refinish professionals. Craig Fraser’s work has been showcased on some of the world’s largest automotive stages, including SEMA, the LA Auto Show, the Tokyo Auto Salon, the Grand National Roadster Show and many others. In this book you’ll learn step-by-step, how to paint cars, bikes, trucks, motorcycle helmets, guitars, drums, RC car bodies, surfboards, and metal panels.

Price:    £24.99

Advanced Airbrush Art - Timothy Remus

click here for a larger view		Advanced Airbrush Art - Timothy Remus Ref: MBI-AAA

Like a video done with still photography, this book from Wolfgang Publications is made up entirely of photo sequences that illustrate each small step in the creation of a airbrushed masterpiece. Watch as well-known masters like Vince Goodeve, Chris Cruz, Steve Wizard and Nick Pastura start with a sketch and end with a NASCAR helmet or a motorcycle tank covered with graphics, murals, pinups or all of the above.

This book has 144 pages, 10 Great Artists, and 500 color images and is a great book for anyone who takes their airbrushing seriously and wants to learn more.


Price:    £16.99

Professional Airbrush Techniques - Vince Goodeve

click here for a larger view		Professional Airbrush Techniques - Vince Goodeve Ref: MBI-PAT

Early chapters explain shop setup and how to correctly prepare the metal canvas. Fourteen start-to-finish sequences walk you through Vince's airbrush work on both motorcycles and cars. Projects include simple graphics as well as complex and intricate designs.

Accustomed to teaching, Vince uses a narrative style that's easy to follow and understand. His enthusiasm for the airbrush comes through, adding energy and making the book even easier to read. Follow Vince through the multiple photo sequences that explain his choice of color, sense of design and preference for tools and materials.

Vince Goodeve has something to say to all airbrush artists—whether beginner or advanced.

Price:    £16.99

How To Custom Paint and Graphics - Jon Kosmoski

click here for a larger view		How To Custom Paint and Graphics - Jon Kosmoski Ref: MBI-HTCPAG

Written by noted custom painter Jon Kosmoski and how-to author Tim Remus, this book explains exactly how to apply graphics to nearly any vehicle. Early chapters cover shop set up, chemistry of paint, pinstriping and gold leaf work. Interviews with artist Nancy Brooks and educator Jeremy Vecoli provide them an opportunity to share their knowledge with a wider audience. Chapters four through seven feature start to finish photo sequences with artists like Jon Kosmoski and Lenni Schwartz.


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Advanced Custom Painting Techniques - Jon Kosmoski

click here for a larger view		Advanced Custom Painting Techniques - Jon Kosmoski Ref: MBI-ACPT

When it comes to custom painting, there is one name better known than all others, and that name is Jon Kosmoski. With this book Jon uses over 350 colour photos to illustrate his explanations of panel preparation, gun control, kandy application, use of colour change materials, new metallic basecoats, and how to design and tapeout multi-level layouts.

Whether the project in your shop rides on 2 wheels or 4, whether you re trying to do a simple kandy job or complex graphics, this how-to book from Jon is sure to answer your questions.


Price:    £16.99

Advanced Custom Motorcycle Painting - Dave Perewitz with Paul Stoll

click here for a larger view		Advanced Custom Motorcycle Painting - Dave Perewitz with Paul Stoll Ref: BOOK-ACMP

When it comes to custom painting motorcycles one name comes to mind - Dave Perewitz. From Flames-without-equal to inch-thick candy jobs, Dave Perewitz understands exactly how to make your motorcycle paint job stand out from the others.

This new book from Wolfgang Publications, Advanced Custom Motorcycle Painting, is like spending a week in Dave's shop. Watch as Dave lays out and paints flames and scallops, with pearl, metal flake and color-change pigments


Price:    £17.99

How To Master Airbrush Painting Techniques - JoAnn Bortles

click here for a larger view		How To Master Airbrush Painting Techniques - JoAnn Bortles Ref: MBI-HTMAPT

Whether you want to custom paint graphics on the hood of your hot rod, the tank of your motorcycle, a fine art canvas, or a T-shirt, mastering the art of airbrushing is key to bringing your vision to life.

Expert custom painter and author JoAnn Bortles take the beginner through the first steps of becoming an airbrush artist with How to Master Airbrush Painting Techniques. She starts by explaining how ti choose and buy equipment, how to master strokes and air pressure, and the materials and accesories a painter will need. And when your ready to move on to portraits, metal effects, complex stencils, landscapes and more, Bortles gives you the tools to tackle more difficult projects.



Price:    £16.99


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Airbrush Painting Advanced Techniques - JoAnn Bortles

click here for a larger view		Airbrush Painting Advanced Techniques - JoAnn Bortles Ref: BOOK-APAT

Having only one airbrushing technique is like driving on only one road; it limits the places you can go. This book by famed custom painter JoAnn Bortles gives you the airbrushing tools to take your art just about anywhere. Taking up where she left off in her best-selling How to Master Airbrush Painting Techniques, Bortles outlines a full range of techniques and their applications. Her straightforward, clearly illustrated directions show you how to airbrush everything from backgrounds and murals to animal subjects and delicate human features on virtually any surface. Designing, drawing, painting from photographs; portraying natural and manmade landscapes; manipulating light and dark; painting airplanes, cars, and trucks; depicting birds and reptiles, animals and people in stylized and realistic ways.

Price:    £16.99


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How To Paint Your Motorcycle - JoAnn Bortles

click here for a larger view		How To Paint Your Motorcycle - JoAnn Bortles Ref: MBI-HTPYM

In How To Paint Your Motorcycle, author JoAnn Bortles teaches the art of motorcycle painting from top to bottom, from matte black to candy coats, metallics, marblizing, granites, and more. Bortles explains bodywork and molding techniques, setting up your paint area, buying and maintaining your equipment, and choosing the correct paints and finishes.

Whether you're looking to paint your own bike, your friend's bike, or you simply want to know more about bodywork, airbrushing, and custom painting, How To Paint Your Motorcycle is the perfect volume to get you started.


Price:    £16.99

How To Custom Paint Your Motorcycle - JoAnn Bortles

click here for a larger view		How To Custom Paint Your Motorcycle - JoAnn Bortles Ref: MBI-HTCPYM

In How To Custom Paint Your Motorcycle, author JoAnn Bortles teaches you the airbrush techniques need to produce head-turning results on your bike. This book covers the latest painting techniques; painting flames, skulls, and murals; candy and pearl paints; and also explains the latest paints and finishes.

Even if you don't paint your own bike, this book will provide the information you need to have a professional painter do exactly what you want. How To Custom Paint Your Motorcycle is the most complete custom painting book available.

Price:    £16.99

How To Custom Paint Your Car - JoAnn Bortles

click here for a larger view		How To Custom Paint Your Car - JoAnn Bortles Ref: MBI-HTCPYC

Everyone personalises their vehicle in one way or another, and custom painting is one of the best ways to make your car stand out. It's a skill that comes with practice, ingenuity, and knowing the right products and tools to use. Whether you re flaming a hot rod, putting skulls on the hood of a classic lowrider, or simply coating your car in a shiny pearl or candy, this book will walk you through every step of the process.


Price:    £16.99

Custom Painting Idea Book: Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks - JoAnn Bortles
Custom Painting Idea Book: Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks - JoAnn Bortles Ref: BOOK-CPIB

Whatever the vehicle--from classic hot rod to pick-up to chopper--a custom paint job sets it apart. But not all paint jobs are created equal, so how can you tell which style, technique, or scheme will suit the unique demands of your vehicle and budget? Before making a big investment--whether you re hiring a painter or doing the job yourself--turn to this book for a clear idea of what works and what doesn t. Drawing on years of experience running her own custom painting shop, JoAnn Bortles reviews the full array of options for paints, graphics, and effects. In an easygoing and engaging manner, and with photographs to illustrate her points, she explains the tools and techniques that apply in various paint schemes and shows what might work especially well in certain situations and for particular vehicles. Whether you re looking for inspiration, considering color combinations or graphics, or simply wondering what to look for in a local paint shop, this book will answer your questions--and help you get the custom paint job that s perfect for you.

Price:    £16.99

Laurus by Nature - Lars

click here for a larger view		Laurus by Nature - Lars "Laurus" Oschatz (Hardback) Ref: HS-150027

"Let colours live!" This is Lars "Laurus" Oschatz's motto. Vivid colours are the trademark of the Berlin airbrush artist. He has specialized in depicting motifs of nature which he paints on almost any surface.
Let the spray paint-masterpieces inspire you and study his method of aerosol-airbrush mixing techniques. With "step by step" instructions Lars Oschatz explains his unusual techniques.
The 160 page coffee-table book shows art on canvas and building murals as well as on many other every-day objects.
Bilingual: German/English

Price:    £19.95

How To Paint Flames - Bruce Caldwell

click here for a larger view		How To Paint Flames - Bruce Caldwell Ref: MBI-HTPF

Custom paint jobs are more popular than ever, and no form of custom painting is "hotter" than the flame job. This book will explain how to design the best-looking flames for a particular vehicle, how to transfer that design to the vehicle, and how to apply the paint. The process of painting the flames will be broken into major segments so that the reader can go as far as they feel their skills and confidence will allow

Price:    £12.99

How To Plate, Polish and Chrome - Dennis Parks

click here for a larger view		How To Plate, Polish and Chrome - Dennis Parks Ref: BOOK-HTPPAC

Whether you own a custom motorcycle or a flamed-out hot rod, beautifully finished metal parts are the finishing touch that transforms a nice machine into a million-dollar baby. Aluminum and steel can be polished, chromed, anodized, plated and palnted, and this book shows you how to do each.

How to Plate, Polish and Chrome covers necessary materials, what it will cost, when to use different processes, and whether to have a professional do it or to tackle the project at home. Author Dennis Parks covers all the bases and offers step-by-step instructions for the home hobbyist.



Price:    £16.99



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Airbrush Techniques for Custom Painting Vol II (paperback)

click here for a larger view		Airbrush Techniques for Custom Painting Vol II (paperback) Ref: BA-0510

48 page softcover book.
Full-color illustrations.
Tips for prepping paint and making and using stencils.
Many different effects, including 3D effects, cobwebbing, fogging, star glows, striping, etc.
Tips for animal and cartoon painting, murals and panels.
Troubleshooting tips.
Many color photos of works in progress as well as the finished product.


Price:    £16.35



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