Airbrushing as an art form may appear to be a relatively new concept. After all, the kits used in airbrushing appear to be very modern devices. The truth is, airbrushing came onto the art scene in the early 1900’s.
Around 1920 airbrushing began to take roots in Europe and America. Once World War I started, most European air brushers moved to the United States to escape Nazi control, making the USA the capital of airbrushing.
Airbrushing first became popular in the fine arts, but it didn’t take long for airbrushing to find its true calling in advertising. In the early 1900’s airbrushed posters promoting events and products began to spring up across the country. In Europe, airbrushed was the preferred method of pro Nazi propaganda.
Today, airbrushing has made its way back to the fine arts. Some of the Worlds nicest modern paintings are airbrushed. This does not diminish the fact that airbrushing is used in everything from fine arts to T-shirt design.
Airbrushing is not limited to canvasses and paper. One of airbrushing biggest contributions to modern day society is the invention of spray tans. People around the world are fascinated with this form of body paint, and millions of people get airbrushed every year.
There are a number of kits on the market that can make airbrushing an easy hobby to learn. If you are into airbrushing, there is a high demand for your services.