"This book is a must for anyone who is looking to learn how to use an airbrush or anyone looking to upgrade their airbrush skills. JoAnn Bortles, one of the top airbrush artists in the United States, has developed a teaching curriculum for mastering both the technology and techniques needed to be a successful airbrush artist-an approach that frees her students to develop their own airbrush art. Using an easy to follow, step by step photo ..."
"... Jon Kosmoski of House of Kolor for inspiring me and being my friend. And complete gratitude to David Malkin, my partner in work and life. About. the. Author. JoAnn Bortles started working on cars and motorcycles in 1976 and is the owner of ..."
Airbrush Painting Advanced Techniques by JoannBortles Published by Motorbooks International ISBN-13: 978-1-61673-086-4, ISBN: 1-61673-086-2
"Look closely at the photo of whatever kind of bird you are airbrushing. Remember
, you are reproducing a surface. How does the light hit that surface? Is every
feather visible? Look at the work of other airbrush artists. Do they paint every
feather ..."
"The chopper can be seen on the cover of the September 2004 issue of
Easyriders. It was the kind of moment my old buddy Dave always talked about
while he was pipe dreaming in my parent's backyard. In addition to painting, I
freelance for Easyriders, am on staff at The Horse Back Street Choppers
magazine, and am also on staff at Bikernet, the most popular biker website in the
world. At Sturgis in 2003, I hooked up with an editor from ..."
"JoAnn Bortles. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL Prismacolor pencils House of Kolor
RU Reducer Lead pencil House of Kolor UC - 35 Kosmic Klear Urethane % -inch
, Y - inch , % -inch , and 2 - inch masking tape Gerson Blend prep tack cloths % -
inch and 716 - inch green fineline Gerson tack rag tape ... 600- and 800 - grit wet
sand paper Blue base coat Magnets House of Kolor SG - 100 Intercoat Clear
SATAjet 2000 HVLP digital spray ... Then ther ..."
"8 o 1 o o I 2 > o Q Z g 1 tt O Attempting to find the desired color, I start out with
three KOK candy basecoat colors: KBC-1 1 (Apple Red), KBC-08 (Tangerine),
and KBC-07(Root Beer) / keep careful track of the amounts of paint l mix up. Each
container gets an equal amount of paint Starting to mix up different variations.
Each cup has a number on it l start writing d own the mixtures l make up, with the
mixing ratios of each one Thi ..."
Automotive Paint from Prep to Final Coat (Motorbooks Workshop) by JoannBortles Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2014 by Motorbooks Abridged, Audiobook, Box Set, Illustrated, Large Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-4278-7, ISBN: 0-7603-4278-4
"From Prep to Final Coat is a book that covers all the bases when it comes to restoring or painting a car or motorcycle. It is a complete guide for anyone who is thinking about or restores and or paints cars, trucks, hot rods or motorcycles. It's designed for the beginner as well as as the more experienced painter or restorer. Its is without a doubt the most comprehensive book ever written on paint and bodywork. Paint, bodywork, and res ..."
"Creating Custom Colors Color can be an art form in itself. The right combination
of one-of-a-kind colors can bring a vehicle to life. And with patience and creativity
, creating those unique colors can be one of the most fun things about painting."
Custom Painting Techniques Make Your Motorcycle A Masterpiece (Motorcycle Riders Club of America) by JoannBortles, N/A Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2008 by Motorcycle Riders Club Of America ISBN-13: 978-1-58159-386-0, ISBN: 1-58159-386-4
Custom Painting Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks by JoannBortles 160 Pages, Published 2008 by Motorbooks ISBN-13: 978-1-61059-207-9, ISBN: 1-61059-207-7
"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 ..."
"Painting your own motorcycle is an art that you can master. Here are the techiniques you need to know for professional-quality results."
Custom Painting Projects Create Your Dream Car by JoannBortles Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2008 by Nsmc ISBN-13: 978-1-58159-373-0, ISBN: 1-58159-373-2
How to Custom Paint Your Car(1st Edition) (Motorbooks Workshop) by JoannBortles Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2006 by Motorbooks ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-2311-3, ISBN: 0-7603-2311-9
"For custom car builders today, one of the biggest expenses—and a make-or-break features of the build—is the paint job. Now, with the expert help of one of the country’s top custom painters, readers can learn to custom paint their own cars, from design to finishing touches. With the attention to detail and keen sense of style that have made her the most sought-after custom painter working today, JoAnn Bortles offers step-by-step instruct ..."
How to Paint Your Motorcycle(1st Edition) (Motorbooks Workshop) by JoannBortles Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2005 by Motorbooks ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-2078-5, ISBN: 0-7603-2078-0
"This book is a must for anyone who wants to paint their motorcycle. Using an easy to follow step by step photo process, Bortles covers everything from basic prep work to advanced finishing techniques. There are chapters on the tools needed and the various kinds of paint that are used, with detailed explanations. There are chapters on preparing your parts for paint, from old parts to new. There is a very detailed chapter on how to mold y ..."
"JoAnn Bortles is the founder and proprietor of Crazy Horse painting and has had her custom bike paint jobs featured on the covers of leading motorcycle magazines across the world. In this book, she shares the techniques and tips for the beginner or more advanced custom painter. Detailed, step-by-step, full-color instructions show how to do a variety of custom projects, from standard to evil skull flames, pinups, and pinstriping to a num ..."