With the new technology of high definition television (HDTV), make- up artists have to add the skills of airbrushing to their repertoire. Both HDTV and digital photography show every detail to the extreme. Therefore, standard make-up looks far too heavy and false in these mediums.

By using a compressor and airbrush gun, micronized make-up is dispersed so finely that, if applied correctly, it cannot be seen. It gives invisible coverage. There are several different formulas of foundation that can be used. Hydro (water base) gives a natural, dewy look and is most often used on the face. Silicone and alcohol base foundations are non-transferrable so they are good choices to cover tattoos, birthmarks and for use on areas where clothing may rub against the body. You should have two airbrush guns--one for hydro foundations and a separate gun for silicone makeup. If you use the same gun for both it will clog. It is time consuming to keep cleaning your gun and in this business time is money. Even the slightest residue will cause blockage resulting in the spray coming out in globules rather a micro mist. As a professional makeup artist you are expected to have two airbrush guns. Students can purchase a second gun at Award Studio at the student discount price.

The airbrush course at Award Studio provides you with techniques for using MAC silicone base and Kett Hydro base foundations. You will also learn to cover, do stenciling, mix colors for blush and eyeshadow and much more. These new skills are essential for every media make-up artist. You can also charge more for weddings if you do airbrushing. The compressor, gun and airbrush make-up is available at Award Studio at a student discount. The fee for the Airbrushing Class is only $150 and it is required that you take this along with the Media Make-up Class. (Other places charge $300-$700.) But, as always, we want to help you by keeping our prices low. We would not be credible if we graduated media make-up artists without airbrushing skills. We will just add this class in during the week. Click here for the enrollment application.