August 17-21, 2026

Airbrushing: Elements of Photorealistic Painting

with Dru Blair

$1,115

$1050 tuition + $65 material fee

Part of the MASW Higher Education Program

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Workshop Description

Sure, you can find some airbrush techniques on YouTube, but why not learn from the person who invented them? In this workshop, Dru will teach students the principles of painting with an airbrush and creating amazing realistic imagery. Students will learn the elements of photorealistic painting, including the difference between opaque and transparent, color theory, how to use a color wheel, understanding contrast, how to fix painting mistakes, and the tools of the trade. This workshop is designed with the novice airbrusher in mind.

Key Points

  • Color theory
  • How to match colors perfectly
  • The fundamentals of airbrushing
  • Creating perfect transitions
  • Creating realistic hair and eyes
  • Blending colors
  • Using stencils
  • Creating surfaces & special effects
  • Fixing mistakes
  • How to achieve proportions

Meet the Craftsperson

Dru Blair

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$1,115.00

Airbrushing: Elements of Photorealistic Painting with Dru Blair August 17-21, 2026

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