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Cleaning your airbrush: 5 tips for perfect maintenance
A practical guide to airbrush cleaning and maintenance, outlining five essential tips to keep your airbrush in optimal condition. Learn how to clean internal passages, choose the right cleaners, avoid unnecessary disassembly, and prevent damage to needles and nozzles. Ideal for both beginners and experienced airbrush users.

Mario Romani
Feb 43 min read


Avoid these 5 airbrushing mistakes on non-absorbent surfaces.
Airbrushing on non-absorbent surfaces requires proper surface identification, correct paint selection, and accurate preparation. This article explains five common mistakes that lead to paint failure, including unsuitable materials, incorrect paints, improper scuffing, and missing primers. A practical technical guide for airbrush artists working on metal, plastic, laminates, and painted surfaces.

Mario Romani
Jan 265 min read


Masters of the Airbrush: Man Ray
Man Ray was a pioneering modern artist who first showcased the airbrush as an artistic medium. From his early airbrushed photographs to rayographs, he bridged painting, photography, and collage. This article explores his 1920s New York exhibitions, avant-garde experiments, and lasting influence on Surrealism and Dadaism.

Mario Romani
Jan 193 min read


Can I swap my airbrush nozzle for a larger (or smaller) diameter nozzle?
È possibile cambiare l’ugello del proprio aerografo con uno di diametro diverso? In questo articolo analizziamo in modo chiaro e tecnico la reale intercambiabilità degli ugelli negli aerografi, distinguendo tra ugelli avvitati e ad innesto. Scoprirai quali marche consentono il cambio di diametro, quali no, e perché ago e ugello devono sempre essere compatibili. Una guida utile per principianti e professionisti dell’aerografia.

Mario Romani
Jan 84 min read


Airbrush paints: when to dilute and how.
Paint dilution is a key challenge for airbrush beginners. Since acrylics vary by composition and brand, only practice and familiarity with your paint, nozzle, and surface lead to smooth, clog-free atomization.

Mario Romani
Jan 43 min read


Recommended Reading: Airbrush 2.0 by Mario Romani. Covering history, tutorials, and prominent artists.
Airbrush 2.0 – Ultimate Edition is more than a book: it is a testament to the value of Italian airbrushing, a bridge between generations, and a practical tool for technical and creative growth

Andrea Zanini
Dec 15, 20251 min read
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