Mee CCIUAV CO) ; sWl \IRBRUS ie! The Complete Studio Ta ees a (Oe$27.50 AIRBRUSH: The Complete Studio Handbook by Radu Vero The airbrush isa versatile instrument thatis used for everything from photographic retouching to the cteation of works of fine art, yet its operation remains a mystery to many. In this, the first comprehensive instructional guide to the air brush, Radu Vero, commercial illustrator and ‘master of airbrush technique, reveals in clear, eaxy-to-understand language, the operations, techniques, and theories behind its successful use. Each step of the way is illustrated with examples, demonstrations, and exercises with problems and solutions to cement the readers understanding, The book by rush itself how its constructed, the different models avail- able, and how you ean select the airbrush that is most suited to your needs. Proper maintenance of the instrument is explained, including how to repair your airbrush and keep it in the best possible working order The airbrush can be used to paint in virtually any medium that is liquid—be it watercolos, gouache, acrylics, oils, alkyds, or inks, and the author fully describes the use ofall these medi- ums in the airbrush, along with the unique effects that can be obtained with each one. The properties of light and color inherent toairbrush art are discussed, as well as painting surfaces for the airbrush and how to prepare them. Materials for transferring drawings onto surfaces, and those used in the creation of masks are also described. Equipped with the knowledge of the basic principles behind the use ofthe airbrush, you are now taught how to put them to use. The second section explains the fundamental techniques of using an airbrush, beginning with the freehand use of the airbrush, moving on to the use of ‘masks and shields, and continuing with more advanced techniques and applications. This sec- tion ends with a detailed discussion of how the unique effects of color are obtained and em: ployed with the airbrush. Finally, the most advanced of all airbrush applications—the rendering of the human face —'s explained in detail. In these concluding chapters, all ofthe previously described lessons ‘on technique, rendering, and color formation culminate in a full-color, step-by-step demon: stration of the creation of a human portrait. The book concludes with a gallery of the work of 13 virtuosos of the airbrush, depicting in full color the variety of styles, effects, and imagery available to the airbrush artist. gins with the 192 pages. 8/4 x 11 (21 x 28 cm). 86 color plates $58 Michel elias Ueeretiiene Yods Radu Vero was born in Bucharest, Romania, in 1926. He received a BA in Architecture from the Bucharest Institute of Architecture and is also a student of philosophy and the finearts. He ‘emigrated from Romania to Israel in 1961 and came to the United States in 1973. ‘Vero is considered one of the top five medical and scientific conceptual illustrators in the United States and has been the recipient of three awards for excellence in book illustration. He is active in the fields of architectural design, ‘medical illustration, and electronic communica- tion advertising. He is credited for the discovery ofanew set of curves, called cubals, in analytic geometry and is the author of Understanding Perspective, published by Van Nostrand Reinhold. Vero is Currently at work on two new publications in the field of descriptive geometry and geometrical constructions. Barbara Wood has worked as a trade book editor for the past eight years, both in New York publishing houses and as a freelancer. She has edited many previous titles for Watson-Guptill Publications and the Whitney Library of Design Ms. Wood is currently the managing editor of the General Books Division for the Addison- Wesley Publishing Company, Reading, Massachusetts Jacket design by Brian D. Mercer Jacket illustration by Radu Vero Study of a Girt B44” X 11” (21 X 28 om); Gouache on Strath- ‘more cold-pressed illustration board. Freehand airbrush with shield only. Circle templates for iris and pupil. Drybrush highlights on eyes and lips os 099-903-004 Ete, $27.50 AMARadu Vero AIRBRUSH: The Complete Studio Handbook Edited by Barbara Wood Watson-Guptill Publications/New York