Splatter FX
By Gerald Mendez
Create natural and dramatic effects in your artwork
with the new Artool Splatter FX Freehand Airbrush
Templates by Gerald Mendez. Add endless splatters with
awesome color transactions.
These Artool Splatter FX templates, designed
by Gerald Mendez and laser cut
by Artool,
Applications, techniques and tips:
- Multiple effects can be achieved by rotating
templates
- Overlap one template with another to create
unique patterns
- Turn any shape, logo or lettering into custom
splatter shapes by using the inside edges of each
template
For a wet look:
- Airbrush the base color of desired
splatter
- Shade the bottom areas with a darker color
- Add highlights to define reflections on the
opposite side
- Enhance splatter with brighter highlights as a
final touch
Expanding the size of the splatter:
- Choose a template and fix it to the surface with
masking tape
- Airbrush with solid base color
- Move the template around to achieve expanded
shapes
Using the Splatter FX template as a mask:
- Secure the position of the template with masking
tape
- Mask areas that need to be blocked out
- Spray base color and paint design inside of
splatter area
- Lightly airbrush shadows around perimeter of
spatter for 3D effect
Gerald Mendez has been airbrushing since 1986. After
his graphic design education in Mexico City, he
undertook the challenge to master as many techniques as
possible to improve the quality of his artwork –
including airbrush and digital illustration, along with
airbrush automotive techniques. His drive to create
what he terms as “unreal concepts” has
motivated him to develop his own personal and unique
style. Gerald’s airbrush studio is located in
Chino, California and he is currently working as a
digital illustrator for Disney Studios while staying
busy with custom automotive painting projects.
Templates are approx. 8" x 10"
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