Airbrush Step by Step Magazine 04/26, No. 81: Attention to Detail

Release: September 25, 2026.

News

Equipment: RichPen Phoenix 222B, Sparmax Flyer X, No-Name Portable Airbrush Compressor, Giraldez Infinity CRplus MKII 2-in-1, Iwata Counterfeits 

Paints: Kroma Edge, Schmincke Promotions 

Books: Reference Book Dragons 

Community: Fantasy World of Airbrush 2026 

Step by Step 

The Death of Papa Smurf 

Delicious Hyperrealism 

French artist Hubert de Lartigue created an entire series of macro images depicting the sweet final moments of fruit gummies. In his article, Hubert explains his magnification and rendering techniques, as well as his approach to hyperrealism. 

Ruler of the Wilderness 

Airbrush on Feather 

Fur meets feather—the subject and the canvas merge into a shared symbol of nature. With the utmost precision and rich detail, Germany-based artist Thomas Olczyk creates a realistic portrait of a lion on two turkey feathers. 

Fuzzy Stripes 

Fluffy Pinstriping 

Few artists have mastered the delicate, detailed brush technique of pinstriping, which often goes hand in hand with airbrush designs. American artist Jeff “Styles” Overman showcases the trendy variation of “fluffy” pinstriping. 

 Specials 

From Belgium Across Europe: 30 Years of Airbrush Show History 

With more than 60 airbrush shows in four countries, the Belgian couple Hugo Vervliet and Daisy van den Bergh have written a significant chapter in airbrush history over the past 30 years. There’s hardly an airbrush artist in Europe who hasn’t heard of these events. In this interview, the two look back and talk about artists, cars, their motivation, and much more. 

 Iwata X Sparmax 2026 International Airbrush Competition 

The Winners’ Artwork 

This year, the Taiwanese airbrush and compressor manufacturer Sparmax received support from the premium airbrush brand Iwata for its international airbrush competition. In five categories, the top three entries and their artists were honored by a high-caliber international jury.

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