Airbrush art of the 80s was Chrome-tastic (2015)
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- #80s nostalgia
- #airbrush art
- #digital design
- The 80s was the heyday for airbrush art, with its presence in movies, arcades, television, and advertisements.
- The author's personal journey with airbrushing began in high school, aspiring to create band logos and custom t-shirts.
- Transition to digital design in school led the author away from airbrushing, despite initial passion.
- Airbrush art was characterized by themes like palm trees, cyborg women, chrome effects, and lightning.
- The unique capabilities of airbrushing included starbursts, layers, transparency, and speed lines, unmatched by other painting forms.
- Modern digital art pays homage to 80s airbrush aesthetics but lacks the slight inconsistencies that gave airbrush art its genuine feel.
- The article reflects nostalgia for 80s airbrush art and a desire to revisit the craft.