Got To Get Away

I know, I know. It's been a while since my last post as you can plainly see. I have good reason, at least in my mind, since I have been traveling much. In September I was able to attend the Airbrush Action Magazine Airbrush Getaway in Las Vegas, NV. What's a Getaway you ask? Well, two times a year Airbrush Action hosts a gathering where a series of hands-on workshops are taught by industry professionals. These workshops are on different creative disciplines where airbrush is primarily used to create artwork like; custom painting, t-shirt painting, pinstriping, commercial illustration, special effects and so forth.

For the first time, our company Iwata-Medea is an OFFICIAL SPONSOR of the Getaways. We've known the Publisher and Promoter, Cliff Stieglitz for many years now (over 20 to be exact), and we were honored to have an opportunity to participate at this level with the Getaway for years to come. Thanks CLIFF!

The classes and lectures cater to artists of all skill levels and programs are taught by the industries top-professionals. Some of the instructors at this September Getaway; Craig Fraser, Steve Vandemon, Dennis Mathewson, Deborah Mahan, Michael Cacy (scheduled but could not attend), Jon Pantaleon and Kent Lind. Special guests in attendance were Dave Monnig (Coast Airbrush), Terry Hill, Jon Kozmoski (House of Color) and Gabe McCubbin (Artool). If you are a serious airbrush user, or one who wants to be, of just a creative person these Getaways are not to be missed.

Typically, after one evening during the Getaway Cliff hosts a yearly traditional bowling match. This is a great time since it is open to all the instructors and the attendees. It's a great time to mingle and match your skills against friends and mentors. And yes, the rumor is true, I did throw 4 strikes in a row.By the way, the Getaway is much more than just airbrushing; since its' in Vegas it can be loads of fun! Plus, you may run into random celebrities - as you can see I got to hang with the original Bat Mobile.