Mike Learn has been airbrushing since 1979 and over the years has made quite a name for himself in the custom painting industry. Now, with the launch of the three separate series of instructional DVDs, you can learn the secrets that have allowed him to rise to the top and turn his art inot a thriving business.The "Work Smarter Not Harder" series will teach you to embrace technology available to today's artists to improve both your work and your efficiency. Since all the Mike Learn DVDs come with a set of the masks used during the instruction, you can follow along and see how these techniques can take years off your learning curve and boost your confidence at the same time. This DVD also contains Bonus Content with Krash giving a lesson on pin striping and gold leafing.

* Learn techniques that will save time and improve quality and efficiency
* See how integrating computer graphis and freehand airbrush can boost creativity
* Experience the flexibility of vinyl masking
* Get invaluable pin striping and gold leafing tips

The Belly Guns Series introduces a unique and straight-forward approach to painting pin up style artwork. Combined with www.BELLYGUNS.com and a full library of hi resolution poses and pre-cut masks, this system will give you the tools and the confidence you need for any project with a female subject model. As with all Mike Learn DVDs, Belly Guns comes with a set of the masks used throughout the DVD so you can work right along with Mike as he brings Miss Bree Andre alive. Bonus content includes Textures and Fills, a great sequence of Mike and Krash riding and a video photo session with Bree.

* See how Mike's masking/mapping techniques provide the perfect proportion and placement cruicial to painting the human form
* Learn how to create the perfect flesh tone
* Get ideas for great textures and fills

Mike Learn has been airbrushing since 1979 and over the years has made quite a name for himself in the custom painting industry. Now, with the launch of three separate series of instructional DVDs, you can learn the secrets that have allowed him to rise to the top and turn his art into a thriving business. The Compu-sition series gives an in-depth look into designing, lighting, shading and underpainting and shows you how to integrate the skills outlined in the first 2 DVDs and your computer into practical composition. Since all the Mike Learn DVDs come with a set of the masks used during instruction, you can follow along and see how these techniques can take years off your learning curve and boost your confidence at the same time!

* Learn techniques that will save time and improve quality and efficiency.
* Get hands-on experience with integrating sketching, computer design, masking and freehand airbrush.
* Participate in comprehensive discussions on underpainting, lighting and detail work.
* Experience the flexibility of vinyl masking and practical use of the Belly GunsT System.
* Mike reveals his REAL FIRE techniques!

This film is the follow-up to the ground-breaking Work Smarter 1 that showed artists how to embrace modern tools to not only become more efficient, but to push creative boundaries. This DVD kicks Work Smarter 1 up a notch focusing on how to design and execute tribal graphic artwork and how to use stencils to your advantage. You will see examples of computer aided masking, taping and spray mask techniques. Segments include:

* Eleven (11) full minutes on how to design artwork from Sharpie, to scan, to Computer, including quick computer tips and tricks
* How to lay vinyl on a curved surface
* Spray Masking Techniques
* Secrets to good beveling and other finishing effects
* How to use stencils to your advantage - and losing the "stenciled" look
* Bonus segments on pinstriping, gold leaf and engine turning

This DVD is PACKED full of information, techniques and of course, some fun as well. No matter WHAT you paint - Automotive, Body, T-Shirts, Models, Fine Art, etc. we are confident that Work Smarter 2 is a must-have for EVERYONE's library.

In this follow up to the Intro to Belly Guns DVD released last fall, Mike demonstrates the virtually endless composition and creative possibilities within the fantastically popular "Belly Guns System". Using one of our new Action & Fantasy Series Poses, watch as Mike creates a stunning, un-living, Bree-Thing Creature in a Frazetta-inspired environment. Following his proven system, with a focus on dramatic lighting and water effects, Mike will guide you through the project from beginning to end, giving instruction on techniques that you can apply to any idea you may have. You will also get intense training on a variety of background effects including grinded metal, tattered fabric, rusted/corroded metal, marble, rips and tears, bullet holes, embossed and recessed effects and much much more! Enhance your creativity and boost your efficiency with Belly Guns and the Mike Learn System!! As always, your product is 100% back with unlimited Technical and Creative support at LearnAirbrush.com. 65 minutes. This DVD is PACKED full of information, techniques and of course, some fun as well. We are confident this will be a must-have for EVERYONE's library.

With the release of the new "Creating From Within" DVD series, Mike Learn sets out to break down and explain the fundamentals of art, drawing and painting and then show you exactly how to apply these strategies to get an idea "out of your head" and on to your medium, without relying on reference material.

CFW Volume One will take you through a project inspired by the person you know best, YOU. Mike will walk you through the process of turning characteristics into identifiable objects and creating a dynamic composition that will satisfy your creative appetite. Philosophical discussions, chalkboard break-out sets and sketch/concept to final piece methodologies are covered in detail.

This DVD also spends a good deal of time discussing lighting effects, perspective and has an emphasis on shadow/lighting and working with core shadow. Regardless of your preferred medium, this series will give you the tools you need to break through current plateaus and take you to the next level of creativity.

The new "Creating From Within" DVD series sets out to break down and explain the fundamentals of art, drawing and painting and show you how to apply these strategies to get an idea "out of your head" and on to your medium without relying on reference material.

CFW Volume Two explores a real life scenario with a challenge to incorporate a group of elements and seemingly abstract ideas into one cohesive composition that will satisfy not only your commission or client, but yourself as an artist. Mike continues the style of CFW 1 with even more chalkboard drawing lessons, discussion on utilizing a computer and drawing pad to work out ideas, and exploration of the creative thought process.

Mike will thoroughly explain how understanding the way light plays on different surfaces (hard, soft, shiny, reflective, irregular, etc.) will help you create what you "see" in your mind. You will learn how contrast and the use of soft vs. hard lines can put your whole composition in place. No matter what you do as an artist, the "Creating From Within" series will arm you with more creative weapons to attack your next project or your next goal.