If you're just getting started with airbrushing or you want to take your airbrushing practice to the next level, an airbrushing kit can give you the tools you need to move ahead. Most airbrush kits include an air hose, bottle, paints, compressor, and an instruction manual, so you can get to work right away.

The airbrushing technique was invented by an Iowa man named Abner Peeler in 1879. An artist, Peeler originally intended the airbrush to be used for producing special effects with watercolors and other types of paint. The contraption worked by forcing paint through a spray gun, allowing the paint to cover a surface without showing signs of brush marks or other interference.

These days, airbrushing is still used for artistic purposes, but it has many other applications as well. For instance, it is very useful in painting cars, for which a smooth, even surface is highly desirable. Airbrushing is also frequently used to retouch photographs, lending a smooth and flawless finish to the final results. A skilled airbrush artist can typically cover up virtually any type of flaw or imperfection.

Of course, airbrushing is also an enjoyable hobby for many non-professionals, from fine artists to furniture makers to model-making enthusiasts. Air brushing is also a technique used in sign or mural painting, as it can make colors blend seamlessly together even on very large scales. Air brushing kits are often available in beginner, intermediate, advanced or professional versions, so for best results, be sure to match the kit to your skill level.