The Artool Bubble FX Freehand Templates are true organic shapes created from authentic bubbles which you can use to create amazing underwater backgrounds or a myriad of other effects.
These Artool Splatter FX templates are designed by Dennis Mathewson and laser cut by Artool. Templates A & B are made of solvent proof polymer that can be cleaned with solvents. They are easily flexed or curved around irregular shaped surfaces without fear of damaging them. Templates C & D are produced using a special polymer-coated material. With proper care and without folding, Texture FX Templates will withstand years of repeated use. Please note: Although templates C and D are stencils are polymer-coated, they are not made from Mylar material and therefore will not last as long as stencils that are made from Mylar. Spray light layers of atomised paint through the stencil for best longevity, and avoid drenching it. If you are spraying solvent based paints through them then you could use a top coat or lacquer on the surface to protect the stencil.
"These natural bubble patterns were born from a paint spill in my custom shop in Honolulu, which allowed me to share my secret techniques with other artists everywhere!" – Dennis Mathewson.
Bonus!! Also included with threes templates is the 70 minute Artool Bubble FX Airbrush Master class DVD by Dennis Mathewson, who shares his secrets on how to create radical bubble FX!
Template A:
Create surface water reflections or perfect bubbles. The edges of this template provide you with water patterns to airbrush rippling water effects around the bubbles. Plus, a sunburst is included to finish off the surface light source.
Approximate Dimensions: 10" x 8"
Template B:
This template is great for creating single groups of bubbles or bubbles linked together to follow an underwater subject like a fish or a diver. The sides can be used to airbrush water reflections that are choppy, wavy or a rolling smooth surface (by repeating the patterns). Or, you can paint a light reflective sandy bottom in an awesome underwater environment.
Approximate Dimensions: 10" x 8"
Template C:
Use this special polymer-coated template to create natural and organic bubble patterns. By masking selected areas you will be able to airbrush natural flows in underwater artscapes. Plus, you can render amazing backgrounds or realistic water-drop effects for plants or a myriad of aqua scenes.
Approximate Dimensions: 9" x 6.5"
Template D:
This polymer-coated Bubble FX Template is great for painting organic bubbles in motion. Create endless bubble patterns, water droplets, pebbled beaches, reptilian skin patterns and more!
Approximate Dimensions: 7" x 5"
Dennis Mathewson has owned and operated his custom art studio in Hawaii since 1976. Besides all of the custom cars and motorcycles Dennis has painted over the years, his amazing fine artwork graces the walls of Diamond Head Galleries on the Island of Maui as well as Oahu. Dennis also travels worldwide teaching and promoting airbrush instruction and writes feature articles for various publications.