ASET Ultimate Air Affair 2007 - Part 1
Friday, August 31st, 2007
The premier airbrush instruction event for 2007 would have to be the “Ultimate Air Affair” hosted by ASET at their headquarters in the Salt Lake City, Utah, suburb of West Valley City, Utah. ASET is the US distributor for Iwata airbrushes and air-guns along with Artool brand hand-held shields and masking materials.
PPG, DuPont and Sikkens are on hand to support the event.
Class dates were 8/29 – 8/31/07, but many of the artist instructors arrived a few days early to begin painting their art panels that will be displayed at the show and eventually reside in ASET’s awesome airbrush art gallery in suburban Salt Lake City.
In the past this event was held after the SEMA show in Vegas, which starts at the end of October and runs into the first few days of November. The Ultimate Air Affair dates usually fell in the days immediately following the close of the SEMA show. For 2007, the date for the Ultimate Air Affair was moved up to August.
The workshop instructors for 2007 include; Craig Fraser, Dean Loucks, Steve Vandemon, Bob Soroka, Deborah Mahan, Bones, Paul Quinn, Pamela Shanteau, Ron Gibbs, Mike Lavalle, Jason Doll, Gerald Menendez, Fonzy, Dennis Mathewson and Steve Driscoll. Each instructor demonstrated their specialties in hands-on classes for the show attendees.
Ron Gibbs-Pam Shanteau-Dean Loucks working on demo pieces.
As the artists began airbrushing their panels, the fun started. Whenever another artist arrived the party just got bigger and more rambunctious. After a day of preparation for the classes all of the artists and ASET staff members partied hardy.
ASET’s Frank Tucker and Pin-striper Paul Quinn discussing clear coat processes
Bones-Jason Doll-Bob Soroka airbrushing demo panels.
ASET workshop/classroom area.
Dennis Mathewson painting wood grain effects.
Pam Shanteau and Deb Mahan (standing) discussing painting game-plans.
Bones and Steve Driscoll confer.
Dean Loucks and Craig Fraser catch up on old times.
Event Hosts Sheri Candland and Bill Williams along with Ray Odette know how to put on a first class event and keep things interesting. Between the art, food and fellowship, it is and will be a time to remember.
Steve Driscoll’s Dodge van hood mural.
Steve Driscoll volunteered to airbrush the hood mural that depicts a montage of classic movie stars.
Nick and Gene are on hand to clear coat items and assist the artists.
L.A. airbrush artist Fonzy begins airbrushing his demo panel.
Airbrush great Gerald Menendez lays out his design.
Instructors relax a bit after preparing for the beginning of the event.
Sheri Candland welcomes the event attendees.
Guest instructors assembled on-stage.
Deb Mahan shows the basics of airbrushing to start the program.
Dean Loucks details his demo piece.
Paul Quinn creates a sign commemorating the event.
Dennis Mathewson shares his wisdom on creating wood grain effects.
Chrysler provided a mini van for all of the artists to work on also. Each instructor painted a film strip cell on the exterior of the van in a classic movie motif.
PPG reps on hand to talk paint.
DuPont rep (Gene) with Ray Odette.
Bob Soroka creates his own air source for the airbrush.
Fonzy rendering another masterpiece.
Steve Vandemon ready to get down with the airbrush.
Jason Doll painting a sexy lady.
Ron Gibbs paints the Wizard of OZ with a twist.
Pamela Shanteau’s Blue Man /Aset tribute in progress.
Gerald Menendez airbrushes with style.
Dennis Mathewson’s Tiki-Wood Class.
Deb Mahan’s Birthday celebration at the Ultimate Air Affair 8/29/07.
Mike Lavallee’s Dragon painting starts to take shape.
Pamela Shanteau teaches her secret methods to the class.
The Dragon Class makes progress.
Lavallee airbrushes Dragon.
Dean Loucks barbed wire demonstration.
Pam Shanteau talks shop with attendees.
Fonzy’s girl takes shape.
Menendez’s girl takes flight.
Bones doin’ his thing.
Doll’s baby.
ASET’s “Super Mike” does it all for the artists.
Ron Gibbs explains flames.
Pamela Shanteau with Mr. Artool” Gabe McCubbin.
Batting clean-up for day 1 was Ron Gibbs demonstrating his method of flame layout on a car hood. Ron’s rock solid instruction made it possible for a novice to get professional results.
Photos and text for this post courtesy of Donn “Too Tall” and Pamela Shanteau, copyright 2007 Air Illusions Studio.
Stay tuned to AirbrushTour for ASET Ultimate Air Affair 2007 - Part 2
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