Little Tumi FX wrote:
...buying an airbrush compressor for makeup and some body paint.

Two rather different missions... the issue is working pressure of the compressor... body paint requires considerably more flow... even then it would be wise to avoid the off-brand portables which lack enough continuous psi for even makeup artistry... especially if using a higher viscosity medium such as silicon based product...

Second issue, if you are just starting out it would be prudent to obtain a compressor with a pressure gauge, this alone with accelerate your learning curve... So many have touched base with me on various issues and without their being able to share their flow pressure it is difficult to understand where the problem(s) might be... that said once you become one with your system you will no longer look to see gauge readings but rather simply listen to your airbrush... it's song is all you'll need to adjust flow...

Little Tumi FX wrote:
Has anyone used the Element Two airbrush? Ive been trying to look up more info but I'd rather hear it from people that have actually used it. I was introduced to this brand when I took a class with Ve Neil and she was using it on her model.

At Ve Neil's level she will likely be asked (read given recompense) by vendors to endorse their product. I seriously doubt if she has to purchase her equipment at this stage of her career...  enough said...

Little Tumi FX wrote:
The results were beautiful and skin immediately looked camera ready...

Trying to be politically correct here... One thing emerging artist need to get their head around is... the tool is of very minor importance at the upper echelons of the industry... even the most basic equipment in the hands of a gifted artist will yield breathtaking results... this is equally true in the photographic arts also... elegance in art isn't a consumer commodity that can be purchased, again enough said...

Best advice? for makeup and body painting you might invest some serious effort reviewing iwata equipment... I've noticed it's over represented on commercial sets I work... btw, it's never really a great idea to be the first and only kid on the block with a new toy... experience is a brutal teacher here...

All the best on your journey...

Thomas Van Dyke wrote:
Trying to be politically correct here... One thing emerging artist need to get their head around is... the tool is of very minor importance at the upper echelons of the industry... even the most basic equipment in the hands of a gifted artist will yield breathtaking results... this is equally true in the photographic arts also... elegance in art isn't a consumer commodity that can be purchased, again enough said...

Best advice? for makeup and body painting you might invest some serious effort reviewing iwata equipment... I've noticed it's over represented on commercial sets I work... btw, it's never really a great idea to be the first and only kid on the block with a new toy... experience is a brutal teacher here...

All the best on your journey...

This!!

Thomas Van Dyke wrote:
Trying to be politically correct here... One thing emerging artist need to get their head around is... the tool is of very minor importance at the upper echelons of the industry... even the most basic equipment in the hands of a gifted artist will yield breathtaking results... this is equally true in the photographic arts also... elegance in art isn't a consumer commodity that can be purchased, again enough said...

Best advice? for makeup and body painting you might invest some serious effort reviewing iwata equipment... I've noticed it's over represented on commercial sets I work... btw, it's never really a great idea to be the first and only kid on the block with a new toy... experience is a brutal teacher here...

All the best on your journey...

Airballin wrote:
This!!

Agreed. I avoid any equipment with the name of a cosmetic company on it. They don't MAKE equipment. There are many places in China that are glad to make sub-par gear and then slap a name on it for you. I have been approached several times to sell "my own" brand of airbrush...silliness.

Iwata or Grex have excellent reputations for quality.