Mark, welcome
As usualy I am behind the 8ball. But for what its worth....I am both new to airbrushing and this forum (forums in general). It is a long tail of how I came to doing battle with the airbrush, but thankfully in my search I came across this forum. I have no time for BS, and thus have settled in quite comfortably here amonst the great talents. I work full time, shift work 48 hours a week, I also have another Job, but that usually only takes up my time May through September (Resort). I am expecting my first child in March, and of course I am trying to ready myself and the home for her. This doesn't leave alot of time, which makes me wonder what I was thinking while trying to take up a new hobby. I had taken up oil paiting a while ago, and enjoy that immensely, but somehow still managed to talk myself in to another new learning experience. Now, and here in lies what I have learned. Although, I suspect my earning potential is and will be limited, is it worth the expense? Most certainly....Although the initial start up seem dear, I don't need to spend hordes of cash to keep it up, if it is just a hobby. It is there when I need it. And, even though my spare time is limited, and I can't spend as much time as I would like in this learning curve, I can not lay it down. As I have said, this may/probably not ever pay my bills, but the stress relief and enjoyment that I am getting out of the whole process, (this site and mag especially) makes going to the grind seem that much easier. I find that if I am in the studio, I am at least at home, and frequently discuss what I am doing with my girlfriend over a cup of tea, and will hopefully be able to use my new skills for decorating the new "nursery"
Family first? most certainly, but the soul needs soothing too.
So...in short, play on Mcduff and damn be he who first cries hold.
Now whos rambling?
Eric