In this First Installment with Craig Fraser, you will learn the eye catching techniques of Ground Metal Design. Follow along as Craig walks you through the process of correctly prepping and grinding an aluminum panel, the art of Kandy Painting and how to render a "Kustom Kulture" image, Craig Fraser style. In this video Craig will teach you the many techniques, tips and tricks of automotive painting that he has developed in the last couple of decades.     

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Bio: Educated in Architecture, and Aero Engineering: Craig Fraser started airbrushing in 1984, founding Air Syndicate Inc. in Firenze, Italy in 1990. Upon returning to the U.S. In 1992, Craig hooked up with Dion Giuliano of Kal Koncepts. Craig has been the in-house airbrusher, pinstriper, and designer for Kal Koncepts ever since. Some of Craig Fraser's previous clients include: "Jesse James" West Coast Choppers, Arlen Ness, House of Kolor, Discovery Channel, Colorado Custom, GM, Ford, Chrysler, Rick Dore, and many others. Craig is also a free-lance automotive Photo-Journalist, and has worked for such publications as Autographics Magazine, Hot Rod, Truckin, Lowrider, Minitruckin, Pinstriping & Kustom Graphics, and Airbrush Action. He also pens a number of syndicated advice columns. The author of the best selling kustom paint books, "Automotive Cheap Tricks, and Special FX 1 & 2" , and , "Pinstriping Masters": Craig has over 20 how-to videos currently on the market, not including the new ones he has just produced with CoastAirbrushTV! Craig created the hands-on automotive workshops for Airbrush Action's getaway series, and taught at them for over 15  years. A certified instructor for Valspar, and House of Kolor, he currently continues to teach hands-on workshops for Coast Airbrush, House of Kolor, As well as developing the ICAR curriculum for the new ASET workshops, and the Ultimate Air Affair. Craig is always developing new workshops, and training clinics both here, and overseas, so keep an eye out for a workshop near you!  His Q&A Forum: www.kustomkulturelounge.com is one of the largest kustom paint informational archives in the industry, with over 16,500 active members.

 In the last 3 years Craig has also taken on Tattooing, and will soon be opening a new Art Gallery/Tattoo Studio in Bakersfield, CA. Be sure to check out his website www.gotpaint.com, which will soon get a new facelift, as well as updated pics. You can also check out the new Apparel, and Accessory website Craig has recently partnered up on. www.crashapparel.com where he has incorporated his design work into jewelry, leather, and apparel.

Run Time: 1hr 14min

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