About the Artist

Fred Schollmeyer has been painting professionally since 1989. He holds a degree in Art Education from Lincoln University in Jefferson City and has studied art at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He has taught art for twenty-five years in private and public schools and currently teaches at Fatima in Westphalia, Missouri.

Fred has received numerous awards including "Best of Show", "Purchase Awards" and "People's Choice Awards". His work has been featured in the "Top Fifty" juried exhibition at the Missouri State Fair and the Missouri Watercolor National.

Airbrush Action magazine featured his work in its April 1997 issue.

Fred continues to show his enthusiasm for art through his painting and teaching. Each year his work is included in numerous art fairs and competitions.

Fred is available for presentations and workshops. Call or E-mail for information, including information for commissioned work.

A Basic Overview of the Painting Process

Each artwork begins with a series of reference photos and sketches of a particular subject. These are refined to one final drawing, which is then transferred to acid-free illustration board or canvas.

Paintings that require sharp edges in the composition are achieved by using frisk film. It's applied to the support and an x-acto knife is used to cut through the film. This film is later removed and reapplied in various combinations as the paint is applied. Artwork with soft edges is done with freehand airbrush without the use of frisk film.

After the acrylic paint is mixed in containers the painting begins. Airbrushes used are an Iwata HPC and a Custom Micron B. The paint is sprayed in layers working light to dark. If frisk film is used, it is removed after all the airbrush painting is completed. As a final step, conventional brushes are used for small details.

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