A Dot and A Line, A Fade

Essentially, the airbrush produces three basic elements, a dot and a line, a fade. By skillfully combining these, stunning artwork can be created.It has been more than thirty years since Pamela Shanteau walked into a body shop in search of job and picked up an airbrush on a dare. Though she turned down the job offer, that experience sparked a lifelong passion, and it sent her on a journey to become one of the first women in the field of automotive airbrushing.Today, she is one of the top artists.Pamela’s interest in art began in childhood, but her drawings weren’t the kind her parents thought that a little girl should be making. She was sent to an all girls Catholic High School, where she learned invaluable lessons in classic art and art history. This knowledge, she believes, gives her work a dimension that others are unable to duplicate.Pamela Shanteau and her husband, Donn, are nearly inseparable in both business and life. Together, they face deadlines and the challenges of running a small business. She handles the airbrush. He handles just about everything else.Donn ran a successful business of his own, until his involvement with Pamela lead him to sell off his video stores and concentrate on building the airbrushing business.In a loving and delicate way, their symbiotic relationship survives a true test. Donn is nearly killed in a motorcycle accident.Motorcycles are the canvas of choice for Pamela, although she has painted on everything from airplanes to wall murals. Her small studio in a rural area just outside of Toledo, Ohio, houses the couple’s pick-up truck, custom Harley Davidson motorcycle, and a workspace inspired by Jackson Pollock.Despite her status as a female pioneer in the field, she continues to refine her techniques and never stops learning, as her passion for the airbrush and her accomplishments grow. Her unique vision and techniques have propelled her to a level of recognition she isn’t entirely comfortable w