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Glen Alps

Glen Alps was an American artist and educator best known for developing the technique of Airbrushing, which uses a tool to spray paint or ink smoothly onto surfaces, enabling artists to create soft gradients and realistic images. His work popularized airbrushing in commercial art, illustration, and fine art, allowing for detailed and seamless color blending. Alps also contributed to art education by teaching and promoting airbrush techniques, helping many artists master this versatile medium. His innovations have had a lasting impact on modern illustration, photography retouching, and automotive artistry.