Custom Airbrush Art Studio

Riders and car enthusiasts, gamers, musicians, gift buyers, and small businesses wanting branded or themed pieces.

A quoted price per piece based on size, detail and time, often with a deposit upfront. Repeat work and referrals from local bike and car communities help.

• Airbrush technique and drawing
• Colour and design sense
• Patience with fine detail
• Clear quoting and communication

• Fumes and overspray: check ventilation, wear a proper respirator and read the safety data sheets for your paints
• Check your municipality for home-based business licence and zoning rules
• Check whether your home insurance covers business use and whether you need commercial general liability insurance
• Check local rules for storing and disposing of solvents and leftover paint
• Copyright and trademark: be careful when asked to copy characters or logos
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $5,000 CAD, depending on your equipment, paints and how you set up your home studio. Good ventilation and a proper respirator are worth planning for.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000 CAD, depending on the pieces you paint, your prices and how many commissions you take on. That is revenue, not profit, and the estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.

Check ventilation, respirator use and the safety data sheets for your paints. Also check your municipality's home-based business licence and zoning rules, home insurance cover, solvent disposal rules, copyright and trademark limits, and GST/HST registration.