Hi, I’m Damien Darroch, an artist and airbrush enthusiast from Penrith, NSW, with nearly three decades of experience. I specialise in freehand airbrushing and am passionate about helping beginners master the craft. Through my "Freedom to Freehand" courses, I teach artists to gain confidence, control, and true creative freedom.

With over 28 years of experience. I began my creative journey as a spray painter, and my passion for airbrushing was sparked at 19 when I discovered the freedom of freehand techniques. Initially, I was unsure if airbrushing was for me—especially the traditional, masking-heavy methods—but a course showed me that freehand airbrushing was not only possible but incredibly rewarding. That was the turning point; I was hooked.
As I honed my skills over the years, I began teaching airbrushing on weekends and in my spare time, sharing my expertise at the same school where I first learned. Though rewarding, balancing a full-time job with teaching left little room for my own artistic growth, so I decided to refocus on my art. I delved into fine art, especially Australian sports-themed pieces, and later returned to custom painting, continually refining my skills.
Now, I've come full circle, bringing my passion for teaching back to the forefront with "Freedom to Freehand." This series of courses starts with a focus on beginners, helping them build a strong foundation in airbrushing. My goal is to teach students not just to control the airbrush but to feel empowered to make adjustments and embrace mistakes as part of the creative process. I want to help others find the freedom I experienced when I finally broke away from the fear of making errors.