Artist Statement
“We must create a universal conscience in humans. This philosophy is embedded in my artworks”
Artist Bio
Born in Hollywood in the 40s and raised as a “valley boy” in the 50’s. Main interest then…..Art. Star Shields is a master airbrush artist who started airbrushing t-shirts around 1961 at Pacific Ocean Park (P.O.P.) and the Minnesota State Fair. Then in 1973, Star and his 2 art partners formed The Rainbow Kids in Laguna Beach with their infamous Spaceship Booth at The Sawdust Art Festival. It was during those years that they airbrushed personal stage and tour clothing for Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Wings, Allman Brothers, Moody Blues, and others. Classic Rainbow Surfboards were also being airbrushed and still are now. Then in 1979 at The Rainbow Rose Festival and the first Doo Dah Parade in Pasadena, Star originated fantasy airbrush face painting and body art. Since that time, airbrush face and body art has expanded to hundreds of artists worldwide. Star says that we must create a universal conscience in humans. This philosophy is embedded in our artworks. Art saves lives.