Meet Stephen Bray — Founder & Airbrush Artist

Photorealistic airbrush portrait inspired by Chuck Close’s “Big Self-Portrait” (1967–1968), hand-painted by Stephen Bray.

Fresh Air Shirts was founded by airbrush artist Stephen Bray, whose career spans decades of hand-painted apparel, custom airbrush artwork, and creative entrepreneurship. What began as a passion for airbrush art evolved into a full-time business creating one-of-a-kind, personalized apparel for fans, teams, celebrations, and milestones worldwide.

From Airbrush Art to a Global Creative Brand

Stephen Bray’s creative journey includes years of professional airbrush work, retail shop management, and custom commission art. Over time, his distinctive airbrush style — bold color, expressive lettering, and fine-art detail — became the foundation of Fresh Air Shirts.

Today, every piece is hand-painted in Los Angeles, combining technical airbrush skill with personal storytelling. No templates. No mass production. Just real art made to be worn.

Featured Interviews

Stephen Bray and Fresh Air Shirts have been featured in creative and entrepreneurial publications highlighting independent artists, custom apparel, and small business growth.

BoldJourney — Meet Stephen Bray
An in-depth interview covering the evolution of Fresh Air Shirts, hand-painted apparel, social media growth, and building a creative brand through authentic artwork and custom apparel.

CanvasRebel — Meet Stephen Bray
A feature highlighting Stephen Bray’s journey as a professional airbrush artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Fresh Air Shirts.