Learning Graffiti Styles
If you have a special interest in graffiti but have not knowledge yet
in this kind of hobby, here is a bit of help. There a many graffiti
styles and the best one to learn for beginners is the simplest one like
tagging. This will only require a single color and you only have to
write your street name. However, tags are not simply written in the same
manner as simple writing. It will require a bit of artistry in the
design of each letter. Develop a style in which to write these letters
and continually use it. One thing to remember in street tagging is to
never write on someone else’s tag. This is the same as disrespecting
another writer and will commonly lead to misunderstandings.
If you are now good with tagging, the next one to learn is the
throw-up style of graffiti. This style of graffiti has a common design
of bubble letters. It has a composition of about 2 or 3 colors. It has
only a single layer of fill colors. This form of graffiti is created
only on a short span of time in order to not catch the attention of
others. In addition, it can also be done repeatedly and the designs of
each letter is usually more complex than the ones used in tags. The
use of stencils can also be an option if you are just starting out on
this hobby. By holding the stencil against a wall and spraying paint on
it, you can get a clearer picture. Spraying on readymade stencil is very
easy, what you have to work on is the stencil. If you are planning of
making stencil graffiti of several colors, you will need to work on
several stencils for each of the color you are going to use. The next
style is the wild style. This form of graffiti will require a lot of
work and skills. It is complicated compared to others and is extremely
stylized. Furthermore, it is hard to read to the untrained eye because
of the complex designs. This style features a lot of curves, arrows,
spikes and many other elements. Most often in this kind style, letters
are in 3D. This one of the most complicated graffiti
 so it may take a
while before you can make one that looks really good. You can try
practicing with a pen and paper first at home. You will also need to
have a copy you can look into when you are already making the wildstyle
graffiti on the street to prevent errors. The next is a piece, which
is much the same as the painting. The name is short for a masterpiece.
This style will require a lot of time and has the 3D effect. Creating a
piece will require much time than any other styles of graffiti is not
limited to names and letters. A piece is usually a picture of something
much like a cartoon art only they look much cooler.
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