How to Write Graffiti Letters

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:WriteGraffitiLetters
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How to Write Graffiti Letters

Introduction

Graffiti letters are works of street art, yet learning how to write graffiti letters can be made by anyone with art supplies and a little patience. Graffiti letters come in many shapes, from the tangled, unreadable snarls of wild style to the bubblegum cuteness of balloon style. Many graffitists begin with balloon style and move into other styles as they gain skill and confidence

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Steps

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Step One

Pick a word to write in graffiti letters. Maybe use your nickname. Write this word in your normal style with a thick marker on a piece of paper. Don't be shy; use a big sheet of paper and make large letters.
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Step Two

Outline your letters with the thick marker. You are not tracing over the old lines; you are outlining the original strokes of your marker.
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Step Three

Repeat this outlining process until your letters touch each other or overlap.
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Step Four

Place a sheet of tracing paper over what you have done. Lightly trace just the outlines of your letters with a pencil.
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Step Five

Transfer the tracing to a fresh sheet of paper.
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Step Six

Round off the corners of your outlined letters. Go over the lines with a pen or marker. Fill in the outlined shapes of the letters with color.
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Step Seven

Congratulations, you have just made simple, balloon style graffiti letters.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Experiment with highlighting, shadowing and overlapping as you get more comfortable with graffiti letters.
  • Most cities have ordinances against graffiti, which levy fines and possible jail time for would-be graffiti artists.
  • Art materials can be hazardous to your health if improperly used. Read and follow all safety directions.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Drawing paper
  • Pen
  • Tracing paper
  • Pencil
  • Markers
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