How to Write Graffiti Style
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How to Write Graffiti Style
Introduction
If you can write your name with a pen or pencil, you can learn how to write graffiti style. The guiding principle of graffiti is self-expression. You create yourself with graffiti art, right down to the name by which you are known. This name is called a tag. Get a pencil and some paper, and you can start creating your tag.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Steps
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Step One
Choose a tag. This is the graffiti name that you will be known by. Short tags are more common, as are numbers, for example: BEAT 23.
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Step Two
Select a style of graffiti letters. Do you want fat letters that look like balloons, or skinny, angular letters that have hooks and barbs?
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Step Three
Do a sketch of your tag with pencil and paper. Use this sketch to plan out how your characters will touch or intertwine.
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Step Four
Determine where the shadows of the letters will fall and fill them in.
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Step Five
Clean up your paper, erasing any hesitation marks you might have made.
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Step Six
Outline your finished tag in ink, and create a border around the entire tag. The border can be anything you want--crackles of electricity or radiating lines of color are popular choices.
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Step Seven
Fill in the tag with color. Use paint or markers.
Overall Tips & Warnings
- Practice your tag again and again. Let the tag evolve, as you are looking for a balance between the impact of the look and the ease of creation.
- 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 on art materials.
Overall Things You'll Need
- Pen
- Paint
- Paper