Graffiti

[GRAFIK]

Recently I have bought a couple graffiti paintings. I have always been interested in this art, but have never tried to learn. I was wondering who in here is involved with the art of graffiti? I want to start to learn but dont know where to start. Should i just find a wall and go at it, or should i start out doing drawings then move up, any suggestions???

 

[Sanova]

I know alot of people involved in this artform, i oft try my hand but i'm not the greatest.

ps. haven't seen you online in forever.. haven't seen you on aim either haha starting to question ur health

 

[GRAFIK]

I know alot of people involved in this artform, i oft try my hand but i'm not the greatest.

ps. haven't seen you online in forever.. haven't seen you on aim either haha starting to question ur health

lol, word nah man really dont get on aim anymore but you know still traveling for work all the time. Been home here and there, and usually go out with friends and shit when I am home. Life def. different from college to the real world... i would give anything to go back.

 

[Emeezy]

when i started out doin grafs a while back it helped me to get the skill and ideas for shapes and things by drawing alot. even today before i do anything i draw out a rough sketch so i can reference it.

 

[Pug]

I was really into graf back in the early 90's to about 2001. Basically, just try to develop your own style. Look how other people do their work and get ideas, then try and make your own.

 

[eldiablo]

you def gotta start drawing first.

 

[slik da relic]

ur graffitti (like any other art) should start small... if uve never done it b4, what makes u think ur ready for a "wall" ?? i still do it once in a while, but i dont go taggin trains an stuff..lol.. u should buy an 8" x 10" black book with all white pages and check some graffitti forums.

da relic

 

[5th Sequence]

ur graffitti (like any other art) should start small... if uve never done it b4, what makes u think ur ready for a "wall" ?? i still do it once in a while, but i dont go taggin trains an stuff..lol.. u should buy an 8" x 10" black book with all white pages and check some graffitti forums.

da relic

Agree with that. start small and spend time searching for other pics of graffiti. it goes without saying not to bite someone elses style but study how certain pieces grab you and break it down as far as how that piece is made up. Look at the colors, how they contrast/compliment, letter positioning, how the letters all share the same "style" to make a cohesive piece. I dunno, I used to just study that shit and then try my own.

I stopped with graff after i started transfering from the black book to walls. Never really mastered using cans but I'm pretty solid with sketches.

Get colored pencils and markers too, you can start off making some dope sketches to figure out your style before you start throwing anything up on walls.

You got any pictures of your graffiti paintings?

 

[Relic]

Go for the Mural!

 

[StressWon]

start here bro. I was bombin since late 80's to about 98. Get a art pad and start. Find ya style and go from there. Just be careful.

 

[GRAFIK]

start here bro. I was bombin since late 80's to about 98. Get a art pad and start. Find ya style and go from there. Just be careful.

lol, word, i have seen this movie a long time ago. but i guess i just have to take out a piece of paper and draw and try and create some type of style. But i dont want to just limit myself to a pen paper. I def want to learn with cans. having skills on paper isnt the same as using spray cans and shit, but i feel what you guys are saying. start small and move up, thanks

 

[StressWon]

lol, word, i have seen this movie a long time ago. but i guess i just have to take out a piece of paper and draw and try and create some type of style. But i dont want to just limit myself to a pen paper. I def want to learn with cans. having skills on paper isnt the same as using spray cans and shit, but i feel what you guys are saying. start small and move up, thanks

yeah, i feel you, but a pad and pen is where most of us start.

 

[slik da relic]

i guess i just have to take out a piece of paper and draw and try and create some type of style. But i dont want to just limit myself to a pen paper.

well... u can always go fukk up a handball court...lol... make sure u post some pix of ur work....lmao!!!

da relic

 

[GRAFIK]

well... u can always go fukk up a handball court...lol... make sure u post some pix of ur work....lmao!!!

da relic

Or i could just find your crib, that way you can look at it everyday! lol

 

[Relic]

yeah, i feel you, but a pad and pen is where most of us start.

Most definately...On most things!

 

[Font]

I hear what everyone's saying but here's what I'm loving lately, 2D graf turned into 3D digital art.

Check this out >>>> http://cyphergfx.com/uploaded_images/elude_blue_1280x1024_cypher-737495.jpg

 

[Relic]

I hear what everyone's saying but here's what I'm loving lately, 2D graf turned into 3D digital art.

Check this out >>>> http://cyphergfx.com/uploaded_images/elude_blue_1280x1024_cypher-737495.jpg

wow ..thats phat!

 

[Font]

wow ..thats phat!

Phat indeed!

 

[slik da relic]

Or i could just find your crib, that way you can look at it everyday! lol

haha... u got that... but i dont want u to go home with just ur wrists... lol

da relic