If Iwanted to learn how to do graffiti would it be easier to learn on my own by scribbling down words and turning them into funk or just go to a website and copy those down and learn form that...in your opinion which one would be easier?
also are there any sites that can help me LEARN how to do it?
thnx in advance
2006-06-10 16:15:52 · 15 answers · asked by the_forbiden_forest 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
Try both and see which is easier for you .. good luck!
2006-06-10 16:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Graffiti is an form of expression. I think it is easier to learn by scribbling down your own words and then get creative with them. After enough practice, it will come natural to you. If you feel the need to express yourself, then America gave you the freedom of just that. Now the consequences are bad but you may leave a lifetime impression on someone. Example: O. J. Simpson. Luck!
2006-06-11 00:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by nane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do both. Copying from a website will get you used to the general artistic style. Doing it yourself on paper will bring your own style into the mix.
As a graffiti artist for 2 or 3 years, I can tell you that the path to perfection won't be easy or quick. You gotta have patience with yourself, though.
If I were you, I would experiment first with a simple, bubbly style. Don't try anything fancy at first. Then you can start to develop a blockier style, and after that you can just make the letters look however you want.
A fun thing that I like to do is experiment with letters flowing into eachother. It looks really good when you get done.
Also, you'll want to use a Vision pen. They're the best to start out with on paper.
I missed one thing that you got wrong in your details: You aren't trying to turn words into "Funk," you're trying to turn them into art. Beautiful, flowing art... Not unreadable gibberish. It's a big mistake people have: they think we are trying to write so noone can read it. That's not the point.... The point is to make each letter a piece of art, and whether it is an abstract or a portrait is up to the artist. It's also a mistake a lot of people make when trying to learn... They think that their goal is to make the words undecipherable.
At first, your stuff will look like crap. You can't expect to be good at the start. I suggest experimenting with small, three letter words. Maybe you can copy an elaborate crew tag from a website and practice it over and over until you can do it like them, then switch to one with different letters. But I don't want you to develop someone else's style, so after a while start throwing curveballs. Change the stuff up a little.
One more thing - don't hit the streets until you've practiced with paint. I really don't like to see good stuff tagged over with garbage.
2006-06-10 23:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by jeff_is_sexy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you're welcome in advance to begin with. Also I think that graffiti is a waste of your time. Who would you impress....some guys? Girls have no interest in such behavior. Here's a suggestion: start tomorrow smiling at every girl you see. I believe this will get you more attention than you thought possible...and from someone who could make you feel great. Best wishes
2006-06-10 23:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by colorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to a website and practice copying the graffiti they provide and then when you get good, let your imagination take control.
2006-06-10 23:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by GraceB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what way would be easier, but I do know that practice is the only way to get really good at something. After you master your graffiti, maybe you'll be lucky enough to get really good at being someones cell *****!!
2006-06-10 23:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graphitti is considered art although it is vandalism. You cant really copy art and call it your own. Start with what you believe in, then the rest will follow.
2006-06-10 23:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by desdemonia2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help YOU learn graffitti? That's like asking- Help me become a vain, selfish, self-centered, disrespectful of the rights and property of others " A**HOLE"
Help you out?.....sure, - which way did you come in?
2006-06-10 23:24:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice on your parents' bedroom walls. That way they'll know to start saving up for your bail money.
2006-06-10 23:17:48 · answer #9 · answered by artsy5347 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do the internet ones and copy those. But then again that wouldn't be really getto.
2006-06-10 23:18:57 · answer #10 · answered by alexxxa $ o's 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋