How to Spray Can Graffiti

In ancient times, the Greek's and the Roman's graffiti was an art form. Today, in many areas graffiti is considered to be vandalism and is punishable with costly fines or incarceration. Spray paint and markers are most commonly used in graffiti, which is often used to express political and social messages to the general population. Graffiti has developed a bad reputation because of its association with gang violence. Read on to learn how to spray can graffiti.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Colored spray paint

1. Study the style of other graffiti artists. Graffiti is predominantly an urban art form but can be found even in rural areas.

2. Write your name with block letters on a wall where no one will mind. Remember graffiti is illegal. Leave space between your letters.

3. Select a style that you want your graffiti to emulate. There are many styles; choose one that comes close to your abilities.

4. Dramatize your letters--outline the letters you drew on the wall in the style you have selected.

5. Establish variations in your lines--make some thick and others thin. This process will help you determine the areas to shade.

6. Control your urge to go crazy with your spray can--most times less is more. Choose one symbol as a signature for your art graffiti.

7. Decide where you want to apply color and shade. Be decisive since your artwork is a representation of who you are.

Tips & Warnings

• Look for urban art books in your local library or online stores.

• Don't be afraid to make mistakes--white paint will fix almost any mistake.

• Graffiti is a criminal activity--know when it is safe to paint.