How to Draw Graffiti Names

Graffiti is an Italian word which was derived from the Greek word graphein, which means “to write”. Some may link graffiti with just mere vandalism but some people regard it as an art. Graffiti connotes artistic writing or drawing in any manner that does not infringe the law. To start drawing graffiti names, follow these basic steps:
Graffiti comes in different styles so there is a need for familiarization. Graffiti styles can be found on the Internet or in urban areas.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. In a paper, inscribe a name that you would want to use. For starters, use a pencil and lightly right down the name in print letters.

2. Select your graffiti style. You may also want to apply your own style of graffiti drawing.

3. Create a mockup of the style that you have chosen, outline the letters and differ the line thickness. You may also want to add some more details.

4. 4. Put the pencils away and keep a back up of your drawing by copying it.

5. Put the pencils away and keep a back up of your drawing by copying it.

6. Use a copier or sketch it in another piece of paper.

7. Make the lines in your drawing permanent by darkening them with a marker or a pen. If you wish to add color into your drawing, make use of colored pencils, crayons or markers.

Tips & Warnings

• It has been said that in every art, practice makes perfect. If it happened that your first graffiti did not turn out so well, don’t fret. You will get used to it and develop your skills the more that you do it.