How to Draw Crowns for Graffiti

Graffitti art.

Graffiti art can be much more than what you might see spread across a bridge or brick wall while driving. For many, it is an expressive art form. A popular image used in graffiti by artists is the graffiti crown. Learning how to draw a graffiti crown can be easy with a combination of creativity and carefully followed steps.

Instructions

1. Start on the left side of your paper and draw five circles in an arched formation across the top of the paper. The third circle should be at the highest point. The distance between the circles will depend upon the size of the paper. If you are drawing a graffiti crown on a standard-size sketch paper, draw the circles so they are approximately 1/2 inch apart.

2. Return to the circle that is the farthest to the left on the paper and begin to draw a straight line that connects from the middle bottom of the circle and continues until it reaches about three quarters of the way down the page. Repeat this step with the circle on the farthest right.

3. Connect a line to the bottom of the farthest left circle. Begin by drawing a straight, horizontal line on the left side. Continue with the line, allowing it to arch down as you reach the middle of the page. Continue with this until it is connected to the bottom of the line on the right.

4. Draw a U-shaped figure that connects the circles. Begin by drawing a U shape that begins on the bottom right part of the farthest left circle and continues the shape until it connects to the left side of the next circle. Continue with this U-shaped motion until all of the circles are connected in this way.

5. Add optional details. Add an initial, crest or symbol in square or bubble lettering. Opt to use your own style of writing or original designs.

References

• Davey D's Hip Hop Corner: Graffiti