How to Become a Graffiti Artist

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Although graffiti is often associated with vandalism of other people's property, it has slowly evolved into an art form.Now graffiti signed by the most talented artists can make a lot of money and are often sold at auction.And you, do you have what it takes to become a graffiti artist?

Steps

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This will become your Bible, always use it before trying anything.Secondly, find yourself a cool name, nothing stupid like Ghost, Rage etc.and try to make it unique.Alternatively, buy some sheets and always carry them with you.

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Pick a name and stick to it.Remember to look around to see if anyone uses the same name as you (words like face, ghost, king, demon, flame, extra, etc.they are all common names).If you really want to be original, find a longer word that is both clever and perhaps related to you or your work.

Look for inspiration in your city and on the internet, but don't directly copy anything you see;or you will be stigmatized as a kid (i.e. a new artist who doesn't deserve respect) for a long time. This practice is also called “biting,” which is a slang term for someone who copies someone else's work.Biting is fine just for your first graffiti as long as you don't take credit for it.
Many want to get straight to wildstyle and murals.It doesn't work like that.Start with the round letters and then move on.
In this subculture you can learn from the experts and help your peers.
Try researching people like UTI CREW in Los Angeles.Researching styles can help you understand the history of graffiti and different styles.

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Advice

If you happen to be arrested, ask for a lawyer and avail yourself of the right to remain silent.All you need to provide is your name, address and date of birth.Don't let slip any more information about your crew or anything you write, even though you just sprayed paint and know what you wrote on the wall.Remember that if a cop says that "you will only make your situation worse" it is already serious and they just want a confession to close the case.
Overall have fun, be creative, original and imaginative.Once you understand the construction of letters you can start inventing new styles.Don't be afraid to go too far, you never know where you might end up.
Ask yourself why you want to get into the world of graffiti.For some it's just fun, however other people get into it for the wrong reasons.Tagging to make yourself look cool in front of your friends is not a good motivation.
Truly invest in your art.Buy some good material, or alternatively make your own ink or markers.You can also buy common, inexpensive spray paint.
You can't always do graffiti on your property, there may be a city ordinance against it.
Practice on large stones.You can always cover them later with wall paint.
Remember, when choosing a place for your graffiti, be smart, follow morals and show respect.Mural artists create, not destroy.
Never paint or tag over a better piece than you may be capable of.When you cover someone make sure you cover the entire piece.To avoid problems you could show your appreciation next to your piece.
Few directions for graffiti, do not tag financial buildings, places of worship (churches), schools or important buildings (especially for surveillance).
Do your graffiti in legal places, like skate parks.
Respect and don't bother artists who are more talented than you.
Respirator masks are useful when painting indoors or in confined spaces where you can breathe fumes.
In general be yourself with your art.Pure and simple.
Never include your first or last name in your art.
Wear a bandana to hide your identity from hidden cameras.
Look on Amazon and look for DVDs on “Learning to Graffiti”, since it will help you a lot, look for DVDs with point by point sections on how to draw and paint your project.
Always make sure you don't make it easily recognizable that you're tagging.

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Warnings

There's a difference between scribbling on a wall and making art.Make sure it actually has some artistic value.
Stay yourself, don't copy others.
Never bring your sketchbook when you spray.
Try to hide your identity.
Graffiti is illegal unless you have permission from the owner, and if you get caught there's a big chance you'll have to pay a fine.
Tagging religious places, cars, public and financial properties and private homes is a crime and is illegal.
Graffiti is highly illegal in many areas.If they find you with a sketchbook and a box cutter they could confiscate them.
Spray paint fumes are very dangerous and can be lethal or cause serious damage.Always wear a mask.
Never tell anyone your name or the name of your crew.

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Things you will need

Plastic sheets for cutting your own tags (stencils)
A surface you can cut on
X-Acto knives
Stickers (optional)
Spray paint
Extra nozzles (for spray paint)
Cutters, pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, etc.(For practice with tags/pieces)
Paint markers or large permanent ones
Sketchbook (for graffiti sketches)
A large hard cover to make a hollow book to put stencils and such
A mask for when you spray paint in small spaces
Different sized caps for your jars
Gloves
Never use colored clothing when tagging as you may be seen

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