Self expression comes in many shapes, forms and sizes and graffiti art is no exception.
It is a voice, a message, a statement and a call for attention, for whatever reason and many young people are drawn to it, maybe because they feel they are otherwise not being heard
Before embarking on Graffiti Painting, one should be aware that many people feel that there is a thin line between vandalism and graffiti.
Only when one is safely on the right side of the law, should any kind of creative liberty be assumed.
Hallmarks of Grafitti Painting and Style
Painting Graffiti is an art of big scale. Its grandeur is enhanced by the size of the image. Stark and bold colors, along with the fonts, those themselves are an art form of their types. These are the hallmarks of Graffiti Painting.
Steps To Being a Graffiti Creator
Begin By Gathering Your Main Supplies
Subject.
- Choose the subject for your painting and starkly demarcate the shadow areas. Painting works only when one has clear chiaroscuro effect. Draw a small-scale image of the subject of your graffiti, taking care that there is not too much detailing. Subjects for beginners should appropriately be inspired from the artwork in comics. The fonts and rendering in comics make for a great beginners’ work.
Coloring.
- Once you have outlined your sketch on a small scale, its time to fill in colors and imagine the entire work on a large scale. What looks awesome on small size, does not essentially translate into a large-scale graff work, neither is there a foolproof way to judge that. However, its this uncertainty only that makes the process of Painting it an evolutionary one.
Outlining Work Area.
- Outline your urban art work area into a rectangle, using charcoal or white diluted paint. You can use a string to mark out a rough grid on the work area. Using charcoal, transfer the small-scale model onto the work surface.
Background.
- Once you are done with outlining the work surface, spray a diluted neutral colored paint (White or Pale Cream) using aerosol can on the large areas of your Painting, which are to be painted with dark colors. You may also use Paint Rollers to fill in symmetrical areas with colors. Make sure to spread a very thin layer of paint initially. The painted area should be left to dry for at least an hour.
Coloring.
- Using aerosol cans filled with different colors, start with large areas of your Graffiti Painting, and move on slowly to small areas. Do not let the can’s nozzle linger on for more than three seconds at one place, as this would lead to the dripping of paint (of course, if that’s the effect you want then carry on the drip way).
Fine Defining.
- Use fine brush and paint (preferably Emulsion) to bring out the fine lines and the effects of your unique painting.
Preservation.
- If you want some longevity for your project, spray it with a thin layer of varnish. You are done with your graffiti painting.
One very important fact of grafiti painting is its idea, its central motive. If you are not excited by an idea or by the colors, or by drawing the initial sketch, it’s suggested that you do not venture into this activity. Art without madness is no fun!
Author: Annette Labedzki
Annette Labedzki received her BFA at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. She has more than 25 years experience. She is the founder and developer of an online art gallery featuring original art from all over the world. It is a great site for art collectors to buy original art. Is is also a venue for artists to display and sell their art . Artists can join for free and their image upload is unlimited. Please visit the website at http://www.labedzki-art.com
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