Characteristics

of

Graffiti

Look at the positive/negative

shapes it creates.

Nice use of

the color

red.

The vibrant colors highlight

the lettering.

Message in white with

graffiti/images in background

Here are some student examples

Now it is time for you

to brainstorm • Keep in mind the positive/negative

technique

• Get visuals that will help with your idea

• Think COLOR think graffiti-style.

• Try not to just do your name in a tag-style.

Stencil graffiti another format to

provide a message in multiple places.

Styles “wildstyle”

A more complex style is

"wildstyle", a form of graffiti

usually involving

interlocking letters and

connecting points. These

pieces are often harder to

read by non-graffiti artists

as the letters merge into

one another in an often

undecipherable manner.

As simple as a one color outline

A “piece” – great use of gradients

Now…

• Think as you pencil in your

word/image and your usage of

the graffiti background.