GRAFF: The Art & Technique of Graffiti
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (944 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1600610714 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Step by step, he lays out the philosophies and realities of the genre. From picking a "tag" and developing letterforms, to the logistics of prepping a wall and working a spray can in a painterly fashion, Graff will help you find your style and leave your mark—large and loud.A breakdown of the fundamental elements of graffiti-style—letters, character, backgrounds—and how they work together and intermingle with arrows, symbols, quotes and tagsFrom paper to wall, a start-to-finish approach for creating graffiti in various styles5 on-site step-by-step demonstrations show the creation of various types of compositions, from throw ups to full-blown pieces Complete with a glossary and a timeline tracing graffiti history, Graff is the bible for street artists looking to elevate their work, graphic desig
He is regularly featured in exhibits; does murals and designs; lectures and teaches in the San Jose area and beyond. liquidscape. About the AuthorScape Martinez creates with spray enamel, house paint, markers, acrylic and watercolor. He's been featured in Artweek, San Jose Mercury News, Melro, San Jose City Times and The Times of San Jose City College. He owns and operates two youth clothing lines, Liquidscape and Respect, Inc., and is an arts advocate for kids
He owns and operates two youth clothing lines, Liquidscape and Respect, Inc., and is an arts advocate for kids. Scape Martinez creates with spray enamel, house paint, markers, acrylic and watercolor. He is regularly featured in exhibits; does murals and designs; lectures and teaches in the San Jose area and beyond. He's been featur
Screaming creative and positive energy!! d.e I ordered two books this one more aimed at the wall graffiti artist and Graffiti Diplomacys Learn to draw a graffiti masterpiece(more in depth for the sketch artist super detailed with examples.) This review is for Graff.Multifaceted book.literary and visual work of art+complete tag tutorial and examples+color how to+graffiti history bits w/ respects paid to pioneersLEROY WAS HERE, RIP DONDi+basic letter how to+accents and flourishes how to+beautiful beautiful illustrations and artwork wow+perfect book design for artist 11x8 opposite of regular ruled paper+simple practical designOverall it shoots you out the spra. Bailey Turner III said Inspirational! You'll put pen on paper!. Inspirational in a word. It has helped me improve my art, and given me some insights into the art I was not privilege too. My only complaint is there is not enough of a break down of how to draw different styles, or how to color. I feel that it glazes over these subjects briefly instead of breaking them down in small fractions. For example I can follow the step by step of one letter to flash it out! But what about the other "Inspirational! You'll put pen on paper!" according to Bailey Turner III. Inspirational in a word. It has helped me improve my art, and given me some insights into the art I was not privilege too. My only complaint is there is not enough of a break down of how to draw different styles, or how to color. I feel that it glazes over these subjects briefly instead of breaking them down in small fractions. For example I can follow the step by step of one letter to flash it out! But what about the other 26? I'm left to my own devices. But I can't deny that the book is still helpful and very instructive! Almost worth every penny! I would buy it again. And what's more, I will buy the 2nd volume. 6? I'm left to my own devices. But I can't deny that the book is still helpful and very instructive! Almost worth every penny! I would buy it again. And what's more, I will buy the "Inspirational! You'll put pen on paper!" according to Bailey Turner III. Inspirational in a word. It has helped me improve my art, and given me some insights into the art I was not privilege too. My only complaint is there is not enough of a break down of how to draw different styles, or how to color. I feel that it glazes over these subjects briefly instead of breaking them down in small fractions. For example I can follow the step by step of one letter to flash it out! But what about the other 26? I'm left to my own devices. But I can't deny that the book is still helpful and very instructive! Almost worth every penny! I would buy it again. And what's more, I will buy the 2nd volume. nd volume. Solid Foundation I saw this book initially at an art supply store next to a display for Montana spray cans. Kudos to the art supply store for pushing two products at once, excellent marketing techniques. I have been into graffiti for many years now, however I have never been able to spend the hands on time needed to refine my craft and actually work with spray cans. This book has helped me catch up on that missed time. This book is not just for beginners, advanced graffiti artists can find excellent value in this book to help them on their path to urban art greatness. Scape has done an excellent job verbally and visually with thi