5 Graffiti Handstyle Mistakes

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @conuz8
    @conuz8 3 года назад +774

    having messy handwriting actually helped me with tagging when i started because i already had such a good flow from writing in shitty half cursive lol

    • @whatthefukkkk
      @whatthefukkkk 3 года назад +15

      same bro

    • @yokelo7
      @yokelo7 3 года назад +5

      Yea I know what you mean lool

    • @shrimpfry880
      @shrimpfry880 2 года назад +16

      shout out to my high school benchmate who couldn't read my notes ily

    • @eazyeespinoza2109
      @eazyeespinoza2109 2 года назад +1

      Same lmaoooo

    • @conuz8
      @conuz8 2 года назад +2

      @@shrimpfry880 i graduated last year and miss it bro i took my time for granted in there.

  • @ThulsaDoom
    @ThulsaDoom 5 лет назад +932

    I gotta give it to you. Your advice wasn’t what I expected it to be until I watched your video halfway through.
    I’ve been into graff about 30 years and when I first started hitting the streets of NYC in 89-90, it was all about trying to make jifs and catching tags. In the early to mid 90’s when German tips etc. were introduced, fat cap tags were a must. No exceptions. To my demise, my hand style never improved, yet, I thought I had style.
    Then in ‘97, one of the best and most unique writers out of the 5 boros of New York happened to be a neighbor of mine. We became friends and he changed my entire outlook on writing and can control. No more fat caps (he despised them) and strictly stock caps was how he would advise me to tag and practice while on the go. Utilizing my shoulder, elbow, and wrist was how I learned how to write on the biggest and smallest surface with spray paint and never drip.
    Over time, other writers would ask about me and admire style, since I became the latest member of my neighbors crew. We bombed hard for many years since then.
    That said, my weapons of choice for sharpening my skills on paper are: pencils for slow controlled movement when experimenting with styles and ideas. Second, my favorite and most preferred choice for bringing those ideas to life are Sharpie Ultra Fine Point markers. They help me keep a steady flow when writing with little to no mistakes. I think quick when using them, because I try not to oversaturate my tags, outlines etc. with ink.
    My #1 advice is to start simple and refine your style. Don’t rush it or try to be unique from the jump. After refining your style, play with it and make it your own. Be creative. Have a signature style. Don’t bite! Also, progression is important. Too many writers are stubborn and are afraid of change. Utilize the surface you write on...take up space, learn how to write backwards, upside down, vertical, diagonal etc. Be progressive!

    • @xdef1ne
      @xdef1ne 5 лет назад +3

      Thulsa Doom who were the biggest back then?

    • @ThulsaDoom
      @ThulsaDoom 5 лет назад +56

      ​@@xdef1ne Biggest writers in NYC during the 90's, you mean? Wow! There were so many. Too many to list. Anyone hitting the streets hard back then was influential in some way shape or form. A lot of writers focused on creativity and wanted to standout. It was all about hand styles and unique throw ups, because we had to attack the streets hard and swift, but with style.
      The 90's is when a lot 80's writer's (generation before me) transitioned from bombing trains and hit the streets (e.g. PG TPA, DG NWC, Cost KRT, Revs, Ghost RIS, Sane, Smith, Joz & Easy, Josh 5, Cope 2 KD, Chino BYI, Asp WTO, Dro ACC, Lc FUCK, Dek FYA, Ces FX, Ket RIS etc.), quit graf all together, and paved a way for the next generation (my generation), the street bombers.
      As for some big and some known names of the 90's that come to mind would be YKK- [Kez5, Jakee 113, Skuf & Naisha, Noxer DOD, Spot KMS, JA XTC, Foe, Web 113...], FTR-[Slash, Giz, Ve, Den, Cend LSD, Desa MTA, Kech, SN, Aones WTO...] Bruz TO, Astro WWV, Veefer, Dink, Ader AD, Keeps AD, Raep TCN, Nep TCN, Deck WGF, Sabe KST, Neta ACC, SP one, CS TFK, Ever NVA, Ea RIS, Duel RIS, Dr AA, Doms KOC, Dio UDI, Dem ACC, Deal RFC, Cash RFC, Dceve SMART, Sr NBK, Yes2, 2000 crew-[Rahb, Co3, Krash NFS, JB RIA...], IRAK-[Earsnot, Sace, Semen...] TKA, 5MH-[9Volt, Kel, Jouk, Amo, Bl, Suave...], KGB-[Near, Else, Ryno, Joust BD...], Joves TDO, Teck BS, RD 357/VIC, Re 357/VIC, Peek VIC, Serf, GNS 666 now 777, Korn COK, Risk 9, Rush ACID, Kuma, Gano VGL, Stem YNN, Sev TDT, Seus RTD, Marty SMART, Moose, Fanta, Mutz AA, Niro GF, OJ FYC, Fatal NFO, Boner HSB, Gouch, Hek TAD, Jesus Saves, Remo BTB , Stacs Yo, Audie U5, Papo DTF, Post VSOP, Set KRT, Scae, MQ DMS, Claw PMS, Cinik VAC, Ruel, Sate NVA, Sen 4, Sento TFP, Serp BTC, Setup KCW, Chip MOD, Cheo SMG, Bye FUCK, and the list goes on.

    • @thierrydebrunhoff5869
      @thierrydebrunhoff5869 5 лет назад +2

      Bobby Fisher nah

    • @ThulsaDoom
      @ThulsaDoom 5 лет назад +22

      @Bobby Fisher Inspiration is useful, not biting. Use your environment and everything else around you, but other writer's styles. Be creative.
      Try practicing for a few days without looking at graf and you'll notice your style becoming more unique to who you are. Be open-minded and have confidence in your ideas. Your style should represent you. It's your signature. The more you do them, the more you'll improve and finesse your style.
      Whenever an idea comes to mind put it down on whatever you write on. Catalog your ideas and use those for references. That applies to old styles too. There's always room for improvement and updating your current style with old concepts.

    • @arisebeats1851
      @arisebeats1851 5 лет назад +9

      dope story u caught my eye and nice name and band

  • @ScizGraffiti
    @ScizGraffiti 5 лет назад +934

    the golden rule, keep it simple

    • @Unknown-kd3ri
      @Unknown-kd3ri 5 лет назад +38

      For those who it applies to. Some people can actually tag wild style beautifully. Not just basically writing print letters with a tweak on em here and there. Push yourself

    • @ceramikxxx5882
      @ceramikxxx5882 5 лет назад +7

      That dont always work

    • @blazeiyt7411
      @blazeiyt7411 5 лет назад +13

      Ya if you’re a toy golden rule lmao!

    • @luthervaughn1
      @luthervaughn1 5 лет назад +1

      Noone ever said that's the golden rule. Maybe it's youtube graffiti golden rule, for bitches. Thanks for pointing that out.

    • @dailyyy_
      @dailyyy_ 4 года назад +1

      Yeah i learned that with my tag

  • @RYMEZ04
    @RYMEZ04 6 лет назад +2309

    1st mistake using a marker that’s almost running out of ink 😂😂

    • @georgerodriquez512
      @georgerodriquez512 6 лет назад +18

      KING RYMEZ 04 flare tag lol

    • @switcheezy
      @switcheezy 5 лет назад +23

      I like. That look tho

    • @mmmghool
      @mmmghool 5 лет назад +11

      lmaoo was literally me tonight

    • @mstyleone
      @mstyleone 5 лет назад +7

      Not a mistake, well mayb here it is but you can deffinitly make a almost empty marker work... Like George Rodriquez said, flaretags!

    • @RichieAlton
      @RichieAlton 5 лет назад +12

      Bruh stopped listening after the first tag. Looking like comic sans. dried up ole crusty ass crayola

  • @actionyuri7628
    @actionyuri7628 4 года назад +2723

    When you wanna be rebellious but you also want to follow rules

    • @jeremy417k9
      @jeremy417k9 4 года назад +29

      Action Yuri lolololol the irony

    • @bdancepants5003
      @bdancepants5003 4 года назад +28

      more of quidelines anyway eh?

    • @karltriebel4262
      @karltriebel4262 4 года назад +65

      “When you wanna be rebellious but you also want to follow the guidelines” - that sounds even worse!🤣

    • @random_guy_277
      @random_guy_277 4 года назад +3

      facts

    • @TheKayPitt
      @TheKayPitt 4 года назад +3

      LOL that's hilarious

  • @John-mf6ky
    @John-mf6ky 6 лет назад +864

    I'd say one of the biggest things is to practice the whole alphabet, not just the name you write.

    • @mferjones9050
      @mferjones9050 5 лет назад +45

      Alphabet before anything.

    • @arcangel...798
      @arcangel...798 5 лет назад +10

      I agree i think thas wat he means get your letter game up then u can ad the rest of the furniture..

    • @fleecejhonson572
      @fleecejhonson572 5 лет назад +3

      Yeah alphabet first take the best letters you can tag up from the alphabet use those too pick a name then practice them more in different styles

    • @VexxJacobs
      @VexxJacobs 4 года назад +12

      Guys, stop practicing the alphabet
      Newb move with no gains
      Never once is a word or senario going to be 26 letters long
      imo best way to start learning is with a calligraphy pen

    • @cyrek2742
      @cyrek2742 4 года назад +19

      @@VexxJacobs No he means write the whole alphabet with your style not just your name

  • @ビンガム
    @ビンガム 6 лет назад +358

    So much hate in the comments. This is solid advice for beginners.

    • @spencergeller2236
      @spencergeller2236 5 лет назад +12

      ビンガム this is solid for anyone. The basics stay bold

    • @SHinierthennyourforehead
      @SHinierthennyourforehead 2 года назад

      i see no hate in comments

    • @deadstarlondon
      @deadstarlondon Год назад

      He deleting the hate. Some people are hating cos it’s kind of painful to watch a guy who can barley tag giving lessons on how to tag.

  • @MAURICZZIO1
    @MAURICZZIO1 3 года назад +31

    at my 65, I still write on my daily writing in that way. Some people get offended because I write ALL in upper case. That's my style. Period. Thank YOU for your video. I continue learning. This is ART.

    • @bassmanoper6659
      @bassmanoper6659 3 года назад

      ✌✌✌

    • @haidrien3984
      @haidrien3984 Год назад

      I do the same kinda style I use uppercases for my tag and I use my grandpa's style of cursive for it

  • @slosher6394
    @slosher6394 6 лет назад +50

    For number four, I would recommend working on an alphabet, think it out, learn each letter and how they interact. Then try to put the letters together and see how they mesh. Even if you thought they were perfect, you'll find flaws when you try to stitch them together. Go back to the drawing board, until letters fit comfortably to make words. Once your name looks right, write it a million times with a ballpoint until you can do it perfect blindfolded. Then get a rusto and see how it looks on walls. Be critical of yourself until you're happy with what you've created

  • @6canadian6winter6
    @6canadian6winter6 6 лет назад +223

    A good point that helped me when I was a toy is taking my time on paper before getting muscle memory down , making sure everything is simple and legible before moving on to the crazy hand style shit , I think the best hand styles are ones everybody can read not just people who do graff can read , that’s how u get really famous in your city

    • @Patrick_Andrews917
      @Patrick_Andrews917 5 лет назад +2

      Well said. Rad Avail profile pic, dude!

    • @acerkrt
      @acerkrt 5 лет назад

      But you aee.Still so Toy

    • @JohnDoe-zq1ho
      @JohnDoe-zq1ho 4 года назад +1

      Right on. Straight letter tags and pieces will always look the best.

    • @aleenaryk9317
      @aleenaryk9317 2 года назад +1

      Agreed! I just see random letters, stare at it for 3 minutes trying to figure out what it says. I'm a real toy, but I'd say if it's readable then you'd get somewhere!

    • @6canadian6winter6
      @6canadian6winter6 2 года назад

      @@joanamariebautista nice I guess I have to subscribe to you now too lmfao

  • @mikebe9919
    @mikebe9919 5 лет назад +632

    this will sound a
    Iittle weird , but if you wanna get better at graffiti , you should practice cursive writing

    • @mmfood97
      @mmfood97 5 лет назад +90

      Yes. Flow is one of the most important things

    • @deafanddestructiononthepis3149
      @deafanddestructiononthepis3149 5 лет назад +32

      yep, especially for sick connect tags

    • @Maykay1312
      @Maykay1312 5 лет назад +16

      i writhe in cursive but i can hardly read this xd

    • @zem6300
      @zem6300 5 лет назад +23

      This is also true not just for flow and such, but also letter structure and consistency. The more you drill cursive alphabets, you keep your letters the same height, you have the correct structure for the letters, and you write it the same way every time.

    • @Maykay1312
      @Maykay1312 5 лет назад +6

      @@zem6300 hahaahh not true i write in cursive all the time well actualy my whole life but im prety sure i have dysgraphia so it looks diferent every time xd

  • @deinpapa3769
    @deinpapa3769 5 лет назад +76

    most important ... if you feel the urge to dont fuk it up ... just ignore it .. and just go for it ... even if it turns out bad ... next time u do it better

  • @untitledbeing6898
    @untitledbeing6898 2 года назад +24

    I used to think my tags were “simple” and now I realize I was going in the right direction considering I’m still just a beginner.

  • @arsek503
    @arsek503 6 лет назад +251

    People on here saying your toy? Ive been writing over a decade and in my opinion you have sick letters and explained structure very well.

    • @zebedeerotten533
      @zebedeerotten533 6 лет назад +1

      lol

    • @youraveragecitizen1442
      @youraveragecitizen1442 6 лет назад +11

      No this is toy af g

    • @bio-plasmictoad5311
      @bio-plasmictoad5311 6 лет назад +33

      According to them, if you are not absolutely top tier at it, you are a toy. You can be certain that they are toys, I've never seen or heard anyone what's good call others toys. They know what they where like when they started, and know it's not as easy as it looks.

    • @chokichocat3083
      @chokichocat3083 5 лет назад +7

      They just salty that you introduce graffiti to new writers cause they know they gonna have more competition cause they probably shit.

    • @Feskochsnus
      @Feskochsnus 5 лет назад +12

      Only toys use the word toy

  • @loganjglaser
    @loganjglaser 5 лет назад +500

    Those 472 dislikes are younger kids who got triggered when you took a shot at their drips 😂

    • @deesnoots
      @deesnoots 4 года назад +1

      ForkUp oof! 😂

    • @eventsorneht2662
      @eventsorneht2662 4 года назад +6

      What did you people do to graffiti? Ugh...

    • @kylerthecreator5123
      @kylerthecreator5123 3 года назад

      858

    • @miketownsend4416
      @miketownsend4416 3 года назад +1

      Or quit throwing up tags on legit quality graffiti. Tagging is for goofs.

    • @4taenoa112
      @4taenoa112 3 года назад +5

      @@miketownsend4416 nah bruh, just a level below. Throwing up on other people’s pieces are for goofs

  • @Red-gl2cb
    @Red-gl2cb 6 лет назад +80

    Great to see younger guys taking in some good old fashioned old skool advice. 👍

  • @richardrich1384
    @richardrich1384 6 лет назад +102

    Listen to this guy he talks the truth in France and Italy the older writers teach the younger writers

    • @wilihey1425
      @wilihey1425 5 лет назад +5

      i was shat on when i went to Paris, feels like theres too many writers every accessible spot is taken in the whole city

    • @mizfour6680
      @mizfour6680 5 лет назад +7

      I was in Rome two months ago and this city basically is what got me into graffiti

    • @chriszimmerman9737
      @chriszimmerman9737 4 года назад

      I miss the mentorship days.

    • @billythewilliam7911
      @billythewilliam7911 3 года назад

      France lol

  • @essy_loser
    @essy_loser 5 лет назад +119

    I mean I'm still a toy, and I had a "decent" tag, and in 2 seconds, it's down. (It was real shit btw) I looked into it, and found this video and it helped. I developed a good handstyle, thanks to this video. Thanks for this!

    • @zayno240
      @zayno240 4 года назад +3

      Whats ur name on ig? I wanna see ur handstyle

    • @vinkeso4453
      @vinkeso4453 3 года назад +2

      @@zayno240 yes

  • @justinoshaughnessy6684
    @justinoshaughnessy6684 5 лет назад +6

    I Like this one. And for the critics: its hard to give good support in people's development for grafitti. Its through making mistakes and breaking the rules that we discover the coolest tweaks and expressions, and even discover what our own handstyle is in the first place...
    So dos and donts are hypocrytical. But this dude does point out his awareness of the relative aspect to these tips and he plainly gives pretty relevant guidelines for enhancing your skills in this genre of self-expression.
    Also there actually are typical aesthetics that appeal to the general public or put people off. And since grafitti does inherently address the public it's a pretty noble cause to take that into consideration and apply your art and activism with care and purpose

  • @jessestrong7269
    @jessestrong7269 3 года назад +20

    I’ve been doing graffiti 15+ years. I still blow through a pack of paper in a day doing tags and hand styles over and over again.

  • @chriszimmerman6030
    @chriszimmerman6030 6 лет назад +6

    glad you adressed the fat cap issue. its so crucial to learn with ballpoint pens and stock tips.those skinny caps and pens expose people who dont really have the fundamentals down.

  • @kres1510
    @kres1510 5 лет назад +17

    -we all make mistakes in graffiti...but it's hard not to because we compare our handstyles and just want to be creative and noticed. -this is our form of communication to eachother in real time while trying not to get caught. Good video bro. -do one where you're just tagging all in a magazine using different markers with commentary.

  • @psycho2975
    @psycho2975 6 лет назад +37

    love that subtle beat of X in the background

    • @liamridgewell2464
      @liamridgewell2464 5 лет назад

      Psycho what are both these song, pls hhelp

    • @liftedaura99
      @liftedaura99 5 лет назад

      @@liamridgewell2464 one of them is Japan by famous Dex and asap rocky

    • @fakenamerealchungus9851
      @fakenamerealchungus9851 5 лет назад +2

      Think you mean the Shiloh beat. X sampled her.

    • @bencastor9207
      @bencastor9207 4 года назад

      @@fakenamerealchungus9851 no, Potsu sampled her. X bought the rights to use the track as an instrumental. It's not even the XXX song it's the original instrumental by Potsu

  • @arisebeats1851
    @arisebeats1851 5 лет назад +100

    no rules in graff do you do the best u can

    • @imelevated53
      @imelevated53 4 года назад +14

      There’s most definitely rules lmao unless you’re not tryna get up

    • @arisebeats1851
      @arisebeats1851 4 года назад +13

      @@imelevated53 well yes and no...
      Like who's gonna hit churches
      Don't go over anyone you don't know
      Some gang shit too because of repercussions
      What I meant was there's no rules in styles
      You are what you create fuck what ppl hate

    • @arisebeats1851
      @arisebeats1851 4 года назад +5

      @@imelevated53 and most ppl who getup the most dgaf about rules that's how they get up more....-___-

    • @random_guy_277
      @random_guy_277 4 года назад +1

      Arise Beats facts bro

    • @arisebeats1851
      @arisebeats1851 4 года назад

      @@random_guy_277 yes?

  • @emplugee2272
    @emplugee2272 5 лет назад +26

    Greats tips. This will help out beginners a lot. Biggest problem with novice taggers is that they try to do too much.
    Keep it simple. Throw up responsibly.

  • @OHLE312
    @OHLE312 5 лет назад +116

    No halos or crowns unless you king your city

    • @bendolabando
      @bendolabando 5 лет назад +57

      Halos are ok.

    • @joshuaevans5130
      @joshuaevans5130 5 лет назад +18

      I earned my shit lol did years in prison for the shit got 50,000$ restitution

    • @liftedaura99
      @liftedaura99 5 лет назад +44

      But i got dead homies... the Halo is for them

    • @dailyyy_
      @dailyyy_ 4 года назад +10

      Halos are so nice to do, just the perfect circle it feels very nice.

    • @dailyyy_
      @dailyyy_ 4 года назад

      @WASSABI! lol it was a bit too wide

  • @Mossmossmosss
    @Mossmossmosss 5 лет назад +28

    We had simple rules that made the scene one of the most influential scenes in Europe. Do the sticks, write simple and readable, the guidelines of 3d and Shadows go Always in the same way, be Friends and have fun.

  • @sheinshawty
    @sheinshawty 3 года назад +4

    This dude has the best taste in music x, trippie, uzi... daaamnn i was just vibing

  • @Alexnigliotattoos
    @Alexnigliotattoos 6 лет назад +19

    Wish I had this video when I started, I thought the tips were pretty good and I don’t think in anyway that you are putting rules on graff or trying to put down people on their different styles, onya mate!

  • @frigorankorna
    @frigorankorna 5 лет назад +3

    Honestly bro, I went in to this video expecting it to be shit but this is really good advice for beginners, I often think these exact thoughts when I see shit tags. Good on ya

  • @harrassmentpanda6736
    @harrassmentpanda6736 3 года назад +1

    Idk what this guy's talking about all of them looked cool and unique to me... And that's the point. I don't like seeing people copy others

  • @Rookthabastad
    @Rookthabastad 5 лет назад +5

    i just started off tagging. started off as desk tagging and now i’m working on my handstyle. i’m gonna do my buddies van and then my own album covers as well. thank you for the advice sir.

    • @walter2440
      @walter2440 Год назад

      you definitely ruined your buddys van

  • @janvn8291
    @janvn8291 6 лет назад +5

    important about graffiti in general is to paint the city and have fun. There are no rules... feel free & do whatever you want to :)

    • @matthewwarren1266
      @matthewwarren1266 5 лет назад +1

      If you don't have style though no one will remember you and you'll get crossed out or burned over.

  • @Kitsune5552
    @Kitsune5552 6 лет назад +11

    Everyone hatin I actually like your vids as a beginner you help keep it up man

  • @joellown9937
    @joellown9937 3 года назад +2

    Everyone starts off with toyish writes but you progress during time with different writes, but dont over do it with extra arrows or " just try to keep a steady flow of the letters and your name will come out your own way and unique

  • @speak79gamingnetwork49
    @speak79gamingnetwork49 6 лет назад +8

    Sure he doesn't have good style now but sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders to get better. Good video man.

  • @snrotabcd9500
    @snrotabcd9500 2 года назад +2

    great vid wish i seen it 15 years ago when i first started lol. u explained it very well.

  • @sabiefreddy6666
    @sabiefreddy6666 4 года назад +3

    I believe everyone has their own styles in graff and no one can tell you want you cant do or add to your style if that's what you like.. at the end of the day it doesnt matter what people say about your style.. just dont be toy

  • @liamridgewell2464
    @liamridgewell2464 5 лет назад +2

    ive been practicing my one liner tag for years, im pretty satified with it. My advice would be to want flow want creativity and want style! Also practice writing the alphabet in different styles

  • @lazydeity7564
    @lazydeity7564 6 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the tips mate. Good luck everyone that comes across this video don’t let anyone tell you what you are:/ tbh people that use the term toy on other people are just people that are so insecure and egotistical on their own work that they like to shit on other people’s work. Do whatever that makes you happy as long as you have good technique and original style don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

  • @joerobinson2545
    @joerobinson2545 3 года назад +4

    I've watched this after buying a basic chisel tip, uni broad 8mm chisel tip, molotow dripstick and molotow masterpiece speedflow to get me started. when I heard I didn't needed fancy stuff I got mad mad

    • @playboifarti42069
      @playboifarti42069 3 года назад

      same I got the uni and I’m a beginner and after I watched this I got pretty upset

    • @aceykrew
      @aceykrew 3 года назад +1

      Man I've been tagging for a few years and still never have gotten a dripstick or molotow anything..... Just a small black or white chisel tip is good.

  • @richardrich1384
    @richardrich1384 6 лет назад +5

    You have a nice hand style don't listen to them your not sloppy and the letters are in proportion.👍👑

  • @josephlowry4320
    @josephlowry4320 3 года назад

    Brilliant advice Graff Lounge, now I know to remember and to practice drawing or doing an graffiti tags, graffiti pieces and graffiti drawing.

  • @allmightymyself8205
    @allmightymyself8205 6 лет назад +318

    There are no rules in Grafitti

    • @ronaldogutierrez8807
      @ronaldogutierrez8807 6 лет назад +36

      gino walter yes there are idiot 😂😂

    • @juri9276
      @juri9276 6 лет назад +23

      There are ethics.

    • @fbkr7509
      @fbkr7509 6 лет назад +27

      @@ronaldogutierrez8807 so there are rules for vandalism? Rules for an activity/a subculture that is all about breaking rules/laws?

    • @fbkr7509
      @fbkr7509 6 лет назад +5

      @@aestheticcaveman9987 you missed my point mate..

    • @richardrich1384
      @richardrich1384 6 лет назад +7

      FBKR yes graffiti is an art

  • @DavidDGP
    @DavidDGP 5 лет назад +47

    some good advice, but at the end of the day do what feels right to u.

    • @Eralen00
      @Eralen00 5 лет назад +2

      yeah sometimes you gotta make mistakes yourself. Nobody started out great, Most experienced writers had to make their own mistakes and learn from them first-hand, I'm the same way :P

  • @alvinjones670
    @alvinjones670 4 года назад +1

    I'M A ARTIST MYSELF KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !!! ME MYSELF I'M NOT THE GREATEST GRAFFITI ARTIST IN THE WORLD BUT YOUR TUTORIALS ARE EXCELLENT!!! PROPS OVER HERE!!!✌✌✌

  • @fr0zoneLay3r
    @fr0zoneLay3r 9 месяцев назад +4

    geez this mf tried to make bad letters as an example and they still rocked

  • @prisma8525
    @prisma8525 5 лет назад +11

    Spanish class is a great time to practice (-;

  • @broman6662
    @broman6662 3 года назад +1

    Art with rules, yeah that sounds fun

  • @frygocalligraphy8366
    @frygocalligraphy8366 6 лет назад +42

    Props to all the guys hiding behind their keyboard shitting on the guy giving decent tips. Greetings from Paris, I wish I would have had something like that when I began ;) Keep it up

    • @ChikoSmoke2400
      @ChikoSmoke2400 6 лет назад +1

      Jean-Claude Vandal Lmao they’re shitting on him because there’s no right way to do art, it’s supposed to be fun and people do whatever they want eventually they’ll find what they like and they’ll master it, that’s the point

    • @zebedeerotten533
      @zebedeerotten533 6 лет назад

      they aint decent tips ... lol
      maybe in france this is good ... lol

    • @frygocalligraphy8366
      @frygocalligraphy8366 6 лет назад +1

      ​@@ChikoSmoke2400 Haha so there's no right way but your shitting on people because they're not doing it the way you want ? You see the contradiction here, right ?

    • @frygocalligraphy8366
      @frygocalligraphy8366 6 лет назад +1

      @@zebedeerotten533 Paris is the most active european city, graffiti wise. Thank you bye, ignorant fuck. And yes they're decent tips for a beginner but I wouldn't expect you to know your ass from your elbow so ....

    • @-teddosantana-5664
      @-teddosantana-5664 5 лет назад

      Jean-Claude Vandal tu possède le meilleur nom de tout yt

  • @mrcock0
    @mrcock0 4 года назад +1

    Going from small letters to bigger letters looks good on a nonstop

  • @tokeiio
    @tokeiio 5 лет назад +9

    1:32 I actually like this tag

  • @lukaheriot4678
    @lukaheriot4678 4 года назад

    i've been getting really frustrated by not being able to progress mt tags and make them better and this video helped a tonne cheers bro

  • @the3dotsguy...610
    @the3dotsguy...610 5 лет назад +3

    I personally hate "halos" it just most likely doesnt fit in or makes your tag look unbalanced.

  • @Valdoodo
    @Valdoodo 2 года назад

    my first marker was 17 mm chisel tip, dint learn anything. but then i buyed 2 5mm chisel tips, and i learned and now i am much better with big markers than the smaller markers.

  • @datafrokid221boi5
    @datafrokid221boi5 6 лет назад +53

    Y’all can’t say he’s giving the game too many rules and then tell him his styles wack loool

    • @SO10mm
      @SO10mm 3 года назад +1

      Yes you can?

    • @trellybo1t
      @trellybo1t 3 года назад +1

      Why not?

  • @wertyuio267
    @wertyuio267 6 лет назад +1

    Wicked video man fuck all these negative comments. Really informative and easy to follow vid. Hope to see more :)
    PS you got any pics/vids of your actual tag/graffiti?

  • @juliotironi3134
    @juliotironi3134 5 лет назад +3

    Dude there's a tag out there full of embelishments and imo it's the best tag in town HAHAHAH, but it came from an awesome writer so he probably knew what he was doing

  • @s1k2y3e4
    @s1k2y3e4 3 года назад

    If you're to break a rule a clean break is preferable 😆 love Graff channels

  • @Unknown-kd3ri
    @Unknown-kd3ri 5 лет назад +10

    There's no rules on how you're supposed to tag. That's like me saying I think your girlfriend is ugly because I don't like her looks and style and she should wear this and do this and then I'll like her... It's not meant for you to like

    • @JohnDoe-zq1ho
      @JohnDoe-zq1ho 4 года назад +1

      not registered well you can do whatever you want but no other good writers will like it and you’ll be a toy, and have your shit wrecked and painted over lol

  • @VUND-25
    @VUND-25 3 года назад +1

    I mean, maybe I just suck at this but I quite liked the fat marker "ink" tag [without the Embellishments]

  • @batcat1212
    @batcat1212 5 лет назад +9

    7:14 HAHAHAHA ME WHEN I'M TEACHING MY NIECE HOW TO WRITE AND GETS ANNOYED BECAUSE SHE CAN"T WRITE THE LETTER "A"

    • @mandemt1076
      @mandemt1076 4 года назад +1

      Wait graffiti or the English alphabet

  • @kristensalitore5592
    @kristensalitore5592 4 года назад +1

    People don’t hate on him it’s just tips

  • @cj-nyc2057
    @cj-nyc2057 6 лет назад +293

    Person with no hand style makes a video about hand style. 🤔🤔🤔

    • @grafflounge8047
      @grafflounge8047  6 лет назад +111

      CJ -NYC Person with no showcase of a hand style makes yt comments judging others hand styles. 🤔🤔🤔

    • @cj-nyc2057
      @cj-nyc2057 6 лет назад +19

      Graff Lounge I have a different hand style for every pimple on your face...

    • @grafflounge8047
      @grafflounge8047  6 лет назад +82

      yeah , just as I suspected...none

    • @cj-nyc2057
      @cj-nyc2057 6 лет назад +43

      Graff Lounge lol. Seriously , your advice is not bad but you’re handstyle looks like corporate graff .. there is nothing organic about it .. it’s non descript , non regional and looks like a bastardized version of numerous styles .. imho

    • @grafflounge8047
      @grafflounge8047  6 лет назад +85

      See now that's a more respectable way to go about critique, while I disagree I appreciate the honest feedback and I'll take it on board. Peace

  • @lxver.mp4
    @lxver.mp4 2 года назад

    im new coming into this and it helped a lot! im coming in from a drawing perspective so the sketch tip really helped

  • @jabsdidit
    @jabsdidit 6 лет назад +4

    thank you so much, this helps a lot!

  • @OURSUNpaint1
    @OURSUNpaint1 Год назад

    I agree with him when he says to start out with a skinny pens or tips, paint and markers are expensive. Why waste your paint markers or paint when you’re trying to figure out your style!

  • @danielr4915
    @danielr4915 5 лет назад +27

    Lol he makes good points but his own style is questionable..

  • @joellebols5121
    @joellebols5121 20 дней назад

    I practice my graffiti by just writing down paragraphs of my digital textbooks and it really helps.

  • @artvslifewithpheelix2332
    @artvslifewithpheelix2332 6 лет назад +3

    great lesson mate, keep it up!

  • @D33R33D
    @D33R33D 5 лет назад +2

    I've been in the graff game for 8 years and I've seen the most toyish tags on the streets yet that toyish tag is all over the city. When it comes to getting up style doesn't matter. Its about who can get the illest spot the most dangerous spot. A spot that no one else can get to but you and have people wonder how that tag got up there. For those of you watching a "how to tag" video stop watching because at the end of the video you'll go back to see what letters you liked and you'll use them. Don't bite style. Create your own and have a good letter combination. Practice makes perfect. I can write my name with my eyes closed. Dam I love this graff shit.

  • @kevinpoceblo277
    @kevinpoceblo277 6 лет назад +3

    Nice video man keep it up

  • @kingsilva8615
    @kingsilva8615 5 лет назад

    As a tagger back in the day cursive is your best way to start

  • @monstablox1
    @monstablox1 3 года назад +4

    1st: point don't focus on cool extra embellishments
    2nd: make sure your letters are the same size but at the same time you can make them different sizes
    3rd: don't buy good quality pens to start off you have to use shit ones
    4th: you can't draw the tag the way you want
    5th: you can't create detailed tags in the comfort in your own home

  • @happytheatsz
    @happytheatsz 3 года назад +1

    tip #4 improved my writing by 100%

  • @prisma8525
    @prisma8525 5 лет назад +22

    I'm a relatively new writer, but I've filled up half a notebook with tags just consistently practicing letters and characters

    • @chriszimmerman9737
      @chriszimmerman9737 4 года назад +7

      CMF23 some unsolicited advice. Fill as many notebooks as you can with tags and throws. I filled at least one notebook a day for many years. It doesn’t take as long as you would think and it helps a ton..
      *v* VRSCREW

    • @slimjim5739
      @slimjim5739 4 года назад +1

      Fill as many books as you can

    • @card2047
      @card2047 4 года назад

      Vrs crew kommt mir bekannt vor, welches Bundesland seid ihr aktiv?

    • @prisma8525
      @prisma8525 4 года назад +1

      @@card2047 (VRS Crew looks familiar to me, which state are you in?)

    • @card2047
      @card2047 4 года назад

      @@prisma8525 I'm from Germany and I think @Chris Zimmerman too

  • @psikberlin8619
    @psikberlin8619 4 года назад

    Probs 4 ur video from Berlin 🤟 good education 4 beginners ! Wish I had these in 2003

  • @maaaaaar
    @maaaaaar 6 лет назад +10

    good handstyle bro

    • @JesseS.
      @JesseS. 6 лет назад +3

      Nice wholesome comment bro

  • @Cxltyy
    @Cxltyy 3 года назад

    thanks man, this will be helpful when i get ready to tag the streets with my own graffiti nickname.

  • @tiagh376
    @tiagh376 5 лет назад +3

    Theres no mistakes if it's ur own handstyle

  • @kwike808
    @kwike808 2 года назад +1

    My hand style is absolute shit and I been doing this about a year. When you start no one tells you about the learning curve lol.

  • @endlezminis6182
    @endlezminis6182 3 года назад +3

    I understand what you doing but your techniques of tagging your name is of 2000's... And not of the 70' s n the 80"s... I'm a Graffiti Writer since '79 til this very day... You can write any way you like!! Cuz it's about you n your expression,..

  • @JPTHRICE
    @JPTHRICE 4 года назад +1

    most importantly; do what you want

  • @rodneyayala8944
    @rodneyayala8944 6 лет назад +102

    There's no rules in graf stop putting rules to something that's free.

    • @vankallahan59
      @vankallahan59 6 лет назад +7

      Rodney Ayala there are many rules in graff.

    • @MapleXD2000
      @MapleXD2000 6 лет назад +8

      it is and always has been the same in graff. toys obey the rules, kings make the rules. so get over your low self esteem ass and do stuff nobody has done before, but do it good

    • @g0stn0te
      @g0stn0te 6 лет назад

      there are rules when it comes to painting on the street.

    • @g0stn0te
      @g0stn0te 6 лет назад

      leon is one of the toys the kings hate.

    • @MapleXD2000
      @MapleXD2000 6 лет назад

      @@g0stn0te what are the "rules" ?

  • @NetflixITEM
    @NetflixITEM 2 года назад

    Watching this in class in 2022 come back please!

  • @davidgee6452
    @davidgee6452 6 лет назад +54

    This fools styles are lame af but his logic behind his message is on point

    • @matthewwarren1266
      @matthewwarren1266 5 лет назад +19

      It's supposed to be lame. Can't show toys how to tag with letters they can't read.

    • @kangpasta
      @kangpasta 5 лет назад +3

      funny how that worked out huh

    • @zem6300
      @zem6300 5 лет назад

      I can see your point, I don’t really like some of his letters (his f and e namely). But I think the simplicity helps for toys to read it. But yeah, he knows what he’s saying.

  • @SoggyDoritosmemes
    @SoggyDoritosmemes 2 года назад +1

    tbh i was kinda vibin to the music lol

  • @vukjovanovic3874
    @vukjovanovic3874 6 лет назад +3

    We need more!!

  • @elliejelly8815
    @elliejelly8815 Год назад +1

    Getting caught up in the adrenaline is such a good point, my first Street car tag sucked ass It was legible but it’s super cloudy and I wasn’t happy with it, still felt good to hit it though

    • @walter2440
      @walter2440 Год назад

      u tagged a car?

    • @elliejelly8815
      @elliejelly8815 Год назад

      @@walter2440 streetcars are trains on the road, just public transit

    • @walter2440
      @walter2440 Год назад

      @@elliejelly8815 ?? Wtf does that mean

    • @walter2440
      @walter2440 Год назад

      @@elliejelly8815 did u tag a personal car or a bus

    • @elliejelly8815
      @elliejelly8815 Год назад +1

      @@walter2440 it is a train where the tracks are on the street

  • @daedaeolvera6116
    @daedaeolvera6116 6 лет назад +3

    I had to change my name 'slac' to something else because someome better than me was using the name

  • @rocketknoxler6516
    @rocketknoxler6516 Год назад

    Damn your hand style with that chisel tip is crazy

  • @zephyrgarnett8203
    @zephyrgarnett8203 3 года назад

    the last one is so true, im new to tagging and so many people over stick with hitting the books, i mean for sure you need to practice tons on ya pads. but writing on the streets is alot different and you just gotta get out there and do it. idgaf if my shit likes toy itl get better :)

  • @Skittles0073
    @Skittles0073 5 лет назад +12

    Another embellishment is a crown above the hit up 🤦‍♂️😂

    • @Unknown-kd3ri
      @Unknown-kd3ri 5 лет назад +2

      So, you're the king, what's the problem

    • @jazzman5115
      @jazzman5115 5 лет назад +2

      @@Unknown-kd3ri If you go in as a bloody toy and don't get anything good on the wall, it's nothing but cringy if you're going with a crown.

    • @leeanderson459
      @leeanderson459 4 года назад

      When you’re a toy you can only put one point on your crowns. As you get better you’ll earn more points.
      Some say there’s a writer who’se earned 17 points on their crowns, but it might just be a rumor idk

    • @overfoxed
      @overfoxed 2 года назад

      crowns are so cringe lol. i consider the only rule of graff to be that you dont write over others' shit, but if theres a big stupid crown then i dont mind

  • @ohqw6684
    @ohqw6684 3 года назад +2

    rn im trying my alphabet and imma try to listen to all these in the future

  • @deadstarlondon
    @deadstarlondon Год назад +4

    Toys teaching toys…….internet ruined graff😢

    • @jio.2l00
      @jio.2l00 Месяц назад +1

      ur jus tryna sound hard b quiet fr

    • @deadstarlondon
      @deadstarlondon Месяц назад

      @@jio.2l00 lol internet warrior. This exactly what I mean. Na bro its shit end of sorry

    • @jio.2l00
      @jio.2l00 Месяц назад

      @@deadstarlondon 😂

  • @htz337
    @htz337 5 лет назад +1

    Video is really good the music in the background really pulled it together nice job

  • @rickoakes8862
    @rickoakes8862 5 лет назад +9

    Biggest mistake... Add crowns above your tags

    • @Unknown-kd3ri
      @Unknown-kd3ri 5 лет назад

      Your just not a king at what you do

  • @Juqeis
    @Juqeis 2 года назад

    You’ve helped me a lot man in graff love it

  • @sxeuyts
    @sxeuyts 6 лет назад +6

    Yo do you have a Instagram? If so can add extra tips for handstyles .

    • @grafflounge8047
      @grafflounge8047  6 лет назад

      XeuyTkeuiTrauiT 1's yeah man insta is @thegrafflounge. Might make another video soon with more tips

  • @austen4106
    @austen4106 3 года назад +1

    Oh thanx soo much👌👍
    you helpd me!