Graffiti !

chris · 04-29-2008, 12:26 AM

Just tried out some new techniques i guess you would call them that. It is very bad, I know, but I like the look of graffiti I have seen on this board and others. Wanted to test my hand at it. I will get better. C&C is appreciated. Thanks.

PS 700th THREAD!!! WOO WOOO!

freestyle · 04-29-2008, 12:37 AM

looking good but try layering the letter instead of connecting and try a solid color with a border. but keep working on it youll get better

ardcor · 04-29-2008, 01:50 AM

hey dude.

not a bad go! I think the colours are a bit clashing but dont worry - we all started writing one day..

remember to develop your own style in graf - its better to go your own way in expressing yourself than folowing the rest thats the whole idea! Not saying you are -just go graf from the heart and soul - inspiration fom others is great but remember to keep your own flair to the work!

I really look forward to seeing more of your stuff dude!

Take it easy

Adam

chris · 04-29-2008, 10:14 AM

Thanks guys for commenting me back so quick!

ardcore, since you are so "h"ardcore at graffiti. Wanna give me some tips on how to improve my letters and such. I do not have illustrator yet so that is a biggie...

Thanks again,

~chris

ardcor · 04-29-2008, 10:24 AM

uhum! It's ardcor lol.

I design my letters in flash, which you can get as a trial then import into cinema 4d as an AI because illustrator doesnt like me. I can just suggest learning manipulating exsisting type in photoshop and using the warp tool and what not. its a progress thing, if u have any specific q's im happy to answer!

chris · 04-29-2008, 10:26 AM

adobe flash cs3 correct? I have that. But I don't have Cinema4d or Illustrator yet. Will probably "download" them in the future. Sorry for messing up your name ardcor but you are very "h"ardcor"e". Haha

Thanks,

~chris

ardcor · 04-29-2008, 10:51 AM

lol no probs dude. you can grab cs3 trial for 30 days on the adobe site. see if you like it and go fromthere. if you are a student though, maybe a christmas pressie ?

Aarlev · 05-01-2008, 07:14 AM

If you want to get better at graffiti I would recommend grabbing a good old pen and some paper. Then practice for a few years. Especially for handstyles (tags) it takes years of practice to get a good flow like Bates handstyle here for example. Look at what masters like Bates, Revok, Rime, Seen, Daim (to name a few) are doing and how they structure their letters (but never ever copy their style). Start by doing simple block letters to fully understand the structure and then later move on to more advanced styles like wildstyle or 3D if that's your bag. Try to develop your own style as it's a must to have an original style in graffiti.

Here's a little bit of inspiration for you..

www.greatbates.com <--Danish Quality

Classic New York Style Graff

http://www.daimgallery.com/ <--3d master.

chris · 05-01-2008, 10:24 AM

Thanks for the reply. I'm looking at Bates right now. Looks pretty good. Thanks for posting the link !

~chris

04-29-2008, 12:26 AM	#1
chris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 564	Graffiti ! Just tried out some new techniques i guess you would call them that. It is very bad, I know, but I like the look of graffiti I have seen on this board and others. Wanted to test my hand at it. I will get better. C&C is appreciated. Thanks. PS 700th THREAD!!! WOO WOOO! __________________ PORTFOLIO // SHIRTS // HOME Last edited by chris : 04-29-2008 at 12:28 AM. Reason: !

04-29-2008, 01:50 AM	#3
ardcor Ardcor Massive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 313	hey dude. not a bad go! I think the colours are a bit clashing but dont worry - we all started writing one day.. remember to develop your own style in graf - its better to go your own way in expressing yourself than folowing the rest thats the whole idea! Not saying you are -just go graf from the heart and soul - inspiration fom others is great but remember to keep your own flair to the work! I really look forward to seeing more of your stuff dude! Take it easy Adam __________________ Now you can hire me! My Site - www.adamwoodhouse.co.uk My DA - http://ardcor.deviantart.com Me on Adobe.com http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/ga...tent=woodhouse

04-29-2008, 10:14 AM	#4
chris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 564	Thanks guys for commenting me back so quick! ardcore, since you are so "h"ardcore at graffiti. Wanna give me some tips on how to improve my letters and such. I do not have illustrator yet so that is a biggie... Thanks again, ~chris __________________ PORTFOLIO // SHIRTS // HOME

04-29-2008, 10:24 AM	#5
ardcor Ardcor Massive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 313	uhum! It's ardcor lol. I design my letters in flash, which you can get as a trial then import into cinema 4d as an AI because illustrator doesnt like me. I can just suggest learning manipulating exsisting type in photoshop and using the warp tool and what not. its a progress thing, if u have any specific q's im happy to answer! __________________ Now you can hire me! My Site - www.adamwoodhouse.co.uk My DA - http://ardcor.deviantart.com Me on Adobe.com http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/ga...tent=woodhouse

04-29-2008, 10:26 AM	#6
chris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 564	adobe flash cs3 correct? I have that. But I don't have Cinema4d or Illustrator yet. Will probably "download" them in the future. Sorry for messing up your name ardcor but you are very "h"ardcor"e". Haha Thanks, ~chris __________________ PORTFOLIO // SHIRTS // HOME


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04-29-2008, 12:37 AM	#2
freestyle Senior Designer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 422	looking good but try layering the letter instead of connecting and try a solid color with a border. but keep working on it youll get better

04-29-2008, 10:51 AM	#7
ardcor Ardcor Massive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 313	lol no probs dude. you can grab cs3 trial for 30 days on the adobe site. see if you like it and go fromthere. if you are a student though, maybe a christmas pressie ? __________________ Now you can hire me! My Site - www.adamwoodhouse.co.uk My DA - http://ardcor.deviantart.com Me on Adobe.com http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/ga...tent=woodhouse

05-01-2008, 07:14 AM	#8
Aarlev Web Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 341	If you want to get better at graffiti I would recommend grabbing a good old pen and some paper. Then practice for a few years. Especially for handstyles (tags) it takes years of practice to get a good flow like Bates handstyle here for example. Look at what masters like Bates, Revok, Rime, Seen, Daim (to name a few) are doing and how they structure their letters (but never ever copy their style). Start by doing simple block letters to fully understand the structure and then later move on to more advanced styles like wildstyle or 3D if that's your bag. Try to develop your own style as it's a must to have an original style in graffiti. Here's a little bit of inspiration for you.. www.greatbates.com <--Danish Quality Classic New York Style Graff http://www.daimgallery.com/ <--3d master. __________________ //PORTFOLIO\\

05-01-2008, 10:24 AM	#9
chris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 564	Thanks for the reply. I'm looking at Bates right now. Looks pretty good. Thanks for posting the link ! ~chris __________________ PORTFOLIO // SHIRTS // HOME

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