Graffiti Forms

Today i researched Graffiti in a Group and i was given the task of research Forms of Graffiti

Tag Style

Tag style is the most basic and quickest form of graffiti writing. It is usually a representation of the artists name and is used as a way to gain recognition by being seen in a lot of places and as a signature for larger pieces.

Throw-Up

This style is another quick method of graffiti writing. It is done by making a layer of paint in one colour and a quick outline of the letters in another.

Blockbuster

Blockbuster letters are evenly spaced and not too difficult to read. They are just what the name implies, block letters. This style is often done on large areas such as whole train cars

Wild Style

This style is much more complex than any of the previously mentioned. The letters are very blended and highly decorated. This type of writing can be very difficult to decipher.

Stencils

Graffiti stencils are used to paint usually monochromatic text or images quickly and repeatedly on multiple types of surfaces. Because these stencils are usually used repeatedly, they should be made out of somewhat sturdy material to make them reusable and easy to clean. They should be able to stand up under multiple layers of paint