I've been creating graffiti since the late 1970s. Born and raised in Philly when graffiti was just getting big. I've learned so much in that time. This cat has a lot of knowledge for being so young. Many of the guys I grew up with gave up on graffiti. I always had a natural ability with art so I stuck with it to this day. No not on walls like I did as a teen. I do a lot on VR which is amazing. But nothing like throwing pen to paper or brush to canvas. Much respect for your videos.
Grew up visiting family in Philly and was obsessed with the graff down there since a young age. Cool to see some the old heads still got a passion for it. Hope you’re doing well
My man Grim this video felt so personal for me, I been struggling on how to practice efficiently to get better at graffiti, did it as a kid 15 years ago but like you said life kinda pulled me from it, been back at it (just legal) for maybe 8 months and you been like a teacher. Guilty of biting other styles but after this video you dumb it down so good that I know how to practice the basics and I'll try not to bite anymore. Thanks a lot for everything you do for this culture and teaching the next generation.
tbh, one style is all you need. If you manage to really refine it, thats it, respect. Like Smoe here on yt, if I saw his piece I know IMMIDIATELY its him. Thats it, thats all you need. And Im not talking just about his extensions (the "knife" ones, at least to me it looks like knife), he really refined his style.
Ive spent the last 2 months drawing evwry night, starting with the same straight letter basic style. Now using the same line order i have made 3 unique and consistent styles for straight letters. All thanks ton watching this channel. Now i really need to apply my self to highlights , shadows and different fill patterns.
Been getting loads of tips from watching all the critiques recently. That helps me even after 25years painting. Any kids ask me I tell em to watch your shit. 😂
Thing about repetitive styles is it’s mainly used as a staple for Bombing and getting your name up alot. Mainly with simple str8 letter get ups, this applies for throwies to. You can have multiple styles but I suggest newer writers to stick with one simple style. It’s also easy to freestyle something you repeat consistently
Yea I mention that in the vid, how positive artist habits establish your style. Also, throws and tags are more used as an icon or logo , where there whole purpose is to be recognized so those are meant to stay the same. Knowing that, I shouldn't have shown any tags or throws in this video 😆
@@Theartistblock yo dead ass your like a professor in graffiti arts. You use all these terms and articulate certain techniques or certain details into a name I would have never thought of hahaha. Did you major in graffiti in college cuz what the heck dude! I wish I had this stuff when I was growing up. All I had was The Source, Backjumps magazine, and ArtCrimes. Lol
Question1: 4:32 The simple, nothing fancy piece you mention (show) is pretty advanced. Can I go much simpler than that, lets say something like a simple block-style? (your looks like a wild style and I am not that far) Question2: 4:48 what do you mean by using 1-Box or 2-Box? Thanks in advance ! :-)
Lol I totally should have found something slightly simpler, something without the bent paper and shading, even weight distribution and that would have been more appropriate. With that said it's far from a wild style, it's a straight letter no doubt about that. As for the second question, all letters are made from basic boxes ( I have a tutorial on this topic) and the examples at 4:48 show an R with a rounded 1 box bowl (rounded top portion) followed by a more triangular two box bowl.
I had one style then I'll battle myself within that style and so on..but I wanted to be the best I can be.. I was motivated to create cause it's a lot of competition out there
Sorry Grim, I’m really knew to graffiti but I’d really like to improve. In your videos you always mention how beginners should study the letter structures and the fundamentals. My question might be really fucking dumb but, how do I do that? How do I study the fundamentals? I mean I watched all of the videos in your playlist about the basics of graff, but now? Is there any book I should get? Any exercise to improve my letter structure? Sorry for the long comment but I’d really enjoy some help (P.S. my budget is kinda low so I can’t buy any really expensive books)
this is a video on making a second style. If you know the basics, then this video teaches you how to make a first, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th 8th, 9th, 10th style.
Not a problem at all buddy, that's what we're here for. For duplicate letters like your double E you can make them the same for the piece you're working on but there are many e structures so maybe in your next piece you use a different kind of E. With all of that said, you're not going to have style at the moment, no amature artist in any artform has style, it's not possible so right now ( in your practice) all of your work will be basic and simple with repeated structures because you'll be using basic print font structures
Could someone please repeat the 3 pillars of art? I know Grim always repeats them but i can't for the life of me remember now, idk whats wrong with me😅
@@markichu5030 never a problem buddy. You're always welcome to hit me up on Instagram for advice questions and more info. Just let me know its you and I'll keep an eye out for the DM. I get a lot of DMs so if I don't respond in a week or two shoot a follow up
@@deta1297 lol I have to apologize, I misread the comment at first and thought you asked a totally different question hahaha my bad. The elements of art are a well established topic I recommend reading into. There's well over a century of information on the topic. To answer your question though, Line Shape Form Value Space Color Texture
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I've been creating graffiti since the late 1970s. Born and raised in Philly when graffiti was just getting big. I've learned so much in that time. This cat has a lot of knowledge for being so young. Many of the guys I grew up with gave up on graffiti. I always had a natural ability with art so I stuck with it to this day. No not on walls like I did as a teen. I do a lot on VR which is amazing. But nothing like throwing pen to paper or brush to canvas. Much respect for your videos.
I want to get the Quest 2 just for Kingspray. Is it worth it?
@TheBassJockey after a lot of busts in 15 years of writing I can finally write as much as I want without getting into trouble.
Grew up visiting family in Philly and was obsessed with the graff down there since a young age. Cool to see some the old heads still got a passion for it. Hope you’re doing well
''This young cat''.. My man has been teaching for two decades
@@chapospowdont think it was meant insultingly, anyone around in the late 70s is going to consider someone young even if its just 10 years or so.
My man Grim this video felt so personal for me, I been struggling on how to practice efficiently to get better at graffiti, did it as a kid 15 years ago but like you said life kinda pulled me from it, been back at it (just legal) for maybe 8 months and you been like a teacher. Guilty of biting other styles but after this video you dumb it down so good that I know how to practice the basics and I'll try not to bite anymore. Thanks a lot for everything you do for this culture and teaching the next generation.
tbh, one style is all you need. If you manage to really refine it, thats it, respect. Like Smoe here on yt, if I saw his piece I know IMMIDIATELY its him. Thats it, thats all you need. And Im not talking just about his extensions (the "knife" ones, at least to me it looks like knife), he really refined his style.
Ive spent the last 2 months drawing evwry night, starting with the same straight letter basic style. Now using the same line order i have made 3 unique and consistent styles for straight letters. All thanks ton watching this channel. Now i really need to apply my self to highlights , shadows and different fill patterns.
The lack of time is the biggest obstacle. Well said Jon.
Been getting loads of tips from watching all the critiques recently. That helps me even after 25years painting.
Any kids ask me I tell em to watch your shit. 😂
Haha same! Always send the playlist
took me 5 years to figure out my straight letter style and in a super simple guy, took the old school straights approach big fan of the styles
This is intriguing! Good video and great topic! I would love another one.
I quickly realized when starting graffiti that trial and error is essential
Thing about repetitive styles is it’s mainly used as a staple for Bombing and getting your name up alot. Mainly with simple str8 letter get ups, this applies for throwies to. You can have multiple styles but I suggest newer writers to stick with one simple style. It’s also easy to freestyle something you repeat consistently
Yea I mention that in the vid, how positive artist habits establish your style. Also, throws and tags are more used as an icon or logo , where there whole purpose is to be recognized so those are meant to stay the same. Knowing that, I shouldn't have shown any tags or throws in this video 😆
@@Theartistblock yo dead ass your like a professor in graffiti arts. You use all these terms and articulate certain techniques or certain details into a name I would have never thought of hahaha. Did you major in graffiti in college cuz what the heck dude! I wish I had this stuff when I was growing up. All I had was The Source, Backjumps magazine, and ArtCrimes. Lol
This video is super good, you’re a great teacher
hey thanks for making this! the artist habits stuff was extremely useful :)
Another video on this would be dope!
good points
Question1: 4:32 The simple, nothing fancy piece you mention (show) is pretty advanced. Can I go much simpler than that, lets say something like a simple block-style? (your looks like a wild style and I am not that far)
Question2: 4:48 what do you mean by using 1-Box or 2-Box?
Thanks in advance ! :-)
Lol I totally should have found something slightly simpler, something without the bent paper and shading, even weight distribution and that would have been more appropriate. With that said it's far from a wild style, it's a straight letter no doubt about that.
As for the second question, all letters are made from basic boxes ( I have a tutorial on this topic) and the examples at 4:48 show an R with a rounded 1 box bowl (rounded top portion) followed by a more triangular two box bowl.
@@Theartistblock thank you for that speedy reply, I will try to find and watch that tutorial.
This is some really good content. I been learning more about graffiti and spray paint art.
I had one style then I'll battle myself within that style and so on..but I wanted to be the best I can be.. I was motivated to create cause it's a lot of competition out there
really great video
Sorry Grim, I’m really knew to graffiti but I’d really like to improve. In your videos you always mention how beginners should study the letter structures and the fundamentals. My question might be really fucking dumb but, how do I do that? How do I study the fundamentals? I mean I watched all of the videos in your playlist about the basics of graff, but now? Is there any book I should get? Any exercise to improve my letter structure? Sorry for the long comment but I’d really enjoy some help (P.S. my budget is kinda low so I can’t buy any really expensive books)
Thanks I watched 3 times bro
2nd video for 2nd style please
this is a video on making a second style. If you know the basics, then this video teaches you how to make a first, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th 8th, 9th, 10th style.
@@Theartistblock thank you. You're correct I'm going to re watch it. And apply to my tags and bombs. Keep up the great teaching sensai Jon Grim 🙏🏽
what if there are two identical letters like if I write my name jaydee I'm sorry I'm just asking because I'm a newbie
Not a problem at all buddy, that's what we're here for. For duplicate letters like your double E you can make them the same for the piece you're working on but there are many e structures so maybe in your next piece you use a different kind of E. With all of that said, you're not going to have style at the moment, no amature artist in any artform has style, it's not possible so right now ( in your practice) all of your work will be basic and simple with repeated structures because you'll be using basic print font structures
Could someone please repeat the 3 pillars of art? I know Grim always repeats them but i can't for the life of me remember now, idk whats wrong with me😅
3 pillars
First: elements of art
Second: artform specific fundamentals
Third: technique
@@Theartistblock thank you for taking the time to write back, planning a really long practice period to improve after a break
@@markichu5030 never a problem buddy. You're always welcome to hit me up on Instagram for advice questions and more info. Just let me know its you and I'll keep an eye out for the DM. I get a lot of DMs so if I don't respond in a week or two shoot a follow up
@@Theartistblock And what would the elements of art be exactly? Seems kind vague
@@deta1297 lol I have to apologize, I misread the comment at first and thought you asked a totally different question hahaha my bad. The elements of art are a well established topic I recommend reading into. There's well over a century of information on the topic. To answer your question though,
Line
Shape
Form
Value
Space
Color
Texture
Free yourself from others' expectations. Than study and create whatever you like.
Hell yea dude I wish more graff artists had this mindset
Do the second video
First
Haha awesome dude I always appreciate you early birds man😀
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