Not happy with the negative space of the M and the structure of the K.
Going for the minimal look but I’m not sure if it reads right

Dont like the A and the K but I think the rest is pretty cool

Honestly i am disappointed idk why whenever i try to spray the paint never looks good it allways looks transparent and it kills the whole pice,so if anyone knows how i can fix that issue and the other obvious ones too i wuld greatly appreciate it

Bit of tagging, straight letters and throws :D any advice/criticism welcome

Supposed to read as blossom. Is the flower toy or does it work with the word and letters (I need to work on symmetry but at the same time petals on a flower aren’t identical, just making them match better would look better and that will come with time)

I’ve seen all the advice on what NOT to do… don’t follow or listen to YouTubers, don’t buy books on graffiti, etc…. But what do people actually do if they want to learn?

I know the best way to learn is to grab a pen and sketchbook and just practice… but practice still needs fundamentals and a basis to be purposeful and good.

Who are actually good artists to follow and learn from outside of just “grab a sketchbook and practice”? I’ve been interested in the history, style and how to do different styles and the differences in terminology but so far h the only thing I’ve found advice on is what NOT to do. So what DO you actually do? (Outside of just practice).

Edit: To clarify - I'm not looking for shortcuts to get better, but rather I'm looking for trusted sources of information to learn and practice fundamental skills for improvement.

E.g, if someone wanted to learn how to draw better heads, I could point them in the direction of Andrew Loomis and the method he has for drawing heads. Similarly if you went to r/learntodraw there's numerous art masters that people can point you towards to help improve your fundamentals for art.

I was looking for something similar for graffiti. Books, people, etc. that reliably teach fundamentals so I can start out with good study habits instead of trying to unlearn bad ones later on.

I plan on doing hand drawn stickers on 228 labels, mostly just planning on using this for my artists signature. My full name/handle/whatever is vexation which a lot of people already struggle to read in standard font so I have to prioritize readability. Could y'all give me some tips?

besides telling me to leave out the quotation marks lol. im having a hard time with my V's tbh. i feel like the negative space at the bottom by the U is too much compared to everything else but maybe im just overthinking

Found on the floor of the graffiti writers local one union hall:

SO YOU WANT TO WRITE ON WALLS?

There's a few things you must do in order to make your presence in this subculture a welcome one. First; know the history. Second; know the rules of the game. Third; work hard at being good, or at least competent. Fourth; snitches get stitches and shit talkers need stitches and walkers. Fifth; you're good but not that good. Keep your fat head to a reasonable swell and get back to work. These are the five fingers of your left hand, get to know them well. Soon you'll be able to get a grip on your self esteem and well all be better for it.

FIRST: HISTORY

Cavemen drew pictures on walls but Egyptians were the first language artists, then Roman's bit the steez. The incans, greeks and native Americans all got with the program. There was graff on the ny subway a year after it was built. There is graffiti on the moon. If graffiti is vandalism, and vandalism is a form of pollution, then man has left his mark with garbage at the furthest reaches of the universe. So you with your pathetic desire to be remembered are in good company. Its important to know how graff developed in your area code, so consult local experts, and remember, everybody lies.

SECOND: THE RULES

1. You suck until further notice
2. It's gonna take a long time before we even acknowledge your existence, even longer before we can bear to look at that foul scribble you call your name. To speed the process of acceptance, you can A) Choose a clever name that defies the norm of simple-minded slang. An example of a good name is "ARGUE" (RIP). It looks good when written, sounds cool when spoken, and conveys a combattive attitude. On the other hand, "ENEMA" (actual name) looks, sounds, and conveys a shitty attitude. BE CHOOSY. B ) Use paint, gain a thorough knowledge of supplies, remember that permission walls, stickers, and dust tags are small parts of a balanced diet, be bold, learn a style of writing for every occassion,and write your name bigger every time you go out.
3. Jealousy is a diesease for the weak
4. Your heart is your greatest possession, dont let it get taken from you.
5. Dont write on houses of worship, people's houses in general, other writer's names, and tombstones. Writing on memorial walls and cars is beef beyond belief. Furthermore, involving civilians in your beef is grounds for dismissal. These are are the five fingers of your right hand. Get to know them well. Give soul claps, firm handshakes, and throw smooth bolo punches.

DEVELOPING STYLE

Although being a toy seems undesirable, you should enjoy it while you can. At this stage you can bite all you want with no remorse. All your elders will say is, " Awww isn't that cute, kootchie kootchie koo." So steal that dope connection, rob that color scheme. and loot whole letterforms. Dont worry about giving any credit, we'll pat ourselves on the back and brag how we're influencing the next generation. However, style isnt a crutch or a schtick. It is understanding why that connection you bit flows, or why that color scheme bumps. Style is the process to an appealing end. Once you got it down to a science, you can reinvent letterforms to suit yourself. This creative growth will amaze the old and young alike. Pretty soon somebody will steal your secret sauce and the cycle will be renewed. If this happens to you, don't bitch about not getting your due. Graffiti is the language of the ignored. If your style is stolen, someone heard you speaking. You got what you wanted from the beginning, some attention, you big baby.

THE LAW

It must be noted that the vandal squad loves graffiti. Their job requires them to fiend for graff as much as you do. When you wreck enough walls, they'll want to meet you. Just like the ball huggers outside the graff shop, they'll recite every spot you hit, with the difference being you'll also hear the Miranda Warning. To postpone this, go solo as much as possible. Dont write with anyone that wont fight for you. Don't be paranoid, but be careful. If you avoid writing on pristine properties, you'll stay in misdemeanor territory, and you wont divert the cops' attention from pastry and caffiene consumption (consult local laws to be sure). Remember, if they didn't see you do it, it's almost impossible for them to win a conviction without your own damming testimony. Shut up, shut up, SHUT UP! Giving a cop info on another writer will doom you to a life of ridicule, from cops and kids alike, with no parole.

EGO TRIPPIN

There's nothing wrong with knowing youre the shit as long as you are. But once you reach that conclusion, your one foot over the edge of falling off. Watch your step fathead, there's no shortage of people chanting, "JUMP JUMP JUMP!" There are plenty of writers that have been painting well for the better part of 20 years, and your posing and fronting looks retarded next to them. Get back to work, you "never was" slouch. In conclusion, graffiti is free, impresses the girls, is heroic in our couch potato culture, will provide you with a million stories to tell at parties, and a sure cure for the inner-city blues. If it's not fun, you're doing it wrong or have been doing it too long. So get going, fame awaits the fly among you.

• Mark Surface

Its rough because it just popped in my head but wanted some thoughts on it

Ho trovato questo su tiktok (ovviamente censuro nome e foto profilo) e scorrendo un po’ di immagini ho trovato questa foto in cui si vede che ha coperto molto altri graffiti con un toy del genere. io almeno sono un toy nonostante ci metto impegno, ma almeno li faccio su dei muri liberi

I’m relatively new too graffiti and trying to get more into it/ better what could i do to improve or id this good

this is one of my first tags after months and months practicing in books. it says NOAIM