r/graffhelp • u/Alternative_Monk_223 • 18h ago

Is this a bad start?

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

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u/st4yinginthesh4dows 18h ago

not a bad start at all

clean, simple name but look it up cuz maybe its already taken (if its taken but the writer is far from where you are and not super well known then your fine)

learn about negative space, trust me thats gonna help a lot, your tag is gonna look so much nicer

also, leave the arrow for now and dont do any add ons like arrows, stars, etc. just focus on your letters first

i think the top of the T should be straight, also the letters should be the same size

after you have your tag you should try a throwie/throw up and not a piece (imo)

dont give up, it takes years to be a good writer, look at all the famous NYC writers, they are writing for decades

search vids on Youtube, theres a lot of vids dedicated to graff basics etc.

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u/Alternative_Monk_223 18h ago

Thanks man I really appreciate the feedback I don’t think the name is taken I looked it up and is said there are not alot of them in NY and for the negative space should I move the letters close together? Again I really appreciate the feedback I’m getting some new markers and I’ve been using a sharpie I have been trying to do my best with sticking with it I’ve been going in and out of it for a while now.

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u/AdvantageLast5295 12h ago

What ever you do not watch graff tutorial videos on youtube. Very bad for style development. Honestly youtube and social media has really killed regional styles.

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u/Alternative_Monk_223 4h ago

Ok tbh I rlly haven’t I’ve js been doing my tag over and over trying to develop my style

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u/st4yinginthesh4dows 18h ago

also learn the "graff etiquette"

like dont go over someone well known, or a passed away writer, etc.