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hey so I’m about 3 years into this with the same name, “GERM” for at-least 2 years, and I feel like a bit of a twat because I just did some research today and found that there’s already a graff artist with the name “GERMS” who is a bit of a legend in the Bay Area… I’m living in Germany and my style is so far from this artist, based around San Francisco, and this leads me to the question, do I need to change my tag, or is it not that deep on this occasion? (i feel I could’ve put this in any of the graffiti sub forums on here because the question is really aimed at anyone who’s been in the game for a while and knows what they’re talking about) (little new to the…
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This is a hidden gem that I uploaded to youtube last month. This is pre-style wars. 90% of it was filmed in my area of Manhattan. On the cover photo is HEP7, THEFT AND ME. Not sure where this belongs, so, I posted it here. Peace, Dave Nice-
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I dont think theres a graff book thread, if there is i apoligise. here are some of mine il post more later if this is successful Gates of graffiti Nasty and Slice Subway Art
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K i know there have been lots of threds on here about making your own markers but what about modifying markers. I got the Jumbo Pilot permanant marker http://www.pilotpen.com/PilotPen/images/sc6600.gif'> and its cool and all but is there any ways you have modified it. I could experiment but i would probably fuk it up and that would be the end of it. I was thinkin it would be cool to put in paint some thinner and a mixing ball but i dont know if that would work well. i thought of getting the gold and silver paints out of the smaller pilot markers and putting them both in the jumbo but the small ones need to be pushed down for the paint to come out and this can…
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(please note the ALL CAPS title of the thread) ^^coincidentally made this thread, and then found this quote hahaha was sitting on the front page watching the Utah/Ether vids in Asia, and saw Cope2 doin what he does, and then realized i've seen him go absolutely beserk in some other threads...numerous times :lol: post em up..alot of the shit is hard to find cause he goes back and deletes it all, but the quotes from other ppl saved most of them (the ones without the original post have been deleted but are quoted from other ppl that quoted Cope himself in the OG thread)..and if we could get Cope himself to come in here and be pissed off at the world, that…
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So I checked all over and even posted an inquiry about whether there was a thread for this subject or not and found nothing. This is for flexing your zine collection from over the years, especially the real good stuff from back in the day(but all zines are welcome..). They really don't make zines like they used to, and they have faded in popularity quite a bit it seems. So if you have any gems, feel free to get the nostalgia going. So here it is, contributions welcome. If it's a popular thread, that's cool...if it doesn't get many post that's ok, too.
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Anyone got an invite link to an active Discord server or Slack group for NYC writers, or even more generally?
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The other ink recipe threads are dying, and nobody wants to read through 10 pages to find what they want. Therefore I decided to start a new one. This thread is intended for those who don't know much about ink to start learning. I'm giving it my best shot to answer all of your questions. Now, lets take a primer in Ink 101. INK VS. PAINT There's two main things you can use as a base for your recipe: inks/dyes, or bucket paint. Ink and bucket paint do not mix with each other. If you're into getting custom colors that no one else has, get yourself some small containers of bucket paint. Two recommended brands are Rustoleum and One-Shot. While most people hav…
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Usually stick with rusto 100% but considering using some euro to do a particularally detailed piece. I've heard some horror stories about fading from Ironlak and Montana after just a few years, so does anyone have any thoughts on what will hold up the best? Thanks.
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All types of feedback are welcome! I've been a writer since my 16s.. I used to buy a lot of graff magazines in my childhood, but they doesn't exist anymore. So, I started my own! Im really happy and excited! The next step is printing it! Please, share all kinds of feedback and suggestions https://www.nastyvandal.com/product/magazine
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Such as individuals stealing names, accurately or not? I was thinking that imitating perfectly a writer could lead to new possibilities : picture a local street artist seeing his name and style everywhere, going all city, ending up being taken for the actual impersonator. Some prankster could also stir beefs by dissing on someones behalf. I figured that if I thought of it someone probably already did?
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As the title states, I'm seeking empty mop markers for a project. Retail prices in where I am are anywhere from $6-10 each, and I'm curious if I can get them cheaper online. Shipping to Australia. Are they called something else? Searching for 'empty mops/markers/pens' isn't really giving me any results. Please move if this is the wrong forum for this type of question.
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just wanted to bring this thread back, always a good one.... whose new on your block or scene and gots a dope name??????? i saw one today that i thought was really cool: AFEND (offend) hella tight... teaser:D
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Been doing a lot of traveling the states over the past few years, and I've seen some writers almost everywhere I go. Just wanted to make a thread to talk about dudes or dudettes that get up on the go. Interested in what goes on living that lifestyle...and how some can pull this off. Would love to hear some stories, differences between cities, crazy people met, crazy things seen, modes of travel, etc. etc. Share any interesting tales of adventures! Who do you see all over? I've noticed these heads multiple times thousands of miles away from each other... Old Crow Read More Spring Break Fishglue Eye and Wyse D30 Nietz TAF
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if you could meet one writer who would it be? Dead or alive.
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show pictures of your favorite cans, caps, markers, respirators, etc.
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Has there ever been talk about a type of 12oz docuseries following history of certain writers/crews? Would be interesting to see something of high quality come out in that nature. Would also be a good traffic idea. Maybe have free access with a premium membership. Just came to mind. Curious on what you all think.
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Hi, this is a thread to show which inks/paints work well/mix together.
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using flickr sucks, browsing threads is a chore, books are nice but spendy, are there any definitive massive photo collections in zip/rar/7z format etc easily downloaded? any classic dope stuff, bricks freight etc. i can see and study graf the hard way but itd be so nice just to flip through a bunch of nice photos in a folder on my computer. especially im interested in mid90s-early00s, any city or freights doesnt matter as long as its is good.
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https://hypebeast.com/2018/6/oakley-denies-validity-of-graffiti-copyright Graffiti artists Donald “KEPTONE” Robbins and Noah “DJ RAKUS” Daar have filed a lawsuit against Oakley for using the artists’ work in campaign materials without the artists’ knowledge or consent. The murals in question were painted by the artists in 2015 in San Francisco as part of a curated global art project, Meeting of Styles, and feature the artists’ stylized signatures. The murals were subsequently reproduced inside Oakley retail stores, on shelving and product displays as well as in consumer advertising materials and product catalogs, superimposing the Oakley brand logo on the…
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What era in the style writing culture do you like the most?
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Head over to RIFF 170's IG account for a chance to win some free RIFF merch! Just follow the simple rules in the pic and anyone can enter from today until Feb 26 at midnight. Details about the quiz will be posted after everyone has entered within the time limit. Good luck to everyone who enters the RIFF 170 4000 follower giveaway!
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Here is a thread where we can post links about style writing culture. https://www.complex.com/style/2013/02/the-50-greatest-nyc-graffiti-artists/ http://www.subwayoutlaws.com/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/20/arts/phase-2-dead.html https://www.rockthebells.com/blogs/articles/phase-2-graffiti-writer
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I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR QUITE SOME TIME FOR THE OLD VHS GRAFFITI TV OR GTV COLLECTION PRODUCED BY DOOLEY - O. HAVEN'T HAD ANY LUCK ANYWHERE. IM LOOKING FOR ALL THE OLD VHS TAPES 1 THRU 8. IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN BUY THEM, HELP A BROTHER OUT. OR IF YOU OR ANYBODY IS WANTING TO SELL THEIR OLD TAPES FOR MONEY, LET ME KNOW ON THE PM. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
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anyone know where i can get GTV1-6 at? i think theres six of em. anyways thier not being made anymore and i cant find em anywhere. they stopped "production" of em kinda recently so im trying to cop now before its too late. please feel free to help a writer out. or mail me your copies. but no seriously, i would like to get these a fucking great deal. one.
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Last year when covid started I finally decided to upload my Toronto Graffiti archive on Flickr, mostly because it's easy to edit very large groups of images and makes it very easy to search for work too then on a traditional website. I have images mostly from Toronto going back to 1995 (25 year anniversary last week) but also Montreal, London, Windsor, Detroit and NYC and benching too. Check it out and let me know what you think....there's lots of bombing hiding further back. I'm pretty sure you can set up a slideshow and just watch.
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So I've wanted to get this going for a while and finally have time. I appreciate all the knowledge and conversation of the old thread, but with all the hiccups over the years, it is a wasteland of broken links, missing pictures, and conversations out of context and order. I plan on curating and pulling quotes of knowledge from the original as I find them going back through the 200 some pages, there is some real knowledge that needs to be maintained. I hope that 12 oz can again become a place of conversation about this outside of Instagram. Long term I'd love to see multiple threads talking about different facets of this hobby. IG will on occasion…
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MARTHA COOPER has created some of the most inspiring images in hip-hop since its birth post some of your favourite or images which also suit this thread: http://www.hiphopfiles.de/pics/slide/A1817-026.jpg'> http://www.hiphopfiles.de/pics/slide/A1818-004.jpg'> http://www.hiphopfiles.de/pics/slide/A1818-014.jpg'> http://www.hiphopfiles.de/pics/slide/ABronxFire4.jpg'> http://www.hiphopfiles.de/pics/slide/AbwKidsOnFenceNeg_BIG.jpg'> http://www.hiphopfiles.de/pics/slide/BreakingA.jpg'> http://www.hiphopfiles.de/pics/slide/rA1000-023.jpg'> http://www.hiphopfiles.de/pics/slide/rA1000-040.jpg'> http://www.hiphopfiles.de/pics/slide/rA…
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My home base is in the state of Virginia. Im planning a week long road trip up the east coast. The trip is strictly just for benching as Im not trying to blow any spots up. If anyone is posted on the east coast please message me with a good bench spot.
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what things can i use to do ground tags? I want a marker that I can do ground tags with. I'm also open to other ideas for ground tags. Also how do i do dust/dirt tags on most walls? I see some dust tags but i go up and rub my finger on that wall and it does not leave a mark, how do they do it? help! thanks guys
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