dripuk Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 here are some REALLY rough sketches i did yesterday, trying out bubble letters, i may have had slightly too much of the "christmas spirit" lol, ill get some better ones up here later, crits? [ATTACH]41716.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]41717.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]41718.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]41719.vB[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blart.BOS Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 eww, stick to simples for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncingsoul Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Espo's Rules of Graffiti. You suck until further notice 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. Jealousy is a disease for the weak Your heart is your greatest possession, dont let it get taken from you. 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. 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. 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. There's nothing wrong with knowing your 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. I got that book a few days ago, it's sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knim_One Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 lets talk about color.... im on a limited budget and im gonna go pick up some prismas tonight. What do u guys think are the most versitale colors? Im thinkin im gonna pick up a light blue, dark blue, black, gray, light green, violet blue, and yellow orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivre Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 hey knim, those are pretty good colors, but i'd personally rack almost every one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivre Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 ok this is a very quick sketch i put together a few days ago, and its a different style than i usually do, so its new to me: just tell me what i need to fix...:huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trim dgg tsl tnc Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 the letters...they suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knim_One Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 hey knim, those are pretty good colors, but i'd personally rack almost every one meh, i know racking is part of the graffiti culture and all, and i have jacked about 20 in the past, but i really like to support one of the only places that carries them, cause they support my photography by givin me good deals on frames and mat board. ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knim_One Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 ok this is a very quick sketch i put together a few days ago, and its a different style than i usually do, so its new to me: just tell me what i need to fix...:huh: im no king but ur lines are uneven, no contrast around the halo, the k is fucked, and it has no flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest qwerty Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I'll battle you duse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest qwerty Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Haha nvm, I saw it back on page like 347 and thought it was recent. But i'll still battle you anyways if your down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 can i get some critism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trim dgg tsl tnc Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 work on da Z its 2 hidden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q666 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 can i get some critism start over with simples. + edit = ignore trims advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mince Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 can i get some critism try some straight letters bro before the wild shut (even tho i sometimes so it anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decay_RA Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 What book are Espo's rules found in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncingsoul Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 This is all I could come up with today... Fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decay_RA Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Nah, Bouncing. That shit's fly. It's a change, which is good. The letters follow similar structure, which is good. They're the same size, which is good. All it could use is a little color. And I love the "S". I suck at them, so I always appreciate a good "S". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivre Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 What book are Espo's rules found in? im almost positive its this book: http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Calligraphy-Beyond-Markus-Mai/dp/3899550625/sr=8-2/qid=1166911496/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-8687238-6714502?ie=UTF8&s=books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncingsoul Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 It's not that book, it's "The Art of Getting Over" by Stephen Powers AKA Espo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blart.BOS Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 yeah, i got that, 30 bucks, shit's expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncingsoul Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Word, it is expensive but well worth it in my opinion Finally a decent sketch today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsouthjnkin Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 but worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coke0793 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coke0793 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 not really.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coke0793 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 ok got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsouthjnkin Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 acctually coke that looks better then the shit you normally post it flows nicer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsouthjnkin Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 and all of your letters are the same size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coke0793 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 which one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendoner Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 30 bucks for a book?....hell naw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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