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Understanding Graffiti Tags
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Wildstyle
Wildstyle is a complicated and intricate form of graffiti with interlocking letters and shapes. Example: Letters are decorated with arrows, spikes, and other decorative elements.
Stencil
Stencils are used to quickly multiply an image or message and can be reused. Example: A street artist might cut a design out of cardboard, which is then spray-painted over, creating a clear impression.
Throw-Up
A throw-up is a more complex tag, usually featuring two or more colors and bubble letters. Example: Large, rounded letters that are filled in with one color and outlined with another.
Bombing
Bombing refers to the act of creating a lot of graffiti in an area very quickly. Example: Painting multiple walls with tags, throw-ups, and pieces in one outing.
Tag
A graffiti tag is the most basic writing of an artist's name, it's their signature. Example: A stylized rendition of the artist's chosen name or initials.
Underground
The underground graffiti scene refers to a subculture of graffiti artists who avoid mainstream attention and often tackle illegal spots. Example: Unsanctioned tags in hidden or less-visible areas.
Character
Characters are cartoon or realistic figures often painted alongside pieces. Example: Caricatures or figures from popular culture that add a narrative to the graffiti.
Heaven Spot
A heaven spot is a tag or piece placed in a high and hard-to-reach location. Example: Graffiti on a freeway bridge overpass or high building.
Blockbuster
Blockbuster tags are made up of large, block-like letters, often used to cover a large space effectively. Example: Large, square letters that can quickly fill a wall or space.
Cap
A cap is the nozzle of the spray can which controls the width of the paint spray. Example: Fat caps for thick lines, skinny caps for fine lines.
Sticker (Slap) Tagging
Sticker tagging involves creating graffiti on stickers and then 'slapping' them onto surfaces. Example: Pre-made stickers with an artist's tag or design can be quickly attached to various locations.
Crew
A crew is a group of street artists that collaborate or work together. Example: TAKI 183 and others may be part of a tagging crew that coordinates large-scale projects.
Legal Walls
Legal walls are spaces where artists are permitted to paint without fear of legal consequences. Example: Designated graffiti zones or walls specifically for the purpose of street art.
Piece
A piece is a short name for masterpiece and refers to a large, complex, and labor-intensive graffiti painting. Example: Intricate designs that often include 3D effects, characters, and a range of colors.
Dubs
Dubs are bubble letters that are quickly drawn, often as throw-ups, with one color outline and one color fill. Example: Quickly executed throw-ups with round, bubble-like outlines.
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