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Understanding Graffiti Tags
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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