is graffiti “art”?

Is Graffiti “Art”?

Have you ever heard of “street art?”

Is street art and graffiti the same thing?

Check out this cool optical illusion street art!

As we look through them, think about what they all have in common….

So… What do they have in common???

The public is interacting with the art!

‘Street’ Artists are different…

• Because they have challenged art by situating it in non-art contexts (i.e. museums and galleries where the art is protected).

• They attempt to have their work communicate with everyday people.

Let’s look at a couple FAMOUS Artists!

Keith Haring 1958-1990

What is symbolism? What is Haring trying to symbolize in this artwork?

Keith Haring, Pop Shop VWhat principles of art do you see in these artworks?

Banksy is a pseudonymous artist from Bristol, England.

Richmond Mural ProjectRichmond gets a nod for ‘Best street art in the world’The Richmond Mural Project is a yearly event with the goal of creating over 100 murals by world renown talent in the first 5 years alone.

These street artists come from all over the world, including: Italy, California, Spain, New York, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Italy, Belgium and Kansas.

The main mission of the Richmond Mural Project is to make Richmond the top destination for Murals in the United States. By specifically targeting walls in areas that are in disrepair, these murals can be positive catalyst for change. Examples are: murals placed in areas that have a lot of abandoned buildings and have low foot traffic, areas with high crime and areas in need of identity are just a few examples of how these Murals can make a positive change in the environment they reside in.

What’s the difference between Street Art and Graffiti?

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!

Let’s Learn to Write GRAFFITI!

• We are going to learn how to do graffiti writing to decorate our portfolios

Let’s look at some graffiti examples

What do they all have in common?

How to make GRAFFITI letters

Draw the outline sketch for the letters in pencil.

Add actual lines for the graffiti designs on the letters. Most graffiti designs have connected, intersecting or on top of one part of the other.

Fill in the basic colors.

Add darker tone on the graffiti colors.

Add more details by drawing a design on the graffiti. You can choose any design that you want. Metallic, balloon, fluffy, gummy, and so on. I chose drawing cracked lines on the sample.

Add the cast shadow to complete the graffiti.

Method 2

Draw the outline sketches for the letters.

Add the actual lines for the graffiti designs on the letters. Draw pointed lines intersecting the others.

Erase the unnecessary lines.

Fill in the basic color.

Add the highlights and shadows.

Add more designs on the background to finish the graffiti.