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Someoneoutside of the graffiti culture might see all graffiti as the same: a form of vandalism. Graffiti is more complicated than that. There are rules. There is different terminology for different parts of the art.

To help distinguish these different elements, I decided to make a list of the most important graffiti terminology, especially in Chicago, to give more of an understanding about which artists are accomplishing what. This will also help to pinpoint exactly what you see on your everyday journeys in the city.

This is how all graffiti artists start crafting their style. Black books are used to practice tags and sketches. They are often passed around for other artists draw in during writing sessions. Once an artist has mastered their craft in the blackbook, they can move on to practicing in the streets.

Fire extinguishers also play a big role in the graffiti world. They are filled with paint and used to paint very large tags on buildings. It is a lot harder than it seems to successfully use this form of painting.

A piece is a more complicated form of a throwie. It includes more color and more detail (3D affects, shapes, etc). Pieces take more time and skill to execute and receive more respect from other artists. It takes a lot of practice to get to the point of piecing, which is where black books really come into play.

Murals are also considered pieces, but what distinguishes them is that they are often commissioned by the city or local businesses. You must have an immense amount of skill to get to the level of muraling.

A toy is someone who practices graffiti in the streets, but has not practiced to the level of getting up to that point. They often write tags everywhere and very few pieces. Their pieces are often not well-done in form which is why they recieve major criticism in the graffiti world and they often get tagged over.

City Kurupt is a journalist pursuing a BA in Studio Art and minor in Journalism. She was born and raised in Chicago and focuses on the underground graffiti scene spanning throughout the city. Through artist interviews, photojournalism, and documentary film, she aims to fight stigmas and discuss controversies surrounding graffiti culture using an ethnographic approach.

I hope this tutorial about the basics of graffiti bubble letters helped you in your creative journey!

Is there something I forgot to mention or you did not understand?

Feel free to drop a comment below.

You can get the concept on how to draw the letters on every letter-page like -empire.com/graffiti-letters/graffiti-letter-a/ and there is a bubble style graffiti alphabet on the overview-page of graffiti letters.

Anti graffiti film can be applied to both the interior or exterior of glass. If you are worried about the windows being tagged, you can install the anti graffiti film to the exterior. If you are concerned about your glass getting scratched or damaged by guests or employees, you can install anti graffiti film to the interior of the glass. Solar Art has also installed anti graffiti film to display cases that can get scratched really easily.

Nope! Our installers use drop cloths to protect your floors, walls and furniture from the soap and water solution we use during the anti graffiti film installation process. We clean up all trash we generate from the installation and leave your space looking exactly how we found it.

Anti graffiti film protects glass from vandalism and etching. If anti graffiti film does get tagged it can easily be removed and replaced with no damage to the glass. Replacing anti graffiti film is a fraction of the cost of replacing glass.

Anti graffiti film prices vary based on manufacturer, tier of tint and the type of film that is being installed. Pricing is generally based on the square footage of glass. On average, having window tint installed can cost anywhere between $6/sqft and $18/sqft. Speak with a sales representative or operations manager to discuss pricing or request a free quote!

When it comes to warranties on anti graffiti film, each manufacturer is different. They do however have similar warranties. Most anti graffiti film have a two year limited warranty. To learn more about anti graffiti film warranties, speak with a Solar Art representative!

Anti graffiti film adds protection in the case of vandalism. Anti graffiti film is installed on top of the glass and if it gets tagged, is easily removed and replaced. Replacing anti graffiti film is a fraction of the cost of replacing glass. Speak with a representative to learn more!

Anti graffiti film can be cleaned with non abrasive materials such as a micro-fiber cloth and ammonia free liquid solutions. It can take up to 60 days for window film to fully dry, so be sure to wait that amount of time before trying to clean your windows. For more tips check out this blog on how to keep window film clean and clear!

Obviously anti graffiti film can be installed to glass. There are certain anti graffiti films that can be applied to metal, aluminum and steel surfaces. This works great on mirrors, elevators, vending machines and escalators. Speak with a representative to learn the specifics!

Anti graffiti film can last several years depending on the location and surface to which it is applied. Interior anti graffiti film will last longer than exterior anti graffiti film due to weather and harsher environments. Anti graffiti film installed to glass in low traffic areas will last longer than glass in high traffic areas because those have a tendency to get tagged more. Speak with a sales representative to learn the lifespan of specific films!

Graffiti film is installed on a glass or metal surface and protects it from vandalism or etching. If the surface does get tagged, replacing anti graffiti film is a fraction of the cost of replacing glass or stainless steel. Speak with a sales representative to learn more!

Gang Graffiti v Tagger Graffiti

Gang graffiti is used to promote a specific gang, mark its territory, or threaten violence. It is also a means of non-verbal communication between gangs to communicate messages and show disrespect to their rivals. Gang members will cross out, reverse, crack, or turn symbols upside down to show disrespect to their rivals.

Graffiti might appear insignificant, but it is usually the first sign of a gang's presence in a neighborhood, and depending on the markings, may indicate future violence or criminal activity. Whether it is gang or tagger related, graffiti should be abated as soon as possible.

When doing bubble letters there is a good rule to always keep in mind. Look at each letter like a handstyle letter being blown up like a balloon. A simple way to start making the letters, is to write your tag in simple capital letters. Remember a good amount of space between each letter. Now, make an outline around each letter with roughly the same amount of distance on each side of the capital letter. Remember to let the new outlines overlap the letter underneath. Hereby it becomes a whole and not just single letters next to each other. If you are having trouble getting it right, remember the log-rule and how each letter is a handstyle letter being blown up like a balloon.

How to do bubble letters from scratch is something all graffiti writers have to go through. Some writers even say that bubble letters are some of the foundation of how to draw graffiti letters. This is because when you learn how to do bubble letters you learn the structure of each letter and how to twist and turn them to make them perform the way you want to. Graffiti writes such as BATES, SEEN, CAP and TAPSMOSES are famous for their bubble throw ups. I highly recommend you check out these graffiti writers because just looking at their styles will certainly teach you alot!

He began writing in late 1971 under the name Phase 2.[3] Part of the appeal of aerosol writing for Phase 2 was that it allowed him to get his "name" known, yet remain anonymous.[4] He noted later that tagging provided disadvantaged urban teens "the only significant vehicle to represent their existence."[5]

In late 1972, Phase 2 first used an early version of the "bubble letter" or "softie", a style of writing which would become extremely influential and is considered a "giant leap" in the art form.[6] The puffed-out, marshmallow-like letters drawn by Phase 2 were soon copied by other artists who added their own variations. Phase 2 quickly embellished on his original form, creating and naming dozens of varieties of softies, such as "phasemagorical phantastic" (bubble letters with stars), "bubble cloud", and "bubble drip".[7] He described the thrill of tagging subway cars as "impact expressionalism".[1] He is also credited with having pioneered the use of arrows in graffiti writing around this same time.[8] Hip-hop journalist Jeff Chang has noted that Phase 2's canvasses from 1973 have "been widely recognized as defining the early genre."[9]

Over time Phase's work become more complex, moving away from the simple tags of the early 1970s to "hieroglyphical calligraphic abstraction."[4] In 1975, he joined the newly created United Graffiti Artists, a professional aerosol writer collective that began to attract media attention. He was featured in an essay on graffiti art by Richard Goldstein, which appeared in New York magazine.[6]

Phase participated in hip-hop shows organized by Kool Lady Blue during the summer of 1982 at The Roxy in Chelsea, Manhattan. These shows brought together the top DJ's, rappers, break-dancers, and aerosol artists from the South Bronx and introduced hip-hop music and culture to the downtown punk and new wave scenes. Phase 2 designed the flyers for these events and often created aerosol pieces live on stage.[11] He was also part of the first "international" hip-hop tour when stars from the Roxy performances toured in England and France.[12]

In 1982, as part of his involvement with the Roxy scene, Phase 2 released two rap singles. "Beach Boy" was a collaboration with Barry Michael Cooper, who later wrote the script for New Jack City. "The Roxy" featured the Bill Laswell-led group, Material, and Grand Mixer DXT.[13][14]

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