Tired of Your Tag? Here’s 3 Tips

Title: 3 Ways to Revitalize Your Graffiti

Graffiti is an art form that enthralls many, but even the most passionate artists can find themselves in a creative rut with their tag name. In this blog post, we'll explore three innovative approaches to help graffiti artists inject new life into their work.

1. Thematic Graffiti:

In the early days of graffiti, artists often ventured beyond their names, crafting thematic pieces that told stories or conveyed messages. Thematic or celebratory walls are a great way to breathe new energy into your work. Consider commemorating holidays or special events with dedicated pieces. A Merry Christmas wall or a vibrant Happy Halloween piece can be a delightful departure from your usual tag. This can get you to try new letters, new combinations that you may not be used to and all of this information can be used when you try out your name again.

2. Name Exchange and Friendly Battles

Engaging with fellow graffiti artists is a fantastic way to reinvigorate your passion for tagging. Seek out peers, either in person or on social media platforms like Instagram, and do a friendly name exchange. This not only provides you with a break from your own tag but also offers a unique opportunity to see how someone else interprets and handles your letters. Friendly battles, are also great for this. Something friends and I would do is we’d swap the first two letters of your names and complete each other's pieces, can be both entertaining and enlightening. Now do be ready, you’re going to make some pretty bad work every so often when you try this but remember, we’re doing this for fun.

3. Focus on Fundamentals

For more advanced artists seeking a new challenge, honing in on specific fundamentals can lead to exciting breakthroughs. Select one or two aspects from the list of key graffiti fundamentals—letter structure, namespace management, letter name positioning, flow, and more. Build your hand style around these chosen elements while maintaining a solid foundation in the other basics. This targeted approach forces you out of your comfort zone and encourages experimentation. Be prepared to embrace imperfection and revel in the process of exploration.

Conclusion

Remember, the goal of these tips is first and foremost to have fun and break free from the routine. However, you can use these as practices if you go into it purely off the intent to learn. Feel free to adapt these methods to suit your preferences.

In the meantime, if you're eager to jumpstart your graffiti pieces, check out the books recommended here. They are widely regarded as some of the best resources available for graffiti artists. Additionally, for comprehensive how-to-do graffiti tutorials, explore the playlist linked here.

Share your experiences with us! How do you keep your graffiti fresh?