Getting into graffiti can be exciting, intimidating, and even a little confusing. There’s so much to learn, from letter structure to graffiti culture, that it’s easy to make mistakes early on. After years of experience, here are five graffiti tips I wish I knew when I first started painting. Whether you’re a beginner just picking up a marker or an artist trying to improve your pieces, these lessons will save you time, frustration, and a lot of bad habits.

When it comes to designing a graffiti piece that truly stands out, few details have as much impact as extensions. Used well, extensions in graffiti elevate your wildstyle, create flow, and enhance letter structure, but used poorly, they can break your piece entirely. In this full breakdown, we’ll walk through a complete blackbook session, from base sketch to final details, and show you exactly how to build your letters, first analyze the fundamentals, and then add extensions that support your art, rather than sabotage it.

Graffiti is more than just painting your name on a wall, it’s about finding the right spots and connecting with the community of writers around you. For many new graffiti artists, one of the biggest struggles is figuring out where to paint and how to meet other graffiti artists. In this guide, we’ll break down the most reliable ways to discover graffiti walls in your area, whether you live in a city or a small town, and share proven tips for meeting graffiti writers and becoming part of the culture.

Extensions can take your graffiti from basic to advanced, but only if you know how to use them properly. Done right, extensions can add flow, depth, and personality to your graffiti tags, throwies, and pieces. Done wrong, they can throw off your entire design and ruin the fundamentals of your letters. In this graffiti tutorial, we’ll break down everything you need to know about extensions: what they are, how they work, the anatomy of extensions, and how to apply them in your own graffiti.

Whether you’re just learning how to do graffiti or you’re already experimenting with wildstyle, these graffiti tips and tricks will help you level up your work.

When people think of graffiti, they often picture bustling cities filled with tags, throwies, and wildstyle pieces covering walls, trains, and rooftops. But what happens if you live in a small town with no visible graffiti scene? Do you just give up on learning graffiti? The truth is, graffiti finds its way into every corner of the world, even in places you’d never expect. On a recent trip to the Poconos, I set out to explore what graffiti looks like in smaller towns, and what I found proves that graffiti is everywhere, no matter how remote.

When most new graffiti artists get started, they dream of painting big, bold throwies or wild, intricate pieces. But here’s the hard truth: skipping the basics almost guarantees failure. If you want to master graffiti, you can’t skip learning tags. Handstyles are the foundation of graffiti art, and without them, everything else, throwies, pieces, even wildstyles, will fall apart. In this post, we’ll break down why learning tags is so important, what skills they teach, and why ignoring them can hold back your growth as a writer.

Cornbread makes the claim that he started graffiti and spread it worldwide back in 1965, but what if I told you it was all a lie. Cornbread begins the story off with a lie, as he used to claim he began in 1967. These claims were made when he was first coming into his fame and back when it was commonly thought that New York started graffiti in the early 70s. This would put him as the first, but there’s an issue. There were writers in Philly that even Cornbread knows personally, who started years before him. Not to mention, Johnny Cool in New York started even before, back as early as 61. Now that’s just graffiti as we know it today, but what about before then?

Graffiti is more than just spray paint on walls; it’s a visual language, a cultural statement, and a unique form of self-expression. Around the globe, regional graffiti styles have evolved into distinctive art forms, each carrying its own history and culture. In this guide, we’ll break down five of the most iconic graffiti tag styles that have shaped the scene, from the intricate Philly handstyle to bold New York tags. Whether you’re learning how to do graffiti tags for the first time or looking to refine your skills, these styles offer a blueprint for mastering the art.

We kick off with a submission from Ceace, who submitted a classic basic throwie. Right off the bat, there’s a lot to appreciate—his letters are well-proportioned and the flow feels natural. But once we look closer, some key areas for improvement emerge.

If you've ever looked at your graffiti and thought, “My handstyle feels off,” or “My throwies don’t come out like I imagined,” you're not alone. In this graffiti tutorial, we’re breaking down real user-submitted artwork to show exactly how to improve your graffiti—step by step. Whether you're struggling with throwies, tags, or straight letter pieces, this video and blog will help you tighten your style and level up your graffiti skills with clear, actionable advice.

In the world of graffiti, few words carry as much weight and controversy as the word “toy.” Whether you're a newcomer sketching your first throwie or a seasoned artist working the streets of LA to New York or around the world, chances are you’ve heard this term used, sometimes casually, other times with real bite. In graffiti culture, being called a toy can either be an honest critique or a direct insult, and understanding the nuances behind its usage is crucial for anyone trying to find their footing in the community.

If you’ve ever looked at a graffiti piece and wondered how the drop shadow makes the letters pop off the wall, you're not alone. Drop shadow is one of the most common effects in graffiti lettering, yet many artists—especially beginners—struggle to get it right. In this graffiti drop shadow tutorial, we’re breaking down how to do drop shadow for your throwies, graffiti pieces, and even complex wildstyle letters. Whether you're sketching in a blackbook or painting on a wall, these techniques will help you master the fundamentals and take your lettering to the next level.

Welcome to another lesson in our Letter Science series, where we break down how to draw individual letters in graffiti. In this graffiti tutorial, we’re focusing entirely on the letter S—one of the most versatile letters in the alphabet. Whether you’re just starting your graffiti journey or looking to sharpen your skills, this post will walk you through everything you need to know about mastering the graffiti letter S across handstyles, throwies, and pieces.

If you've ever wondered how to draw graffiti letters or how to write your name in graffiti, this comprehensive graffiti tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know. Whether you're just getting started or want a structured way to build your skills, this guide will show you exactly how to do graffiti, from pencil sketch to final outline and even 3D effects.

When we talk about graffiti history, it’s impossible to ignore the role of the tools that shaped the art form—from the earliest graffiti markers in New York City's subway system to the highly specialized graffiti paint we use today. In this post, we’re taking a time-traveling look at how graffiti tools and supplies evolved over the decades, the innovations that defined each era, and the stories behind some of the most iconic brands in the scene.

Among the many elements that define this vibrant art form, graffiti tags stand out as a cornerstone of style and identity. Really, at every writer’s core is their tag, it’s who you are, your identity in the world of graffiti. Today we’re going to enjoy a few writers that you guys in the community voted as being “The Best Taggers in Graffiti”!

Graffiti art has long been a cornerstone of art, pushing boundaries with its creativity, technical skill, and unique expression. Today, we’re diving into the Top 10 Best Graffiti Styles, spotlighting some of the most inspiring graffiti pieces by standout artists in the game. Whether you're a graffiti enthusiast, an aspiring artist, or just curious about the art form, this list is sure to inspire and educate.

Graffiti is more than just an art form—it’s a movement and a way of self-expression that has evolved into one of the most exciting visual mediums of our time. Today, we’re diving into the top 10 graffiti artists as voted on by you guys, showcasing the most innovative, influential, and boundary-pushing talent in the scene. These artists are not just painting walls; they’re shaping the future of this art form we love, graffiti. Whether you're a seasoned graffiti writer or new to the world of street art, these names are sure to inspire. Let’s dive in!

Copying in any art form is frowned upon, and in graffiti, it’s one of the worst ways to learn since graffiti artists don’t copy with the intent to break down and learn the basics. Despite being discouraged, just about every single graffiti artist (yes even the famous ones) copies and bite. The question now becomes, how do we as artists break away from that and find an actual style that is unique to us and not some amalgamated bite fest from years of copying others without any originality? The answer is simple practice and learn the basics. The basics are the

When doing graffiti you're inevitably going to have your work buffed (erased) and this video will talk about why thats actually a good thing for new graffiti artists, as well as how more experienced graffiti artists avoid getting buffed.