A structure-dependent extension is an extra line or shape added to a letter that directly creates at least one key point of structure and often influences the way surrounding letters are formed. Unlike standalone extensions, these extensions actually shape the letter itself. While advanced graffiti artists use them effectively, beginners often struggle to make them work, leading to unbalanced and inconsistent graffiti pieces.

If you’re new to graffiti, you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about the perfect tag name. Many beginners overanalyze letter combinations, avoiding certain letters because they seem "hard to flow" and favoring others that seem easier. You might hear writers say they don’t want "insert letter here" in their names because they “can’t find out how to add style to it”. In reality, every name can flow, and every letter combination can work—as long as you understand graffiti fundamentals. In this post, we’ll break down common misconceptions about graffiti tag names, discuss letter groupings, and explain how to approach your name with confidence.

When entering the world of graffiti, one common thing many new artists feel compelled to do is to find a mentor. Graffiti mentors are often seen as essential guides to improving skills, learning the ropes of the graffiti community, and navigating the unspoken rules of the culture. But are graffiti mentors really as crucial as they’re made out to be? In this blog, we’ll break down why many graffiti mentors fall short in their teaching and how you can still thrive as an artist without one.