photo by Salim Virji
Graffiti drawings are made by either the freehand or stencil method. The stencil method is more common because it's easy, quick, and you don't need to be skilled at drawing to produce a nice piece of work.
Instructions
First layer
1. Print two copies of a black and white picture that has a fairly equal amount of black and white in it.
2. Cut out the black part of the image with a utility knife.
3. Lay your stencil so that it is completely flat on a blank piece of paper.
4. Hold one color of spray paint about 1-1/2 to 2 feet away from the image and spray in short bursts across the image three or four times. The artwork should be completely covered with paint.
5. Let the image dry for 10 minutes.
6. Remove the stencil to reveal the first layer.
7. Cut out the white areas from the second copy of your image.
8. Lay your stencil over the paper spray-painted with your first image. Make sure the white areas of the artwork show through the stencil.
9. Using the other spray paint, cover the second stencil in short spurts, holding the spray can 1-1/2 to 2 feet away.
10. Let the artwork dry for 10 minutes.
11. Remove the second stencil to reveal your completed graffiti drawing.
