Draw Thug Graffiti
Graffiti has been around in its current form since at least the 1970s. There are many different types of graffiti, ranging from wide and beautiful murals to simple tags done with markers. Thug graffiti sprung up as a way to celebrate the emergence of hip-hop culture in the early '80s. To draw thug graffiti, you must learn create and color the letters. Simple shapes and lines can be used to create a framework for your letters. You can add more details and flair as you get comfortable.
Instructions
1. Draw the letters first using a pencil. Create the base of the letters wider than the top so that they have a sightly pyramid-like shape. Overlap the letters so that the left letter is on top of the right. Twist one or two letters so they are facing upward to give the string of letters more chaos. Enlarge the round sections of letters so that they take on a bubble-like appearance.
2. Ink your letters with a black ink pen. Let the ink dry and use a kneaded eraser to remove the pencil lines. Add a drop shadow with a dark blue marker. Place the shadow on the bottom and right side of each part of the letter.
3. Color the letters using art markers. Add beige or another light color like baby blue as a base across all of the letters. Let this dry and add light orange to the top and bottom of each letter.
4. Add dark orange or red to the top and bottom edges of the letters. Let the marker dry and use a white colored pencil to add shine effects on each letter. Do this by drawing a small curved triangular shape on the corners of each letter.
