Hot Graffiti & Urban Art How-Tos
How To: Airbrush metal panels
This is a video tutorial on how to airbrush the metal paneled look.
How To: Airbrush easy skulls
This is a video tutorial on how to use stencils to airbrush amazing skulls. It's super easy!
How To: Spray paint a moon
This is a simple video on spray painting a moon.
How To: Spray paint a space landscape
This is a detailed tutorial on dabbing, color layering and overall spray techniques for spray painting space scapes.
How To: Decode gang graffiti
Members of the Chicago area gang the Latin Kings explaining their language of symbols and codes expressed through graffiti.
How To: Identify gang graffiti
During a Laneway Revitalization project some gang graffiti was encountered and replaced with vibrant art work. The event organizer is a Toronto Police Officer who volunteers for the not for profit organization-The Ontario Gang Investigators Association. In this video an explanation of gang graffiti is offered. The organization Notogangs.org is comprised of sworn members of all areas of law enforcement who network regularly in the mandate of the prevention, intervention and suppression of crim...
How To: Choose spray paint tips for graffiti
Whether you are interested in graffiti, graffiti-style fine art, or just looking to learn more about spray painting this video is for you. It gives a quick overview of the several spray paint tips and the different lines they produce.
How To: Airbrush a hottie design tshirt
Airbrushing Fun with Chad and Meaghan. Follow along as Chad tries to teach Meacghan how to airbrush a hottie design t-shirt with flames.
How To: Make a reflective sticker with a hidden massage
Check out this video that will teach you how to make a double meaning sticker from reflective tape. The hidden message is barely visible with the naked eye but is illuminated with the flash of a camera.
How To: make dripping street art
In the world of instructional video, there are some videos that transcend debate. Is there the intent to instruct? Is the idea simple and original? Is a step by step process articulated? Is the content revelatory?
How To: Laser tag graffiti
Laser Tag is using lasers and projectors to tag buildings with light! This is a joint project between Graffiti Research Lab and Make Magazine's Bre Pettis. Tag with lights. It's reversible and non-destructive.
How To: Make street art stickers
For the urban artist, this video shows how to leave your own personal touch to whatever you desire via a sticker. While there is no verbal instruction, the music is relaxing and the text messages provide clear directions. Get out there and make your mark!
How To: Make a cloud lamp
Make a very neat lava-like lamp for less than $10 in parts. Uses only soap and water. No chemicals, easy, fun, and the results are incredibly neat! Make a cloud lamp.
How To: Tag your name using LED light throwies
This is a complex process, but the guys at Graffiti Research Lab have armed you with detailed written instructions and this video on how to create a night writer. This is a more complicated version of their LED throwies that allows you to catch a tag in lights. You'll never need an airpline skywriter again!
How To: Use LED throwies to add color to your neighborhood
What's an LED Throwie? Watch this video and find out how to light up your neighborhood using colorful LED's and magnets! Yet another great idea for creating neighborhood art from Graffiti Research Lab.
How To: Make dripping ink street art
Learn how to turn your street art alive using dripping ink in motion and some basic computer equipment. Graffiti Research Lab is an amazing resource in NYC that promotes and organizes graffiti art and artists. Hats off to these guys! This video is a great watch and you don't need to be a graffiti artist to appreciate or enjoy it.