Although the art of drawing graffiti letters began in the 60s, the period between 1971-1974 is generally regarded as the era when most of the pioneering work in graffiti was done, since this was the time when this form of art began spreading and getting publicity. For some of the youth of that time, it was a means through which they could vent their angst at a world they found oppressive, and as a way of rebelling against a society they thought was unjust and corrupt.

However, for others, these graffiti characters were simply a pleasurable means of expressing their creativity, just as a unique art form. Like conventional artists, they used walls as a canvas onto which they poured their souls, their dreams, their hopes, and their fears with a spray-can of bright colors. It was during 1975 to 1977 that the art of drawing graffiti reached its peak, with standards of drawing graffiti letters being established.

However, as the 70s slipped into the 80s, being a graffiti artist became more challenging, as the authorities began clamping down harder on them, since it was considered vandalism, because much of the graffiti was made by gangsters, who were young and usually poor. This was known as the ‘die hard’ era, as graffiti culture withdrew under cover.

Today’s graffiti culture is referred to as the ‘clean train era’, as many graffiti artists are taking their art from the subway walls and the insides of train cars into studios and galleries, with the establishment increasingly viewing it as a genuine art form.

And hence, these days some cities have provided particular areas to graffiti artists where they are allowed to display their art. The trouble with this is that a previous work has to be painted over in order to use the space. Therefore, good graffiti artists usually do not use such spaces.

One of the most important features of drawing graffiti is that each piece of art has the artist’s name. Spray paint is the medium used, and there are particular techniques that have been established for drawing graffiti letters.

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