![]() ![]() What is graffiti?ĭepending on who you ask, graffiti is either a form of vandalism, or a form of art-or both, simultaneously. Let’s explore the origins of graffiti and street art, the similarities the two share, and the key differences that set them apart. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if the way you refer to your favorite public art is accurate, you’re certainly not alone. The terms graffiti and street art have long been used interchangeably to describe these public art installations-but what should we really call them? Is there a difference? New murals crop up in cities, large and small, on what feels like an everyday basis, each one breathing new, vibrant life into the streets that were once blank canvases for creativity. The next time you want to apply the Graffiti Style to another layer, simply go to Window > Styles (to display the styles) and click on the “Graffiti Style 1” thumbnail we just created.Now more than ever before, public art is on the rise. Step 15įinally, click OK in the Layer Style panel to apply the graffiti style to the text. ![]() Name the style as “Graffiti Style 1”, be sure to check the “Include Layer Effects” and “Include Layer Blending Options” and click OK. Step 14īefore clicking on the OK button in the Layer Style Panel, click on the “New Style” button. Click on the arrow next to the Contour thumbnail, select “Half Round” and apply the following settings. To finish our graffiti style click on the Drop Shadow option. Click on the arrow next to the Contour thumbnail, select the contour we saved before “Graffiti Contour” and apply the following settings. Note: The color you choose here will be the color that your text will have. Click on the arrow next to the Contour thumbnail, select “Rolling Slope – Descending” and apply the following settings. Step 10Īdd 3 new anchor points to the curve and set the following values for each of them (click OK in the Contour Editor when finished):Ĭheck the Inner Shadow Option. Step 9Ĭlick on the contour thumbnail to open the Contour Editor. Still in the Bevel & Emboss options, apply the following settings: Step 8Ĭheck the Contour option and set the Range to 60%. Name the contour as “Graffiti Contour”, click OK and then click OK in the Contour Editor. Set the second point to Input: 54% - Output: 100% and also check the “Corner” option. Set the first point to Input: 46% - Output: 0% and check the “Corner” option. Step 5Īdd two new anchor points in the mapping curve by clicking over the line. Step 4Ĭheck the Bevel & Emboss Option and click on the Gloss Contour thumbnail to open the Contour Editor. Under Advanced Blending set the Fill Opacity to 0%. Under General Blending be sure to have the Blend Mode set to “Normal” and bring down the opacity to 90%. With the text layer active go to Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options. ![]() In this case I am using the “Don Graffiti” font at 370 px. Select the Type Tool (T) and type any text you like. Open the wall background image in Photoshop. But before we start, and if you want to follow this tutorial exactly as described please download the following assets: ![]()
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