Graffiti on the Hoof
Sometimes we walk everywhere seeking graffiti, sometimes when we stand still, graffiti finds us.
Tag Archives: graffiti
Shadow, White Right Angle and Colored Script
I came across this writing during one of my walks. The street repair people have a graffiti all their own. Their markings mean something their compatriots. It is sanctioned street tagging.
Graffiti on Red Door on Inside of Small Gas Station Bathroom
Some inner sanctums (sancti ?) are less relaxing than others.
Cryptic Directions
I was feeling a bit lost during my walk the other day. The directions posted on the sidewalk didn’t help much.
Shadow, Sidewalk, Leaves and Spraypaint
I like the rich, diverse array of color, shape and tone in this shot.
Water Hole Cover
This one caught my attention. The combination of metal, concrete, pink and white writing and most important of all, the blue dot, compelled me to take this street-level photograph.
Confusing Intersection
I was in the same area where I caught the work of a somewhat sloppy graffiti artist (see Off the Mark). The spray paint must have been the work of the same person. However, thinking outside the box, or drawing outside the lines is sign of originality and creative thinking. Three canvases were available: sidewalk, […]
Off the Mark
In most cases, graffiti artists don’t have problems framing their tags. They like longevity and usually choose permanent edifices upon which to make their mark. The indelibility of the graffiti pictured below is limited to the portion sprayed on the sidewalk. Out here in California, the gardeners usually come one time a week, which means […]
Scraped
You should have seen the first wash of this study. Very subtle contours and graded grays. The second wash was a curtain of gray drips. I decided to add color to the mass of gray, and started with a primary blue gouache. I echoed the gray drips and added a primary red . The red […]
Promised?
At first glance this sign looks to be an exhortation to all who happen by with writing implements. Upon closer reading, it appears as if the building owner is addressing a specific person or persons. Note that the sign writer said “I promised”; ‘promised’ is in the past tense. The building owner already promised not to […]
