Here i would like to explain a bit how I make a graffiti project. This is a process that I have been using for a while and it has been always very helpful, although I have to admit sometimes the process changes depending on the project and the time I have to do it. I will use the images from the Santa's Secret Village project to show you the steps to make a graffiti project.

Step 1

First after I have done some research and spoken about the project with the client, I create some sketches based on the ideas that the client has given me. This sketches are usually hand made drawings that I do with a pen or a pencil.

Step 2

After having the sketch I use the computer to add some color to the drawing, at this stage there might be some changes from the initial design, if you notice there is a little decoration added to the tent of the santa's home.

Step 3

Then using the computer again, I place this design onto the picture of the place where I am going to paint, I do this to be able to show the client a projected image of how the final artwork will look like, as you can see the client will have a very good idea of what's going to be painted, therefore there won't be any problem later.

Step 4

After the client is happy with the design, the real fun begings and I go to do the painting, something that you would be surprised with is how the steps above take much longer time that this step of doing the painting. the reason is because the spray can technique is quite quick, much quicker than using brushes or airbrush in my opinion.

Final Artwork

And this is it!, the final piece is ready :-)

I hope this gave you and idea of how I make my graffiti work with spray cans and using some computer skills.

Thank you for reading!

Cholo Apolo