Graffiti on the wall
As national slogans urge: “If you don’t know what is the best way to change the world, then you should start with the interior!” And this is right, since the owner’s completely natural desire to transform his home, to make a comfortable corner out of it, in which you can relax, is the dream of almost every modern person. Well, how to achieve such a coveted uniqueness when standard flowers and stripes are simply tired of it? We suggest you add variety with graffiti on the wall. This is the most eccentric and extraordinary solution to this problem. In this article we will tell you how best to use these colorful drawings in the interior of a house or apartment.
to contents ↑Graffiti as an identity of street art
The first graffiti drawings appeared on the walls in ancient times. Most often they could be found in the East, in Ancient Greece and Rome.
Important! The most striking example of such a "painting" can serve as a painting of the catacombs located in the capital of Italy. Another example is the ancient Scandinavian and Romanesque drawings, which are still preserved in churches located on the mounds of Ireland.
No less popular, graffiti was also used in pre-Columbian times in Mesoamerica. Maya Indians painted with such drawings the whole city - Tikal. In the Renaissance, graffiti on the walls of houses was already done by all famous artists, including Michelangelo, Raphael and Lippi. They introduced their own styles into the then art, which were subsequently passed on to students.
Important! At the beginning of the twentieth century, during archaeological research in the Egyptian pyramids, a large number of graffiti was discovered. Such traces were traditionally left by Napoleon’s soldiers during his campaign of conquest. Soviet soldiers did the same during World War II on the walls of the Reichstag.
Quite often, Lord Byron resorted to this art and scratched out his initials in the style of graffiti. Today, such drawings smoothly migrated to the street view of contemporary art and are a kind of youth expression.
to contents ↑Important! Today, in many modern metropolitan areas, street artists are specially allocated entire platforms for the implementation of such art.
Graffiti styles
In contemporary art, there are several variations of graffiti on the wall. These include:
- Tagging. In this case, the inscriptions and drawings directly convey the message of the author himself, as well as the initials, thanks to which he can be distinguished from other artists.
- Pissing. This is a branch of tagging that has grown into a separate graffiti style. Its striking feature is the use of a fire extinguisher, which was previously filled with paint. Such inscriptions are created from a height of 5-6 meters.
- Bombing This is the most common graffiti style in Eastern Europe. Such drawings and inscriptions are applied quite quickly, sometimes using stencils.
Important! Bombing is officially banned in most countries of the world.
- "Wild style" is a complex variation of the inscriptions on the wall.Its characteristic features are the endless interlacing of letters and sharp corners.
The use of graffiti in a modern interior
Today, among young people who independently arrange the interior of their home, the use of graffiti is at the peak of popularity. This demand is explained by the fact that, having decided on the pattern and its color palette, it becomes possible to add both bright and soothing calm tones to the overall design of the room.
Important! Pay attention to the fact that the living space visually softens the hard lines of street art, so designers recommend not to use dark colors, but give preference to light, with which you can create bright accents.
In addition, having designed the interior of the room with graffiti drawings on the wall, you radically change absolutely the whole design concept. Thus, the interior becomes not only exclusive, but also acquires soulful notes, while creating an atmosphere of comfort and inner balance.
Important! The uniqueness of graffiti drawings lies in their ability to visually expand the room.
As for the plot, the theme of graffiti drawings on the wall in the apartment can be completely different, and completely depends on the taste preferences of the owners:
- If in this way you decorate a nursery, it is better to give your choice to the plots of fairy tales or their main characters.
- The interior of the kitchen will be appropriate to ennoble the images of juicy fruits, as well as a variety of still lifes.
- As for the bedroom, with the help of graffiti, you can give it a special palace chic, and you will become the owner of the royal bedchamber.
Important! You can draw pictures of your favorite places, mountain lakes and rivers, noisy streets of megalopolises or even extraterrestrial places on the walls of your apartment.
The main advantages of graffiti walls
Despite the fact that today mainly young people are a fan of graffiti, such drawings still have a number of positive advantages in relation to other materials used for decorative wall decoration:
- Graffiti in the interior is a stylish and vibrant drawings that are characterized by absolute environmental friendliness. The composition of aerosol paints, which are used for applying such arts, includes components that are extremely safe for human health. That is why graffiti can be a great option for decorating a children's room.
- Since such a pattern is not so ideal, it is able to divert attention not only from its shortcomings, but also from surface irregularities by using a bright color palette when applied.
- Long term of operation. Despite the natural composition of the paints used to apply such drawings, graffiti can last for decades on the surface of the wall, without losing its original appearance.
Important! Since you are considering non-standard interior design ideas, you will probably be interested in looking at other possible options. We offer you to familiarize yourself with examples and ideas from our following articles:
Graffiti Goals
Using a graffiti format inscription to decorate your home, you can achieve several goals at once:
- You get the opportunity to very effectively and unconventionally emphasize the modern design of your home.
- Visually create a color accent, which is necessary for the integrity of the interior with an individual design concept.
- You get the opportunity not to use such bored decor elements, such as paintings, photographs or posters, while not violating the atmosphere of comfort.
- Compensate for the lack of furniture due to the fact that graffiti distracts all the attention from less expressive objects.
- The ability to correct significant flaws in the layout of the apartment.
- With the help of graffiti on the wall, it is possible to emphasize or even completely perform the zoning of the room, to focus on bright furniture and other decorative interior items.
Important! Some designers recommend not decorating the wall with graffiti, but the furniture itself, while keeping the walls neutral and calm. Thus, you can visually reduce too much a room and focus directly on furniture and the atmosphere in general.
The main methods of interior decoration using graffiti
In order to decorate the interior of your home with the help of drawings or graffiti inscriptions, you can use the following methods:
- Use spray cans to create an imitation of street signs in your home;
- Draw a drawing according to the sketch with brushes and rollers;
- Apply the background yourself, and make the drawing using a ready-made stencil;
- Buy ready-made graffiti, stick them on the surface of the wall and finish the missing elements in your opinion.
The most effective way is to apply patterns from a spray can. In this case, you can either do it yourself, or hire professionals.
Important! Try to avoid unfortunate artists from the gateway, since, in addition to the risk of losing quality decor, spend extra money on paying for such a master.
You can find the most competent and talented masters in art workshops and studios that specialize in this particular type of art. Be prepared for the fact that the second option will cost you much more, but the quality of work will be at the same time.
How to draw graffiti yourself?
Before you start directly applying graffiti to the wall, you need to carefully consider some of the nuances of the drawing itself, as well as take them into account with the functional purpose of the room you choose:
- The distance between the walls. This is the first thing you should pay attention to. If the distance is small, it is advisable to reduce the image in this case in order to eliminate possible discomfort when viewing the picture.
- Color palette. It should be chosen quite carefully, since the finished drawing should be the complement to the interior and its main highlight.
- Theme. It should fully correspond to the room in which you plan to make such a decor. For example, graffiti in a room for a boy can be portrayed in the form of portraits of his favorite superheroes, and in the kitchen it is appropriate to use various vegetables and fruits.
- The functional purpose of the room. You must consider the features of the room that you want to decorate with such drawings. For example, if you are planning graffiti in the bathroom, you will need to pre-prepare the surface so that it is moisture resistant.
- Stylistic interior concept. Do not forget that everything should be one and complement each other. Therefore, if you decide to use graffiti-style drawings in the interior, respectively, the stylistic direction of the entire room should be framed in a similar design. Believe that such a picture in the Classics or Provence will look simply inappropriate.
The process of applying graffiti to the wall
If you have even the smallest drawing skills, we suggest that you independently decorate the interior without any outside help and unnecessary waste of money. The whole process consists of the following steps:
- Preliminary preparation of surfaces. From a technical point of view, absolutely any surface is suitable for applying such patterns from a spray can.Nevertheless, in order for the result to be more accurate, it is better to do this on a previously plastered, primed and opened with a decorative coating of neutral tones.
Important! Pay attention to the fact that graffiti looks original on a surface whose background design imitates brickwork.
- Selection of a picture. Choose the drawing or inscription that suits you, carefully think over the color scheme in which you plan to design it, and also calculate the scale.
Important! If you have very little experience in the field of street art, it is best to give your preference to simple graphics, without tonal transitions.
- Sketch. Draw a pre-reduced version of the picture, for example, on a landscape sheet. This will allow you to make the necessary adjustments and think about how to better transfer it to the wall surface.
Important! When choosing materials, give your preference to low or medium pressure cans. Thus, you can transfer the drawing to the surface at the pace that is most convenient for you.
- Drawing graffiti on the wall. When everything necessary for work has been prepared, you can begin to apply the drawing itself. The most important thing is not to rush, check all your actions with a sketch and check with a level.
- Finishing The finished image is opened with varnish on a glossy or semi-gloss basis.
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Despite the fact that the vast majority of people do not perceive graffiti as art, with proper and proper drawing, it can turn a gray and dull interior into a bright and juicy room in which it will not be boring to spend your free time. We hope that we were able to inspire you to decorate your life with brighter colors and bring a good share of positive to it.
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