10 Graffiti Habits You Should Develop

[@SomeRandomPunk]

On the topic of bringing markers with you. I was on my way back from a gig. Me and three others went mad with some solid paint sticks on a bridge, on our hands and knees. Some roadmen kids about 13 come up to us. And one says “that’s clean stuff”. The other says”TOYS” so I say to the kid “your turn” the two kids grab my markers one does a clean handstyle the other some shitty toy tag. Recently over 5 years later I bomb with the first kid frequently and he’s now a good mate of mine. That’s why carrying a marker comes in handy.

[@alexlol260]

As a new graffiti writer myself, i think that graffiti writers should always sketch in their free time and learn their tags first so that when they put a blindfold on they can write their tag from muscle memory.

[@Muggashyte]

You sound like my old school mentor: tags before throwies, throwies before pieces. Was not cool with people who don’t go through the process to learn.

[@chriscoralAloha]

I am a board 51 year old married man that found a new outlet. I have a background in the arts and am pretty good with a spray can. I have been practicing a style and am learning a lot from you. Thank you very much for helping me. Especially with the rules.

[@youfosignhere]

oh man thaat is good to hear ! i’m glad i could make a difference! have fun man’

[@werewolf00000]

Nice to hear it !!

[@CenterMassContent]

You made MY Day Chris, as an aspiring artist & pushing 40 you have filled me with hope, congrats on the hobby. Upload some art maybe ?

[@emmettlacy845]

there are no rules to graffiti, only respect. Hope graffiti is treating you well!

[@vincentwhite890]

Wicked, rock on wizard

[@kattmazi1934]

I’m a pedestrian in this world, but huge appreciator. One thing that baffles me is graffiti in extremely precarious spots. E.g on O/H gantries and the sides of bridge girders. I’d love a video on those “extreme” graffiti sitches

[@youfosignhere]

oooooO wel, yes i am actually making a video sort of on that topic!

[@kattmazi1934]

@@youfosignhere oh that’s awesome. Can’t wait for that!

[@oblivions.rotting]

Lol those heaven spots are high risk high reward

[@youfosignhere]

@@oblivions.rotting yeah bro

[@angelosinski]

@@youfosignhere you guys should check out brazillian pixo on the side of buildings. insane

[@juliemittel3931]

a habit (well, closer to a skill than a habit, but still really usefull) that you should develop is learning basic parkour skills. nothing fancy or complicated, but learning and practicing to do simple vaults or how to climb over tall fences/walls as quickly and effectively as possible can be a serious benefit when getting out of trouble or simply getting into and out of slightly more difficult spots. this one is actually pretty easy to learn since you can train your parkour skills in a ton of areas in most cities (since it's only rarely illegal) or at your local gym, assuming that it has parkour walls, blocks, bars, etc. and if you ever plan on hitting up a trainyard: for the love of god, learn how to jump accross rails! it might be a bit tricky at first, but if you have the right shoes and the temperatures aren't sub zero, you can very quickly and effectively get accross a large number of train tracks by jumping from rail to rail.

[@rchaelk2319]

Well that's just criminally.

[@Dubdubdubdubdub]

@@rchaelk2319 to learn parkour?

[@rchaelk2319]

@@Dubdubdubdubdub to learn parkour for the specific purpouse to not become responsible of one's actions.

[@Dubdubdubdubdub]

@@rchaelk2319 okay

[@rchaelk2319]

@parttwelve what do you mean and. I just pointed out the fact that is criminal.

[@elliejelly8815]

If folks don’t clean up so well in ur community you can check their ditched cans for caps, got a nice New York cap doin that

[@youfosignhere]

true true!

[@whatmeworry4713]

A big help for getting ink off of your hands is a pumice stone. Rub it on the spots on your skin to get it off and you do t need any harsh chemicals just soap.

[@youfosignhere]

legend thank you for sharing

[@feeblehomie]

I leave the headphones at home. Need to be listening for Karens and or narcs depending on the spot! Stay up Youfo👊🏻

[@youfosignhere]

good idea aman

[@40nights40daystv]

Same u never know when someone will spot you

[@eli.braun9894]

Yeah, I got into Graff recently because my friend passed away, and he was hella into it. It always makes me smile when I see his tag while walking around.

[@youfosignhere]

oh man true

[@josephwalker2915]

Same man, he's everywhere I go and even though he's gone I get to see him every day. Learning graff makes me feel close to him.

[@elliejelly8815]

Clean ur cans as soon as ur done, I have like 20 decent caps at any given moment. If ur bombing u can clean em a few times a night. Cup your hand and slap the bottom for regular caps, clean with a whipe and blow for ny caps. I’ve heard empty cans work for this as well. Basically just pushing air thru the cap to keep paint from drying in there

[@youfosignhere]

good tip!

[@dickdiamonds3410]

Montana acetone spray. Yeah it's an extra can if you need to take it with you but it doesn't rattle and will save you soooo many caps

[@elijahhemara6520]

Spray your can upside down until it Sprays clear, clears out the cap

[@elliejelly8815]

@@elijahhemara6520 basically any kind of air thru the cap will do it tbh, it seems like there are a lot of ways to get it done

[@LightningShadowify]

The rag tip is personally my biggest one that I’ve never realized but is most effective. Helps out so much. Thank you for the video

[@youfosignhere]

for sure bro!

[@weaponx133]

Respect is the habit u need to learn as a new writer

[@youfosignhere]

true

[@rybus58]

my graff habits are keep a dedicated armbag/backpack for supplies that you wont be mad when it gets stained with paint ink or other, and i also keep my markers and cans in cardboard boxes. Its easier to pick markers that I want to tag with and its just convenient.

[@youfosignhere]

legend

[@montyhellsing6332]

These are Awsome! Thank you for making this list, I'm still very new to graffiti and have trouble with a handful of these things (like can control, wearing good gloves and being a tad easier on myself). I like to take my art seriously but I think that's where I mess up sometimes, Thanks Youfo!

[@youfosignhere]

you are so welcome bro!

[@steviesteve8665]

I try to avoid painting over anyones work at all. Unless its an area that gets cleaned over every week. But not many people talk to each other around my town so its hard to learn anything about my local history.

[@youfosignhere]

for sure man

[@steviesteve8665]

@@youfosignhere how does one learn local history? Not like many people would willingly admit to criminal behavior and last very long

[@johnwayne666]

Look at Graff as like learning how to ride a bike..... you will always start off a lil wobbly....if you stay on the bike, you will eventually balance yourself....✌🏼🤠

[@youfosignhere]

so true !!

[@quackapatth]

also leaving cans is leaving paint for toys or ppl to scribble with, if you leave a can break a cap inside it, or brea the plastic valve if its a male can

[@youfosignhere]

so true bro

[@gmobb4773]

When the cops asked me questions i just told em the names of everyone i knew gotta say alot of people have been hitting me up everyday for meet ups i think they like me now gonna go to the traintracks with a big notorious crew later tn by myself 👍 hopefully they let me join

[@Blacrome1]

Thats pretty good advice there myboi! The one that caught my ear, is the looking around for cameras and possibly getting recognized. So im a changeby scoping during the day , then catching the spot at night, yeah is worth.

[@youfosignhere]

legend

[@KalinPetrov]

Yeah man everyone can develop those habits...it can be hard but with practice you can do it... thanks for this great video man:)

[@youfosignhere]

and thank you!

[@LOV8R]

Even tho I try not to bring markers and stickers while going out bc I have promised one of my dads mate who’s a big Aussie writer maker of RFW crew that I won’t write illegally ( not to much he is still supportive tho one second he will tell me not to then he wants to go paint trains with me lol I’m like bruh im 11 ) but I physically cannot. Not bring at least a few markers and slaps it’s so addictive 😂😂😂

[@youfosignhere]

true haha

[@bigbeefy1]

it could be because youre young. he probably doesnt want you to risk getting caught on your own. I love that hes still supportive though

[@LOV8R]

@@bigbeefy1 ye he just doesn’t want me to have a bad life in and out of court and jail like him

[@Lorenmcdee]

I'm using your content to learn the more "beyond typography" aspects. You are very well spoken. I have wanted to try graffiti since highschool but I genuinely knew that I didn't have enough information on it. I haven't even started doodles yet. Not even a name but I have a few I like that I'm testing. I love typography so it has been fun trying to find fun letters I just want to enjoy art and display it without the rest of the business aspect. Making my passion into a career was awful. I love art but the commodification of it takes my passion away. I had some really big offers that were serious and could have changed things for me financially but when it becomes a job for me the love and desire dies. I'm worried I don't understand the core philosophies yet. I am high functioning autistic so sometimes I miss the point of something focusing on the fine details.

[@Muggashyte]

Artist Block will definitely help you with feeling confident with the creative process. Youfo is just plain fun, and can point you in the right direction, if it’s something he isn’t as confident about himself. Good news, autism will not impact your ability to safely make graffiti, it will actually help you focus on the details which keep you safe.

[@_pachycephalosaurus_]

I literally feel ALL OF THIS as a fellow autistic

[@Lorenmcdee]

@@_pachycephalosaurus_ oh man I ended up settling on a good name, good typography, and I went out and bombed an area. Loved it. This is fun

[@_pachycephalosaurus_]

@@Lorenmcdee that’s COOL! I’m still trying out names, I’m thinking something like Grazzhopper

[@Lorenmcdee]

@@_pachycephalosaurus_ I went with Boomzi. I used to play an explosives expert named Boomer for D&D (I am not old enough to be a boomer) and I love the letter z so I put it in. The name lays out nice

[@unknown.mp4]

Always pack some spare nibs of different sizes , some gloves and buy cheap clothes or use old ones u don’t care about because they are gonna get paint on em. Oh and hit the pads a lot if u wanna develop your pieces, hell even hit the pads for handstyle practice also and when ur done burn em.

[@BrentonCrude]

1:44 Great idea of how to get done for possession. Especially if you are over 18, every move has to be calculated and very deliberate.

[@youfosignhere]

true

[@AOKUWARE]

Always have more than enough paint. Specially when going for legal/quite spots. Things can be fixed or improved if you mess up a line. Having more than enough supplies will give you extra confidence and peace of mind.

[@youfosignhere]

for sure bro!

[@adambraun8290]

A good habit in general is to carry a bandanna in your pocket. Comes in handy for a number of things.

[@youfosignhere]

true!!

[@Muggashyte]

Missed this when it first came out. Great advice here! Grim over at Artist Block is just as knowledgeable as you said. The rag is a really good one to remember, and it helps with cleaning caps. Legacy tags of unalive writers… Respect the hands. Respect the hands which came before you. Know who they were, know your local scene, know the local style conventions (Philly and Seattle aren’t compatible styles, and each looks odd in the context of the other), when in doubt… paint elsewhere.

[@lucascookk9244]

Don’t know if this has been said but what i do to check out futures spot is google earth, good way to find hidden abandons:)

[@youfosignhere]

legend !

[@dickdiamonds3410]

Underrated comment. I've found several dope chill spots this way

[@Dicewarrior]

On the topic o getting ink off of hands, one time my mop blew up because it was really badly made and ink was on my hands for a while but it can easily come off by pouring olive oil and rubbing gently.

[@cannibaljohnson.2409]

Some things that've helped me longevity wise is this. Me personally, I hardly ever street bomb. I stick to abandon buildings. Freight trains, and highways sometimes. Alot of the times only serious writers are gonna hit those spot. And show respect. I've never been caught hitting those spots. And have been able to take a little more time. I like to paint because it's relaxing. And I like implementing nature into my graffiti because no one really does that. So it looks nice when you see it on an abandon building or a wall that's been overgrown or whatever. Develop a trademark tag/ character and try different things. Graffiti is temporary. It'll be buffed or someone will go over it eventually. So I don't really worry about a mess up. I always keep that in mind so it's not as stressful for me.

[@akkrekz]

The most risky bombing trip I ever did was a while back it was mid day like 3:30, and I grabbed my mop and went out. I pulled up on my bike to my mailboxes (those ones where it’s one giant mailbox with smaller boxes in them) and tagged all over the back of them I also slapped some stickers. Mid tag I got yelled at and I ran faster than the wind. I got home and I saw somebody ride by my house. She was known for being the biggest Karen in the neighborhood.

[@dacee7943]

Can't be writing close to where you live man. Gotta branch out

[@TG-RiotART]

I kinda like the thrill tbh I’ve had many times like this even worse occasionally

[@Z3ST_F3ST]

Bruh I need to get ready for school but iam going to watch this first luv the vids

[@youfosignhere]

heheh thanks man

[@kantedtagging]

great video man keep uploading videos like these, i have notis on so when you upload i always get happy and wonder what the video is about . ima go search for the vid with ur face.

[@youfosignhere]

Glad you like them! thanks man!

[@MANDAMFRIES]

It's all wase a good day when youfo uploads

[@youfosignhere]

oh you are far too kind

[@rodee.325]

bro, the last piece of advice is very good. In fact, it comes with experience

[@youfosignhere]

legend man

[@bizurkwizurd]

Nacho cheese corn chips are a great new graffiti habit, stay up!

[@youfosignhere]

nice man!

[@Gottislaps]

just started did my first canvas today thanks for the inspiration!!!!

[@youfosignhere]

nice man!! and thank you !

[@samdelossantos2864]

Love chisel tips. Makes cleaner lines for certain styles. Hobby lobby has a pack they sell if you need some on the fly.

[@youfosignhere]

for sure bro !

[@Mr.Clinkenbeard]

"the spirit im drinking and the tag go hard"

[@youfosignhere]

☺️

[@loqazz]

Thanks for making my morning better! :)

[@youfosignhere]

Any time! thank you for being a legend

[@zebrafreackwalsh8186]

Love your videos man keep up the good work 👍

[@youfosignhere]

Thank you heaps bro!!

[@Huntz_edits]

I love this channel im 13 and learning at this age will help me so much god bless man

[@youfosignhere]

glad to hear it bro! enjoy !

[@Huntz_edits]

@@youfosignhere I will man have a great day

[@seanphillips9042]

one habit i have is i keep my mop in a sealable bag i squashed my bag once and it leaked like mad so i keep it wrapped now

[@youfosignhere]

fuccck! that’s a good one man, thank you for sharing that one with us

[@The_cool_ogs]

Always love a longer vid man

[@youfosignhere]

Glad to hear it man!

[@kyyuzerr]

Nail polish remover is really good for getting paint or ink of your hands

[@youfosignhere]

oh man that’s true ! i fully forgot about that stuff

[@ohgeeandTFS]

i keep my stickers n mops seperate so they dont get tons of paint / ink on the stickers, you dont want a huge pile of stickers that are just black

[@Slipping_thru_the_Seams]

good reminder at the end there, thanks man

[@youfosignhere]

legend !!

[@eyck.attack2274]

Haha nice tips bro...i would love to see more videos like this coming

[@youfosignhere]

More to come indeed man!! im really hoping this video gets out there... really wanting to help new artists as much as i can!

[@eyck.attack2274]

@@youfosignhere and you are doin a fine job... U are the reason i started doing graffiti. I haven't stopped watching ever since bro

[@ultraviolents]

thank you for the one about not being so hard on yourself, i do that with every medium of art i do, and with graffiti it just seems worse because everyone has the opportunity to see it and im always worried about other graffiti artists thinking im lame or something lol

[@youfosignhere]

oh 100% man it’s for sure

[@MilanLS7]

for me, just watching people doing graffiti and observing the way they use the can made my control a lot better!

[@youfosignhere]

so true man! that’s a good way to do it as well

[@osamabinlaggin3948]

The guy who you have in your thumbnail is a top painter in London

[@youfosignhere]

oh really!

[@iceform.]

Great fucking vid bro these habits are leg. For night bombing you can get those cheap beanies with the light built in to the front, pretty much a must have especially if you're alone. Maybe everyone uses those lol but I only got mine a week ago and it's fucking amazing...

[@youfosignhere]

thank you heaps

[@Isor.sezwhat]

My mate that’s new to graff forgot his tag 😂

[@youfosignhere]

💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@SnakeEater28]

4:38 works every time

[@youfosignhere]

💀😏

[@Ouqt]

Muscle memory! I can do a tag without looking and it comes good!

[@suntimes9465]

Best habit speed be fast and wear all black and work out physical stamina is good in Graff always have a look out when doing a hot spot, that rag do lol in Peru shit be dusty in Chicago shit be frozen lmao pace AOMAFIA.

[@dickdiamonds3410]

That depends where you live I guess. Wearing all black with a mask and gloves on walking around my city at night will make you stick out. That's a guaranteed way to get stopped by the po, and get profiled by gangsters. I'll murk out if I'm on a serious mission that's planned out well, but otherwise I get better results by blending in

[@tobiasmiller9629]

Great Video!!!

[@youfosignhere]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Bikes4LChris]

HEY GRAFFITI DAD

[@youfosignhere]

HEY HEY HAAH

[@ZONKERER]

great idea to always wrap everything. take ur individual required measures but u never know when you're gonna bust your ass and ur mop is done for

[@youfosignhere]

so damn true haha

[@imtired871]

bro checking surface been such a life saver i swear

[@youfosignhere]

so true man!

[@johanahonen8627]

Just one think I want to add about gloves, i don't care about getting paint on me, but i don it out of safety. If i get stopped leaving my new art work i dont want to have paint (evidence) all over my hands..i want to be able to trow my bag in the bushes and know i don't have anything on me that can connect me whit anything illegal..

[@nevernotsunny]

Bro I almost get anxiety when I don’t have a marker on me when I’m going somewhere

[@dickdiamonds3410]

It's addictive bro

[@youfosignhere]

true!!

[@Acid287]

@@dickdiamonds3410 it really is, like: "what if I find the perfect spot" or you if you see a spot that is commonly full of people now empty

[@firstxo261]

Big up lengs RL in the thumbnail!

[@youfosignhere]

🫢

[@commentforthealgo5383]

i just take pics no art to be done but I like knowing whats going on in the commu

[@youfosignhere]

for sure !

[@Unknowncharacter1]

Love your videos bro!

[@youfosignhere]

Glad to hear it!

[@cuttinaboot]

Have more paint than actually you need for your piece it’s better to have a ton extra than run out of paint at the spot

[@youfosignhere]

oh Yeees

[@brucetheukuleleteacher9008]

Bring more paint than you think you’ll need.

[@youfosignhere]

good one!

[@dickdiamonds3410]

Another underrated comment. That's one of the worst feelings. Running out of fill on the last bit really sucks. I always plan my color scheme and bring an extra can of fill color

[@EmilyMonths]

Ok beginner writer here! I'm planning on doing my first tag tommorow and I'm so nervous, anyone got any tips for doing their first tag? Also just any tips for beginners at all? Loved the vid btw, definitely going to try with these habits. Thanks Update: it was kinda nerve racking but I was able to, and I put some stickers up too! Ik it'll take time to build up my confidence but I'm going to try

[@Toetennas]

Dont be scared

[@EmilyMonths]

@@Toetennas easier said than done

[@franciscocosta9177]

Just do it I'm not even gonna tell you to not be nervous or scared, because you're gonna be nervous anyway, so just go for it Oh and BTW you're gonna be paranoid as fuck haha after doing your tag Trust me I just did my first tag 2 weeks ago

[@damionthegod4402]

no need to be scared lol

[@damionthegod4402]

there are dudes who catch fill ins damn near daily for the past 10+ years and only been caught a handful of times

[@angelosinski]

Bro checking surfaces is def a priority for markers. I hit this lightbox and damn it was fucking sticky all over rip my sqzr.

[@youfosignhere]

for sure ! haha

[@Pisolepete]

Your writes are dope g

[@youfosignhere]

thanks heaps bro

[@Pisolepete]

@@youfosignhere of course thank you for the content

[@OliverT-m6q]

underrated still see this vid in 24

[@youfosignhere]

legend

[@tealpegasi809]

“if anyone yells at you, you just go behadgrkwhf”

[@youfosignhere]

💀💀💀

[@1vaanq._]

Hey youfo remember me? It’s been around 3 months I took a lil break from graff in general I’m back now tho! 💪

[@youfosignhere]

yeah man i remember !! welcome back

[@1vaanq._]

@@youfosignhere I’m glad to not be forgotten! And thanks bro

[@FINDROBLOX]

yea i bring stickers nearly everywhere lol even though its just a sticker i still try to be carful

[@leviyoung8890]

I love your videos

[@youfosignhere]

thank you heaps !

[@bago754]

wassup bro bago here

[@youfosignhere]

yooo bro

[@aceartdepot6198]

Most definitely always keep a marker on deck I personally keep a sakura paint stick on mw perfect v for any spot

[@youfosignhere]

for sure bro!

[@Sejikan]

How Does one learn their local history? In my Area there's nothing on the net i have no idea what to do for that

[@youfosignhere]

that is a good question man

[@Sejikan]

@@youfosignhere any advice?

[@ripvincent]

please make more story time videos

[@youfosignhere]

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[@ExtraSauce13]

I’ve always wore gloves, and always take a marker with me😅

[@ExtraSauce13]

But I’m going to try these

[@youfosignhere]

hehehe

[@MrFunkinPure]

Another reason to take your empties with you is that some toy or general idiot will always find enough left in the can to dribble all over a piece, drastically shortening its potential shelf life.

[@youfosignhere]

yeah true :/

[@wedonthaveanyhandlesleft]

beautiful vid as always

[@youfosignhere]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@KarlBrosch]

Haha the Moses picture

[@pioninja7728]

People need to get the habit to sketch no matter what level or what you do just practice whenever you can or you can’t do so get to be able to do that one liner pice or that tag or thst letter f cking practice

[@queso.4726]

love ur vids man keep it up :)))

[@youfosignhere]

Thank you will do!

[@ibus1502]

I think another habit you should get into is wearing a mask, some people go commando and you can pick up cheap masks for a couple bucks.

[@youfosignhere]

for sure mann

[@Lisahh96]

Where you get cheap masks ? Everytime i search it up it had to be p3 or smtng i dont really remember but Its expensive asff

[@ibus1502]

@@Lisahh96 it doesent have to be anything fancy, even a surgical mask could do the trick.

[@zoutewand]

@@ibus1502 fumes go straight thru, those maks are only meant for physical debris like glasswool splinters and dust you def need onenof those better masks

[@zoutewand]

And be sure to change filters every so often

[@kebabmustafa9297]

Already know this is about to be a banger

[@youfosignhere]

;)

[@shank5509]

Great video youfo 10/10

[@youfosignhere]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@rinway2586]

Could bring alcohol pads they’re small and keep the trash on hand after

[@youfosignhere]

true !

[@FINDROBLOX]

also another habit i could suggest i mean its not really a habit but even if you dont feel like practicing practice anyway graffiti is hard and the more you practice the better so just practice a ton dont give up if your not seeing progress

[@Cactiivx]

Do you have any tips for becoming a bit more bold with tagging? I’ve used a marker and put tags in places that aren’t too obvious/more hidden and am gonna start using stickers real soon but I can’t seem to get the courage to put something out where people can actually spot it

[@Negrito-lf7mj]

a good habit to develop is to keep da gloves on you! it goes a long way

[@youfosignhere]

Yes it does!

[@xFZYEDITS]

Youfo todays vid: "go easy with yourself" Me today: shit! Fucked again by the powerline 😂 Great vid as always buddy 🔥🔥🔥

[@youfosignhere]

ahahah

[@prodbyneveszz]

I wish I had seen this video before, I was always looking for cameras before, now I won't do it anymore

[@youfosignhere]

yeah :/

[@Tywestclaped]

These videos are great

[@youfosignhere]

thank you heaps man, i’ll try keep them up as much as i can

[@hammowamma671]

can control comes naturally as you use cans more and more

[@youfosignhere]

yes !

[@RedRedRedeosOne]

yeh that crazy fr

[@youfosignhere]

for sure!

[@sasaperic362]

Hey youfo,are u going to do another reating your graffiti art?

[@youfosignhere]

already done man youtube.com/@youfosignhere/membership

[@nipsetti]

i know that this comment is a BIT late but what ever. I think that newer writers should really know what every spray cap does. Just because if you are hitting a risky spot and you just take a random cap and let’s say that the cap you take is a skinny cap.. that will take a long time to finish.

[@youfosignhere]

legend ! thank you for sharing

[@KRAZYK4T]

So I need some tips on how to figure out if a writer has passed, I don't plan on going anyone until I get better bc I'm toy but I wanna be respectful even tho I'm doing a crime. Rip any passed writer.

[@youfosignhere]

just try to avoid going over anyone man