Back in high school, I used to be my friend’s driver while he bombed walls and train yards. He was always extremely talented, not only in graffiti, but in all types of visual art. Today, he is one of the top animators working for Pixar.

@pastense

Жыл бұрын

@B G lol which part don’t you believe?

@Eradicatetheobvious

Жыл бұрын

Top animator at Pixar… yet you didn’t drop the name. Always that one guy on the internet embellishing stories.

@pastense

Жыл бұрын

@@Eradicatetheobvious well graffiti isn’t exactly a legal art form and so out of respect for my own friend I prefer not to disclose that. Even if you didn’t believe me (which I could give one sh!t about) the whole point of it is that a supremely talented street artist is making major moves in movies/animation. He’s the set art director for Brave, Finding Dora, and the head Art Director for Soul. You can look him up yourself. Please do.

@thederpderp7758

Жыл бұрын

@@pastense that's so cool!! this really shows that people just enjoy being creative they aren't trying to be bad and that we should express ourselves even if others don't understand

@Spaghetti742

Жыл бұрын

​@@pastense Bro Soul and Finding Dory had -different art directors- ... edit: set art directors* my bad

Growing up in NY, Mare is an absolute legend. Not only is he a legend in graffiti circles, but he was/is able to make a living doing the stuff we did as kids. Much respect.

@couchmayne4351

8 ай бұрын

Got a graff channel myself should prep it out g would be much appreciated it

I was never a fan of graffiti but never hated it. After seeing this I have a newfound respect for the art and will pay more attention when I see it.

@akankshatrivedi2168

2 жыл бұрын

Same 🙏🏼

@jarule275

Жыл бұрын

There's an entire culture behind this type of art. Growing up we identified with our graf's. We called each other by graf name. A "Crew" is usually a tight knit group of people who grew up together while local police called it "gang markings". Perception! Young people with no guidance finding eachother and expressing thier artistic nature as a family. If most cities would allow areas that green light "art" I think less and less people would have thier walls destroyed.

@akankshatrivedi2168

Жыл бұрын

@@jarule275 shaq got you internet connection huh?

@miguici03

Жыл бұрын

@@jarule275 thats really true man

@jeffm3283

Жыл бұрын

There's a few legendary artists like Jean-Michael Basquiat you should learn about

You should make videos like this in all different art forms-printmaking, oil painting, ceramics, welding

@Ddub1083

2 жыл бұрын

There is a whole series of these... even pumpkin carving.

@Blemonade1

2 жыл бұрын

welding isn't an art form

@A_Lemon_Party

Жыл бұрын

@@Blemonade1 It sure can be.

@Blemonade1

Жыл бұрын

@@A_Lemon_Party It's a craft, and it's difficult an takes years to master, but the pure act of welding doesn't express anything

@A_Lemon_Party

Жыл бұрын

@@Blemonade1 One can create art with a welding electrode just as one can create art with a paintbrush, so yes a form of welding can be art. A perfectly completed weld can also be seen as art. It is a difficult skill to perfect, I was a structural welder and commercial diver for over a decade.

Big ups to WIRED for covering an important and often overlooked part of today's street art culture.

@vixxxenfoxxx3660

2 жыл бұрын

Probably would have been a bit better to actually explain how in some places graffiti is acceptable. There's reasons a lot of people don't respect it, mainly because of the punks that do it illegally with no care about how it hurts businesses. I'm all for graffiti, but only when it's done be respectful artist, not just a punk with a spray can of paint.

@vixxxenfoxxx3660

2 жыл бұрын

@@MO_Disk most the graffiti we see was indeed illegal, like all the train cars & the on a lot of businesses. Yes, there is a difference but this video nor the artist featured did anything to explain that. It just looks like they are encouraging vandalism.

@LanceBeckman

2 жыл бұрын

Get a job libtard

@TheChupacabra

2 жыл бұрын

@@vixxxenfoxxx3660 I think trains and highways look better in color. Most of America never thought of any other way than having them be mind numbingly gray. Thanks to the vandals of the 70s and 80s street art is now in the mainstream and public murals are common and introduce many people to elements of art that would’ve been otherwise hidden behind gallery gates.

@H-Vox

2 жыл бұрын

Berlin is covered in graffiti, it's dope

I live right next to train tracks, and I love watching the trains go by because of all the graffiti. It’s like a traveling art museum. There’s even a tag I’ve grown to recognize. So “Rail King” whoever you are, I’ve seen your tag over 20 times. I’ve lost count at this point 😅

@MarvinMonroe

Жыл бұрын

I bet you see Ich/Ichabod a lot

@greg_one_izm

3 ай бұрын

@@MarvinMonroe Ah yes, train tracks only exist in america....

Finally... a Grafitti: Easy to Complex. Thank you Wired for acknowledging this truly remarkable art form.

@madeiskandar999

Жыл бұрын

Hello. these are my graffiti works, kzread.info/dron/4L9hIZwgssiTNkws53vRcA.htmlvideos hope you like it! thanks!

@ExhaletheRain

Жыл бұрын

What a simp

@couchmayne4351

8 ай бұрын

Got a graff channel myself should prep it out g would be much appreciated it

I love that he said “don’t get arrested” not “don’t graffiti where you’re not allowed” lol. That’s what’s up.

@1370802

Жыл бұрын

I mean I’d rather people not draw on other’s property without their permission.

@KitKat-ku5ld

Жыл бұрын

Yeah except for train cars they look sweet all tagged up lol

@kyleclarke4845

Жыл бұрын

innit.

@c-really-h1859

Жыл бұрын

@@1370802 They don't, personal property like houses and cars are off limits. It's usually on something abandoned, corporation owned, city/town owned, or public.

@1370802

Жыл бұрын

@@c-really-h1859 That's not true, I've spent the day cleaning graffitti off of our family buseiness before. Plus even if you're right, public or city property is supposed to be for everybody, not just graffitti artists. Out of everything you said, the only thing that doesn't really matter is the abandoned buildings. And that's only if what you said is true, which it isn't.

I tried doing graffiti art in high school, when i went to a tech school and saw a guy in my graphic design do graffiti, i tried and failed. Seeing this it gives me hope and that i know i can do it, just gotta take my time and think of it like normal writing.

@tylerkeenan9925

Жыл бұрын

watch "The Artist Block" he has the BEST playlist for new graffiti artists

Take a look at his sculptures before you think him stuck in the "old school" style. I'd also advise taking a look at his paintings before writing his art as low brow. Mare139 does a great job in this video at making the craft of graffiti writing accessible, i'd even say with the intention of making you feel like you can do it too :)

@Liwaj42

2 жыл бұрын

No one should think that they should just sign a random wall with their name.

@BJSepuku

2 жыл бұрын

@@Liwaj42 cry about it

@riadachillada5281

2 жыл бұрын

not only can i 😻😻😻 but i’m onna and i just realized ive had it in me all dis time

@riadachillada5281

2 жыл бұрын

@@Liwaj42 🤣 it’s 2022 quit hatin enjoy art

@Liwaj42

2 жыл бұрын

@@riadachillada5281 1. signing a wall is not an art. you sign your art, sure. but make art first. 2. assuming, that you don't damage property and can make art (and then maybe sign it fancy) on this particular wall

I want to share this thought to help viewers understand the purpose of the video- This is NOT to promote vandalism that is missing the point, this is about artistic empowerment and process as well application, pick and chose your artistic practice or medium the blueprint is the same as is the message. I happened to be a part of a youth culture that was marginalized by society so our methods were unorthodox but ultimately democratized art making and engaged people around the world and ultimately rewriting art history. Put your prejudices aside for a moment and consider this.

@thecollectorsinged113

2 жыл бұрын

Loved Style Wars, knowing a legend do a segment for WIRED is actually awesome to know👊👊

@Ph.40Lowks

2 жыл бұрын

@@thecollectorsinged113 forreal a straight OG

@f.g.9466

2 жыл бұрын

After all these years, do you still expect the general public to get the point and understand graffiti? Outsiders never got it, most never will. And to be honest, it is a selfish act. You reclaim the urban space for yourself (or your crew) but by doing so you also alienate others, whether it's other writers who would like to hit that spot or members of the public who use the space and prefer it grey and boring. There's not much for the public to get or understand. Probably why many believe any talk about it is best kept whithin the underground community. A lot of respect for you though, not just for your relevance in the golden days of subway painting, but for still having so much love for it and giving so much to the community via the museum, the streams, etc.

@jamez34

Жыл бұрын

I respect it and always admired it

@josiahamaze

Жыл бұрын

Mad love bro.

Shocked to see so many people hating on this kind of art style. I honestly think it’s really cool, even if it is a bit 90s.

@psychoboo955

2 жыл бұрын

It's the gang culture that is associated with it that gives it the bad rep. Shame really.

@Liwaj42

2 жыл бұрын

Scribling your name on the wall is vandalism.

@mac8179

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not the style. It’s that people do this on public property and it’s a blight

@Liwaj42

2 жыл бұрын

@@mac8179 and the style too a little bit. It's just a fancy signature. Sign your art, not a wall! Make art and then sign it fancy!

@radry100

2 жыл бұрын

It's not about the art style but the vandalism movement associated with it. Graffiti can also be done in a controlled enviroment, there is no reason to damage foreign property.

The outline did make the painting make sense. Very impressive

As someone who leads graffiti tours in Toronto, this is a helpful breakdown that will help me explain things writers take for granted.

@dailyyy_

2 жыл бұрын

Graffiti tour or streetart? Two different things, also: have you seen the RIZLE up in Toronto?

@jesuslovesyou2616

Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 6637834577635499684

@dronesclubhighjinks

10 ай бұрын

You earn money doing this? Congratulations!!

I've always loved seeing tags and see it as a true form of art. May your cans never run dry!

@richardlopez2932

Жыл бұрын

I don't know graffiti any more than Leonardo da Vinci knows my middle name, but this was seriously enjoyable. This guy knows his business.

Descriptions are axiomatic, sources are interesting, dude has a video of his younger self settling the basis of who he said he'll become, is still adapting to relevant tendencies, experimenting and has nothing but respect to the community and wish for learn. I never heard of Carlos Mare in my life, but in 12 minutes it has been stablished more than clearly that my man here is an absolute legend.🔥

@nolesy34

Жыл бұрын

Word 😎👌

@bryanchandler3486

Жыл бұрын

Well said. And a fantastic example of axiomatic I don't think I've really seen used in the wild outside of math!

still a highly underappreciated art form. if you ever tried it for yourself, you know how difficult it is to spray paint anything decent looking

@couchmayne4351

8 ай бұрын

Got a graff channel myself should prep it out g would be much appreciated it

I've always thought graffiti artists had extraordinary talent and wondered how it could best be used. You made those points and shared some verbiage I didn't know. It's good to know it has earned respectable accolades. Shake it Push it Paint it !!!

@couchmayne4351

8 ай бұрын

Got a graff channel myself should prep it out g would be much appreciated it

This just inspired me to get back into my art. Graffiti was where i fit in, through it i unlocked all my other artistic talents as well. Thanks for uploading

I went to the graffiti museum in Miami and it gave me a whole new level of appreciation! Highly recommend!

Mare139 is MY BROTHER! He taught me so much as a young female artist. We had great times at HS of Art & Design in the 80’s baby!!!

@jesuslovesyou2616

Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 6637834577635499684

"Style Wars, Award-winning graffiti documentary, 1983" That documentary is responsible for bringing graffiti to Sweden. Graffiti wasn't really a thing here before they showed Style wars on tv in 1984 and after that writers started popping up left and right.

AWESOME TUTORIAL MAN, I really like your final outcome, and the style you got

Man I miss those old school 80’s & 90’s days, life was much simpler.

I would love it if WIRED did something like "Graffiti" support That would be cool

@vixxxenfoxxx3660

2 жыл бұрын

Support? Like supporting the actual art or support like supporting those that do it illegally?

@oyibechibundu628

2 жыл бұрын

@@vixxxenfoxxx3660 I mean like he should answer questions viewers throw at him. Since he is an expert

@ValerieFire

2 жыл бұрын

@@vixxxenfoxxx3660 Its a series where Experts answer questions about their area of expertise.

@echo6710

Жыл бұрын

@@oyibechibundu628 talk to one in person, this is the game don't need the internet giving out all the answers

That was fun to listen to. I always loved that style of lettering when I was younger. I especially loved to see a freight train bunch of art on it when taking a long car trip.

@dtoksgraffworld4028

Жыл бұрын

I can draw your name if you like

Fascinating methodology shout out Carlos Mare for the exquisitely articulate & informative demonstration, shout out to WIRED for hosting the video on their channel. Definitely going to try some of the techniques, & sure they will increase my level of expertise. KUDOS all around !

I was born in DC in 1971 & grew up in the DMV…..in the early 80’s I started to draw graffiti …..in the DC area in the 80’s hip hop wasn’t the most popular form of music among the youth it was Go-Go so hip hop was even more underground than it was in most other places at that time….I’m really good with a pen,marker,colored pencils,etc but never worked with cans enough to get good at it….I turned 51 this year & im still sorta amazed that this music/culture that was born in the projects of NYC (particularly the South Bronx) has taken over the world 🕺🏼🍾💥🎉🖤🥶🎼💣☠️❤️💙

My handwriting is graffiti. Uppercases sprinkled through a sentence, tight nit and uniform. But I've never EVER been able to transfer it to a writing tool if it wasnt a pen or marker. I tried to learn but it never looked like how I write. Now I have time and space to able to embrace it and willing to learn. Wish the wounded warrior project or some schools could allow some funding for combat vets to learn or shadow an artist like Carlos for a few weeks.

I remember seeing this dude in Style Wars waaay back! This is so cool.

I have to admit graffiti is starting to grow on me, I used to hate it, though after taking up calligraphy I started to appreciate it as being a different take on the same thing.

@rockytolbert2669

Жыл бұрын

I've been into graffitti and calligraphy since 1985....I just like art no matter what form it comes

I feel like I learned more here about making any kind of art then I have in a very long time

One of the best quality graffiti tutorial videos I've ever seen on KZread. Thanks to Wired and Mare 139.

This is perfect . Thank you

This guy is a good teacher I can tell

Love the video! Very informative! Thank you Wired

@jesuslovesyou2616

Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 6637834577635499684

Yo MARE? That’s crazy. Man was part of the hit squad to take out CAP (COPE2’s mentor and prolific bomber who crossed everyone he saw out).

Amazing explanation

So cool! I remember becoming obsessed with graffiti culture after playing Getting Up on the ps2. Wicked to see a pro break it down

YES! Big Mare! Love to see it. -Sean

Loved it!

Great presentation!

Mare has some legendary lines in Style Wars!

This was awesome👍

Personally I think embellishments are to be saved for after you've really gotten good, its better to put your time into structure

Dope piece .

I love graffiti so much! I get excited every time I see it.

My part of the city isn't the biggest on graffiti, but I've recognized a few tags that used some of these more advanced techniques. Next time I go down by the train tracks, imma be on the lookout.

This was beautiful

Some good inspo is looking at graphic designers/typographers and how they use space

Dope Info Bro!!!!

Thanks you !

#respect. What an art. Thanks for sharing

A true art form

What is the name of the app he used to draw the sketch on the wall?

SO COOL! Def gonna improve on paper with these tips! Thank you, WIRED!! :)

@dtoksgraffworld4028

Жыл бұрын

Hey I'm a professional graffiti writer and teacher . Would you lik your name down

@EmLaz

Жыл бұрын

@@dtoksgraffworld4028 Ohhhh Yeah!!!

@EmLaz

Жыл бұрын

@@dtoksgraffworld4028 But what do you mean by that?

Adding some light line shadow in contrast to your highlights on the letters would really make it pop. Adding gradation and shading to your embellishments would also help to maintain the visual effect you’re going for. But looks amazing regardless

Bro, I have yet to see graffiti that incorporated depth of feild into it but the illusion of bloom on those white highlights look to me a good place to start

Would love coverage of the sticker side of graffiti

This man is a legend, that's him in Style Wars!

Very interesting, the presenter is so knowledgeable. I learned so much.

Awesome video

Who better to talk about style writing than OG King Mare!!

Love this

4:18 can you tell me the name of one of these apps?

i am always surprised how weird some peoples handstyles are compared to their pieces

@AwakenedAvocado

Жыл бұрын

Not these kids that have pieces and their handstyles look like the art room at a preschool

Ought to rename this video to "12 Levels of Tagging"

@fivr.

Жыл бұрын

huh??????? only the first 2 levels are tags lmaoo

@Edfgt

Жыл бұрын

You don’t know anything

*11 levels of graffiti, I ain't 3D printing my tag lmao

Woow nice to meet mare

What type of pen would you all recommend for practicing tagging on a piece of paper or in a sketchbook?

This just introduced me to a whole new world..

Kinda humble this guy

Graffiti gave me an identity which in turn gave me a life.

I thought the 12 levels were school books to wholecars.

Mare explains it the best!!! Let go Mare139! I’m glad he gave me props 1997 a piece I did on canvas! Big ups to the Graffiti Museum!!! Everyone should go n check it out it’s our graffiti history n legacy

More and more and more and more it's so dope

Well done MARE

I have a cousin that’s so good at it, also at drawing. He made a cool design on a plastic chair but it went missing.

Dawg that 3d M is dope put that in everything create a multifaceted collection with just that like fashion line sneakers knickknacks whatever thats your jumpman!

Bro! The 80's slang. ❤️

primer mundo y sus ideas de graffitis 3d puede evolucionar y todo pero los rayados en muros tienen siempre su propia historia y verdadera contingencia

Mare still lookin for Cap

SICK!

I feel like the "12 levels" premise was shoehorned into this video. It feels more like a general "this is graffiti" video. To actual show levels I think he could have gone more into different styles rather than 7 levels just being different steps of one piece. Perhaps mention straight letters, wildstyles, advanced handstyles or techniques (flairs, etc), 3d art (I don't necessarily mean 3d models, I mean that most graffiti is 2d lettering or perhaps 2.5d with drop shadows and depth, but certain artists draw legit 3d elements), sketchbooks, markers/mops/grease pens, stickers. So many different levels that could have been included instead of saying that a piece is 7 different levels.

@bongsnhell

Жыл бұрын

I wish maybe too he would have talked about the different styles to different cities. Like how practically philly is on its own level, his come ups in NYC, the bus tags/hallows of sf, the vatos locos style of LA’s calligraphy, washingtons wacky style, Renos simple styles, Orlando, Minneapolis, ect. I dunno this video was cool just wish it talk more on other things like you said/style.

Recently graffiti becomes my favourite new thing to learn, love it for the sake of art.

Dope!!!

The stylewars legend

While graffiti is controversial, it can be considered as a form of art, and it is a masterpiece in its own way.

Mare 139 is a legend.

amazing! I love graffiti 💕

This might be the first "x levels of y" video that I understand all the levels xD

"I ain't running the system. Im bombing the system." DEZ

i got tired of reading other people's negative mindset on graffiti, really shows how people can have opinion without ACTUALLY looking up or understanding the significance this culture.

@jesuslovesyou2616

Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 6637834577635499684

when do the next 11 levels come out

The masterpiece one is my fave

@jesuslovesyou2616

Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 6637834577635499684

Level 13, hopping a spike fence into a yard and dodging security and live rails

Doesn't matter where you live, graffiti is all around. Gotta love it

Belo universo!

Yessssss! One time for MARE!

Oh man…Style Wars is the best.