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Artist Carlos Mare (aka Mare 139) explains graffiti in 12 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. Carlos explains everything from the simple tags and throwies to how he crafts a masterpiece using a variety of advanced spraying techniques.
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@pastense Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@Eradicatetheobvious Год назад

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

@pastense Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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

@EDCReviewz Год назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@georginagia 2 года назад

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 года назад

Same 🙏🏼

@jarule275 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@jarule275 shaq got you internet connection huh?

@miguici03 Год назад

@@jarule275 thats really true man

@jeffm3283 Год назад

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

@katieeckler7543 2 года назад

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

@Ddub1083 2 года назад

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

@Blemonade1 2 года назад

welding isn't an art form

@A_Lemon_Party 2 года назад

@@Blemonade1 It sure can be.

@Blemonade1 2 года назад

@@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 2 года назад

@@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.

@grapefruitboys6877 2 года назад

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

@vixxxenfoxxx3660 2 года назад

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 года назад

@@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 года назад

Get a job libtard

@TheChupacabra 2 года назад

@@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 года назад

Berlin is covered in graffiti, it's dope

@ermagerhd6140 Год назад

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 Год назад

I bet you see Ich/Ichabod a lot

@greg_one_izm 4 месяца назад

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

@s0livagant_ 13 дней назад

i also have a tag i've started to recognise: ,,SoAk" , i love when i see their tag around, idek why

@TiJoe6 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@KitKat-ku5ld Год назад

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

@kyleclarke4845 Год назад

innit.

@c-really-h1859 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@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.

@DanielPangemanan 2 года назад

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

@madeiskandar999 Год назад

Hello. these are my graffiti works, ru-vid.com/show-UC4L9hIZwgssiTNkws53vRcAvideos hope you like it! thanks!

@ExhaletheRain Год назад

What a simp

@couchmayne4351 9 месяцев назад

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

@ZKETCH42591 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@graysongrahamcracker8573 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@Liwaj42 2 года назад

Scribling your name on the wall is vandalism.

@mac8179 2 года назад

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

@Liwaj42 2 года назад

@@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 года назад

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.

@ghettorockthehiphoprebel3769 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@BJSepuku 2 года назад

@@Liwaj42 cry about it

@riadachillada5281 2 года назад

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

@riadachillada5281 2 года назад

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

@Liwaj42 2 года назад

@@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

@StyleWarsNYC 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@Ph.40Lowks 2 года назад

@@thecollectorsinged113 forreal a straight OG

@f.g.9466 2 года назад

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 Год назад

I respect it and always admired it

@josiahamaze Год назад

Mad love bro.

@aurelienyonrac Год назад

The outline did make the painting make sense. Very impressive

@JasonKucherawy 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@jesuslovesyou2616 Год назад

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

@dronesclubhighjinks 11 месяцев назад

You earn money doing this? Congratulations!!

@lishblm2899 2 года назад

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

@draege626 2 года назад

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

@richardlopez2932 Год назад

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.

@siinxx7656 Год назад

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 Год назад

Word 😎👌

@bryanchandler3486 Год назад

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

@oyibechibundu628 2 года назад

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

@vixxxenfoxxx3660 2 года назад

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

@oyibechibundu628 2 года назад

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

@ValerieFire 2 года назад

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

@echo6710 Год назад

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

@NoGymNeeded Год назад

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

@MOSDUBstep Год назад

"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.

@6ch6ris6 Год назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@chandrabredel 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@UntilNextime 2 года назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@AnExPor 2 года назад

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 Год назад

I can draw your name if you like

@ontoya1 2 года назад

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

@jeffm3283 Год назад

This guy is a good teacher I can tell

@benbrigman4091 6 месяцев назад

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

@Railoffroader2 2 года назад

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

@bigdaddypiggy Год назад

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 🕺🏼🍾💥🎉🖤🥶🎼💣☠️❤️💙

@reesehendricksen1871 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@NickC_222 Год назад

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

@kathrinenarducci7911 2 года назад

This is perfect . Thank you

@gavinsymes-wizardot Год назад

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

@shield_your_energy Год назад

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 !

@ebscoHOSTpub Год назад

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.

@jordanwade517 2 года назад

Love the video! Very informative! Thank you Wired

@jesuslovesyou2616 Год назад

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

@kodychesire Год назад

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

@americanaccents 2 года назад

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

@MattMcConaha 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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.

@otterdonnelly9959 Год назад

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).

@Puertoricandaddy 2 года назад

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

@dogsandyoga1743 Год назад

Mare has some legendary lines in Style Wars!

@raivismierins3550 2 года назад

Loved it!

@Arteist2020 2 года назад

This was beautiful

@TroyBanxz Год назад

Amazing explanation

@vespid1709 2 года назад

Would love coverage of the sticker side of graffiti

@P.Subaeruginosa 2 года назад

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

@blindguitarfox Год назад

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

@RivLoveshine Год назад

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

@soraya184 2 года назад

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

@TheNetherLord5240 9 месяцев назад

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.

@s1k2y3e4 Год назад

Great presentation!

@MH-lr6ue 2 года назад

This was awesome👍

@stephanodixon619 Год назад

Mare still lookin for Cap

@rcbreakdown3066 2 года назад

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

@trad3212 14 дней назад

Which cap would you use for the fill-ins

@jlo9993 2 года назад

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

@fivr. 2 года назад

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

@Edfgt Год назад

You don’t know anything

@ndrew5809 11 месяцев назад

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

@Jealod24 10 месяцев назад

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

@M_Usagi_Y 10 месяцев назад

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

@kdub2229 Год назад

Dope piece .

@jascha9033 2 месяца назад

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

@1dayofmusic748 Год назад

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

@AwakenedAvocado Год назад

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

@charlesedwards7770 Год назад

A true art form

@blackwarrior4life Год назад

Thanks you !

@neti1184 Год назад

For those who really know about graffiti this is nowhere near the real complexity of a piece.

@dronesclubhighjinks 11 месяцев назад

I know nothing about graffiti but I'm interested to learn more. What videos or names could you recommend, please? Thank you in advance!

@EmLaz 2 года назад

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

@dtoksgraffworld4028 Год назад

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

@EmLaz Год назад

@@dtoksgraffworld4028 Ohhhh Yeah!!!

@EmLaz Год назад

@@dtoksgraffworld4028 But what do you mean by that?

@allthingsgraffiti Год назад

Dope Info Bro!!!!

@lkmcclelland3218 2 года назад

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

@hokozebren 2 года назад

I thought the 12 levels were school books to wholecars.

@IngeEvenwel Год назад

#respect. What an art. Thanks for sharing

@trickpeso Год назад

Kinda humble this guy

@MrMahem210 Год назад

Awesome video

@grahamlrc2305 Год назад

Love this

@dustinr.8615 Год назад

This just introduced me to a whole new world..

@dtoksgraffworld4028 Год назад

Woow nice to meet mare

@soteroortiz4430 2 года назад

Well done MARE

@leszz Год назад

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.

@Soldier_Sean Год назад

no diss i just wasnt as impressed with meres hand style but still mad respect for reppin the old school.

@edvaira6891 2 года назад

I gotta wonder if this guy ever thought about the fact a Mare is also a female horse

@phuongchaungo8968 8 месяцев назад

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

@yn_sekai Год назад

Bro! The 80's slang. ❤️

@GeoffreyColon Год назад

Mare 139 is a legend.

@teriyakiriceboy1243 Год назад

Bros style looks like if your school art teacher tried graff for a month 💀

@RyanDeMarco Год назад

Exactly

@SDuce3 Год назад

Fr so dogshit

@leftysouthpawofdetttth7340 Год назад

who Mare?? dudes a fcking NYC LEGEND U ignorant millennial fckboy

@Edfgt Год назад

Learn your history toy

@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs Год назад

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

@nonamemcgee1295 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@eburonson Год назад

SICK!

@whaley3955 Год назад

How much cans did he use

@headlights-go-up 2 года назад

Oh man…Style Wars is the best.

@incasolja1 Год назад

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!

@user-gg3cd4gg7e Год назад

when do the next 11 levels come out

@malayoindonesianmapping 2 года назад

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

@bruvybruv8477 Год назад

The stylewars legend

@daniellebron2291 Год назад

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

@gustavj4801 2 года назад

What is the name of the movie they showed parts of?

@aaronf1078 Год назад

Style wars

@OXMStudios 2 года назад

05:11 that has to be the most used background music on youtube omfg

@cincabello2649 Год назад

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

@sirpoppinchuck Год назад

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