The Stencil Graffiti Manual
How-to's, hundreds of photos, and interviews with artists worldwide celebrate stencil graffiti and its expressive potential.

Stencils are a technique with unlimited aesthetic adaptability and possibility—from ancient cave painting to contemporary graffiti. Beyond their unique stylistic expression, stencils offer practical benefits, including precision, unlimited duplication of a message or pattern, and speed.

In this info-packed manual, artist C215 shares not only his expertise with stencils, but the stories and works of 16 leading stencil graffiti and street artists around the world, showing how far it goes creatively beyond mere reproduction. Learn about materials and tools, bridges and frames, creating stencils with Photoshop and Illustrator, techniques for painting, and the specifics of text-based work, patterns, and abstract work.

Hundreds of photos, detailed how-tos, and interviews with artists in the US, England, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, and Colombia show a wide range of styles, techniques, and contexts. Three ready-to-use stencils are included.
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The Stencil Graffiti Manual
How-to's, hundreds of photos, and interviews with artists worldwide celebrate stencil graffiti and its expressive potential.

Stencils are a technique with unlimited aesthetic adaptability and possibility—from ancient cave painting to contemporary graffiti. Beyond their unique stylistic expression, stencils offer practical benefits, including precision, unlimited duplication of a message or pattern, and speed.

In this info-packed manual, artist C215 shares not only his expertise with stencils, but the stories and works of 16 leading stencil graffiti and street artists around the world, showing how far it goes creatively beyond mere reproduction. Learn about materials and tools, bridges and frames, creating stencils with Photoshop and Illustrator, techniques for painting, and the specifics of text-based work, patterns, and abstract work.

Hundreds of photos, detailed how-tos, and interviews with artists in the US, England, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, and Colombia show a wide range of styles, techniques, and contexts. Three ready-to-use stencils are included.
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The Stencil Graffiti Manual

The Stencil Graffiti Manual

by Christian Guémy AKA C215
The Stencil Graffiti Manual

The Stencil Graffiti Manual

by Christian Guémy AKA C215

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Overview

How-to's, hundreds of photos, and interviews with artists worldwide celebrate stencil graffiti and its expressive potential.

Stencils are a technique with unlimited aesthetic adaptability and possibility—from ancient cave painting to contemporary graffiti. Beyond their unique stylistic expression, stencils offer practical benefits, including precision, unlimited duplication of a message or pattern, and speed.

In this info-packed manual, artist C215 shares not only his expertise with stencils, but the stories and works of 16 leading stencil graffiti and street artists around the world, showing how far it goes creatively beyond mere reproduction. Learn about materials and tools, bridges and frames, creating stencils with Photoshop and Illustrator, techniques for painting, and the specifics of text-based work, patterns, and abstract work.

Hundreds of photos, detailed how-tos, and interviews with artists in the US, England, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, and Colombia show a wide range of styles, techniques, and contexts. Three ready-to-use stencils are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764363276
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 01/17/2023
Pages: 150
Product dimensions: 17.10(w) x 16.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Christian Guémy, a.k.a. C215, is a stencil artist whose work adorns the walls of cities around the world. He often focuses on portraits of children, the elderly, refugees, people who are homeless, and random individuals he meets on the street. His studio work in a range of painting mediums is exhibited in galleries worldwide. He lives and works in Paris. www.C215.fr

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Why Stencils? 6

The History of Stencils 10

Materials and Tools 12

Cutting Tools 14

Stencil Materials 16

The Basics 20

Bridges 23

Frames 25

Stencil Sizes 26

Creating a Stencil 38

The Layout 40

Photoshop and Its Filters 42

Illustrator 57

Bridging 63

Stencil Painting 70

Materials 72

Paint Effects 74

Supports 106

Painting Combining Mediums 108

Main Subjects 110

Portrait 112

Text 114

Architecture 122

Patterns 134

Abstract 136

Acknowledgments 142

Image Credits 142

Stencils & Directions for Use 144

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