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How to make my own Banksy style art, by biglebowski on Oct 18, 2019 8:06:49 GMT 1, Hi! For a while I have been making little sketches with the view to make some proper prints out of them in the future. I'm not a great drawer at all but I do my best... I think the concepts are better than the actual drawings themselves.
With the GDP release I have been inspired to try and take this a bit further. I love the style of art that Banksy and Blek make, and as an amateur to creating art am hoping to understand how they do it. What is the process from taking a concept in their head to becoming a print on paper. Is it all done on photoshop? Is a hand drawn image put into photoshop and then edited to become the stencil style? How does Banksy for example create the human faces I his prints like grannies and bomb hugger? Does he photograph real people and then edit this in photoshop?
Looking forward to learning more! Thanks 
Hi! For a while I have been making little sketches with the view to make some proper prints out of them in the future. I'm not a great drawer at all but I do my best... I think the concepts are better than the actual drawings themselves. With the GDP release I have been inspired to try and take this a bit further. I love the style of art that Banksy and Blek make, and as an amateur to creating art am hoping to understand how they do it. What is the process from taking a concept in their head to becoming a print on paper. Is it all done on photoshop? Is a hand drawn image put into photoshop and then edited to become the stencil style? How does Banksy for example create the human faces I his prints like grannies and bomb hugger? Does he photograph real people and then edit this in photoshop? Looking forward to learning more! Thanks |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by londonliam08 on Oct 18, 2019 8:22:33 GMT 1, Hand drawn, cut and no photo shop. This is how I believe and hope he does.
Hand drawn, cut and no photo shop. This is how I believe and hope he does.
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by avec art on Oct 18, 2019 8:28:34 GMT 1, simple tracing paper can be a wondrous thing
simple tracing paper can be a wondrous thing
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by Carl Cashman on Oct 18, 2019 8:57:40 GMT 1, Hand drawn, you can spot a mile off anyone that's used photoshop.
Hand drawn, you can spot a mile off anyone that's used photoshop.
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by biglebowski on Oct 18, 2019 10:22:28 GMT 1, Thanks for the answers! So what sort of pencils/pens are Banksy and blek using to create that style of art? I would love to have a go at doing the same..
Also are you saying that the people Banksy uses in his images aren't based on real subjects at all?
One more question for a complete novice... How do artists turn a sketch on a piece of paper into an image ready for print as part of an edition?
Cheers
Thanks for the answers! So what sort of pencils/pens are Banksy and blek using to create that style of art? I would love to have a go at doing the same..
Also are you saying that the people Banksy uses in his images aren't based on real subjects at all?
One more question for a complete novice... How do artists turn a sketch on a piece of paper into an image ready for print as part of an edition?
Cheers
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by avec art on Oct 18, 2019 10:25:13 GMT 1, to do it well requires more skill than most people imagine
to do it well requires more skill than most people imagine
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by drip on Oct 18, 2019 10:46:30 GMT 1, While hand drawn is ultimately (probably) what you should aim for, if *if* you feel your drawing isn't up to scratch (remember, practice, practice, practice), then there's no shame in using stock images for your first/early attempts. I believe even the masters have used stock images for some of their finest works. Just cut sloppily and it'll look like style innit. Anyway, you can mix and match too, stock image with hand drawn elements. The main thing is to practice (you will get better), experiment (you will learn what does and doesn't work), and have fun (don't get arrested).
If you're wondering what types of pencils/pens Banksy uses, stick around, I have a feeling his shop might be stocking them soon 
While hand drawn is ultimately (probably) what you should aim for, if *if* you feel your drawing isn't up to scratch (remember, practice, practice, practice), then there's no shame in using stock images for your first/early attempts. I believe even the masters have used stock images for some of their finest works. Just cut sloppily and it'll look like style innit. Anyway, you can mix and match too, stock image with hand drawn elements. The main thing is to practice (you will get better), experiment (you will learn what does and doesn't work), and have fun (don't get arrested). If you're wondering what types of pencils/pens Banksy uses, stick around, I have a feeling his shop might be stocking them soon |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by biglebowski on Oct 18, 2019 10:59:54 GMT 1, While hand drawn is ultimately (probably) what you should aim for, if *if* you feel your drawing isn't up to scratch (remember, practice, practice, practice), then there's no shame in using stock images for your first/early attempts. I believe even the masters have used stock images for some of their finest works. Just cut sloppily and it'll look like style innit. Anyway, you can mix and match too, stock image with hand drawn elements. The main thing is to practice (you will get better), experiment (you will learn what does and doesn't work), and have fun (don't get arrested). If you're wondering what types of pencils/pens Banksy uses, stick around, I have a feeling his shop might be stocking them soon
Nice one thanks! I guess it's like riding a bike... Just gotta draw draw draw and improve over time.
While hand drawn is ultimately (probably) what you should aim for, if *if* you feel your drawing isn't up to scratch (remember, practice, practice, practice), then there's no shame in using stock images for your first/early attempts. I believe even the masters have used stock images for some of their finest works. Just cut sloppily and it'll look like style innit. Anyway, you can mix and match too, stock image with hand drawn elements. The main thing is to practice (you will get better), experiment (you will learn what does and doesn't work), and have fun (don't get arrested). If you're wondering what types of pencils/pens Banksy uses, stick around, I have a feeling his shop might be stocking them soon Nice one thanks! I guess it's like riding a bike... Just gotta draw draw draw and improve over time. |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by Majestic on Oct 18, 2019 12:24:11 GMT 1, You know what?
It's lovely to see such an innocent question in amongst all the chaos recently! 
You know what? It's lovely to see such an innocent question in amongst all the chaos recently! |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by biglebowski on Oct 18, 2019 17:33:02 GMT 1, You know what? It's lovely to see such an innocent question in amongst all the chaos recently!
Haha yes it is rather innocent. But I am genuinely fascinated with how Banksy and blek achieve that stencil style so well. It almost surprises me to hear members saying it's completely done from scratch by pencil...i always assumed there was another medium involved like a real photo image of an actual protestor as a start point and then that's redrawn with new elements such as a bunch of flowers..
You know what? It's lovely to see such an innocent question in amongst all the chaos recently! Haha yes it is rather innocent. But I am genuinely fascinated with how Banksy and blek achieve that stencil style so well. It almost surprises me to hear members saying it's completely done from scratch by pencil...i always assumed there was another medium involved like a real photo image of an actual protestor as a start point and then that's redrawn with new elements such as a bunch of flowers.. |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by jimbofatz on Oct 18, 2019 19:14:28 GMT 1, Keep the can close to the wall for thin lines and back for fill. That's all I was told my first go.
Also, try your owns**t even if it sucks. There are already enough banksy's.
Keep the can close to the wall for thin lines and back for fill. That's all I was told my first go.
Also, try your owns**t even if it sucks. There are already enough banksy's.
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by Terry Fuckwitt on Oct 18, 2019 19:21:35 GMT 1, Keep the can close to the wall for thin lines and back for fill. That's all I was told my first go.
Also, try your owns**t even if it sucks. There are already enough banksy's.
Yep! 3D, Robert, Del Naja, Bob, Massive Attack... the list goes on😉
Keep the can close to the wall for thin lines and back for fill. That's all I was told my first go.
Also, try your owns**t even if it sucks. There are already enough banksy's.
Yep! 3D, Robert, Del Naja, Bob, Massive Attack... the list goes on😉 |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by sgolby on Oct 18, 2019 19:36:45 GMT 1, Think of it like those old coloring by numbers games for kids. Each cutout represents a part of the greater image, and/or a different color... kind of like...
I am a fan of visual aids lol. So when making the stencil for the hair, you would cutout the hair and spray in that space...
Think of it like those old coloring by numbers games for kids. Each cutout represents a part of the greater image, and/or a different color... kind of like...
I am a fan of visual aids lol. So when making the stencil for the hair, you would cutout the hair and spray in that space... |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by hnkpnk on Oct 18, 2019 21:36:47 GMT 1, 
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by Dive Jedi on Oct 18, 2019 21:49:41 GMT 1,
It's like carving a life size elephant in marble.
Dead simple really.
Just buy a 6 x 3 meter marble block.
And just chip anything away that doesn't look like an elephant…..
It's like carving a life size elephant in marble.
Dead simple really.
Just buy a 6 x 3 meter marble block.
And just chip anything away that doesn't look like an elephant…..
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by GMA on Oct 19, 2019 7:46:12 GMT 1, Funny this has been brought up as it got me thinking the other day too and I spoke with the missus and said "Would you be alright if I converted the garage into an art studio for me and little'un to mess about with paints"
And she was fine with it, when I say converted, i mean moving all the crap thats in there to one area, and getting some tables or a unit, and having a mess about. But itll be fun no doubt and I enjoy messy play with my daughter.
Funny this has been brought up as it got me thinking the other day too and I spoke with the missus and said "Would you be alright if I converted the garage into an art studio for me and little'un to mess about with paints"
And she was fine with it, when I say converted, i mean moving all the crap thats in there to one area, and getting some tables or a unit, and having a mess about. But itll be fun no doubt and I enjoy messy play with my daughter.
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by biglebowski on Oct 19, 2019 13:10:23 GMT 1, Think of it like those old coloring by numbers games for kids. Each cutout represents a part of the greater image, and/or a different color... kind of like...
I am a fan of visual aids lol. So when making the stencil for the hair, you would cutout the hair and spray in that space...
Well explained... But in terms of getting from sketch to large stencils how is that done? Is it just draw the sketch, scan to computer, then print onto large paper for stencils?
Think of it like those old coloring by numbers games for kids. Each cutout represents a part of the greater image, and/or a different color... kind of like...
I am a fan of visual aids lol. So when making the stencil for the hair, you would cutout the hair and spray in that space... Well explained... But in terms of getting from sketch to large stencils how is that done? Is it just draw the sketch, scan to computer, then print onto large paper for stencils? |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by cmc on Oct 19, 2019 13:30:15 GMT 1, Think of it like those old coloring by numbers games for kids. Each cutout represents a part of the greater image, and/or a different color... kind of like...
I am a fan of visual aids lol. So when making the stencil for the hair, you would cutout the hair and spray in that space... Well explained... But in terms of getting from sketch to large stencils how is that done? Is it just draw the sketch, scan to computer, then print onto large paper for stencils?
Theres a few ways - some use projectors for enlargement - or the grid method is a simple lo tech solution: www.art-is-fun.com/grid-method
Just go for it have fun, mess around. Doing things a little different and your own way is the best technique!
Think of it like those old coloring by numbers games for kids. Each cutout represents a part of the greater image, and/or a different color... kind of like...
I am a fan of visual aids lol. So when making the stencil for the hair, you would cutout the hair and spray in that space... Well explained... But in terms of getting from sketch to large stencils how is that done? Is it just draw the sketch, scan to computer, then print onto large paper for stencils? Theres a few ways - some use projectors for enlargement - or the grid method is a simple lo tech solution: www.art-is-fun.com/grid-methodJust go for it have fun, mess around. Doing things a little different and your own way is the best technique! |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by drip on Oct 19, 2019 13:37:43 GMT 1, Think of it like those old coloring by numbers games for kids. Each cutout represents a part of the greater image, and/or a different color... kind of like...
I am a fan of visual aids lol. So when making the stencil for the hair, you would cutout the hair and spray in that space... Well explained... But in terms of getting from sketch to large stencils how is that done? Is it just draw the sketch, scan to computer, then print onto large paper for stencils?
Oh, and if you watch a few Banksy videos (Exit through.. etc) or look through his books, you'll see how he constructs stencils.
Think of it like those old coloring by numbers games for kids. Each cutout represents a part of the greater image, and/or a different color... kind of like...
I am a fan of visual aids lol. So when making the stencil for the hair, you would cutout the hair and spray in that space... Well explained... But in terms of getting from sketch to large stencils how is that done? Is it just draw the sketch, scan to computer, then print onto large paper for stencils? If you've got a home printer, you can stick smaller sections together. Or, the library (if you're lucky enough to have one and austerity's not destroyed it yet) photocopier can be your friend (for enlarging). You can always get free cardboard from supermarkets, and just practice cutting and painting some freehand stencils. Go for low-cost while you're practicing/experimenting. Oh, and if you watch a few Banksy videos (Exit through.. etc) or look through his books, you'll see how he constructs stencils. |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by biglebowski on Oct 19, 2019 20:36:19 GMT 1, Well explained... But in terms of getting from sketch to large stencils how is that done? Is it just draw the sketch, scan to computer, then print onto large paper for stencils? If you've got a home printer, you can stick smaller sections together. Or, the library (if you're lucky enough to have one and austerity's not destroyed it yet) photocopier can be your friend (for enlarging). You can always get free cardboard from supermarkets, and just practice cutting and painting some freehand stencils. Go for low-cost while you're practicing/experimenting. Oh, and if you watch a few Banksy videos (Exit through.. etc) or look through his books, you'll see how he constructs stencils.
Thanks mate this is all really helpful
Well explained... But in terms of getting from sketch to large stencils how is that done? Is it just draw the sketch, scan to computer, then print onto large paper for stencils? If you've got a home printer, you can stick smaller sections together. Or, the library (if you're lucky enough to have one and austerity's not destroyed it yet) photocopier can be your friend (for enlarging). You can always get free cardboard from supermarkets, and just practice cutting and painting some freehand stencils. Go for low-cost while you're practicing/experimenting. Oh, and if you watch a few Banksy videos (Exit through.. etc) or look through his books, you'll see how he constructs stencils. Thanks mate this is all really helpful |
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by rebate on Oct 19, 2019 21:03:12 GMT 1, Im going to guess what Banksys advice on this would be.
"dont try to hard"
Im going to guess what Banksys advice on this would be.
"dont try to hard"
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How to make my own Banksy style art, by Con Art Studio on Oct 20, 2019 7:25:31 GMT 1,
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