Graffiti typically consists of filled, colorful bubble letters.
A bubble letter bears a wider version of the shape of an ordinary, flat letter. Typically found on walls and signs, bubble letters catch a viewer's eye due to their thick, hard-to-miss shape. Bubble letters utilize several different shapes and styles from empty to decorated and wavy to jagged.
Graffiti Letters
Graffiti-style letters utilize a wide outline with a curvy shape. A typical graffiti letter looks like a bloated version of an ordinary letter. Often, a graffiti letter's tips consist of a square or rectangular shape and its opening consists of a small circle, triangle or star. When used in an art project, graffiti-style bubble letters can remind the viewer of dirty streets and busy cities.
Wavy versus Jagged
Wavy bubble letters consist of smooth, curved lines. A wavy letters looks like a wider, rounder version of an ordinary letter and adds a simple, elegant look to an art project. A jagged letter consists of angular edges and often bears a slightly distorted shape. Typically, its edges consist of small, jagged lines that resemble a rip or tear. Jagged letters add a chaotic, casual look to an art project.
Colored Letters
Bubble letters designed for the computer typically consist of only back and white. An all black letter functions in word-document programs and provides the freedom that allows an artist to add any color she wishes to the letters. However, finished projects and graffiti art often consist of filled bubble letters. Color options include a single fill color, stripes, bubbles, fade effects and unique patterns. When used in an image-editing program, the wide interior of a bubble letter provides room for any small or wide pattern.
Decorated
Though many bubble letters consist only of a black outline, other bubble letters bear designs that create a specific theme. Designs themes include space, circus, baseball and flowers. Other designs consist of a simple pattern such as bubbles, stripes, plaid or hearts. Typically, the wider the bubble letter, the more room it leaves for an intricate design. Thinner letters typically bear patterns rather than intricate designs. To find decorated bubble letters, look through the free fonts available at font websites (see Resources).
