176 pages Text(s) and illustrations by Chris “Jeroo” Ganter Foreword by Essere writer Designed by Christopher Perkins 30.2 × 21.5 cm Language: Italian Hardback Publisher: L’Ippocampo 2013
Letter construction, colour, composition and spray-can techniques form the practical core of Graffiti School. Drawings, diagrams and photographed examples guide readers from initial sketches to finished pieces, explaining how tags, throw-ups and more complex lettering styles develop. Exercises address outlines, fills, shading, backgrounds and three-dimensional effects, connecting work on paper with the challenges of painting at a larger scale.
Chris “Jeroo” Ganter places these methods within a broader introduction to graffiti’s history, vocabulary and culture. Discussions of materials and tools accompany guidance on working responsibly and understanding the legal context. A concluding section for teachers suggests ways to structure practical and theoretical lessons, assess students’ work and organise class visits. The book approaches graffiti as a visual language that can be studied through observation, repeated practice and the development of an individual style.
