Battles and competition is a natural part of the graffiti game. In the FRIENDLY BATTLE video series we decided to feature two graffiti artist in each episode. We call it a battle but it’s often more of a collaboration. The invited artists paints a large wall together and try to make as good pieces as possible. You will be the judge, but don’t take it to seriously it’s just for fun! In this episode of Friendly Battle we feature graffiti writers Vogey and Tuke. This episode is sponsored by Loop spray paint.

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This episode of Graff TV we feature graffiti writer Emit!

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GRAFF TV is a series of graffiti videos capturing the style and techniques of some of the best and most interesting writers around the world. From simple new school styles to futuristic 3D-burners or playful naive pieces. Follow the process from sketch to finished piece, all cut down and compressed to three minutes episodes.

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This is our new photo series called Wednesday Walls! We will post a pile of walls every wednesday sent in by our contributors world wide.
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Name: Emit
Crew: DF, ATT, IMOK & RTD
City/Country: Currently living in Denver CO – USA
When did you start writing? 1989

What’s graffiti for you?
It’s changed dramatically over the years. It used to be to get up, get fame, get recognized, etc… Now it’s just a reason to get out of the house and hang out with friends. I try not to take graffiti very serious these days and I find myself looking for ways to keep it interesting. Two summers ago I painted a ton of pieces drawn for me by other writers. Last summer I made a book of abandoned places, and I really enjoyed getting back to really simple graffiti. Solid fills, simple outlines. Since I don’t paint very often, going into a building and busting out 2-3 simple pieces in a couple hours was more entertaining that spending an afternoon on one wall. At the end of the day graffiti is still an escape from everything else going on in my life.

Influences?
When I started my main influences were guys from my area in Connecticut and a bunch of NY writers, particularly the Bronx and Westchester County. As I learned more, the writers that really pushed me and changed what I did were crew members like Gaze, Noble, Besm, Sub, and East. I’ve always looked to graphic design and other more traditional art forms for ideas and colors.

What keeps you still writing?
Not exactly sure.. Sometimes I ask myself, “why do you keep doing this”? Sometimes I just see new cans of paint, and I just want them all. Despite the consequences, there becomes a biological process that would classify graffiti as an addiction.

What first made you interested in graffiti and how did you end up on that track?
I always liked to cause trouble and be out at night. Once someone showed me graffiti, the idea of just being out at night sneaking around seemed appealing. Once I actually wrote on a wall, I was instantly hooked.

What trends are you seeing now in the graffiti world that you don’t like?
Trends come and go, so I guess that’s just part of every sub culture. Hopefully trends will make people see the need to reinvent themselves and try new things.

What do you do when you’re not painting?
Work, watch movies, play hockey, and bash RC cars.

How would you describe your style?
Well, It has evolved a bit over the years, but in the early 90’s during the first wave of 3d graffiti, Sub and I were also doing variations of 3d graffiti. I was always hooked on traditional NY graffiti, so I always incorporated an actual outline. I moved forward with elements that made the piece look as if you could grab it off the wall. Shadows, 3d with lighting effects and overlaps, fill-ins that overlapped the letters. If I can, I like to incorporate brown or grey with a couple bright colors and it’s probably pretty obvious, clean lines are important to me.

Can you remember the first piece you did?
Yes, it was stock caps and Krylon and said “wire”. It looked a bit like that retro graffiti you see with random arrows and disproportioned connections.

Do you adapt your pieces and tags to the spot/surface?
There was a time when I always wanted a nice flat surface with no obstructions, but guys like Jive and East helped me to see the beauty in random spots that were not perfect. A big part of the abandoned places book was the uniqueness of the spot. Seeing a broad picture that showed the location and how decayed the building was.. the spot becomes just as important as the graffiti.

What are the best and worst aspects of graffiti?
Worst: Corporate marketing using graffiti. Overpriced art. People getting recognition because of who they know, not because of what they have actually done. Street art getting too much recognition, when graffiti artists really paved the way for all of it.
Best: Events where a ton of writers from different cities get to come together and paint. People that know graffiti history. The new age of social media being much more positive then the early days of graffiti message boards.

Who do you paint for?
Are you asking about sponsors? I have received free paint here and there, which was awesome. I really don’t like to paint for other people. I tend to stay away from painting as a job, but receiving free cans to paint what I want is a blessing.

What do you hope people will think and feel when they see your stuff?
I remember the feeling I used to get when I saw a piece in person walking along the train lines in New York. The graffiti I saw made me want to paint. I hope my work inspires others to want to paint as well.

Flickr: www.flickr.com/emitdf
Instagram: @emitdf
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