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 06/28/2013 08:36:48 PM · #1
I have tried doing light graffiti. I sort of managed a basic "love heart" plus a pretty lousy spider and other very basic shapes, but the exercise gave me full appreciation just how tricky this is to do.

I have NO idea how something as complex as this would be possible the "normal" way.

What is the trick here? Is it actually possible do this the basic way - by holding a light source in your hand(s)?
 06/28/2013 08:43:08 PM · #2
Build a wire structure, put on all black, choose a dark night.

Then, use a flashlight to trace it, with the lens between the wire and the lens.

Finally, you can use other lights as needed for mood lighting.
06/28/2013 08:44:54 PM · #3
I think these are hand drawn.

For that, the answer is the same as that which was given to the man who asked "How do I get to Carnegie Hall?"
 06/28/2013 09:05:54 PM · #4
You could be onto something.

I feel that if it IS a wire structure, it isn't a detailed one.
However, it was a very VERY basic outline - like just one line for the head/spine/tail, then four sticks for legs, then there would be a guide to help keep it all together, yet still be mostly free-hand.
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