Art, Not Vandalism – Learn to Graffiti

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When graffiti artists like Banksy came onto the scene of the art world, graffiti has become more widely recognized as a form or art and expression-although for many it is still merely nuisance vandalism.

As with any form of art there will always be the critics who don’t understand it. But for many graffiti art is one of the newest additions to the world of fine art. Its in-your-face expressionism, highly creative depictions and often clever, witty and confronting messages have brought a new interest and perspective into the world of art and art appreciation. No wonder more people are now venturing out to learn to graffiti for themselves.

With this increasing respect and recognition of graffiti as an art form, more and more people are seeking to learn to graffiti-and possibly earn money from their graffiti art. For many the way to learn to graffiti is to start from scratch and learn the basics. For others, perhaps already practicing graffiti artists, it is a matter of recognizing the differences between vandalism and art.

Banksy has become well known across the world for his work as he highlights a number of social and political issues in clever and often very confronting ways. A lot of his work is also simple light-hearted humor and ‘poking’ fun, but you can always rely on it being commanding and attention grabbing. When new artists set out to learn to graffiti, they need to realize that a large factor in graffiti art is all about style-style in the way you depict your ideas and in the way you deliver it.

While political and social satire may be a large part of Banksy’s style, not all graffiti art needs to be quite so controversial or hard-hitting. As a process of starting to learn to graffiti, as long as the artist remains true to himself or herself, their own unique style will develop. Unlike the ability to learn to graffiti, style can’t be learnt, it is something that comes from an individuals personality, their interests and a number of other factors that may influence and inspire their work.

Graffiti art has traditionally been mostly illegal and can also be highly dangerous, the increased exposure and acceptance of graffiti as an art form has enabled it to be ‘brought indoors’ so to speak. An increasing amount of art galleries are exhibiting collections of graffiti art and representing a number of graffiti artists. While many may argue that this commercial acceptance of graffiti art may in turn dilute and undermine its true meaning and soul, this acceptance has also provided safer and more profitable opportunities for graffiti artists.

Not one to take a biased view, but, graffiti often is art and not vandalism. The way in which it is sometimes delivered can be questionable. But, in all honesty, what could be more exciting than art happening all around us in our everyday lives? In many graffiti artists quests to learn to graffiti they have also learnt a way to merge a part of their world with ours.