| Graffiti stencils??? Seems to me that if you are going | | | | using spray paint or roll on paint. Multiple stencils can be |
| to take the time to do it, shouldn’t you be able to | | | | used to create shading or depth. The stencil can then |
| do it without a drawing aid? Ironically such stencils | | | | be quickly applied to a wall or other flat surface. |
| are a popular item purchased in today’s market. | | | | Graffiti stencils are used as a method of expression. |
| However, they are marketed as an art tool rather than | | | | Unfortunately, they are often used on other |
| a defacing tool. There is even a tutorial video available | | | | people’s property. Why? Sometimes it is to make |
| online at no cost, showing you exactly how the | | | | a political statement. It may be for publicity, as there will |
| process works. | | | | be a group of individuals who are aware of who |
| While not everyone who purchases graffiti stencils | | | | completed the art. |
| plans to use them for defacing property, many | | | | Graffiti stencils offer an incentive for taggers to |
| individuals due. There are legitimate uses for such | | | | participate in a new way. They now have an easier |
| stencils including redoing bedrooms, designing a | | | | method for producing their art in a very fast way. The |
| childcare center, or designing a mural. | | | | sell of such stencils is controversial. On the one hand, |
| Many graffiti stencils are very unique. Most are of pop | | | | they are a valuable tool when used correctly. |
| culture icons and reflections of teenage culture. Graffiti | | | | Unfortunately, they can also create a lot of damage |
| stencils work by using paper or cardboard to create | | | | by those who choose to use them on property that |
| an image to reproduce. The image is transferred by | | | | does not belong to them. |