Graffiti writing as a common form of street art makes a lot of sense in a place ... is what helped create word-of-mouth that eventually translated to commissions. "I remember the first time ...

LAist talked with local experts on street art and graffiti writing ... is what helped create word-of-mouth that eventually translated to commissions. "I remember the first time I got paid $ ...

The word graffiti is often used to describe any form ... painted words with thick outlines and shadows, as well as street art and tagging. And it has a history stretching back more than 50 years.

“We use the term street art, but the word ‘art’ is in the context of that definition,” he says. “But when we talk about graffiti, it’s often just the act of spraying on a surface and ...