Jim Vision

Ever see a massive, colorful piece on a wall and wonder, "How in the world did they do that?" That flash of inspiration is the first step. Learning to paint graffiti might seem mysterious, but like any art form, it’s a skill you can learn. It’s a journey that starts not with a spraycan, but with a simple pencil. This is your beginner's guide. We're breaking down how to learn graffiti art , from your first sketch to your first time on a wall. Start with the Blackbook (Not the Can) This is the...

It starts with a sound: the metallic click-clack  of a ball bearing inside a rattling spraycan. In the dead of night in 1970s New York City, that sound wasn't just noise. It was the anthem of an art form being born. The city was broke, gritty, and crumbling. But for a new generation of kids, its thousands of elevated subway trains weren't a sign of urban decay. They were 10-car-long, blank, steel canvases. This environment, combined with a cheap, portable, and fast new tool, the aerosol...