Graffiti art is a form of self-expression that allows artists to showcase their talent and opinions in public spaces. While often lumped together with vandalism, graffiti requires skill as a true art form, transforming plain walls into creative works of art through practice over time. The document distinguishes graffiti art from mindless vandalism and highlights that respectful graffiti artists do not deface private property or the work of others without permission.

2. Graffiti art is a form of self-expression. It’s
another way artists can show their talent and
opinions to the public.
Graffiti is street art, often done over a period of time,
which characterizes an artist or group.

3. Vandalism is the intentional destruction of property with the
sole purpose of doing something illegal and taboo. Though
the two are often lumped together in conversation and
subject, there is a defining line between them.
Any kid can pick up spray paint and crudely squiggle a line or
two of illegible lettering. But it takes an artist with talent and
drive to transform the average brick wall into a canvas of
creativity and wonder.

6. • It takes skill, practice and a lot of
determination to make a brand for the world
to see. To some people, graffiti is nothing
more than bright splotches on a wall. But to
people who appreciate it, graffiti is a skill that
is changing the way we look at spray paint.
It takes skill, practice and a lot of determination to make a brand for the world to
see. To some people, graffiti is nothing more than bright splotches on a wall. But to
people who appreciate it, graffiti is a skill that is changing the way we look at spray
paint.

7. Some graffiti
artists are against
any form of
vandalism on
private property
such as people’s
houses, schools or
churches. Most
respectful artists
are against
defacing another
person’s art by
tagging on or over
the piece.

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