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Graffiti Spray Paint Spray some urban style into your artwork. From "B. Original" episode DBOR-158

Dress up your trash cans with urban flair.

The modern art world often looks to urban graffiti for new trends and new energy. Even though she can't make you the darling of the art critics, Michele Beschen can show you what all the fuss is about with graffiti art. The B. Original host also has handy beginners' tips for creating urban-inspired pieces.

You don't need to head to the nearest freeway overpass to get started with graffiti art. Just scroll down for Michele Beschen's easy how-to.

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	Figure B

Graffiti Art Tips

• There's a wide, wonderful world of spray paints out there—including many that are much better for artwork than those you'd find in the home improvement store. Go online and search on the term "graffiti art" to find several vendors.

• Many types of spray paint tips also are available (figure A). Changing out tips gives you far more control over your spraying, which is essential to graffiti art. Experiment with a few to see what gives the best effect.

• Before you try to spray a project, work on your technique by spraying a large piece of plywood or other material. Spray with different types of paint cans and nozzle tips, then try a dry run of your design.

• A large metal trashcan or mailbox is a good first project for graffiti art. Follow the tips above, and practice on some spare wood before you try the real thing (figure B).

• Keep your designs simple: Just outlining the words in vibrant, contrasting colors is enough to give your piece a graffiti feel the first time out. Who knows, next time you might decide to paint a few interior walls with urban flair.