There are millions of fans of street art today. You can be one of them. Learning to draw graffiti is on the wish list of many, and that’s a great thing. However, you can’t just go and buy some spray paint and be really good at it. You will need to see how to learn correctly and how to stay safe while doing this. In many areas, including major metropolitan cities, it is illegal to do so in public. Also, if you are caught doing something illegally, you will be fined and in some cases go to jail. It’s best not to go down that path, so these 4 important tips will help keep you safe while learning this art form.

don’t do anything illegal

The first piece of advice you can go with is simple, don’t do anything that is illegal. This can be hard for some rogue artists to swallow, but it’s important. Don’t trespass, don’t steal anything, and don’t start drawing on any wall without the explicit permission of the property owner. If you have been commissioned to do something, then by all means do it. Otherwise, don’t do anything that is illegal, even if there is a “grey area”.

Learn at your own pace

When it comes to learning graffiti, the temptation is to learn it as quickly as possible by any means necessary. That is not a good way to learn. You’re going to end up missing out on valuable fundamental lessons that take time to learn. It’s for that reason that you should take your time and slowly work your way through basic art and design before you start collecting spray paint cans and going to town with them.

Enroll in a drawing class

Perhaps the best advice that can be given to artists who want to learn all styles is to enroll in a drawing class. There are independently operated locations, as well as universities and other settings that will show you how to get creative. You may not think that this is a great option, but it is within the basic fundamentals that you can move on. Once you know the basics, you can break all the rules of art and start working with different types of paint, including spray cans. Don’t discount this advice.

Subscribe to blogs about graffiti techniques

One of the most important things you can do when trying to create graffiti is to see what others are doing. Subscribe to blogs that talk about street art and give tips on how to do it. Also, pay close attention to any recommended books or guides for learning. Learning this type of work is not easy, if you do not know where to turn. One thing is for sure though, if you take these 4 tips seriously, you will keep yourself safe and away from doing anything illegal. Graffiti is fun to work with, if you are confident and progressing in learning correctly.