Banksy Articles & Links

Banksy the graffiti artist is well-known for his striking artwork in stencil designs, prints and posters. Here's a selection of Banksy articles, links and other resources. This page is a work in progress, so bookmark it and come back soon.

How To Write Graffiti, Gain Respect & Stay Out Of Trouble! : by Neil Campbell

First of all, we do not encourage any illegal activity so please ensure you have permission to spray before you start.We suggest... (read full article)

Graffiti Sketches, Tags, Pieces & Labels Explained : by Neil Campbell

Graffiti sketches is where most newcomers begin but really you should start by asking yourself - graffiti - what does it really mean to you? Most people see it as something that emerged only in modern society, scribbled by urban youth on railway bridges. However, its use can be traced back to ancient civilisations, such as the ancient Egyptians whose hieroglyphics could be considered... (read full article)

The Art of Banksy : by Shilpa Shah

Banksy is an English Graffiti Artist, yet pseudo-anonymous. He is a native of Yate, near Bristol. He was born and brought up in Bristol, England in 1974. In the beginning he started as a freehand artist of graffiti. As a beginner, he always used stencils. His first work that attracted attention of many artists from Ohio and the UK was "Walls on Fire. " By 2000, he decided to... (read full article)

Who is Banksy? : by J Leason

Banksy the graffiti artist, although world-famous for his ironic stencil art designs, is something of an enigma. This article sheds a little light on this mysterious figure. Read it here.