Art of Spray Paint: Inspirations and Techniques from Masters Aerosol in Bloomington, MN

Artistry with spray paint goes much deeper than what some would write off as vandalism. Modern spray paint artists use the medium in a myriad of inventive ways, see them in
The Art of Spray Paint
.
With
roots in graffiti
and utilitarian projects, spray paint has come to the forefront of the art world, seen both on the
streets and in museums
across the globe.
investigates the diverse artists who are
thriving with the medium
, from the
evolution of graffiti
by John “CRASH” Matos, to the photo-realistic stencils of Logan Hicks, or the precise lines and can control of Tristan Eaton. Zimmer provides a
window into the world of 20 leading artists
working with spray paint in diverse ways including
graffiti
,
urban art
stencil
portraiture
crisp graphic work
and
mixed media
You’ll also discover
DIY projects and tricks of the trade
, as well as a focus on the
artist’s role in society
, the rise of mural festivals and its effects, and each artists’ background and attraction to spray paint as a medium.
Contributors include:
CRASH, PichiAvo, BR163, Logan Hicks, Joe Iurato, Nick Walker, Caroline Caldwell, Casey Gray, Tristan Eaton, Matt Eaton, Hueman, Elle, Tatiana Suarez, Conor Harrington, Remi Rough, Will Hutnick, Rubin415, Rebecca Paul, Zac Braun, Ian Kuali’i, Ele Pack,  and Dana Oldfather