The Art of Spray Paint: Inspirations and Techniques from Masters of Aerosol

Spray paint has gone from an industrial tool to the medium of choice for top painters in just a few decades since its invention in 1949. From graffiti to mixed media to traditional painting, artists are inspired and devoted to the smoothness, flatness, easy application, and accessibility that spray paint provides.

In The Art of Spray Paint, curator and writer Lori Zimmer investigates the rise in popularity of the medium and the explosion of mural festivals around the world, and she provides an intimate look at the work of some of the world's leading artists, who use spray for myriad reasons and styles. Complete with DIY tricks to fine-tune your spray skills, find out why spray paint has risen to become the hot medium around the globe.