Reply to Elena's Blog 7

I really enjoy all these images that you showed. I agree with you that the general goals of mural and graffiti artists are similar. However, I feel like there are key differences between the two. Sadly, I know almost nothing about murals or graffiti, but I feel as though the huge problem with graffiti art is that it is illegal... I do agree with you that both artists are trying to convey their ideas and thoughts to the public through their art and that they are similar in that sense. I feel like they are different though because murals are normally more realistic and planned out while graffiti is more cartoony and spontaneous. Artists who make murals are also normally formally trained and have the right or consent to do their art, where graffiti artists are still extremely talented and as you said, self-taught, but they do not have the property owner's consent to make their art. I like both types of art although I do not know much about either kind so let me know if I am wrong about anything. Both types of artists are amazing and I wish I could experience this kind of art more.