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ink and paint

Ink and paint was originally named for the two main tools of street artists, however, we here at ink & paint are trying to branch out into web comics and other forms of "low art". As if art is better when you use expensive supplies.
"OaKoAk" cover image
Jun 9, 2011

Nice piece of street art by French artist, OaKoAk. ...

"Street Artist Tricks Tourists with Custom Subway Maps" cover image
May 24, 2011

Check out all these confused faces, and read more. ...

"How to Pick a "Street Art" Name." cover image
May 24, 2011

Banksy, Cope2, Invader, Retna, Mr.cartoon, They all have a few things in common. Firstly, they are all extremely talented and well known urban artists. Secondly, they all have very memorable and very, ...

"how to identify gang graffiti (P1)" cover image
May 23, 2011

Dangers abound in the world of srteet art, however one danger stands out as increasingly dangerous. Gangs around the country use graffiti to mark their terriotory and do not take kindly to street arti ...

Art supplies laid out on a black surface, including a red tray, gloves, paint, and a brush.
May 23, 2011

Via Newsweek Tumblr. Looks like this video and billboard hijacking is the work of DesireObtainCherish, an LA-based street team. The work isn't exactly great art, but it's an amusing form of culture ja ...

"840-Barrel Paintball Gun Splatters Street Art in 1/8 of a Second" cover image
May 22, 2011

For most street artists, it takes a considerable amount of time to paint large art installments on the walls of urban structures. The more time it takes, the better chance there is of getting caught, ...

"Unknown, but They Shouldn't Be." cover image
May 21, 2011

Although in recent years street art has reached a high point of public appeal many of the great artists are over shadowed by the likes of banksy and shepard fairey (who are amazing artists for sure, j ...

"What You See Is What You Get: The Street Art of RERO" cover image
May 20, 2011

Inspired by the beauty of traditional signage printed on doors and buildings, Rero is a French graffiti artist who makes a simple, yet heavy mark. Using the universally common Verdena typeface, Rero b ...

"Pants Are Overrated: Calvin & Hobbes All Grown Up!" cover image
May 17, 2011

I found this great strip while browsing. I know Henry's a big fan of Calvin & Hobbes, as am I. Pants Are Overrated is a webcomic; the artist decided to do a few strips that re-envision Calvin & Hobbes ...

"Queens City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. Wants to Ban Fat Caps" cover image
May 16, 2011

Anti-graffiti councilman Peter Vallone Jr. has previously helped push through laws restricting the sale of spray-paint cans and broad-tipped markers. He now seeks to get fat caps banned. ...