Banksy is renowned for using stencils in his street art.
Graffiti is not just about freehand painting with spray paint. Graffiti artists, and street artists in general, have become very resourceful in the tools they use to create art. Stencils, for example, have become popular in creating photo-realistic artworks for little money and effort. Banksy, one of the world's most notorious street artists, became famous solely for his use of stencils. Stencils can be hand-made with a few household tools, and creating them is a skill that any budding artist should acquire.
Instructions
1. Print a black and white design, the black areas representing the positive and the white representing the negative areas of the design, onto medium weight acetate film.
2. Lay the acetate onto a cutting mat. A piece of cardboard will do, in lieu of a cutting mat.
3. Tape the corners of the acetate down to the cutting mat to hold it in place.
4. Use a utility knife to cut out the black areas of the design.
