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Art history :

Graffiti and graffito are from the Italian word graffiato ("scratched"). "Graffiti" is applied in art history to works of art produced by scratching a design into a surface. A related term is "graffito", or "sgrafitto," which involves scratching through one layer of pigment to reveal another beneath it. This technique was primarily used by potters who would glaze their wares and then scratch a design into it. In ancient times graffiti was carved on walls with a sharp object, although sometimes chalk or coal were used. The word originates from Greek γράφειν — graphein — meaning "to write."

5th February 2011 5th Feb 11

Jaydee

@gavincci
Maybe because it's entirely an artist's eye, patience and skill that makes an image and not his tools. Group Member: Project X The Click ...
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Dennis Dantic
very nice!
February 4th, 2011  
josh james
so cool! the colors are so vibrant!
February 4th, 2011  
Wendy Delena
Very cool Jaydee!
February 4th, 2011  
Autumn Eden
Awesome graffiti! Great portrait too!
February 4th, 2011  
Dorrena Ortega
Love this. That background adds a lot of energy to your portrait. Very nice.
February 4th, 2011  
Geertje K.
Love how you fit perfectly in that colourfull background! Cool picture!
February 4th, 2011  
imn2it
Great shot! Love it!
February 4th, 2011  
Carol Ann
great, I do like this!
February 4th, 2011  
robinwarner
love this
February 4th, 2011  
Trisha J.
Intense colors - great shot!
February 4th, 2011  
Lori Rompolski
awesome shot. Love the colors. BTW, you look great in that color shirt.
February 4th, 2011  
Lynn M. Watson
So cool . . . (and, yes, you're rockin' that shirt!)
February 4th, 2011  
Rose
Amazing talent love this :)
February 4th, 2011  
Marinade Spatula
Art Historian Jaydee! This is a wonderful burst of Graffiti.
February 4th, 2011  
Gayle B. Austin
my eyes went straight to your shirt. that color is perfect for you! love the graffiti background!
February 4th, 2011  
Flamez
totally fab !!! i love graffiti shots :)
February 4th, 2011  
Adrienne McCoy
Awesome!
February 4th, 2011  
momeraths
I absolutely love graffiti!! awesome
February 4th, 2011  
Deb Mayne
Wicked backdrop! Love the busy vibrant colours!
February 4th, 2011  
Sammy ❤
I'm obsessed with graffiti!!(:
This is amazing :D
February 5th, 2011  
Kerri
Cool portrait!! I like the backdrop
February 5th, 2011  
Rudi Teruel
very cool shot, jaydee... where is this wall???
February 5th, 2011  
Rick Schies
You have highlighted some pretty cool street art. I am always amazed at how creative some people can be. Nice shot.
February 5th, 2011  
Kring
nice! i love making graffiti as backgrounds :)
February 5th, 2011  
Moray
Great vibrant shot Jaydee.
February 5th, 2011  
Eric
Nice shot I like the brilliant colors.
February 5th, 2011  
Susan McIntyre
Beautiful. Thanks for the art vocabulary lesson. It was all new to me.
February 6th, 2011  
stephanie dp
awesome!
February 6th, 2011  
Stephen Smiley
Very cool!
February 7th, 2011  
Rebbecca Castillo
gorgeous Jaydee :D Love the laid back, casual feeling :D
February 7th, 2011  
Jaydee
@rebcastillo77 thanks rebbecca /// .... ♥
February 7th, 2011  
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