Although graffiti is illegal it can be an expressive art form. Graffiti has many different styles and possibilities, so make sure you know what kind of artist you want to be. First off, you should know that many traditional graffiti artists are called "Writers". Writers use the basic style of lettering and/or characters. Writers use things such as spray paint, markers, and sometimes a plain old brush and acrylic paint. Some artists are generally dubbed "Guerilla Artists" because of their bold statements using mostly stencils and wheatpaste. Wheatpaste is a mixture of arguably even amounts of flour and water. Once you have produced the paste you can apply paper images, such as the famous Andre The Giant, using a brush, sponge, or whatever is available. Here are some basic steps to help you "Get Up".