Create your own Guerilla art

okay so I thought I would include this section ( taken from the book The Guerilla Art Kit by Keri Smith) because its hands on. I think its all very well me writing in my art about Guerilla art and Guerilla artists but its doing it and getting out there which is important. I mean its Guerilla art, do it yourself in your neighbourhood and make your impression on the public art. So why just write about it. I have had a go myself and will upload my photos when I can be bothered. So you go do it now.

Here are some tips and advice from the book:

Techniques for Guerilla Art -

1.) Stenciling - One of the most common forms of Guerilla Art " due to the fact that it allows the artist to make multiple copies in a short space of time.

2.) Stamps - Potato Prints are cool!

3.) Monoprinting - If you are feeling extravagant!

4.) Stickers! - Recipe: 1 Packet of unflavored gelatin
1 Tbsp of cold water
3 Tbsp of hot water
1/2 Tsp of sugar
sheets of plain paper
Scissors
Brush
pens/felt tips etc

- create you designs on the front of the sheet of paper using whatever method you like - ink drawings,

potato prints, eraser stamps, stencil or photocopy.

- Sprinkle gelatin into the cold water and let it soften for 5 minutes

- Pour in the hot water and stir until dissolved. Add sugar and stir well.

- Using a brush paint the back of the paper with the gelatin solution and let dry.

- Flatten sheet under a heavy book. Cut out stickers

- Lick and stick

Taken from page 42 of Keri Smith's book, The Guerilla Art Kit

5.) This is my favourite and the next method I will try! ... SEED BOMBS! - How awesome! Basically you mix seeds, compost and clay and then roll into balls. These can then be statigically thrown in appropriate flowerless places to make them more beautiful and happy! :) Love it.

6.) Chalk Quotes - How about this one collect quotes and chalk them places, they might make someone's day so much better!

These are just a few. Buy the book for more, its worth a read. :) I think my sister bought it at Tate Modern.