Street Art STL Profit Calculator

What is graffiti-style decor?

This style uses bold, bubbly letters, drip effects, spray-can shapes and colorful wall tags. Buyers include teenagers, young adults and bar owners. Prints can be painted in bright colors for a street look. Count the paint and time, as color work is the selling point. Bright acrylic paints look best when applied over a white primer, so add a coat before color. Take photos against a plain wall in good daylight, and show a close shot of the painted drips. Vary your colors from one piece to another to keep the range lively. Offer a choice of letters, so buyers can order initials or a short word. Test your paint on a spare print first.

• Print letters flat and add bright color blocks with acrylic paint.
• Use drip shapes in contrasting colors on the lower edges.
• Offer name plaques in this lettering for a personal gift.
• Keep the style playful and avoid copying any real artist’s work.

Is copying real street art risky?

Yes. Real artists own their work, so make your own designs and avoid copying known murals or tags. Describe your items as street-style decor. Sell only prints, as the commercial STL license allows. For a different bold wall idea, see the skateboard guide.