From $2,000 and a Dream to 40 Murals Later ๐ฅ
In 2021, she quit his job with just $2k to his name. No safety net. Just a mural book, a trip to Hawaii, and full faith in the process.
From couch-crashing to Salt Lake gigs to Graffiti Park, this is the real story behind the grind. ๐จโ
Now? 40 murals deep and just getting started.
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Graffiti Park- Las Vegas
Graffiti Park is a communityโฆ a family of incredibly diverse and talented artists; projecting our philosophy of collaboration over competition!
The teens at Boys & Girls Club LV spray painted their names for the first time,
turning a blank board into their own piece of art ๐จ๐
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I Used to Hate Working Alone, Now I Get It. ๐ค
Graffiti Park isnโt just about paint, itโs about people.
For artists who felt stuck or isolated, finding a team that feels like home changes everything.
Here, everyoneโs supported, welcomed, and inspired to create together. ๐ฅ๐จ
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๐จ Spray Can Basics with Dan @ Boys & Girls Club LV
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Shake the can โ agitator balls mix the paint evenly
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Always test spray off to the side before starting
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Use short bursts to avoid wasting paint
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Closer = thinner line | Farther = thicker line
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Aim for ~4 inches from the wall for clean control
Learning the fundamentals is how future artists are made ๐ง ๐๏ธ
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๐จ Paintbrush Basics Every Artist Should Know ๐จ๐๏ธ
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Only dip your brush 1โ1.5 inches into the paint
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Wipe off excess paint to avoid dripping
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Never let paint touch the metal ferrule (it ruins the brush)
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Too much paint = mess. Less is more!
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Keep strokes consistent โ one direction at a time
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"I Didnโt Know How to Start" ๐จ
From coloring for hours a day with her sister to standing face-to-face with a Dream Manager, this artist shares how her creative journey began and the struggles of figuring out how to turn passion into murals.
Even with YouTube and Instagram, sometimes the hardest part is just figuring out where to begin.
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Why Sanding Matters Before Your Next Paint Layer
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Smooth out thick paint areas, drips, or texture buildup
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Sand before the next layer so inconsistencies donโt show through
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Helps every coat lay flat for a clean, pro finish
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Donโt skip prep โ itโs the secret to polished murals
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a story that gives children permission to feel and reminds them they're not alone.
His mission? Bridge the gap between kids and adults, so future generations grow up with emotional tools many of us never had.
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๐จ How to Prep Concrete for Large-Scale Stenciling
Before you even pick up a paintbrush, youโve got to get the foundation right:
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Lay down a solid base coat to seal raw concrete
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Use epoxy (instead of latex) for extra durability
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Trace each stencil by hand to avoid overspray and layering issues
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Paint everything by hand for the cleanest finish
No shortcuts, just solid technique from the ground up.
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๐จ How to Prep Concrete for Large-Scale Stenciling
Before you even pick up a paintbrush, youโve got to get the foundation right:
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Lay down a solid base coat to seal raw concrete
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Use epoxy (instead of latex) for extra durability
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Trace each stencil by hand to avoid overspray and layering issues
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Paint everything by hand for the cleanest finish
No shortcuts, just solid technique from the ground up.
11/26/2025
Hereโs what we did at Equipo Academy: bold, loud, and full of pride. ๐จ๐
๐จ: Tiki Jay
Start by sanding down any rough or uneven concrete.
Then apply a solid base coat to seal the surface. For added durability, use epoxy instead of latex paint.
Trace each stencil by hand to prevent overspray, and finish by painting everything manually for the cleanest results.
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