Beyond unlimited aesthetic adaptability, stencils offer practical benefits, including precision,unlimited duplication of a message or pattern, and speed. In this info-packed manual, artist C215shares not only his expertise with stencils, but the stories and works of 16 leading stencil graffiti andstreet artists around the world. Learn about materials and tools, bridges and frames, creating stencilswith Photoshop and Illustrator, techniques for painting, and the specifics of text-based work, patterns,and abstract work. Hundreds of photos of works and techniques inform and inspire beginnersand experienced artists alike. Three ready-to-use stencils are included. With the artists: Add Fuel(Portugal) Aleteïa (France) Ben Eine (England) Epsylon Point (France) Evol (Germany) JefAerosol (France) Logan Hicks (United States) M-city (Poland) Miss.Tic (France) Monkey Bird(France) Nick Walker (England) Snik (England) Speedy Graphito (France) Sten & Lex (Italy) Stew (France) Stinkfish (Colombia)