Introduction
Banksy once said, “Speak softly, but carry a big can of paint.”( "Banksy Quotes (Author of Wall and Piece) - Goodreads." 2008. 14 May. 2015 <http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/28811.Banksy>) This quote means the same thing as actions speak louder in words, but in this case he is relating this quote to his profession, art. Banksy is a Bristol native born as Robin Gunningham. He is one of the most famous artists in graffiti street art. He is known for his creative use of stencils to get his job done quickly. Banksy is famous for being the “...godfather of a new form of pop art that originated on the street.”( "Banksy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." 2004. 11 May. 2015 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banksy> ) He has painted pieces on walls all over the world. Banksy is also the creator of stencilism, the technique of using stencils when making graffiti. Not only is he an artist, but he is also a film director and a political activist. Banksy is a popular artist on the street art scene.