It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

We should reconsider the definition of crime when we look at some brilliant and creative graffiti works. Using mainly a spray can, these works of art can sometimes dwarf even the best pieces in museums. Graffiti art is one of the best forms of art when we look at how unique the style is and how long the process of making these works takes. Street art might not be completely legal in some countries, but we must give credit where it is due.

The style of these creations is usually the first thing that comes to mind for the simple passerby. The lettering, the long strokes of paint, and many more elements push art street into a league of its own. These aspects make them as unique as any other painting in a museum that we tend to hail as the greatest. However, the quality of graffiti street art also depends on the time spent on them. A simple word sprayed in red on a white background usually takes a few seconds to complete. But when we look at the more complex wall murals that combine colors and beloved cartoon characters into one piece of art, they usually take more than a couple of hours to complete.

Looking into making a wall mural for your house (because public ones might be illegal in your nation) but lack that inspiration? Then we have got you covered. We have compiled a list of the best graffiti creations that have ever graced the sides of subways, buildings, and even the insides of buildings. Found one to be eye-catching? Upvote it. Want to share your own experiences with graffiti? You can do so in the comments below. If the creations in this list didn’t spark your creativity, you can find more in part 2.

#1 Awesome Skull Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: natasha_888

#2 Odeith Graffiti Artist – Lisboa Portugal

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: odeith

#3 Give A Hoot, Don’t Pollute

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: trusticon

#4 Trying To Create The Illusion Of Depth Through Lights And Shadows

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: bondtruluv

#5 The Very Best Is Yet To Come (By Pref)

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: pref_id

#6 Anamorphic Octopus

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: truly-design.myportfolio.com

#7 Found In Asheville, NC

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: c_alyssa

#8 Lost For Words

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Image source: pref_id

#9 This Was Drawn On A Apartment Building Near My School

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: championbabykicker

#10 Grilled Cheese Ceser

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: ceser87

#11 Graffiti On The Second Floor Of An Abandoned Riverfront In Almada, Portugal

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: King-Kudrav

#12 Daytona Beach

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: phallicide

#13 Theron

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: Theron-one

#14 Me And The Boys

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: noobscooper

#15 Wynwood By Slick

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: greymatterhiphop

#16 “Feel The Bern” – Richmond, V.A

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: TheTimespirit

#17 I’m Trying

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: boriswong

#18 In Memory Of George Floyd

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Image source: gruenes_T

#19 R For Reflection

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Image source: boriswong

#20 Malmö Sweden

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: Jibbd

#21 Glorious

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: adamfu

#22 Spray Paint Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: reddit.com

#23 This Third Eye Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: wd_wilddrawing

#24 Seen In Austin, TX

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: GarbageGoalie

#25 Found In San Francisco

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Image source: civilchaos2103

#26 Paintin A Tram In Croatia

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: snuzstillfree

#27 Chester, PA

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: Mode-Less

#28 Mf Doom Tribute, South-West, UK

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: ImperialSmurf

#29 One Of My Paste UPS In Lisboa

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: tintacrua

#30 Souler

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Image source: Super_Pickle_2410

#31 Brick Lane, London

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: Corduroyoyster

#32 Creative Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: paegenlovesong541

#33 A Closeup Of One Of The Artists In The Boblo Building

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: phybr

#34 CHEK

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: c.h.e.k

#35 Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: zmey_donskoy

#36 Interesting Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: smagstezy

#37 Ekwal – Humber River Zombie

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: xeroid051

#38 Black Widow

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: snakechopper

#39 Streetart Hamburg St. Pauli

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: rebelzer_freaks

#40 In The Old Lord Line Building Kingston Upon Hull, UK

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: arioandy

#41 Today I Painted A Memorial Piece For MF Doom

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Image source: mcnev_mcnev

#42 The Crisp Look Of This Graffiti On A Train I Saw Today

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Image source: TheCollectorOne

#43 PDX

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Image source: MrDangerMan

#44 “Yoke” Coburg Melbourne

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: Yokey76

#45 Usually Graffiti In My City Sucks, But This Has To Be One Of The Greatest Pieces Of Art I Have Ever Seen

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: jonnyboyyy1998

#46 Graffiti On Train

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: norm_abartig

#47 Interesting Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: tweso1

#48 Fresh Melbourne Burners

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Image source: _Lord_Beerus_

#49 Graffiti Lettering

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: bcnstreetstyletour

#50 Made U Look (Chicago, Illinois)

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: made_u_look_crew

#51 San Bernardino Graffiti

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Image source: Pazmpazm

#52 Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: smagstezy

#53 Flicks Of Some Local Pieces

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Image source: redz20876

#54 Risk, 210

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: userbrahh

#55 Kwita Tribute

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Image source: MrOuch1

#56 Creative Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: johnweap.streetart

#57 Local Laneway Stroll

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Image source: _Lord_Beerus_

#58 Tempo

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: nikitatempo

#59 Made U Look

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: Artinthewild

#60 Graffiti Chrome Piece Under The Bridge ️

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: Dirtyhandsboygraff

#61 STR8 MTA Cult

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Image source: TickingHazards

#62 Ouch – Brisbane Australia

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: MrOuch1

#63 San Diego, CA Wildstyle Piece

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: No-Stop-3033

#64 Cologne, Germany

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: Citrus_Aroma

#65 Some Of My Favs While Working The Rail Yard

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Image source: michaeltykel

#66 NY

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Image source: devisbeavis

#67 Interesting Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: point_and_shoot25

#68 Creative Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: bongobode

#69 Creative Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: tesucrecafe

#70 Creative Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: the_easy_writers

#71 A Bunch Of Good Stuff In My Small Town Today

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: Bentzsco

#72 Wholecars

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Image source: Kiorrone

#73 Some Other Churn Pieces From Around Sydney

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Image source: SuspiciousRain1416

#74 Howl, LC xDAC, Texas

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: blood_n_gold

#75 Rime MSK

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Image source: rime_msk

#76 Acote Is Burning

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Image source: Kiorrone

#77 Vespa

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: Justin-Truedat

#78 Shallot

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: starboardbaby

#79 Graffiti

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: etccos

#80 Here Are A Few More I Saw Today

It Would Be A Crime To Cover Up These 80 Creative Graffiti Works

Image source: stonedeaftemple