Tips for guerrilla artists?

Question

Does anyone have tips for staying safe, cool, and un-arrested while doing covert guerrilla art? For night work, in urban environments in somewhat dangerous areas. I know you should stay alert and confident, short and authoritative to confrontation, and you should probably work out everything beforehand, doing the action in the early morning before sunup.

What else should guerrilla artists be conscious of?

Answer 1

invest in a balaclava - sneaky

learn to run very fast

have all your stuff so you can easily hide/pack it up/run away with it

if possible, use as little stuff as you can

practice makes perfect, the more you practice, the quicker and more alert you will be

don't let your work suffer just because you're nervous and trying to be quick

consider hiring an accomplice to either do the easy bits or keep watch

Answer 2

I would think respecting someone else's property would be a consideration.

Answer 3

if you are a graffiti writer

wear a hoodie and a hat.

keep the hood up incase there are cameras or people that may see you.

always protect your face, dont let it be seen.

if theres a camera either come at it from behind or cover your face and go up and spray over the lense

wear tennis shoes that are comfortable to run in.

always be aware of your surroundings.

dont just roll up on stuff and do it, go about a week early in the daylight and plan it. find out

1 where you will park

2 where you will run if youre seen

3 the best way to get to the spot youre doing and the best way to get out

4 pic all your colors for paint in advance

bring brass knuckles/pepperspray/taser in case you run into something dangerous such as vicious dogs or dangerous people.

be casual, dont over dress but dont under dress. dont act like youre doing something "wrong" and no one will suspect you of anything.

and just be cool while youre doing it, it gives you a great rush but dont get scared or nervous. just do your thing and bounce when youre done.

hope this helps, stay up.