From Tagging to Teaching

Posted on 04. Jan, 2009 by Hillary Andrlik in All Posts, Cool+Creative, Educators in Art, Techniques

Former tagger (graffiti artist) John “Zender” Estrada shares his talent by teaching L.A. youth. His class is called Skillz ‘N Action and takes place every Sunday at the Santana House in East Los Angeles. John teaches a variety of basic art techniques to help his students’ raw talents grow in the “no rules” world of graffiti. He shows us that talent and inspiration for art and teaching can come from anywhere.

Click here to read the full LA Times article about his amazing work with local kids.  There is also a short clip of Estrada in action with his students below.

(Trouble viewing this movie? Try this link.)

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One Response to “From Tagging to Teaching”

  1. Daniel Ludvigson 7 March 2009 at 12:05 am #

    A nice article. Its good to remember that art inspiriation can come from anywhere. I have used Jazz imagery and rock posters in lessons before. Art is an expressive activity and it can be done in a socially constructrive (appropriate?) way that encourages the expression of ideas and the development of important skills


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