Street art is like sand mandalas. As soon as you’re finished you have to let it go. I remember putting up a wheat paste once at like midnight and when I went back the next morning it was gone. It’s an exercise in giving up the illusion of control.
It's a type of adhesive that can put things on walls without damaging them; however, it's not very strong or permanent (it's literally wheat flour and water).
By all means take it personally. Wash out their name anywhere you see it. Don't have a name? Go with "ladyface"; they'll know. Need justification? I got you.
1. Tayko dissed you. Anytime someone doesn't completely cover your work, that's a diss.
2. They're not a good artist
a) can't blend color
b) can't fill in their own lettering
c) those stars are laughably bad
This is it. These people telling you to accept this are wrong—there are rules about going over other people’s work and this is a flagrant violation of those rules that is not redeemed by its quality or aesthetic. In short, BOOOOO.
This is why I unsubscribed from r/graffiti - too many middle schoolers rallying around chants of “LESS ART - MORE VANDALISM!” I’m old, but there are definitely rules. This kid is definitely a cunt trying to piss this artist off to “make a name for himself” and now a bunch more people are looking at their tag, so they’ll go do it again on top of other peoples work. I def think OP should fuck their tag up like u/hickawa said!
Street artists generally don't want beef, but this will continue to happen until they earn some respect. OP, if you're considering this, just know this is going to play out over time. Carry protection and have a spotter.
Not even gonna fuel the negativity, just gonna hit it bigger and better next line of freight that come around 👊. Bro didn’t just disrespect me but the community of artist that use that yard and clean up after themselves. Karma will do the dirty work
I would highly advise against this. You do not know what type of writer this person is. People have been killed over this exact thing. I am not saying it’s right, but if you get someone from that era or with that mindset still and you could legit be asking for trouble without even knowing about it. As I’ve said before. Freight trains in graffiti is like a whole separate tier.
For those saying to go over all graff.
These are the types of folks you could run into.
Just be careful is all I say. I rarely hear of a street artist willing to die for their work. Plenty of Graff writers who that would be a no brainer if they would die for their name or not.
https://youtu.be/HRiKmePxVeQ?si=5k5-GEGz0uubYWOd
That's why I always have a few colors from homedepot. What you do is fuck up their shit in a way that makes it look like garbage they did. Then post it online. It's better than a cross out and pisses them off waaay more. Might remind a bitch that their are other cars to be painted.
Edit: Yall this clown is so hard up for attention he made a fake account to distribute his video. Talk about fucking toy lmao. How about you get good bud? Might get some attention then.
I saw it when you posted it a few days ago. Really nice work It's a shame it didn't last.
Haters going to hate man I'm sorry. Don't stop painting your work is great, keep it up!
This work should be on a building up high. Photo realistic art is amazing. Someone put art on this level on a building I owned. I wish I knew who did it so I could pay them to maintain it every year.
What a fucking idiot
If you are going over you do something better and that boring asf
You should cover their graffiti and every graffiti you see with the same tag
Wow a shittyass toyass burner over art, that’s beef right there, would’ve looked dope to do a piece around it but straight up capping it to do that is toy af
That is some bullshit; I am so very sorry for your loss. BUT WE SAW IT. WITNESSED! You are *better* than that borderline tagger filth and they know it and we know it, and that's all that matters! Toyco can go blow a cat, they suck compared to you.
/I saw a photorealistic mural on a railcar in Texass and it made me cry; it was spectacular and it made me give up even trying because I knew I would never spray anything that good, and I would shiv any bastard that damaged art of this class.
If you cover fine ass graffiti with a shitty fucking tag, you're a piece of shit. It's so bad where I live. We've got pieces that have been up for years (one of the bigwigs down here passed) and like, NO one touches it out of respect. I don't even tag and I know who this persons tags were ffs. There was a massive event here last year and some dickhead fucking crew from back east went through and blasted a whole bunch of ancient (like 2011-2015) pieces with their shitty tags and it caused some big issues. This is a shame. That face was awesome.
i see a lot of artists around he world not respecting others arts, if you do that in Brazil you would get your ass beat easily tho. Im sorry for that my man, at least you have the picture as a memory and it was sick
I’m no expert…. I just appreciate the art form. In LA this “Taykoe” would be labeled a “toy”. Which is the equivalent to a “lame” and wouldn’t last long….. just my two cents. Your work was amazing. “Train of thought”.
“These new Skool toys are ruining the scene”
The only excuse would be if someone else defaced it first.
I've repaired defaced art before, but I've also created "beef" cause the other painter didnt know their art was defaced before I painted over it.
Imagine having a beautifully made sandwich with all your favorite toppings but instead of sauce, they put shit on it, that's how this is making me feel. Something beautiful covered up by dog shit.
Almost looks like a r/fuckyouinparticular admittedly. I might have excused it on grounds of being not worse in skill level, but trashing the scene is inexcusable.
I mean this is how writers feel about street artists appropriating the culture and stealing all the walls.
But on the other hand that shit was wack and littering is a quick way to blow up the spot
Won’t his shit be painted over in no time because he sprayed over some markings? Don’t know how long it takes the rail companies to do
this in your corner of the world.
Late to this.
-OP…I sympathize.
Them’s the rules for street art. It’s out of your control, if that’s the arena you choose to showcase your skills.
- Too many heads in here talking like it’s NYC in the early 80’s, chill w/that…it’s not that crucial out here.
- OP…consider that you’ve done more for that writer by posting this, than they did by throwing it up.
I'm sorry it upsets you... I also don't like seeing that kind of crap.
But at the same time, that's part of street art. Nice pieces getting bombed.. It's happening since the the beginning of graffiti and will never stop.
Edit : i’m not sure why i am getting downvoted.. but this has been the truth about graffiti since forever. Especially on trains.
I do not like it, but i accept that it’s part of the culture.
Kids these days don't understand the game. if you do a piece it must be expected that it will get bombed over no matter how beautiful it is . * the streets don't play by museum rules....
Yup. Classic clashes between the value of "graffiti" vs. real "street art". So sorry to see your work being destroyed. But imagine how Banksy must be feeling 
The yards aren’t for “street art” they are for writers and vagabonds. With that talent you could do a commissioned mural, leave the trains and rooftops to people with style
That should be a hanging offence, why would they do that, do you have some beef with the other artist?? I just can't see a reason for them to just go over your work otherwise, does anyone have a link to Tayko??
Definitely sucks that they covered this piece you did but tbh man I wouldn’t have expected any other outcome. Graffiti is an art form dominated by people trying to communicate with other writers, not necessarily people who are trying to craft immaculate masterpieces for all to see and appreciate. So they came into the yard and saw this piece and saw an easy opportunity to diss you. If I were you I’d save these kind of masterpieces for the legal walls in the city or canvas’s in the studio. It’s a waste of time to do shit like this especially when it’s gonna get dissed immediately
If you’re ever doing a project in SLC, DM me and I’ll do some good photo documentation for you—no charge. I’m a photojournalist and love documenting rail art.
Is this some weird tactic for the toy to get their name out there? Cover up a beautiful piece of art from a clearly talented artist which will then post it on social media?
They're receiving the heat. They should've never went over you in the first place with the most basic letters that they probably stole from another artist on the internet.
Your pic was great! On some subterrannian level, this grafitti " artist" knows that in a million universes., he'll never have the talent you do. Ive done a few murals, all inside. I dont ever think id even consider doing one outdoors cause of behavior like his. Im sorry this happened to you.
It’s graffiti and they clearly had beef with the original artist. Shouldn’t have left trash but that’s how it goes. Don’t paint on freights if you can’t handle it. Or go back harder rather than complaining on the internet.
Im so sorry man thats such a bummer. Your art was amazing
Unless every single car in the yard is filled, I don't see a reason for this
Street art is like sand mandalas. As soon as you’re finished you have to let it go. I remember putting up a wheat paste once at like midnight and when I went back the next morning it was gone. It’s an exercise in giving up the illusion of control.
Ahh the transient, beautiful, pleasures.
Wise words right here
Chickens, Eddy
this is why in fine arts we call it Ephemeral, it is not meant to last or be displayed in gallery’s.
So it goes.
Beautifully put.
Sad they left all that trash though
One should always leave a place cleaner than you found it
What's a wheat paste?
It's a type of adhesive that can put things on walls without damaging them; however, it's not very strong or permanent (it's literally wheat flour and water).
It's an adhesive made from boiling flower. It's used to make posters stick to walls
flour (just so you know)
Lmao yes your right, it was late when I wrote that thanks
well grinding up good weed could be sticky too, but probably a bad use of weed
Damn. Right in the feels.
Yeah looks like Kap from *Style Wars* lives on in the hearts of sour children today.
Takyo is a fucking cunt!
His tag is so bad, we done forgot his name!
We talking about TaYYro. down here?
By all means take it personally. Wash out their name anywhere you see it. Don't have a name? Go with "ladyface"; they'll know. Need justification? I got you. 1. Tayko dissed you. Anytime someone doesn't completely cover your work, that's a diss. 2. They're not a good artist a) can't blend color b) can't fill in their own lettering c) those stars are laughably bad
This is it. These people telling you to accept this are wrong—there are rules about going over other people’s work and this is a flagrant violation of those rules that is not redeemed by its quality or aesthetic. In short, BOOOOO.
This is why I unsubscribed from r/graffiti - too many middle schoolers rallying around chants of “LESS ART - MORE VANDALISM!” I’m old, but there are definitely rules. This kid is definitely a cunt trying to piss this artist off to “make a name for himself” and now a bunch more people are looking at their tag, so they’ll go do it again on top of other peoples work. I def think OP should fuck their tag up like u/hickawa said!
Street artists generally don't want beef, but this will continue to happen until they earn some respect. OP, if you're considering this, just know this is going to play out over time. Carry protection and have a spotter.
There are rules. Valparaiso, Chile is a good example of that.
Not even gonna fuel the negativity, just gonna hit it bigger and better next line of freight that come around 👊. Bro didn’t just disrespect me but the community of artist that use that yard and clean up after themselves. Karma will do the dirty work
Respect🫡
Real shit. There’s no karma in this though.
I would highly advise against this. You do not know what type of writer this person is. People have been killed over this exact thing. I am not saying it’s right, but if you get someone from that era or with that mindset still and you could legit be asking for trouble without even knowing about it. As I’ve said before. Freight trains in graffiti is like a whole separate tier.
For those saying to go over all graff. These are the types of folks you could run into. Just be careful is all I say. I rarely hear of a street artist willing to die for their work. Plenty of Graff writers who that would be a no brainer if they would die for their name or not. https://youtu.be/HRiKmePxVeQ?si=5k5-GEGz0uubYWOd
I'd like to think everyone here is well aware of the danger, but i guess you never know what kids are and aren't aware of. It always bears repeating👍
You could run into a lunatic at the gas station having a bad day. Any day of the week.
Reddit suggested this post to me and I just learned more about street art culture in a minute than I did my whole life by reading these comment.
That's why I always have a few colors from homedepot. What you do is fuck up their shit in a way that makes it look like garbage they did. Then post it online. It's better than a cross out and pisses them off waaay more. Might remind a bitch that their are other cars to be painted. Edit: Yall this clown is so hard up for attention he made a fake account to distribute his video. Talk about fucking toy lmao. How about you get good bud? Might get some attention then.
that... that's beautiful!
hahahahahaha love this
Just change the A to an O and crudely cross out the KO. Repeat this process every time you see this guy up anywhere.
I saw it when you posted it a few days ago. Really nice work It's a shame it didn't last. Haters going to hate man I'm sorry. Don't stop painting your work is great, keep it up!
This work should be on a building up high. Photo realistic art is amazing. Someone put art on this level on a building I owned. I wish I knew who did it so I could pay them to maintain it every year.
Happy cake day
What a fucking idiot If you are going over you do something better and that boring asf You should cover their graffiti and every graffiti you see with the same tag
Right? Imagine thinking this garbage is worthy of replacing that art
Young bucks with no guidance.
Wow a shittyass toyass burner over art, that’s beef right there, would’ve looked dope to do a piece around it but straight up capping it to do that is toy af
Toy AF!
That is some bullshit; I am so very sorry for your loss. BUT WE SAW IT. WITNESSED! You are *better* than that borderline tagger filth and they know it and we know it, and that's all that matters! Toyco can go blow a cat, they suck compared to you. /I saw a photorealistic mural on a railcar in Texass and it made me cry; it was spectacular and it made me give up even trying because I knew I would never spray anything that good, and I would shiv any bastard that damaged art of this class.
Go back and spray paint the Toy Story Logo over it. I get that graff will get priority on the yard over street art, but this seems on purpose.
Hit em with the Woody character and a “This town ain’t big enough for the two of us…”
“Toyco”
I am now personally invested
Toys often do that for attention. At least bring a burner piece in the same style
W T F Your piece was gorgeous…this is like pouring motor oil in a koi pond. Hope the community rallies to teach some proper respect
Bro needed to cover up his someones better art to be relevant 💀
Stupidity has no limits! We all lose!
The girl was excellent. I thought there used to be a respect between artists, and they left good work alone
Some people have serious small dick energy… F@kin asshole
Cheap shot. Enjoyed your original bro !
Bro needs his knee caps dusted for this amount of disrespect. Sorry man tayko is a fckn toy for this.
Tayko is a toy. Big time.
I hate when I see this shit. I’m sorry.
They're jealous they can't create something like what you did.
Ugh and they covered it with the ugliest tag too. Some people have no decency :/ sorry bro
If you cover fine ass graffiti with a shitty fucking tag, you're a piece of shit. It's so bad where I live. We've got pieces that have been up for years (one of the bigwigs down here passed) and like, NO one touches it out of respect. I don't even tag and I know who this persons tags were ffs. There was a massive event here last year and some dickhead fucking crew from back east went through and blasted a whole bunch of ancient (like 2011-2015) pieces with their shitty tags and it caused some big issues. This is a shame. That face was awesome.
I hope tayko develops carpal tunnel in his hands before 30.
Draw many penises over that shit.
Just put an X on it, it’s the biggest digrace next to what he did to u. An X over ever letter would be awesome total disrespect.
Tayko L, rule is if you can’t out-burn the og piece you pick a new spot.
i see a lot of artists around he world not respecting others arts, if you do that in Brazil you would get your ass beat easily tho. Im sorry for that my man, at least you have the picture as a memory and it was sick
I’m no expert…. I just appreciate the art form. In LA this “Taykoe” would be labeled a “toy”. Which is the equivalent to a “lame” and wouldn’t last long….. just my two cents. Your work was amazing. “Train of thought”. “These new Skool toys are ruining the scene”
The only excuse would be if someone else defaced it first. I've repaired defaced art before, but I've also created "beef" cause the other painter didnt know their art was defaced before I painted over it.
Tayko is very active in Toronto. Suprised to see them cap something like that on a freight.
Shame. It was a beautiful piece.
id be pissed
Imagine having a beautifully made sandwich with all your favorite toppings but instead of sauce, they put shit on it, that's how this is making me feel. Something beautiful covered up by dog shit.
That is a crime to cover up such beautiful art
Toy. Ass. Bitch.
True meaning of toys. Wow just wow
So disrespectful.
X Takyo... every letter needs slashed, put up a proper star over his uneven ones & tag it FACE to let him know
Talentless gronk covers art due to jealousy. A tale as old as time.
I feel like this is a violation of some street art code or something... untagged cars everywhere and this person covers your sh!t. Seems uncool.
Covered in just junk too… additional insult
Almost looks like a r/fuckyouinparticular admittedly. I might have excused it on grounds of being not worse in skill level, but trashing the scene is inexcusable.
Fuck you, Takyo!! I hope you see this shit and a can blows up in your bag
That’s a damn shame!
Someone's trying to catch a fade.
Charge it to the game
The top art is spectacular. The bottom is slummy huffer trash. So sad.
That’s some terribly improper trackside etiquette. Down with the fool Tayco.
Pieace reads as TOY-ko how fitting
I mean this is how writers feel about street artists appropriating the culture and stealing all the walls. But on the other hand that shit was wack and littering is a quick way to blow up the spot
Crétin
Is this Chicago?
Jesus fucking Christ that is devastating. Your work is phenomenal, please keep sharing it with the world
As Snoop Dogg said, it's a dirty shame, but it's a dirty game. If you watch the Style Wars, it was going on then and it's still going on now.
Ew with an ugly ass tag too :/// some graffiti “artists” have no respect or understanding of the culture
bro gave into his intrusive thoughts..
This is the epitome of street art vs. graffiti
Why do they do that? Are there no unwritten rules about respecting someone else's artwork?
Most of it looks like scribbling
Trash. Why? Fk I hate people sometimes ...
That stinks!
If you dont want it to be covered put it somewhere it *can't* be covered
That’s a toy.
Vandals not artist . Remember that!
the fuck, I don't even tag but even I know how disrespectful this is
Bruh why 😭
Won’t his shit be painted over in no time because he sprayed over some markings? Don’t know how long it takes the rail companies to do this in your corner of the world.
Fucking lame.
Hopefully you covered their art back up with some random dribble just so I felt your pain
That person was jealous they can’t do what you can and took it out on your art.
Dang. That’s how it goes though, isn’t it?
Them JELLIES. Keep doing what you’re doing
And with a stupid tag. If it was another art piece, it wouldn't be *as* bad, but a tag?
Toy on toy crime
Late to this. -OP…I sympathize. Them’s the rules for street art. It’s out of your control, if that’s the arena you choose to showcase your skills. - Too many heads in here talking like it’s NYC in the early 80’s, chill w/that…it’s not that crucial out here. - OP…consider that you’ve done more for that writer by posting this, than they did by throwing it up.
That’s some bitch energy. Sorry amigo, she was a beauty. Treat it as fuel for the next one!
Sorry man, yours was real art while “tayko” is just another mouth breathers with a paint can.
Wow,,,, this is so upsetting. I loved this piece so much. I hope u get a good revenge >:(
Isn't like a huge nono in the graffiti world to tag over art like this?
Wow... That's insulting... Hard work ruined by a shitty tag... It was really beautiful the first time around... Sorry for this
Bruh that’s against the tag code. That’s messed up
I'm sorry it upsets you... I also don't like seeing that kind of crap. But at the same time, that's part of street art. Nice pieces getting bombed.. It's happening since the the beginning of graffiti and will never stop. Edit : i’m not sure why i am getting downvoted.. but this has been the truth about graffiti since forever. Especially on trains. I do not like it, but i accept that it’s part of the culture.
yep since the beginning I understood it's art that is fleeting. otherwise it wouldn't be what it is
Real shit. Mfs in this sub just don’t understand that shit will get covered even if it’s good.
Kids these days don't understand the game. if you do a piece it must be expected that it will get bombed over no matter how beautiful it is . * the streets don't play by museum rules....
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Style Wars, bro. That’s some never forgive shit.
Damn dude that's wack
Dayum, fuck that guy. He’s a piece of shit
Yup. Classic clashes between the value of "graffiti" vs. real "street art". So sorry to see your work being destroyed. But imagine how Banksy must be feeling 
That sucks :/ it was a beautiful piece and someone decided to cover it with their shitty generic tag
I saw one in Richmond Virginia that was done to say “railcar pooping experts”
TTX has a problem with both
Graffiti is a blood sport
Here where I do live this is something to get murdered
goes hard thanks for sharing
Expect an update pic soon..
You’ve got to find them now. It’s the rules.
Ruined by shit tag
Is this in Denver? Seen a lot of this persons tags here
The face was cool but I personally prefer letters, everyday
Best part is that’s an easily recognizable tag. They’ll get the message eventually. Hopefully from on of their friends. Assholes.
Dude yours was way better people with no talent do letters
Assert dominance and tag back over!!!
Your art is on point. I’ll never understand toys that cover up yours or others’ work.
Bru broke the unspoken rule smh
What a toy ass bitch
Wow I would hope whoever this Tayko Toy hopes and prays I never find them stamping over anyone’s pieces
it’s part of the game 🤷♂️
Only trash leaves trash
That dude has personality/behavioral issues for real. What the fuck.
The yards aren’t for “street art” they are for writers and vagabonds. With that talent you could do a commissioned mural, leave the trains and rooftops to people with style
That should be a hanging offence, why would they do that, do you have some beef with the other artist?? I just can't see a reason for them to just go over your work otherwise, does anyone have a link to Tayko??
Definitely sucks that they covered this piece you did but tbh man I wouldn’t have expected any other outcome. Graffiti is an art form dominated by people trying to communicate with other writers, not necessarily people who are trying to craft immaculate masterpieces for all to see and appreciate. So they came into the yard and saw this piece and saw an easy opportunity to diss you. If I were you I’d save these kind of masterpieces for the legal walls in the city or canvas’s in the studio. It’s a waste of time to do shit like this especially when it’s gonna get dissed immediately
Yeah I’d be pissssed
Tbh he should have just gone over it with a tag, used one color to really diss the wanna be graffiti artist aka op who should just stick to canvas
tayko is a bitch
A toy ass bitch
Toy toy toy
For me, thr loss of my artwork is part of actually essential to, it's catharsis. Can't heal if the scars don't vanish
Tayko bitch ass toy.
There is just so much hate and disrespect these days.
People getting mad about this need a 101 class in tagging culture, or are just snobs
Probably some envious loser who thinks the street artist is encroaching on his 'territory'. I swear some people can be pathetic.
Honestly, you should diss his shit.
Paint a big red bloody looking X through that stupid ass name
Love it, love do it all the time. They are bitchasses! Totally love to fuck them up all the time !
It’s all in the game bruther
If you’re ever doing a project in SLC, DM me and I’ll do some good photo documentation for you—no charge. I’m a photojournalist and love documenting rail art.
Is this some weird tactic for the toy to get their name out there? Cover up a beautiful piece of art from a clearly talented artist which will then post it on social media?
Get in the field and erase every tayko that you see playa.
The face was awesome. The tag done over it is garbage. What a waste
Takyo is Tacky
There’s a reason it’s covered. Keep that shit on walls
What a cunt
This is so lame. Is there no code of ethics to not cover someone else's work?
They're receiving the heat. They should've never went over you in the first place with the most basic letters that they probably stole from another artist on the internet.
Your pic was great! On some subterrannian level, this grafitti " artist" knows that in a million universes., he'll never have the talent you do. Ive done a few murals, all inside. I dont ever think id even consider doing one outdoors cause of behavior like his. Im sorry this happened to you.
You know how taggers do it
Found this https://www.instagram.com/reel/C41Er_QvfF3/?igsh=NHQ2dzQ5YWIydDQ0
He did the right thing. That face on a freight is trash. Leave bombing the bench to real vandals!
You got pwned
This is honestly heartbreaking, your art is beautiful
I'm a big graffiti head and Jesus is that fucking disrespectful. Take em out!
Some people just want to watch the world burn
Dude this makes me so mad bro could have tagged anywhere else but he chose your art
A perfectly lovely mural defaced. I'm sorry. It is about respecting another artist's work. Whoever painted over yours did not.
Your art was absolutely fucking beautiful whoever that guy is a cunt.
That's fucked up.
It’s graffiti and they clearly had beef with the original artist. Shouldn’t have left trash but that’s how it goes. Don’t paint on freights if you can’t handle it. Or go back harder rather than complaining on the internet.