Most mornings while we are at the dog park we see a train come by. Jed loves to chase the trains along the fence so I usually try to wait for one before we leave. I have noticed that almost every boxcar is covered with graffiti. It made me curious. Graffiti is defined as writings or drawings scribbled, scratched or sprayed on walls or other public places. In most cases it is illegal.
I have learned that there is a specific culture of “Freight Train Graffiti” artists. It’s a vibrant art form that allows these anonymous artists to have their art seen by hundreds of people each day. 
Usually painted using aerosol cans of paint, I can only imagine where it is being created and how. It’s almost a stealth art form. We get to see a lot of it as these trains head in and out of the Virginia Inland Port here in Front Royal. The port brings a great deal of boxcars and a great deal of “art” into the community for anyone who will look.
The Studio 
Over the years I have seen some very beautiful boxcar spray paintings and wondered why the artist did not simply sell his/her work. However, I’m willing to bet they would not feel comfortable painting with oil, water or acrylic on a canvas the way I would not even consider attempting spray paint art!