If you thought graffiti was limited to spray paint, think again.
A photo posted by Marco Cuevas-Hewitt (@plant_whisperer) on Oct 28, 2015 at 1:49am PDT
People around the world are growing their own moss graffiti as innovative way to create living, breathing artwork. To do this, blend moss, yogurt, beer, and sugar into a liquid that will be used as "paint." From there, just apply the concoction to a wall in the design of your choosing and wait for the moss to grow in. For more detailed instructions, head here.
If you're looking for moss inspiration, Instagram is a great place to start. Just look up the hashtag #MossGraffiti for a look at some incredibly detailed, green artworks from around the world.
Here are some of our favorites.
Check out this awesome piece of moss graffiti.
A photo posted by seriously. I don't! (@bidkyl) on Aug 22, 2015 at 1:54pm PDT
Moss graffiti doesn't grow in over night.
In love with this moss art wall #mossgraffiti #plantart #annagarforth #livingwall
A photo posted by Outside In (@outsidein_plantscaping) on Apr 23, 2015 at 7:15pm PDT
Detailed designs can take weeks to fully grow in.
#mossgraffiti #artwork #bike #hopnn
A photo posted by hopnn (@yuri_hopnn) on Nov 9, 2015 at 7:12am PST
The moss needs to be kept moist for optimal growing.
Sand clock #globalwarming #streetart #mossgraffiti
A photo posted by Pablo Pedrajas Prats (@pedrajasprats) on Nov 21, 2015 at 7:31am PST
And moss grows best in damp, shady places.
A photo posted by @rojasoax on Nov 8, 2015 at 8:52am PST
It's worth it to be patient.
Petit tour du côté de Darwin ✨ #Darwin #magasingeneral #mossgraffiti #nature #ours
A photo posted by @leawtgnt on Dec 13, 2015 at 6:57am PST
The results are totally awesome.
A photo posted by everbloomdesignmemphis (@everbloomdesignmemphis) on May 9, 2015 at 9:01am PDT
Not to mention, eco-friendly.
A photo posted by Madrid Street Art Project (@madridstreetartproject) on Nov 11, 2015 at 12:35am PST
Just make sure you have permission to use your chosen moss graffiti ___location.
Even though it's a plant, this could still be considered vandalism.
Berlin #Moosgraffiti #mossgraffiti #verstehedenDiamantenTrendnicht #binwohlzualt
A photo posted by @frlvonpolynesien on Sep 27, 2015 at 6:15am PDT
This mossy deer looks right at home.
#모스그래피티 #이끼 #썸띵 #중앙대후문 #mossgraffiti
A photo posted by 임지민이 띠용- (@limmmzi) on May 25, 2015 at 5:24pm PDT
And it's only fitting that Mother Nature would be made of moss too.
Mother nature #MossGraffiti #PhooPhooTheArtist
A photo posted by p h ∞ b e t h (@phoobeth) on Sep 19, 2015 at 4:06am PDT
It's definitely, pardon the pun, a growing international trend.
2015.12.09 #수고했어오늘도 #MossGraffiti #모스그래피티
A photo posted by @jeo_niiiii on Dec 12, 2015 at 8:45am PST
Here's a look at some moss graffiti in progress.
A photo posted by Jamie Bourgeois (@jamiebourgeois) on Jun 5, 2015 at 4:37pm PDT
And here's a closer look at the finished product.
#daytwo #savmossterpiece #mossgraffiti
A photo posted by Jamie Bourgeois (@jamiebourgeois) on Jun 6, 2015 at 9:48pm PDT
Even the minions are in on the trend.
#전대 #미니언 #mossgraffiti #minion
A photo posted by 이야이야름🙋🏻 🐢🐢🐢 (@laila.lee) on Oct 12, 2015 at 8:46am PDT
Beatles fans will appreciate this one.
A photo posted by Kasia (@jardimviajante) on Dec 22, 2015 at 2:43am PST
You'll need a bit of a green thumb to grow your own design.
Thumbs up for moss graffiti.
A photo posted by @rojasoax on Oct 30, 2015 at 12:17am PDT
