# Masking Tape Art Buff Diss Creates Freehand Graffiti Designs Using Tape By Rachel | Published 2009-08-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buff-diss-art References: [thisblogrules](http://www.thisblogrules.com/2009/08/street-art-made-with-masking-tape.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/buffdiss) Melbourne artist Buff Diss is known for his [graffiti art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti), and now he has taken over the streets of Europe with his [masking tape art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories). The work by Buff Diss is so impressive not just because it’s made from masking tape (though that is part of it), but that it’s on such a [large scale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) and totally freehand. Interesting to see what can be made with something as simple as a wall, tape and creativity. Very cool work by Buff Diss! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Large Scale Art:** Using masking tape to create large scale art opens up opportunities for new forms of street art and public installations. - **Freehand Design:** The use of masking tape for freehand designs presents a disruptive innovation in the world of graffiti and art, allowing for intricate and precise creations. - **Unconventional Materials:** Exploring unconventional materials like masking tape for artistic purposes can lead to innovative techniques and mediums in the art industry. ### Where This Applies - **Street Art:** The emergence of masking tape art creates a new avenue for street artists to showcase their talent and expand the boundaries of their work. - **Public Installations:** Masking tape art can be utilized in public installations, offering a unique and temporary form of artistic expression for cities and public spaces. - **Art Supplies:** The growing popularity of masking tape art presents an opportunity for art supplies companies to develop specialized tapes and tools catered to this unique art form. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Mural Design Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md)