For eager artists, there’s no crime with this type of graffiti

WAVERLY, Tenn. (WTVF) — You’ve seen it on train cars and under bridges. It’s an art form many of us might associate with a crime. Rather, graffiti artists know the craft may be associated with that, but there are ways to explore this creativity. Instead of viewing it as a crime, there are times where it’s about connection. You’ve seen it on train cars and under bridges. It’s an art form many of us might associate with a crime. “I always thought that when I’m painting, I can make a ruckus,” said Rosalia Rausch. Pay attention to that word “ruckus.” There’s a reason she uses that word, specifically. Rosalia is one of the dozens of artists at the Walls Art Park’s Spring Paint Jam. It’s a weekend for graffiti artists to take a shot at a craft that catches your eye — and all of it is legal. “It’s a great concept and the fact that it’s in nature is fantastic, it’s amazing,” said an Atlanta-based artist. Of course, not all artists are Tennesseans. You don’t always know who will be your graffiti neighbor. “I met a couple of guys today that are painting on the bigger wall up here,”...