1. a person who creates graffiti, especially as an artistic practice or form of expression
Usage: informal; often used neutrally in art and cultural contexts, though graffiti itself may be illegal in some contexts

Examples

• The graffitist spent hours perfecting the mural on the warehouse wall.
• Local graffitists have transformed the neighborhood with colorful street art.
• She considers herself a graffitist rather than a vandal, as her work is commissioned.
• The city invited several graffitists to participate in the public art festival.
• Many graffitists use pseudonyms to protect their identity while creating unauthorized work.