ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lock On (street art)

Hey there! Do you know what street art is? It's when artists paint or draw on walls or buildings in public spaces to make art that everyone can see.

Now, when an artist wants to paint multiple colors or layers on a piece of street art, they might use something called a lock on. It's kind of like a tool that helps them keep their can of spray paint in place.

Imagine you're coloring a picture with a crayon, but your hand keeps slipping around. It's hard to stay in the lines, right? Well, a lock on does the same thing for street artists. It keeps their spray paint can in one steady spot so they can make clean, precise lines without getting paint where they don't want it.

Usually, a lock on looks like a long stick or handle that the artist can hold onto. It has a little clip or clamp on the end that holds their spray paint can securely. Some lock ons even have different attachments that let artists spray at different angles or distances.

So, in summary: a lock on is a tool that helps street artists make their art look really awesome by keeping their spray paint can in one place. Pretty cool, right?