Surprisingly beautiful 'moss graffiti' is the newest trend taking over Instagram

If you thought graffiti was limited to spray paint, think again. 

Moss graffiti in Bordeaux, France. The message is so right-on!! #repost #wearenaturedefendingitself #mossgraffiti #biophilia

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.

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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. 

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Check out this awesome piece of moss graffiti.

moss stencil. @um.cinco.sete #stencil #mossgraffiti #graffiti #streetart #moss #eco #love #life #157 #bidkyl #illustration #artwork #green

A photo posted by seriously. I don't! (@bidkyl) on Aug 22, 2015 at 1:54pm PDT

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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And moss grows best in damp, shady places.

 

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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

 

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The results are totally awesome.

 

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Just make sure you have permission to use your chosen moss graffiti location.

이끼닭 !!!!!!!! 🐓 #mossgraffiti

A photo posted by Mi ree 🌿 (@reee_24) on Aug 21, 2015 at 5:51am PDT

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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Here's a look at some moss graffiti in progress.

Just mossin around up there today. #savmossterpiece #mossgraffiti #mosslife #decadeofgrowth #judgerealty (( Shout out to @hebermehl_art for the photo ))

A photo posted by Jamie Bourgeois (@jamiebourgeois) on Jun 5, 2015 at 4:37pm PDT

 

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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

 

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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

 

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Beatles fans will appreciate this one.

Uma mensagem feita com #musgo #green #verde #message #peace #love #allweneedislove #amor #paz #nature #natureza

A photo posted by Kasia (@jardimviajante) on Dec 22, 2015 at 2:43am PST

 

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You'll need a bit of a green thumb to grow your own design.

#mossgraffiti

A photo posted by @psy4ike on May 26, 2015 at 2:48pm PDT

 

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Thumbs up for moss graffiti.

 

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