These are some quotes from young people involved in the project
"I enjoy the Phoenix DYP it helps me develop my interest in graffiti and help develop my interest legally"
" I like coming to the Phoenix DYP to do urban art because it relaxes me and gets rid of stress and allows me to express myself"
" I like coming to the Phoenix DYP because its fun and you get to meet lots of new and interesting people"
" I enjoy coming to the north shields YMCA as part of the Phoenix DYP to paint without hassle in a relaxed atmosphere. It is also good for me to meet other people that has similar interests that i have"
" I like the Phoenix DYP because I get taught new ways to paint and also has more time to do more artistic and detailed work, other than doing it illegally and have a short period to paint and the Phoenix DYP keeps us out of trouble"
