Graff artist help...

[B_fly]

I'm writing a research paper about graffiti artists and I need a(n) informant(s) and would love to have a few artists send me emails describing themselves, their craft and their motivation behind it.

Also if you'd be interested in answering a few questions
> Do you considered yourself as a graffiti artist and your community individualistic or group oriented?
> Give examples and define words/language that is specific to artist.
> There is a high amount of risk in graffiti, how would you describe the need to seek out this risk as opposed to avoiding it.
> Who is respected among artist? How does an artist show respect? Is their a hierarchy of power among graff artists?
> Please describe the need for getting up, tagging and the importance of seeing yours and others tags.

Thank you in advance for helping me out. I really appreciate it. Also, if you have any suggested reference material please let me know.
If you have any questions for me please feel free to ask.
I will not reveal any of your personal information (email, name, tag (upon request), location etc.). Please let me know what I can include if oyou have an specifications.