If you choose to sign with your first initial and last name, then have that be a harmonious part of your work. Changing the name on your paintings often will make it difficult to identify your work. A first name or initial and last name usually does the trick. Because a signature is an integrated piece of the painting, many artists sign as they work, rather than at the very end. This allows the signature to become a part of the painting. Signing at the end is a tried and true example, but will have a slightly less integrated feel to it, which works for many painting styles.
The National Gallery of Art. When choosing a place for an artist's signature, it is important to consider composition and your personal style. The signature is a part of the painting, so it must be balanced and in line with the rest of the piece. You may consider using the signature to balance out a compositionally uneven area in the painting. Or perhaps the signature will be hidden and integrated as a part of the painting, painted to look as though it were etched into bronze or carved into wood features.
Your signature is meant to be a part of your painting, so consider your style as you sign. If you produce elegant work, you must have an elegant signature that feels as though it comes from the same hand. As an artist, your work should be an extension of who you are, and your signature is a part of that work. Considering composition, style, and placement will help to explain who you are to your viewers. Many artists choose to sign their paintings with a small, round or flat brush.
Add medium, so the paint flows freely, and the brushes are somewhat similar to a pen, depending on the substrate you choose to paint upon. Practicing to see how the paint reacts to your signature is a good idea. Taking the time to practice, but not obsessing over the action will yield a thoughtful, but natural, artist's signature. The color of the signature depends on the painting. If you want the signature to stand out, perhaps you will choose a bold color in a red or a blue.
But if the signature is meant to quietly compliment, you should choose a color that complements the overall colors of the painting. It is a pretty standard D. I added the full stop to make it slightly unique from the many other artists with a similar signature. I assume I am not the only one who has struggled finding the perfect artist signature for my paintings, so here are some tips which have helped me along the way:. Feel free to share with friends. If you want more painting tips, check out my fundamentals course.
I had always signed my artwork as you do, initial of my first name and yes then a full stop then my surname, of course my surname was my maiden name til I stupidly got married naturally my surname changed plus I hardly did any art work for the years I was married so I had no artwork with that name, now that I m into my art again I now use my first name then I use whatever medium and put my finger print on my artwork, I also put my signature in the picture where ever I want as I find it too common signing it down the bottom of my work and now put the year or date on it.
That would depend on the perspective. Are you trying to paint a rainy day? Or are you trying to paint a close up of water drops? I started painting ceramics for years and learned most of the basics i. I always included the year that I painted it.
I painted my signature on a scrap and keep it tucked into the window frame. I use my initials to sign my name. The points given above, that I read just now, makes me give thought to possibly changing that as I feel rather boxed in with my short signature. Hi Elizabeth. One thing to think about if you have already established a signature but want to change is if it would be confusing to your viewers. If you are relatively new in your art career though it should not be an issue. My last name is common, too common.
And I like my first and middle name. My middle name is the same as a famous local artist no relation , so I am always asked if I am related to that artist. So I use all three names fairly small in a corner. I love the idea of placing your name somewhere in the work.
It adds a bit of whimsy, and I know it makes the viewer smile. I will consider that. I too have VERY common first and last names. When i was injured as a peace officer and was out of work. With no lessons per say except for a few books by bob ross that i purchased.
When people saw my work they liked it enough to buy. Much to my surprise. I sold quite a few since. Im at the point where i want to get past just landscape. I want to add to my lanscaping buildings and pursue other areas. And depth. Thanks for joining me. It sounds like you are struggling with perspective. Landscape painting is generally pretty forgiving in terms of perspective, so it can be a struggle when you try to incorporate architecture and more geometric elements.
I write a bit about one-point-perspective in this post. I am a 70plus young Ex- Corporate executive. As a child, I used to do doodles.
Then started making sketches etc. As a Hobby, made portraits once a while. Later got sucked into professional career. These can look very well. However depending on your name and the medium you use it can be hard to produce a signature that flows well, and so may be hard to read leaving the viewer unsure who is the artist. Probably the easiest to execute, clear to read and easily identifiable.
This can be styled to add aesthetic value and make it unique to you. Your mark — A stylized mark or design that may incorporate your initials or a meaningful symbol can look very pleasing but will a possible buyer or admirer see it and be able to figure out who you are? Your name in block capitals — Clear and easy to read and therefore to identity the artist. However, writing ones name in block capitals may take up a lot of space, particularly on a small painting.
Depending on your name, initials, the medium you use you will find that some marks will suit you better than others. Copying a painting can be a very useful exercise for students. We can learn so much about technique doing this.
However, there is a definite line not to be crossed. If we copy a painting from another artist it is a copy.
It is not our own original work and if we sign it or show it as such then it becomes a forgery or a breach of copyright. Your signature needs to be consistent and clearly identifiable as yours. It is an extension of you. It should be unique to you and as such it also helps to identify if a painting is a copy or not. You will also be first to hear of news on new workshops and online course as they are announced.
Skip to content. Signing your work. Are you making these common mistakes when signing your painting? The guiding rule is that Your mark should identify you as the artist, compliment the painting and not distract from the work. Signing Paintings — Seven common mistakes and what to do instead. Step by step guide Colour photo Easy to print out and keep Clearly laid out. Grab your one page guide. Never signing your paintings. Why sign your painting? Not signing the actual painting itself.
Not including key information.
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