tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post1771992560751182000..comments2024-03-11T22:21:23.723-04:00Comments on The Altered Page: Sign LanguageSethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-29585948240575543712011-06-09T15:30:48.880-04:002011-06-09T15:30:48.880-04:00What an interesting article. I do sign my work but...What an interesting article. I do sign my work but I wish I didn't have to . My signature, which is actually just my initials, is like a giant blot on something beautiful (when I'm happy with my finished art). Even if I make it really small or try to put it in a less obvious place I always feel it takes away from the drawing or painting.Gillian McMurrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143539033002889940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-36670754915336989652011-05-29T22:03:19.824-04:002011-05-29T22:03:19.824-04:00I sign at the bottom right in a complimentary colo...I sign at the bottom right in a complimentary colour and have been complimented for it by patrons who prefer that signatures be visible, an integral part of the art. Though I always found it interesting that Georgia O'Keeffe never signed her work at all. Particularly the flowers - she wanted the patron to have the opportunity to hang the work in any direction that pleased them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-29026550785400830602011-05-27T19:35:14.476-04:002011-05-27T19:35:14.476-04:00i never used to sign anything, now i either sign i...i never used to sign anything, now i either sign in the lower right of flat pieces, or right edge of a thick canvas. i sign the back for fabric pieces or assemblages. or tiny pieces. i put my name and the year, sometimes the title with it (title on back only, always). i love this collection of signatures you've shared. mine is kind of boring, but definitely unique. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-2808604329239083532011-05-13T21:56:36.861-04:002011-05-13T21:56:36.861-04:00I sign my paintings on the bottom right, front, un...I sign my paintings on the bottom right, front, unless it interferes with the composition... in which case I move it. I sign my handmade blank journals on the inside front cover and 3D art where appropriate for the piece. I think it is important to sign your work. It adds importance to the piece both for the artist and the collector :)Holly Dean Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-16372213700761231622011-05-13T21:40:33.169-04:002011-05-13T21:40:33.169-04:00I sign my paintings and some of visual journal pag...I sign my paintings and some of visual journal pages. I do NOT sign my sign line, but I often try to attach a card or a way for my customers to get in touch via email. On all my bad work, I sign YOUR name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-15310229925056540912011-05-12T12:29:32.267-04:002011-05-12T12:29:32.267-04:00I find that a signature can be a serious distracti...I find that a signature can be a serious distraction from the work. When there is a lot of contrast between the signature and what's behind it, or the signature is large............<br /><br />Let me look for it, and find it, but otherwise, leave it off.<br /><br />I have declined to purchase work with too-visible signatures............I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-66166473000621547792011-05-11T18:19:21.814-04:002011-05-11T18:19:21.814-04:00What a fabulous 'art' collection - can'...What a fabulous 'art' collection - can't wait to check a few of them out. My husband has a solo show this fall and has finished several new pieces - the signing issue came up and he's in the process of making that decision:) Think it will be on the wood frame perhaps...Patti Edmon Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471255562289824047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-9784478594531470002011-05-11T12:30:22.850-04:002011-05-11T12:30:22.850-04:00I always have a debate with myself over this issue...I always have a debate with myself over this issue. Most of my painted pieces aren't signed at the moment because i have yet to win the argument with myself either way. <br /><br />I'll be reading all the comments with much interest!Twigarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352081042830118776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-35224621365708340192011-05-11T12:12:45.162-04:002011-05-11T12:12:45.162-04:00I sign realistic work on the front and non-objecti...I sign realistic work on the front and non-objective on the back. I find a signature on a non-objective work to be disconcerting unless it is very small and lovely (like the ones you've shown).Judy Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325804190986167485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-44457502371507752892011-05-11T11:24:59.645-04:002011-05-11T11:24:59.645-04:00I sign the back of my books . . . with an engraver...I sign the back of my books . . . with an engraver! I have a little symbol that I use. I figure even if it's only family who looks at it someday and wonders who made it.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431801942628526998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-8413515509540876932011-05-10T19:45:42.107-04:002011-05-10T19:45:42.107-04:00great question, Seth. It was great to look at the ...great question, Seth. It was great to look at the signatures in a row. I've always loved de Kooning's signature. It is part of his work for me. <br /><br />On the backs of my canvas works, I do a drawing and put my signature. Works on paper, I sneak it in somewhere. <br /><br />I do like to see an artist's signature somewhere only so that I can remember the artist's name.Diana Trout {Nan.DT@verizon.net}https://www.blogger.com/profile/13619570668028589422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-46704434222952116672011-05-10T19:00:53.162-04:002011-05-10T19:00:53.162-04:00i sign. on the front. An interesting question - b...i sign. on the front. An interesting question - because i send my kids out the door with their father's last name (we are married), not mine. I'm very fine with that decision, it gives the kids and me some unbranded freedom. And yet, I want to brand my creative art with my name. Hmmm- think I'll need some wine to figure this thought out. thanks - I think, Seth.<br /><br />OH - and LOVE your photos. I LOVE the art of the signature! another piece of someone's heart and art.Renee Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813098198387246353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-36735750268386169092011-05-10T17:56:36.415-04:002011-05-10T17:56:36.415-04:00Seth, you pose such simple yet interesting questio...Seth, you pose such simple yet interesting questions. I sign sometimes on the front and sometimes on the back - particularly if it is abstract. Never know how someone will want to position the art.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09242684348574884384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-54344648164753818762011-05-10T16:12:37.544-04:002011-05-10T16:12:37.544-04:00I happen to love signatures. I do sign with my in...I happen to love signatures. I do sign with my initials, but do not have my 'official' signature going yet. I just bought one of Michelle Ward's pieces, and the signature is stunning and integrated with the piece. And your signature is on every one of my collection, and it's perfectly in character with your work. It's branding. I will definitely sign on the front when I have mine 'ready'.Parabolic Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293896881451344660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-18595989707207222582011-05-10T14:52:10.915-04:002011-05-10T14:52:10.915-04:00The signature you have put up are art. My signatur...The signature you have put up are art. My signature is not art. I had always prided myself on good hand writing and my sig is still :>) So I initial the front right bottom and sign title and date the back.<br />Interesting that when I'm at a show and a tag has fallen off the wall with the artists name. I'm always looking for the sig if I don't know the artists style.ART*ticulationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892515390857969015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-6479863503526456312011-05-10T13:08:05.318-04:002011-05-10T13:08:05.318-04:00You know, I don't sign b/c I just don't re...You know, I don't sign b/c I just don't remember. No complicated reasoning, no ideology...just forgetfulness. I need to sign stuff more often.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038481382321886052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-41373037167190238832011-05-10T12:57:19.993-04:002011-05-10T12:57:19.993-04:00Since my work is mostly fiber I sew my name in th...Since my work is mostly fiber I sew my name in the lower right hand corner. On some fabrics it doesn't work so it's on the back with a story about the quilt in print on fabric.<br /><br />I do it because I consider it art and I saw that it was what other artists did. LOL Really!Lynn Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-45461514536628585672011-05-10T12:37:21.378-04:002011-05-10T12:37:21.378-04:00I sign all of my finished pieces on the front in t...I sign all of my finished pieces on the front in the lower right hand corner (in most cases). With the title, date completed and my signature on the back.<br /><br />I have actually had people ask me to resign a print just so they'd have my "real" signature on the piece as opposed to the printed signature.<br /><br />When an artist omits his/her signature its like saying they weren't happy with the results; ergo, why would I want a piece they didn't even have enough pride in to sign their name? To me a signature is the artist's stamp of approval.<br /><br />Designers always have their logo (signature) on their pieces, without their label (logo/signature) on their items the public cannot be assured the item is the designers product. Its an endorsement that the piece is authentic, an artist's signature on the piece is his/her endorsement that the piece is authentic.<br /><br />To each his/her own opinion, this is just my personal<br />view. Thanks!IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-66577272013455551422011-05-10T10:57:03.660-04:002011-05-10T10:57:03.660-04:00Thank you Seth! The photos of these artists' s...Thank you Seth! The photos of these artists' signatures are exciting, inspiring and fascinating. They are my favorites.laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234108737697793850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-24809121381525677072011-05-10T09:11:14.988-04:002011-05-10T09:11:14.988-04:00I don't mind signing the back, if it is import...I don't mind signing the back, if it is important to someone that it is signed at all. However, I always see the front as an illusion, a different dimension, a space with depth, and where one can suspend one's disbelief. Signing the front brings the work back to two dimensions, and the viewer back to mundane reality.<br />Having said that, I love the series of signatures at the top; probably because I love signatures themselves!Julie Shacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978513684928886635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-10510200807000567472011-05-10T08:45:13.460-04:002011-05-10T08:45:13.460-04:00I have been thinking about this months ago - and d...I have been thinking about this months ago - and decided to go sign all my work. But I forget... I guess that's because I work in a book (art journal) and it feels weired to sign every page. But if I ever would decide to make a canvas, I'd definitely sign it somewhere. (Just initials maybe?Marithttp://www.maritspaperworld.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-1306023993347745692011-05-10T08:25:02.280-04:002011-05-10T08:25:02.280-04:00My work is almost always signed on the back. Most...My work is almost always signed on the back. Most of my works are quite small, and I feel the signature would alter the piece. (Or maybe I just don't have the guts!!)Kim Hambrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784106179953299055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-40083740942733070302011-05-10T07:57:40.911-04:002011-05-10T07:57:40.911-04:00yes, i sign...depends on the size of the piece as ...yes, i sign...depends on the size of the piece as to where though...i made my initials into a chinese chop-like gesture...*jean*https://www.blogger.com/profile/03325374997441856732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-56062370476301394542011-05-10T07:39:14.694-04:002011-05-10T07:39:14.694-04:00Great questions and I love to see the signatures a...Great questions and I love to see the signatures all in a row...Rauschenburg my favorite...<br />I sign my work with a simple last name and usually down in the right corner..Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-10755268421494817612011-05-10T07:22:16.960-04:002011-05-10T07:22:16.960-04:00I love seeing all these signatures!
Like some ot...I love seeing all these signatures! <br />Like some others have said, I do use my signature as the final mark I make. It only goes down when I feel fully complete, but I do try to integrate or camouflage it whether its 2 or 3D. Because my name is long and cumbersome, and can take up so much room, it becomes distracting to me otherwise. I'm very inconsistent about where it goes! I resign the backs of 2D work, because sometimes I can't find where I've nuanced it myself and buyers always want a signature on original art, in my experience. <br />Fascinating reading everyone's responses :)Karin Bartimolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.com