I have practiced a lot on an old canvas as suggested. If you have a long name, then you may want to consider using an abbreviated version, such as the initial of your first name plus your last name (i.e. I use my initials to sign my name. If oil painting, use some oil medium to add some fluidity to the paint which will help you sign.

With thought and some practice, your signature can do just that and become a seamless addition to your paintings. Your tips, i have found very practical. Thanks for the same. When i was injured as a peace officer and was out of work. To be honest, I have never liked my name and it has always felt like an uncomfortable piece of clothing. Thank you, Kellie. I would suggest signing with a color that fits in with the rest of your painting. Claude Monet put the year of the painting next to his signature. Articles | Categories | Free Resources | Products | Gallery | About. I’ve added white words to the top portion and it stands out great … but my problem is signing it! Is this bad? A signature on a painting is important for several reasons. I’ve taken that knowledge and started painting canvases using acrylic paint. I only use a small brush.

Then started making sketches etc. What are your thoughts? D Scott for me), just your last name (Scott) or simply your initials (DS). 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: Here are some more signatures of famous artists: Rembrandt had a very classical signature and often included the year of creation. Some. As a child, I used to do doodles.

Hi Dan, I use a rubber pointed tool, as I find it very difficult to do my signature with paint.

Use your signature to help balance your painting. Sorry for my delay. It’s nice to know that I am not the only artist struggling with how to sign my work. You want people to be able to read your signature but at the same time, you do not want it to be the focal point of your painting.

It adds a bit of whimsy, and I know it makes the viewer smile. Bonus Download: New to painting? . One thing I have learned from many art professors, is that to appear professional, one should endeavor to sign in either the lower left OR the lower right corner. Just grab an old canvas and practice your signature on it over and over again.

A signature is meant to be a part of your painting. 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. When the painting says it’s complete, I move my signature around the painting to sign in the perfect place for that painting.

Use John Castagno's signature directories available from Scarecrow Press or as an online database on the Artists' Signatures website to verify signatures or identify symbols, monograms and illegible signatures. Shall appreciate specific practical tip, if any. Highly appreciated. It should feel like punctuation at the end of a thoughtful personal monologue. You may want to date your painting. When people saw my work they liked it enough to buy.

Think after this reading I actually like my signature..just need to practice on old canvas my signature…then start painting!! For a traditional signature, place it in the bottom right- or left-hand corner of your work.

That would depend on the perspective. No problem, feel free to email me if you are subscribed to the email list.

My last name is common, too common. If you are a realist painter, then a bold, impressionist signature may look odd. I think that should be ok as I also sign my full name and write the full date on the back. 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. advise, if I attach photographs, will you be able to guide me. Good reading material here!