Thank you for your questions! Just recently I was asked about how I sign my oil paintings. After I answered, I realized that if we expanded the question to include acrylic, we could have a whole BobBlast! This week's subject of "Signing Your Name" will include info for acrylic, oil and watercolor. This is what I do and the reasons why I sign my work!
Painters: Clearly sign your name on everyone of your artworks. Besides claiming ownership, it conveys your pride in "this is who I am and what I do".
It makes no difference if you sign on the bottom left side or bottom right. Just be certain that the viewer can easily find your signature. I've heard, it doesn't matter how you communicate, it just matters that you do.
So now, the big question is… Sign with what? For clarity, I sign with a pen or marker. It's easiest for me to sign consistently and clearly.
For an oil painting, I sign with an oil-based marker. It's paint! It's a pen! Not only are they water-resistant, they resist fading and abrasion. There are several good ones. The most recommended is Chromatek Medium-Tip paint pen. Quick to dry, they are available in 21 colors, including silver and gold. Decocolor Paint Markers are another top favorite. If you do art that withstands the outdoors, these lightfast, water-proof, fast-drying ink pens are a good choice. They can only be removed with turpentine.
The other option is Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Makers. They have similar features with the added benefit of blending colors. One more choice is the favorite Sakura Pen-Touch Paint Marker. All of these oil-based signing pens are available where professional art materials are sold. These are the popular go-to pens for oil paintings. I also use them on my acrylic paintings.
Generally, I also sign my acrylic paintings with the favorite drawing pens - Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens. They claim to be archival, and that's good enough for me! They come in 4 different nib sizes.
After signing (and after your signature is dried) Photograph Your Art. Hope this techno-info clears up your questions about signing pens. Oh - one more final suggestion: Consistency. Your signature is like a logo. Your Brand. Keep the signature the same - whether you print or use script, make your signature clear and legible. Hint: Your signature should match your website!
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