Did you notice that my signature is absent on this painting? It has been suggested by several of my friends that I should consider using only my initials to sign my paintings, or not sign them at all. I have struggled with this. Is my full name too much?
All of the research I did on signatures led me to believe that all artists should sign their full name on the front of the artwork. To me, it signifies that the work is complete. Oh, and no one else can take credit for MY original work.
So, on this piece, “Orange Asemic” I tried using just my initials, TAD, in a rather obscure style that might not be noticed if you weren’t looking for it.
I would love the opinion of my fellow artists and bloggers! Full name, or initials? Thank you!
Tiffany Arp-Daleo Artwork 
I think for sure, use your full name, but maybe keep it on the smaller side, and don’t contrast the colors so it takes away from the painting. I.e. the art night poster with your signature in dark brown on black canvas was done very tastefully.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you Nora, I appreciate your thoughtful comment! Yes, it seems the overwhelming consensus is to use my full name!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I would say use your full name. Like you explain it’s done by you and it’s finished. TAD looks too much like the artwork in Orange Asemic. I would have never taken it for your initials signed on the painting.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for your opinion Tim, I think you are right, full name!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Full name! And I really like the painting. It just looks jazzy to me. It’s 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks John! Yep, I think I will stick to my full name! It really is a happy painting!
LikeLiked by 1 person
really dynamic painting… it would be great to see it in real life and have a nice long look….only sign the prints I sell usually full name someplace small in the margin…with a pencil …
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! It is a very vibrant painting, I love mixing spray paint with acrylics!
LikeLike
Love this!
Sign it any way you want.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks Mark!
LikeLike
Always go with what means the most for you!
That said, I like both. A full name is helpful, and the initials are snazzy, so win win either way, Tiffany 🙂
I myself use my middle name, since that’s what I go by; also less writing, lol! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ps – should add I do sign any limited edition prints full name, but open editions just “Adan”. What do YOU like? 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Interesting! I think if I were only doing initials or partial name, I would want to have my full name somewhere, on the back maybe.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I do tend to do that too but forgot to say, lol! Wife & I are maybe 1/3 through sorting after moving and emptying a storage area we had and we..are..tired, but happily 🙂 Yes, on the back on the canvas I usually put — © Felipe Adan Lerma + the title & year. I wish I’d put the year more often on my older work (80’s – 2000’s) but some has that & it helps me see my trajectory so to speak, or maybe I should say skid 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very nice work, Tiffany
LikeLiked by 1 person