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09/11/2012 04:30:46 PM · #1
Well?

I'd like to sign some canvas prints so I can be highflautin. Any recommendations?
09/11/2012 05:19:18 PM · #2
Gold or Silver Markers

Message edited by author 2012-09-11 17:20:05.
09/11/2012 05:34:31 PM · #3
Originally posted by hahn23:

Gold or Silver Markers

That's exactly what I was thinking would work well on canvas Richard. So do you sign the canvas itself? I have been wondering about this as I have only signed the matte next to a paper print in the past and was feeling apprehensive about signing the print directly- but doing this is common? I guess an alternative would be to just sign the dust cover on the back with a sharpie maybe...
Wondering now what I should do about signing printed to aluminum work as well...
09/11/2012 06:32:57 PM · #4
Acid free... Like a Pigma pen
09/11/2012 06:34:13 PM · #5
Thank you. Now I can feel so self-important ;-P
09/11/2012 06:35:54 PM · #6
THE ONLY WAY TO GO

lol....make sure people know who you are
09/11/2012 08:15:55 PM · #7
Originally posted by glockguy:

THE ONLY WAY TO GO

lol....make sure people know who you are


Haha!!
09/11/2012 09:14:02 PM · #8
Originally posted by Brent_S:

Originally posted by hahn23:

Gold or Silver Markers

That's exactly what I was thinking would work well on canvas Richard. So do you sign the canvas itself? I have been wondering about this as I have only signed the matte next to a paper print in the past and was feeling apprehensive about signing the print directly- but doing this is common? I guess an alternative would be to just sign the dust cover on the back with a sharpie maybe...
Wondering now what I should do about signing printed to aluminum work as well...

I sign canvas and aluminum in the lower right corner, adding Limited edition indication and year of image capture below my signature. 34/200, 2008... for example. On the back of my images, I place an information sheet.... detailing some interesting facts about location and why the image capture was significant to me.
09/11/2012 09:22:07 PM · #9
Seriously, I am really thinking hard about how I should sign my prints for sale now. I have to admit I have had feelings of pretentiousness when signing my images, but if signing or not effects the value of my art (I like to call it that anyway) I really ought to figure out how to best approach the matter.

In the past I have mostly sold paper prints and I either signed the back if that is all the customer bought or the lower corner of the mat if the image is framed- meaning if a new frame is used my signature will be gone (and maybe the buyer could care less?).

My cursive signature becomes weird sometimes when the pressure is on to make it look nice so I generally just print my first initial, last name, and year captured. Is it okay to just print my signature? I generally just state the title I have given the image on a price card that gets mounted next to the print.

I need to sign several prints soon and they are all either printed on canvas or glossy on aluminum. I will paste a card with my info on the back of all of them- the title too. I guess I will sign the lower right of the canvas prints with a metallic ink in a color that won't be too conspicuous.
For the glossy aluminum prints, I may have you use something like a "Sharpie" pen?

I actually found this blog post discussing how and when to sign photographic prints. It seems artist's opinions are quite varied...

Signing Photographs
ETA: We posted at the same time Richard! Thanks :)

Message edited by author 2012-09-11 21:23:08.
09/11/2012 09:40:32 PM · #10
I use a simple curvy font and have it straight on my prints -.- tho i haven't really done canvases... so i m useless..toyou
09/11/2012 09:55:59 PM · #11
Originally posted by Devinder:

I use a simple curvy font and have it straight on my prints -.- tho i haven't really done canvases... so i m useless..toyou


that is too artsy fartsy...

i recommend the MAGNUM...

Message edited by author 2012-09-11 21:58:14.
09/12/2012 12:59:18 PM · #12
Be careful of the Gold Or Silver markers.

I had one of my prints at a wedding where everybody was to sign the mat of an engagement picture to be used later for the wedding picture.

Someone shook the marker to get it to write, and silver ink went all over the print.

09/12/2012 01:10:18 PM · #13
Originally posted by BMacD:

Be careful of the Gold Or Silver markers.

I had one of my prints at a wedding where everybody was to sign the mat of an engagement picture to be used later for the wedding picture.

Someone shook the marker to get it to write, and silver ink went all over the print.

That can happen if one is careless. There are specific instructions on the pen as to how to shake the pen with lid attached to stir the pigments. The flow of ink is smooth and steady, if one takes care. It's a tool in the hand of the artist.
09/12/2012 11:52:30 PM · #14
Kinda concerned about that last post because I really can't draw and my penmanship is bad!! :)
11/16/2012 06:13:18 AM · #15
Originally posted by hahn23:

Originally posted by BMacD:

Be careful of the Gold Or Silver markers.

I had one of my prints at a wedding where everybody was to sign the mat of an engagement picture to be used later for the wedding picture.

Someone shook the marker to get it to write, and silver ink went all over the print.

That can happen if one is careless. There are specific instructions on the pen as to how to shake the pen with lid attached to stir the pigments. The flow of ink is smooth and steady, if one takes care. It's a tool in the hand of the artist.


Yeah I agree.
11/16/2012 08:30:13 AM · #16
I haven't looked at the linky here, but how about a Sharpie? They're felt-tipped and thus shouldn't bleed too much. But then the only canvas prints I've been around belong to a client, and somehow I don't think they'd want me scrawling over their wedding pics :-)
11/16/2012 09:30:09 AM · #17
Originally posted by snaffles:

I haven't looked at the linky here, but how about a Sharpie? They're felt-tipped and thus shouldn't bleed too much. But then the only canvas prints I've been around belong to a client, and somehow I don't think they'd want me scrawling over their wedding pics :-)

I occasionally use an Extra-fine point black Sharpie. It works on most surfaces, but not all. For signing on aluminum prints or prints covered with glossy laminate, the sharpie would be frustrating. But, the gold or silver art markers work great on the smooth surfaces. One just needs to remember to let the ink dry for a few minutes to prevent smear.
11/16/2012 10:46:06 AM · #18
Well I signed about twenty canvas and glossy metal prints recently. I used the DecoColor gold and silver pens that Richard was kind enough to recommend. They worked great on both surfaces. I did some practice signings and determined you can NOT quickly rub off any mistakes before they dry. So I was sweating bullets signing the lot lot as some of the pieces cost literally hundreds to print. But all went fine :)

I'd say have one drink to loosen up a little before signing ;) Definitely put the cap on while shaking the paint pens or you will have a mess. And you can wipe around the sides of the pen tip with paper if you want to ensure the width of the line drawn stays extra fine.
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