Can you help with a tip on signing an acrylic painting?

[sablewand]

Can you help with a tip on signing an acrylic painting with something other than a paint
ush?

Hello, now that my painting is done I would like to use some type of a paint pen or marker to sign my work. I am working in acrylics on canvas and will seal the painting with a sealer. So is there an item I can use instead of a paint
ush? If so does it go on top of the sealer or underneath? I also would like to write something on the back of the canvas; title year any suggestions on where is a good place to write info and since it is going on the back of the canvas directly what type of marker or paint pen can I use there? If any one knows the answer to what is compatible and durable please feel free to let me know what product is the best. thanks DeVonna

[demac]

I bought some stamps from a craft shop with my initials on them and paint them with a similar colour I have used on the painting and then press. I have also signed with a fine tip artist pen after the paint is dry (I use oils) but the problem with the pen is that you have to pick a light area in the pic which can sometimes distract the eye

Deanne

[sablewand]

Thank you Deanne, I like both of those tips never would of thought of using a stamp. Thank you DeVonna

[artisticsha]

Yeah. That stamp idea is good. I work in oil. I have the hardest time with my signature. I cut it short to Sha.

[weirdpuckett]

I would buy some MICRON pens at hobby lobby or Michaels . . .they come in different colors and are acid free, permanant stylized pens (they are Beige in color). If you want a viable liquid-to
ush on ,Buy some of the windsor-newton colored india inks in those little jars.they are high quality inks and would have no problem going over/mixing with all media!! hope helped

[aiesha]

Sign your art in the same medium in which you create it.which are generally signed in pencil). For example, sign a watercolor in watercolor, an acrylic in acrylic, and an oil painting in oil paint. When you sign in a different medium, you increase the chances of someone will eventually question whether or not the art was actually done by you.

[artauction]

An artist's uses his signature to differentiate paintings from other artists. And, for the artist, signing a painting usually means their work is complete. Well, I use a variety of long, bristle flats and keep a small sable handy for signing a painting or adding a select bit of detail.

[johnlobbs]

I also find signing my name on my oil paintings to be one of the most difficult things to do. Here is what I do: I use a variety of long, bristle flats and keep a small sable handy for signing a painting or adding a select bit of detail

[ehoeveler]

To John; I know, Right? I so very much Don't want to
have my signature detract from the overall. I end up spending
way too much time and paint trying to get it right.
I think what I'll do is add a bit more scenery at the bottom and
almost as an afterthought, with a small, very pointed brush,
paint in my initials. Either that or buy an acrylic fine-point
marker for signatures. E

[ivo55]

Well, I agreed that you have to do you signature with the same medium you use to create you art, however it is always fun to experiment.