I believe it is perfectly acceptable but then I plan on using my first and middle name if I ever get around to publishing a book I wrote.

I feel exactly the same Terri that my first and middle name is the real me!

oh would love to see pics. I think you shared some awhile ago and it was lovely! I agree. first and middle is a good idea. I also use my initials (all three) from before I was married for many things so if it were me, I might do that (shhh don't tell anyone, but that is really ME :) )

Anymore I sign my work with an artistic version of all my initials.

I see no reason you can't use just your first and middle name to sign your work. I do like your idea of signing the back of the work with your full name and date though too.

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I agree with putting your full name and date on the back. My brother signs his paintings that way and only puts two initials on the front of the painting or sometimes just the last name. A signature should not be a distraction from the artwork, unless it is the artwork itself.

When I made silk screen prints, I signed, dated, and numbered them lightly in pencil.

Lars

Here is a link that might be useful: old site with some of DB's art

I use a totally different writing style and only my first initial with a whim at the end. Have always had two styles, one for notes, wriiting and the purist for legal docs. If this makes sense. This was due to a long and common name. Plus I figured if ever I became known, the signature would be too. I love the creative "writing" and prefer it to standard. I do like the name and date mentioned on the back.

Usually I sign paintings first and middle name. It flows better than adding my last name, IMHO. The exception was when I painted my in-law's Church. They wanted to hang it at the church for awhile. I wanted people to know it was painted by a Hillman. Not neccesarily me, just so that it would be connected to them. For sculpting, I entwined my first and middle name's initials into a design I liked and I stamp them with that symbol. That way they all have the same stamp. I do figurative sculpting, not pottery, so there isn't always a lot of room for a name depending on what I've sculpted.

Here's the piece I'm submitting:

That's fantastic. Good luck!

ThatâÂÂs very nice Terriks!
I think you should do whatever feels natural. When I was doing multimedia years ago I always signed my full name in bold print. As time went on and I switched to oils I started signing my full name in a cursive scrawl, the same as I sign check or documents. Not sure if thatâÂÂs good but itâÂÂs what I do.

I love your art, it's stunning and bold.

Nice work, Terriks! Abstract is one thing I haven't mastered and admire those who have. Good luck in the contest.

Thanks. I'm not sure that I've mastered anything, lol. But I do enjoy the process. I also really need to take better pictures of my work!
Fortunately this show will not be judged. (at least not to my knowledge) I belong to this gallery/art center, and every year members are allowed to bring in one piece for the members show, and it doesn't have to be juried. I think that it's sort of first come/first served, so when they are out of space they might turn people away.