Practical considerations: Protective glass, artist signature - The International Society of Assemblage and Collage Artists2024-03-28T23:46:31Zhttp://collagesociety.ning.com/forum/topics/practical-considerations-protective-glass-artist-signature?commentId=3635092%3AComment%3A66089&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have a practical approach..…tag:collagesociety.ning.com,2014-05-31:3635092:Comment:660892014-05-31T19:28:48.334ZJemison Roger Beshearshttp://collagesociety.ning.com/profile/JemisonRogerBeshears
<p>I have a practical approach....If I am going to consider myself an artist...then I need to assume if people pay money for a piece of my art, that dust will not destroy the piece in time, or alter it because of the dust, so I put glass on to protect it. I also sign my pieces in a unique way....signatures can be forged so I choose to put an italic paper label with the date and my name, also a brass nameplate on the back. I cannot write very well anyway so that IS my signature. I don't think…</p>
<p>I have a practical approach....If I am going to consider myself an artist...then I need to assume if people pay money for a piece of my art, that dust will not destroy the piece in time, or alter it because of the dust, so I put glass on to protect it. I also sign my pieces in a unique way....signatures can be forged so I choose to put an italic paper label with the date and my name, also a brass nameplate on the back. I cannot write very well anyway so that IS my signature. I don't think everyone needs or has to do what I do. It is just what I do...and I do the pieces for myself....</p> And if you want to photograph…tag:collagesociety.ning.com,2014-04-27:3635092:Comment:652452014-04-27T15:38:23.425ZJeff Robertshttp://collagesociety.ning.com/profile/JeffRoberts
<p>And if you want to photograph the work, do it before you add the glass. -Jeff</p>
<p>And if you want to photograph the work, do it before you add the glass. -Jeff</p> Are you asking if we are for…tag:collagesociety.ning.com,2014-04-27:3635092:Comment:654392014-04-27T12:54:24.248ZJeff Robertshttp://collagesociety.ning.com/profile/JeffRoberts
<p>Are you asking if we are for or against either of these? -Jeff</p>
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<p>Are you asking if we are for or against either of these? -Jeff</p>
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