Some advice on OA: Signature from artist

[phobalicious]

Hello all,

 

I am new to OA and working to obtain my first OA piece. Is it common to get the artist's signature on the original art piece or will it damage the art? I am working to get a Cover Art and thinking of getting it signed by the artist himself. Will this be good idea? Where can I find a folder-like to store these arts (11 x 17), want them all in 1 booklet?

 

Thank you for your help!

[Claudio]

If you get a sig, ask for it in the margin.

 

Check this website out for portfolios. It seems this is how most people store art.

 

http://www.dickblick.com/products/itoya-original-art-profolio/

 

 

[mrpunch0]

I like to get my art signed. It's a nice excuse to put the art in front of the creator and start a conversation.

 

But I always ask that they sign in the margin - and I prefer pencil. The goal is not have it interfere with the art. And I never have it dedicated.

 

Some of the large, metallic ink dedications (right in the middle of a splash) make the collector in me want to cry.

[phobalicious]

Thank you so much for the links and info.

[groovyedwin]

I like to get my art signed. It's a nice excuse to put the art in front of the creator and start a conversation.

 

But I always ask that they sign in the margin - and I prefer pencil. The goal is not have it interfere with the art. And I never have it dedicated.

 

Some of the large, metallic ink dedications (right in the middle of a splash) make the collector in me want to cry.

 

Never made sense to me why someone who purchases art second hand would have an artist dedicate the art to themselves.

 

Edwin