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Post by tracey on Aug 26, 2018 9:19:41 GMT
When I have handed over pictures for a gallery they always want a title for the piece understandably, to put on a tag along with the price.
I see that some artists displaying a mount and backboard/mat and frame picture sometimes write at the bottom on the mount/frame in pencil what it is meant to depict, a landmark, description etc. A strange question but I was wondering about your views on this, do you think it enhances it to call it (something like) Lost in tranquillity, or would you prefer your purchase without pencil writing on it?
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Post by lyn on Aug 26, 2018 11:52:43 GMT
I like a title on a piece, but I would prefer a label on the back of the frame. I expect I'm in a minority though.
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Post by tracey on Aug 26, 2018 14:11:06 GMT
I like that idea Lyn, thanks. I would not have thought of putting it on the back.
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Post by MTRuth on Aug 26, 2018 14:31:23 GMT
I don't put the titles on my piece although occasionally, I have added it to the back. Mainly, I have it written on the card that has the price etc. that goes beside the piece in the gallery.
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Post by tracey on Aug 26, 2018 14:57:46 GMT
It just got me thinking when I saw a mount and backboard felted picture for sale recently. The artist had written a title at the bottom of the mount in pencil. This piece was priced at £450, and it probably caught my eye for the wrong reason, a spelling mistake.
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Post by MTRuth on Aug 26, 2018 16:39:06 GMT
Well there's a really good reason not to write the name on the piece. How embarrassing.
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Post by Pandagirl on Aug 26, 2018 16:52:22 GMT
I agree with Lyn and Ruth. Something may look one way to you, but it may a have completely different meaning to the viewer.
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Post by tracey on Aug 26, 2018 18:18:21 GMT
Well there's a really good reason not to write the name on the piece. How embarrassing. Yes I thought that Ruth, also the person exhibiting it should have noticed it in my opinion.
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Post by tracey on Aug 26, 2018 18:22:15 GMT
I agree with Lyn and Ruth. Something may look one way to you, but it may a have completely different meaning to the viewer. Thanks Marilyn, I see what you are saying, great point. A deciding factor could also be that my handwriting is rubbish!
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Post by lyn on Aug 26, 2018 20:06:08 GMT
Oh I know what you mean Tracey. I've seen some artists' handwriting and it's so lovely ... mine is rubbish too!
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Post by Pandagirl on Aug 26, 2018 20:40:06 GMT
I’m weighing in, mine is rubbish as well.
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Post by Shepherdess on Aug 26, 2018 22:22:39 GMT
Mine is terrible too. I would put it on the back. Preferable on a typed card. or you can fuse a paper card to the back of your felt so It won't be lost.
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Post by tracey on Aug 27, 2018 5:43:35 GMT
I know we are not perfect but I wish my handwriting was better. If I have a long piece of text to send someone, I would type it rather than inflict my messy handwriting on them, and that is impersonal unfortunately.
So.....printed greeting on the Christmas card exchange this year anyone?!
Here's where Ruth admits she is still trying to decipher what I wrote on last years card!
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Post by lindsay on Aug 27, 2018 7:36:58 GMT
I do sign & date (year) pictures, small and in pencil on the mount (bottom right), then I print a large label which is on the back. It includes title, year, a brief description and my name & contact details. Here’s an example.
Oystercatcher 2: Wantsum Way, Kent
Handmade felt: mixed natural fibres including Merino wool, silk hankies & recycled silk
Lindsay Wilkinson 2018 Lindsay_Wilkinson@msn.com FB & Instagram: Lindsay Wilkinson Artwork
Hope I’m not over-sharing! I’ve given it quite a lot of thought and have decided some people want the info and if they don’t, as it’s on the back, it’s easy to ignore. I just write with a sharpie on the back frame of the photo canvases: title, signature, year, ‘limited edition print’ and the edition number, Facebook and Instagram details.
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Post by MTRuth on Aug 27, 2018 17:04:27 GMT
Tracey, I had no trouble reading your writing. I will have to go back and look at it again now Lindsay - I think that that information on the back is helpful and perhaps might sell another piece for you later.
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