The verified signature program is a cbcs exclusive service that authenticates unwitnessed signatures that have been obtained by collectors over the years. They have helped me to add to my sketch collection from artists who have yet to. Signatures, monograms, and markings researching your art. Alex ross official online store prints, posters and hard. Im a firm believer that verifiedwitnessed signatures make the comic book worth more than it would be otherwise. Choose your favorite comic book paintings from millions of available designs. Click through to see a few of our favorite artists signatures, and as always, if we missed a hidden gem, let us know about it in the comments. For as long as there have been comic book conventions and long before grading companies existed, fans have been getting their comic books signed by artists and writers. Signature catagories include monograms, illegibles signatures you cant read, symbols, alternative names that artists sometimes sign, cyrillic russian signatures, and prakrit indian signatures. Before anyone cries outrage at why george perez and walt simonson are not on this list, despite continuing to produce amazing work, please remember that were just talking about seminal works from the last 25 years.
Witchblade san diego comic con exclusive lithograph cgc free shipping in usa tyler kirkhams midnight oil sketchbook. Found it in a daredevil book at a local comic store. Identify artist signatures a selection of illustrator and artist signatures from the 20th century. I enjoy meeting everyone at the comic conventions and look forward to seeing you all again soon. Bil keane comic strip artist author family circus source. Our customers asked cbcs for a way to validate unwitnessed signatures on comic books, sketch covers, and original art, and we responded. I have a number of raw books that have signatures on the covers. Cartoonists may work in many formats, such as booklets, comic. Search identify artist signatures a selection of illustrator and artist signatures from the 20th century.
When you click on an artist s name, you will automatically access all the artist information such as art prices, signatures. We have the largest library of xxx pics on the web. Each books or original art submitted under the oap is done so under the same requirements as any book submitted under the authentic signature program. Pressing raw books with signatures comic book grading. Comic book artist autographs, cartoonist signatures. Cartoonists include the artists who handle all aspects of the work and those who contribute only part of the production. Here is the top 125 comic book writers master list. An international directory, from 1800 2007, and european artists ii.
This is especially useful if you are not quite sure how the artist s name is spelt. Cgc announces private signing with marvel comic book. Its smooth surface works especially well with pen and ink but is also suitable for pencil and marker. Listing 5,100 artists, with nearly 10,000 signatures, castagno gives approximately 25% more information about artists full names and birth and death dates than any other directory. All comic book paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Use the reverse lookup feature to identify monograms, illegible signatures, symbols, common last name signatures, cyrillic signatures or prakrit signatures. If you have only a signature or initials and cannot identify the artist, consult an artist signature or monogram dictionary. Signing your art is an integral part of the creative process.
How to identify the artists signature on an old oil. The following are possible variations of one artist s initials, a b c. The 25 greatest comic book artists from the last 25 years. How do you identify artist signatures on paintings. To celebrate the last 25 years in comics, were looking back at the greatest comic book artists from the last quarter century. Researching artists signatures getty research institute. Verified signature program how vsp work cbcs comics. Using our own proprietary database and authentication technology, pgx is able to authenticate your signed andor sketched books. He currently produces and publishes nexus the comic strip, a revival of the sunday paper adventure strip. It is sturdy enough to support reworking and the use of screentones yet thin enough to use easily with a lightbox. Autographs on cards, paper, sketches, drawings, comic strips and other items. I have to admit, i get a fair share of questions about how much a signed copy of a specific comic book. Elite comics11 is proud to offer cgc signature series signature service for this special event.
Signatures and monograms, an international directory, artists monograms and indiscernible signatures ii. This can be especially frustrating with older or less popular artists, who did not get credited for their work. Our goal is to help you to identify unknown artist or illustrator signatures, using our large selection of illustrator signature samples. Mar 24, 2017 explore davidgrover125s board artists signatures. What does a comic book price guide say about signed copies. The instant you apply your name to a piece of your art, you declare it to be officially done and ready to go public. A visit to daniel warren johnsons home studio, where he draws a cover for his hit series, extremity, and shows off his shredding skills. To identify artist signatures on paintings, locate the signature or the monogram on the painting, and note the painting type. Does pressing and cleaning books with signatures on the cover compromise, or mess up smudge or any way damage the signature. Comic book creator rob liefeld at the amazing las vegas comic con. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The database contains 55,000 signature examples by 50,000 artists one stop shopping for all your artist signature identification needs. When you click on an artist s name, you will automatically access all the artist information such as art prices, signatures monograms and photos. Artist signature identification database directory.
Many times, the signature is just a scrawl, or an extra artistic treatment of their name. Art signature dictionary explore the world of artists. Here is the master list of the artists voted by you by your ballots over one thousand ballots cast. A selection of illustrator and artist signatures from the 20th century. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In general people are only going to pay for a signature on a comic book if its a key book or they really want to own the book. Click on any name below for more information about the artist listed. Lynn johnston comic strip artist author for better or worse source. As joker states on the cpg forum the only time signatures truly increase the value of the book is when it is a key book, signed by a key person in the creative process and cgc signature series encapsulation. In this article youll discover the, well, hazy truth about signed comic books. Use john castagnos signature directories available from scarecrow press or as an online database on the artists signatures website to verify signatures or identify symbols, monograms and illegible signatures. Heres the image of the autograph id like to know if you can please tell me which artist it is. Can an artist or writer signature increase the selling price.
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Below you can browse the artists by their last name. Signature autograph identification thread cbcs comics. The artist signatures site is by john castagno, author of several of the most widely recognized authoritative books on the subject, beginning with artists monograms and indiscernible signatures, and continuing with a series all of which are on the expensive side, but. No matter what your signature looks like, what form it takes or where you put it, no work of your art is complete without one. Original art signature, authentication program cbcs comics. Letters that are unrecognizable or unavailable can be replaced and you can search by country, years, first and surname with advanced search tags. Signing your art, sign clearly, artist signature tips.
A cartoonist also comic strip creator, comic book artist, graphic novel artist, or comic book illustrator is a visual artist who specializes in drawing cartoons individual images or comics sequential images. Gabe ginsbergfilmmagic the discussion about charging for signatures spread to twitter, where many current artists. Scroll through the images and click on a signature that matches the one on your oil painting. Deleter comic paper is designed for professional japanese comic artists. This descriptive signature information for monograms and initials can be most helpful for the researcher who needs to document information for others to read. Saved artists 0 artist name painted year 1700 2020. This feature shows you an expansive lineup of signature examples.
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