TITLING ARTWORK

A title adds value to your artwork. A buyer wants to feel that he/she is about to purchase your best work ever. They are going to have a hard time believing this if the work is called “Untitled 397.” It can be a deal stopper or a turn off to a potential customer. Titles do matter to the art buyer!

I have found that a good title:

• Can provide insight into my inspiration or intention for the work

• Can help the artwork tell a story

• Can emphasize what I want the viewer to focus upon

• Can enhance the energy or mood of the painting

• Can add a poetic or metaphoric tone to the painting

• Can leave room for the viewer to bring his or her own meaning

• Can be memorable, original, and personal

In the case below, I chose words from Leonard Cohen, a poet and song writer.
Suzanne takes you down…..
40” x 30”
acrylic on canvas
2021

I chose the title because over many years I have had fond memories of being told I was a muse. I also love the song and wanted to honor Leonard Cohen so it was kind of a collaboration. The image itself felt like a soothing quiet spot where I imagined the spaciousness of creativity residing.

Suzanne

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