I have wrestling with what to name this new series of paintings. I recently posed the question to several artist friends as to whither they thought I should just number them or give each a separate title. They all thought that numbering wasn't the best way to title a painting.
All believed that in some cases a persons response to the piece was because of the title. It resonated with them because the title gave the work something they could relate too in their lives, a memory or feeling of a place they had been to. The more I thought about it I wondered also if I should include in the title the flower that I painted in each piece, since the flower is not in it's most beautiful state of being and may not be completely recognizable.
So, I would really welcome comments as to your thoughts on the subject. How do you feel about the titling of art work? Is it just the painting that appeals to you or does the title also give the art meaning to you?
All believed that in some cases a persons response to the piece was because of the title. It resonated with them because the title gave the work something they could relate too in their lives, a memory or feeling of a place they had been to. The more I thought about it I wondered also if I should include in the title the flower that I painted in each piece, since the flower is not in it's most beautiful state of being and may not be completely recognizable.
So, I would really welcome comments as to your thoughts on the subject. How do you feel about the titling of art work? Is it just the painting that appeals to you or does the title also give the art meaning to you?
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