My Handmade Certificate of Authenticity

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This is the certificate of authenticity I send out with my artwork. Instead of drawing on the dull design language of legal certificates, I wanted mine to be a beautiful
handmade object - a little artwork in its own right.

My thoughts on certificates of authenticity:

1. Probably essential for paintings. Not necessarily for prints - I own a few, and only one came with a certificate - however, buyers like them, they're good for provenance, and they're a nice touch.

2. Don't feel like you have to make yours look like a marriage certificate or house deeds! Make the certificate a nice object for your buyers to keep. Think about the design and manufacture - make it represent your style/personality.

3. The only information you really need to include is your name, the name of the piece, the edition number, your signature and maybe the date. I also include a care leaflet with my prints explaining how the print was made and how to care for and handle it.