I received an email dated 9/21/20:
"Hello Reynaldo,
We have a painting by you from 1/2000.
I don't remember where we got it from but it has been hanging on the wall in our house for about 7 years now. I googled the name on the signature today and found your website. We live in Cedar Park.
I just thought you might like to know that your painting from 20 years ago is still being enjoyed today."
Why am I showing this photo? I found out that this painting was left by a recycling bin at a worksite. I am sharing this to hopefully prove a point . In several drawing and painting classes that I have had, some professors have questioned me about signing a work that I have made because they say it detracts from the art. That has never made sense to me. Recently, it happened again and I quickly recounted this story.
Had I not signed ,"Alaniz" , the man would never have located me to tell me how much he enjoys it. I have not met with the new owner, but it is very gratifying to reconnect with that painting.
I hope young gullible art students will not cave to this idea of not signing their work.