Commissioned Artist Won’t Remove Signature From Art, AITA For Photoshopping It Out?

A recent commission has become a heated debate over ownership as an artist leaves their signature on the artwork. The buyer believes it is unprofessional and has asked to remove it, but the artist refuses. The situation escalates as the buyer threatens to remove the signature themselves, and the artist threatens to blacklist them. Who is in the wrong? Read on to find out and join the discussion!

Anonymous OP struggles with artist’s signature, seeks advice

To remove or not to remove? AITA for photoshopping signature?

Does commissioned art belong to the buyer or the artist?

Artist refuses to remove signature from art, AITA for asking?

Artist refuses to remove signature, OP photoshops it out, AITA?

AITA for wanting artist’s signature removed from artwork?

Artist won’t remove signature from commissioned art, AITA?

A Reddit user commissioned an artist for a piece of art and was happy with the outcome, except for one thing – the artist left their signature on it. The user asked the artist to remove the signature but was met with resistance and a demand for a large markup price for ‘commercial rights.’ After trying to compromise by offering to pay $5, the user was refused and ultimately decided to photoshop the signature out themselves. The artist then blacklisted the user from commissioning them again. Was the user in the wrong for removing the artist’s signature from a commissioned piece? Read on for reactions and comments from fellow Redditors.

Removing the artist’s signature? YTA and undermining their hard work.

Removing artist’s signature from a commission is disrespectful, YTA.

OP is the a**hole, and they didn’t even read the contract

Artist refuses to remove signature from commissioned art, YTA.

Ignoring the artist’s terms and conditions and photoshopping their signature? YTA

Ignoring the TOS and getting blacklisted: YTA!

OP violated contract by photoshopping artist’s signature, YTA.

Commenter calls out OP’s entitlement, witty reply follows

Think twice before removing an artist’s signature! YTA.

Respecting artists’ signatures is important, YTA for removing it.

Removing artist’s signature from art is vandalism, YTA.

Stealing art is never okay, YTA for photoshopping.

Artist explains why removing signature from art is wrong, YTA.

Debate over artist’s signature sparks witty comment and reply

Artist’s signature is sacred ️ but OP disagrees

Artist’s signature causes conflict, commenter deemed a**hole.

Commenter calls out OP’s entitlement, YTA ‍♂️

Artist signature is standard practice, YTA for photoshopping it out.

Don’t remove an artist’s signature, YTA

Commenter accuses OP of being dishonest, YTA verdict.

Why removing an artist’s signature can reduce art’s value

Art buyers defend artist’s signature, OP is the a**hole ‍

Ignoring TOS and censoring artist’s signature, YTA.

Removing artist’s signature is wrong, YTA for doing so

Removing artist’s signature from art, YTA and can face consequences.

OP gets called out for asking artist to remove signature. YTA

The community’s unanimous judgement: YTA for photoshopping signature.

Removing artist’s signature? YTA and in big trouble ♥️

Respect an artist’s rights, don’t remove their signature

Commenter called out for being an a**hole and a thief

Artist’s signature is their right. YTA for photoshopping it out.

Artist’s signature is part of their work, don’t remove it

Don’t take credit for others’ work, it’s unethical

Learned something new! Commissioned art belongs to the artist.

Removing an artist’s signature is a major A-hole move

Don’t erase an artist’s signature! YTA for photoshopping it out.

Don’t erase artist’s signature, YTA. What if they become famous?

Don’t mess with an artist’s signature!

Upset about artist’s signature on art, gets called out, YTA

Commenter called out and deemed AH for photoshop request ‍♂️

Artist’s signature is their right, YTA for photoshopping it out

Don’t erase someone else’s artistry, YTA.

Buyer upset over artist’s signature on art, called out for entitlement ‍♀️

Accept your a**hole-ness: YTA for photoshopping signature out.

Respect the artist’s signature and don’t photoshop it out

Red flag alert! Someone’s not taking intellectual property seriously

Signatures on art: Yay or Nay? Let’s discuss!

Preserving the signature: the value of art

Angry Redditors label OP as the a**hole for photoshopping artist’s signature

Respect the artist’s signature, YTA for photoshopping it out ️

Signed artwork = potential investment, YTA for photoshopping signature

Don’t mess with the artist’s signature, YTA

Ignoring TOS and photoshopping artist’s signature, YTA.

The verdict is in, YTA

Redditors call out OP’s bad behavior in removing artist’s signature