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Using parts of your favorite poem or quote can be an interesting and suitable title for your artwork. Similarly, you could choose a passage from a book. These should not, however, be too lengthy. Choose something that is a short phrase. Also, choose something that adds to the artwork's meaning, not something completely random that doesn't mean anything. There shouldn't be copyright issues with this approach unless you are using a lengthy quote. If you have just a few words from a poem or book and you are appropriating it in a new way, this would likely be protected by fair use guidelines. Pam Farrell titled her painting, "Seasick Sailor," which were words that she heard in song by both Beck and Bob Dylan. David White used titles of books and movies such as "The Man Who Knew Too Much" and "The Man Who Would Be King" and repurposed them into titles for a series of paintings. One of his paintings is, "The Man Who Was Tired of Perpetual War," naming the action after the character in his painting. Talk with family, friends, or other artists to get suggestions on a good title. They may have some interesting or inspirational ideas that you hadn't thought of. Alternately, throw a "titling party" with other artists or friends. Throw a party and display the artwork. Ask everyone to give suggestions for a title. Some titling parties demand that all guests stay until suggestions are made and a title is chosen. Painter Jackson Pollock would often only number his paintings, such as "Number 27, 1950," but the art critic Clement Greenberg would give the paintings poetic names, such as "Lavender Mist" or "Alchemy," in order to differentiate among them. If your artwork or artistic style is particularly influenced by a certain piece of art or artist, you could consider naming your work after that. Paying homage to your influences can be a good source for artwork titles. Andy Warhol created a series of pop culture-infused paintings called, "The Last Supper," as reinterpretations of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." Observe how other artists name their works of art. Read the story behind why a particular artwork was given its name. Read titles for different types of artwork, from classical paintings and modern drawings to sculptures and video art.
Look for inspiration in poems or quotes. Ask for suggestions. Pay homage to an artistic influence. Look at titles of other works of art.