Avoid signing with your initials or a monogram or people may not be able to identify you as the artist. Even if some people recognize your initials or monogram now, other people might not, and your painting could eventually become unidentifiable if your full or last name isn't on it. If people can't read your signature, they won't be able to identify you as the artist. It's true that some famous artists have illegible signatures, but they can get away with it because a lot of people in the art world are familiar with them. If your signature is illegible, future owners of your painting will have a hard time finding out who you are. Practice signing a legible signature on a piece of paper. Then, show a few friends and ask if they can read it. If they can't, work on making it easier to read. That way people will start to recognize your signature overtime, which will make your artwork easier to identify. If your signature is always different, people might not realize your paintings were made by the same artist. If you don't like the signature you've used in the past, come up with a new one now and use it on all your future paintings. A signature that is too bold can take away from the rest of your painting. Your signature should be noticeable enough that people looking for it can find it, but not so noticeable that it's the first thing people's eyes are drawn to. An easy way to make your signature blend in is to paint it using a color that appears a lot in your painting.
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One-sentence summary -- Sign your painting with your full name or last name. Use a signature that's easy to read. Use the same signature on all of your paintings. Avoid using an eye-catching signature.

Q: Your stance is highly important in maintaining your balance. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. This will allow you to move your arms freely without throwing yourself off balance. Make sure you don't inadvertently move in towards the middle when the jumper joins. Your feet should stay still. Having a solid grip will allow you to move the ropes at speed without them slipping. Hold the rope with your thumb and forefinger and curl the rest of your fingers under the thumb. Your grip should be firm, not clenched. If you hold too tightly, this can hinder your movement. Decide which rope will start and begin to rotate. To ensure you and your partner begin rotating at the same time, one of you can say, "Ready, set, go." The first rope can start on "set" and the second on "go." Keep your elbows near your sides with your forearms extended. From the elbow, move your left arm clockwise towards the center of your body in a circle, and move your right arm counterclockwise towards the center in the circle. The circles should not overlap, but should just barely touch in the middle. Your hands should be opposite one another so that when your right arm is up high, your left arm is down low. The circles should span from about your chin to your waist. It is important for the circles to be the same size. Oftentimes, beginners struggle with one arm and are more comfortable with the other. Work on consistently making the same circle with both arms, even though these circles move in different directions. If you are struggling to learn the movement, practice without a rope. Use pencils or sticks or anything that is similar to a jump rope's handles. Practice the movement against a wall, tracing the circles on the wall. This will help you to get comfortable with the rotation without having to worry about the rope or your partner's timing. This will be best accomplished by listening to the ropes. You are looking for a consistent sound. Try counting 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, and stay on beat. When you and your partner hear the same rhythm, you will be able to stay in sync. Make sure the ropes go high enough to encircle the person who will be jumping. The ropes should be taut and graze the ground each rotation. Try turning the ropes at different speeds once you get comfortable with your initial rhythm. The turner will often say, "Ready, set, go." Then the jumper enters on "go." If the jumper is new to Double Dutch, you may want to slow down a bit for them to enter. You can practice it a few times as well so that they get comfortable with the entrance. Once the jumper(s) join in, it is the responsibility of the turners to adjust to their speed. This is why the role of turner is so important; the outcome rests largely on the turner's ability to adapt to the jumper and stay on beat. Just be sure to keep a consistent rhythm as you change pace. Continue to listen to the ropes and to the jumper so that everyone is in sync. Turners often rhythmically chant rhymes. You can recite one such as, "Ice cream soda pop cherries on top, how many boyfriends have you got? Is it 1, 2, 3" You can also make up your own! These chants add to the fun and help you stay on rhythm.
A: Stand properly. Grip the ropes. Rotate the ropes. Find your rhythm. Have the jumper join. Adjust to the jumper. Incorporate Double Dutch rhymes.

Article: It's difficult to eat out and have a healthy meal. Many restaurant items are carb-heavy, fat-heavy, and loaded with sodium. Avoid going out for meals during the week so you can stick to your meal plan and ensure you are only eating foods that will help you stay full and lose weight. Pack your own lunch and bring it to work to avoid eating out in the middle of the day. Prepare your meals in advance so you aren't tempted to eat out. Committing to a weight loss program for a week with a friend or partner can help you stay motivated and stick to the program, together. You are also now accountable to each other as you both work hard to lose weight for the week. Once you have experienced one week of healthy eating, focused exercising, and other lifestyle changes, you may want to consider continuing these habits. Work on maintaining your diet over the period of a month, as well as your exercise plan, and then try maintaining it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Avoid eating out during the week. Lose weight with a friend or a partner. Maintain your eating and lifestyle habits after the week is over.

Article: This position will stretch out your inner thighs.How to Do a Butterfly Stretch Begin by sitting on the floor with an upright, relaxed back. Your shoulders should be back, not rounded or hanging forward. Bend one leg at the knee and bring your foot toward your body. Repeat with the other leg. Don't force your legs farther than they will go comfortably. The soles of your feet should be facing each other. Gently press your knees toward the floor and lean forward over your feet. You should feel some stretching in your groin and lower back, but stop if you feel discomfort. Hold the stretch for three long, slow breaths, then return to sitting. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly facing outward. Your knees should be relaxed, not locked. Slowly slide your legs apart until you can't go down any lower. Do not stretch any further than your body naturally allows you. Hold this position for 30 seconds. (To help yourself stay balanced, lean over on your hands and use them to support part of your weight.) From the standing straddle, slowly bend your knees and lower your hips to the ground. You can support yourself with your hands. Once sitting, stretch your arms in front of you and lean forward as far as you can. Your hands should touch the ground if possible. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds. You will feel the stretch in your lower back and your inner thighs, but you should stop if you feel pain. Return to the sitting straddle position. Lean forward and stretch your arms toward your toes. If you can reach your toes, hold onto them. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Sit in the butterfly stretch position. Return to a standing position and perform a standing straddle. Sit back on the ground while maintaining the straddle position. Reach your arms out to your sides.