Headstone Ideas for an Artist or Painter

An artist's headstone can carry their work — literally.

Symbol ideas

• Palette and brushes
• Easel
• Pencil or pen nib
• Their own monogram
• A favourite flower they painted

Etched scene ideas

• One of their own paintings or drawings, etched on black granite
• A view they painted again and again
• Their studio or garden

See custom etched scenes.

Personal touches

• Their signature, engraved from a scan
• A line from an artist's statement or a favourite quote
• "Artist" under the name

Epitaph ideas

• She painted the world brighter
• His art lives on
• Created with love
• Colour, light and love
• The canvas is complete

Design tips

• Only reproduce artwork the family has the rights to — their own work is ideal.
• Line drawings etch beautifully; paintings are converted to fine tones.
• A modern or asymmetric shape suits a creative person — see modern designs.

Key Takeaways

• An etched copy of their own artwork is the most personal tribute.
• A signature in stone is subtle and meaningful.
• Modern shapes suit creative lives.

Next Step

Try it in the Design Studio — search the symbol library for the emblems above.