ASP Witness Rules Question2878

Originally Posted by dielinfinite
That is how it works for sketches. A witness only needs to be present to take custody of the signed/finished sketch from the artist.

Originally Posted by PeteN
that statement is correct but that doesn't dictate that the witness be in the presence of the artist while he's sketching every second of the said piece. I have had books with sketches picked up from artists from both big grading companies...they are there to witness the exchange from said artist to myself. Otherwise, it would be rather difficult to expect a witness to stand there for hours and hours waiting for an artist to finish a piece, that they are working on with interruptions for signings and talking to fans.

Originally Posted by DarthLego
I think it would be unreasonable to expect a witness to stand for hours looking over the shoulder of an artist sketching, and I'm sure that scenario would make most artists uncomfortable.

Originally Posted by dielinfinite
Mark Roman is CBCS' Signature Programs Coordinator

Originally Posted by spaulus
The rules of the program state that an Authorized Witness has to be present when the books are signed. That is clear cut. Therefor a witness cannot drop off books with a creator, show up later and claim that the signatures had been witnessed. A slight modification to that rule exists when an artist has been asked for a commission with the intent for it to be submitted under the ASP. The Authorized Witness has to be present when the commission is transferred from the artist to the customer, but is not required to stay and watch the artist work. The customer and the AW has to fill out the appropriate submission paperwork and submit the book(s)/art when the transfer of ownership takes place. The only caveat is when the customer obtaining the art is also an Authorized Witness. When that is the case, the AW has the latitude to submit the art later during the convention, as long as the chain of custody is not broken or at a subsequent event with prior approval from Mark Roman.

When an AW has set up a commission event that involves a mail-away to an artist or creator, and the AW is not present when the commissions are completed. The creator has the obligation to sign a document that states that a certain number of art was produced and or books signed, that document must be sent back to the AW or CBCS. The artist can either mail the commissions directly to CBCS or to the AW who has been approved for the mail away. The Authorized Witness has to maintain the chain of custody, fill out and sign off on the proper submission forms, and submit everything to CBCS.

I hope this helps. If not let me know and I'll try and answer any additional questions.