Great tip on documenting your process! This is something I've thought about doing but have struggled with the best way since a large part of my process is designing on the computer. I'll have to definately brainstorm a way to document it.

It seems like having regular updates in a variety of places would help build Top of Mind Awareness, which is so important! Great suggestions, definitely food for thought.

Thanks, such ideas are always helpful!

Great ideas! This reminds me that I need to order my MOO cards!

Good tips! Thanks for sharing! ~Michelle B~

Very Cool!

Great ideas and tips! Thanks for sharing!!!

This is something I have been meaning to do for a long time. I think it is good for us all to give some insight into our process. How to do it while retaining a little mystery is the hard part ;)

And Traci's book "Collage Unleashed" is terrific! It's a must have for anyone who does mixed-media work.

Thanks for sharing.

Often times when I lay out a design I think I should take a picture. It is so hard to describe the process of nuno felting because it is like magic.This is something I am going to try to do .I believe people that love art are really interested in the process.

Interesting process and ideas!

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing these great tips!

Good ideas! That name brand is a important thing! ~KK~

Yep, our favorite thing to do for 15 years now, we call it our layers in process, and are always documenting the "steps we take to make." this has resulted in thousands of pics over the years we've collected on our flickr and shared on fb. Good stuff.

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

Love your process! And I got very excited when I saw The Creative Connection logo. Your classes incredible! I'm serving on the TCC 'Creating Community through e-commerce' panel - I'll see you there :-)

Cool ideas!

I love getting peeks inside the creative process, especially artist's studios & other people's work spaces. Great idea!

Thank you so much. I need the tips!!! (\__/) (>’.’<) (")_(")

This highlights how the actual process of creating an object is as amazing and interesting as the actual object. Love it!

Traci rocks. Collage Unleashed changed me life!!!!!!

Traci rocks. Collage Unleashed changed my life!!!!!!

"You can’t expect people to find your art without working hard at promoting it." Still the hard part. It's 10% create, 90% promote.

good tips, thanks

Collage was my all time favorite activity when I was growing up. I realize now that is so telling, I'm a putter together-er I'm not a draw/paint type. I should start collaging again, hmmm... Great marketing post, I'm going to try those ideas.

Great tips...thank you so much!

Good information on documenting. I will open a fan book page today! Thanks for the info Monica TheIDConnection

I tend to document my creations on my blog - under the side title "in my studio", but after reading this, will also add "photo's of interest" to my fan page. thanks so much for sharing your marketing ideas and wonderful work! Here's a link if you're interested. http://magicmarkingsart.blogspot.com/search/label/in%20my%20studio

Great information, Traci! You're always a generous teacher and inspiring friend! Thanks so much! ;) xoxo jul

Brilliant! This is something I have been working on as well. I feel it is very important to connect not only on the finished piece level but also the process and steps taken to get to that point. Thanks for the article!

Great information! Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us, Traci. You've really gotten me thinking about Moo Cards and using process photos in my portfolio!! LOVE IT!! Although I sell jewelry on etsy, my other "art life" has recently taken off and mixed media collage is where I have always tried to share the steps, documenting practically everything I make through photographs then posting step-by-step on my blog. I'll work on using some of your ideas with my jewelry now, as well!

I love when artists share their behind-the-scenes creation process. The end product feels so much more.. *handmade*. I need to be better at this. I always find myself running out of time rather than CREATING time to share progress shots. I posted a quick few Instagrams as I prepared for a local art market and posted them to my journal though: http://www.candacejean.com/journal/?p=1454 I also posted a recent image of a little wip to my tumblr last night: http://candacejean.tumblr.com/post/9362617332/listening-to-doves-while-drawing-doves I ALSO sent an image to my twitter in the midst of some lino block creating: http://twitter.com/#!/mycandacejean/status/87614942005567488 We adore the secret studio stuff, artists! Keep it coming please. :)

Thanks for posting these ideas! I'm brand new and getting to know my own process has been fun! I've already tried a few of your ideas and I'm considering videotaping my collections and sharing to my new shop YouTube account! I think its a great way for the buyer to get to know you and what you do/love!

I sooo need to get back to basics. Thanks for the inspiration.

I shared my studio with my blog followers last summer. Included some shots of the studio and some projects I was working on...then in a later blog post, showed the finished products. I almost always have a post about my newest creation or passion....... You can find them here: www.handiworksbyjanice.typepad.com

Great article ! Thanks for the great advise. I have a blog where I give previews of my work http://kimartjewelry.weebly.com/my-blog.html and I also have some videos of the process of my jewelry making on youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/Ladynayana?feature=mhee

Traci, it is nice to see you posting here at Etsy! You are a household name here due to your visibility in the mixed media media. (?) About a month ago I realized that many people don't realize the many steps required to make a finished product. I made this photo collage using Picassa, and it is now part of my listing. http://www.etsy.com/listing/75919076/mr-mustache-personalized-shaving-bag

gotcha, peace & love karen DevineCollectible

Wow, excellent ideas! Thanks so much for sharing!

Good ideas, thank you for sharing! :o)

Wonderful Traci. Thanks for sharing as well as showing us your studio style. I have always shared the "process" with my commissioned clients. I create a diary of pictures and notes along the "birth" of the painting. It's fascinating see the stages of development. It's as if several paintings emerge before the finale'. Love the special Tra- Bautista design.

really good blog post its got me thinking :)

Great ideas for generating interest in your work. Hmmm. I wonder how I might use these techniques? Thanks for sharing :) Trina

This tactic works especially well if your demographic is of the younger social media savvy variety... I've been hesitant to even set up a Facebook page - very short sighted, I know. This is largely because my own set use the internet, but don't engage with it as completely as those under 30 do. To succeed in the online marketplace we have to utilize the tools that drive that specific traffic.

Great tips! This is where I land some of my process shots, lots of scraps, and some hands at work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennyleefowler/sets/72157622740722148/. I'm writing video in on the to-do list for the coming year.

descriptions of the design process within the etsy listings is another way to bring on the personality of the piece and possibly carry the words needed to be found in searches

very inspiring-thank u!

People LOVE to see sneak peeks! Thanks for sharing all of those great tips!! Here is one of my sneak peeks: http://365catladies.blogspot.com/2011/07/work-in-progress-sneak-peeka-wise-guy.html and here is a finished product in my shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/80124307/woodland-owl-glass-pendant-handcrafted

It's a great thought to show pictures of my studio, but I can't find it. I have so much vintage stock to take pictures of and list that I can't get in my studio. I'm stocking up for the long winter, I guess. This is such a great article, thanks so much.

Great tips and ideas!! Thank you for sharing!! :)

So fun! Thanks for the article! I did a simple documentation of my totems process - http://laura-johnston.tumblr.com/post/8305103705/where-do-totems-come-from

Definitely some good tips here, and it's a call to arms to get our marketing act together! I would say though that there is a growing sense that Flickr is dying a slow death, here is a recent article that has got a lot of coverage http://thomashawk.com/2011/08/flickr-is-dead.html As a Flickr user for many years I'm not sure that spending time on Flickr Groups is time well spent, though at the very least Flickr is a great tool to use as an image host, online portfolio, and possible back up for example...

Perfect timing.....I'm cleaning my really messy, messy studio as of this post and will share pics when I've finished.

Great tips! Would be a great addition to any artist's blog or product images. Shows how much work we artists do before we put the brush to canvas, etc! THANK YOU!

Great article. Thank you. Here's a tutorial on artwork I created: http://blissfulpumpkin.blogspot.com/search/label/Tutorial

Great Ideas, I have been trying to think of ways to document my process to my Facebook and twitter fans

I too enjoy sharing my new things on facebook and like to share with all I know the new things I am working on. I also find it helpful to work on my stuff anytime I am out and about. People will always ask what I am making and it gives me the chance of another potential customer. People are, by nature, very curious and they always think it amazing how I have four jobs including my craft fair business. Share your story with others!

Excellent suggestions. Showing our target audience how we are vastly different from factory made items is always a good idea - I'm off to document! Thanks!

I am a New Media/Journalist, with years of sales and marketing experience; however, my challenge is that I find it very easy to chronicle (often) my experiences/creative process and utilize social media to peak my prospective buyers interest, but am having trouble on a limited budget trying to reach new buyers outside of my small network. I have lots of "curious" people in my networks, and many people who "love" what I create...but I have had no buyers...only time will tell, I suppose.

I do very much agree that people like to see an artist's process. Yesterday I posted pics on my shop's Facebook of a table I'm revamping for my living room into a giant cheeseburger. I'm taking pictures of the table in its various redo stages and showing them as I do them on my Facebook. My fans went NUTS!! I had three messages about the table in like 3 or 4 minutes. It was AMAZING because I hadn't gotten my fans to interact like that in a while, plus I'm always looking for new ways to get my fans to interact with me. I will DEFINATELY be sharing the process of making the rest of my tables I've got on hand for the summer! It's really fun to promote without having to feel like an advertising billboard!

I was looking for creative ideas to pomote my vintage clothing store and had seen lots of videos on youtube about vintage hauls and I knew there was a lot of interest in this category. So.... I thought I would make a video of BEHIND THE SCENES of one of our modeling shoots. You can check it out here.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ks5qwEtNz0

i love taking photos of the work in the early stages! and i love to see how others work too ~ nothing more addictive!! i post mine on flickr and talk about it on my blog: http://www.gretchenmist.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/gretchenmist/ thanks for the tips :)

great tips! during my process i always think to myself "i should be documenting and posting this"... but i never want to interrupt what I'm doing. this post is motivation to take that extra step—making time to show others the process, and if all goes well, gain fans because of it!

Etsy - you never stop amazing. thank you for the treasure trove of resources!

thank you for the inspiration. here's an early behind-the-scene/ process glimpse included in one of my listings: http://www.etsy.com/listing/78104992/work-in-progress-found-poetry-behind-the

Not quite so easy of you don't own an iphone and have to take photos with a camera and then upload to the computer. Also have to be on a computer (plugged into wall not laptop) to access social media and your own sites. I don't mean to sound too negative, but doesn't this eat into your creating and making time. And do lots of people really read blogs, look at flickr etc? How do they have the time? This is quite a good idea, but is the return in sales and a heightened profile for your brand worth the time and effort?

Brilliant idea. I always post my work to all of the appropriate social media outlets, but I've never really considered documenting the process. Thanks.

Great ideas! I cannot wait to start working on some of these tips :D

@LaughLand I can absolutely attest to the effectiveness of using social media as a marketing tool to attract sales. I can honestly say that a reasonable portion if my sales have come from me social efforts. Yes, it takes time, but it's worth the effort if done right. The trick is to interact as well as share your work.

Thanks for the tips. They remind me that I need to get moving on postcards for upcoming shows.

I just recently posted some pictures on Facebook for the first time. No sales yet, but I did get some interest from among my friends. I'm impressed.

Very informative, work stunning!

I really love sharing my sketches and progress shots on my Facebook page and I like to think my fans enjoy seeing a painting come to life and evolve step by step. Sometimes I get lost in the process and forget to scan or photograph as I go along though. Your story reminded me of the importance of doing this. Thank you.

Great concept ~ thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much for taking the time to advise!

great article. thanks so much!

Awesome - so glad I already do this! Now to translate process sharing into actual sales...

I've found that sharing my work in progress is a great way to stay motivated and get finish the piece. Like this one I posted just over a week ago. http://www.etsy.com/listing/79969383/clay-sculptures-ooak-work-in-progress

This is a great reminder. Thanks for the tips!

I love this!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

Great advice, will do! Thanks.

Great idea to share the process and journey! I think we're a bit scared to show the development but it's a great idea, almost making the viewer feel 'in-the-know' and privy to our creations! Thanks! ~~~Marlene

Wonderful idea on documenting process something I need to have done years ago. That a great way for the viewer to know you and your process. Thank you so much for sharing.

Great tips and reminders. Thank yoU!

Traci, Thank you for the post. I agree with DrCraze, a good strategy but keeping the mystery is the hard part.

One of the best things about the internet I think is it's ability to connect people all over the world. It's really been a revolution for artists to be able to open their studio to the world and share every process- and people love it! It's the bones of why people love handmade, because the process of a human can be felt in it, and social networking your process heightens that. And LaughLand- I don't own an iphone or a laptop. All I do is keep my camera by my side, and snap pictures of pretty things as my day goes along. I blog it, flickr it, tumblr it- and yes people read it! A lot. My blog is a huge part of my traffic and blogs generally are a HUGE world, with many people fitting in their reading time over breakfast or instead of TV. I know I'd rather 'visit' an artist's studio online than watch a random drama unfold on TV.

That is exactly what we do. So far, it does not work :).

This has been a great post, complete with thought provoking comments. Love it when an article is chock full of really good tips and inspiration. My glass studio is currently on hiatus, packed up and waiting for a move, but I love the idea of documenting bits & pieces of work in progress when it's set up again. Meanwhile, I'll be figuring out interesting ways to put these ideas in place with vintage items...

My name is Yusron Efendi, I'm from Indonesia, I have several collections of art, I want to sell off my entire collection http://p2nart.blogspot.com/

I have taken lots of pictures while making soap, and I have quite a few videos posted on YouTube. It is fun to go back and watch old videos! I also post progress pictures on my blog for viewers to watch my progress.

Yes, I share my process on my blog www.textilecuisine.blogspot.com from 2 years. And I have to say that I didn't suppose how much my readers may like it. The reason I do it is not for bringing sales, it's more about showing what my art is really about. I'm a textile artist and I know that it is not very easy to "see" textiles on monitors. When I share the process of making I can unveil this hidden dimension not seen in a finished piece. And I even showed my step by step process of making one of my shop's items lately: http://textilecuisine.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-make-bracelet-jak-zrobic.html

WWhoah! Its back to basics with me! This last year has unravelled for my earning capabilities. Funny how one family 'behind the scenes' event, throws the spanner. I've ended up so overwhelmed and absorbed with what has happened to my family that I could not relate what I do now to the 'who I was' I had always thought that the how I got to this point journey had been quite random and unrelated. How does a graphic designer, get to intieriors then motherhood/ gardening and end up redesigning textiles and making bags? Thank you Sooo much for this inspirational post! and putting me back intouch with 'the design process'. I have certainly and with urgentcy to look at, what I thought to be disparate medias, and connect them, like a childs 'dot to dot' picture. web site, etsy shop, facebook, twitter, sketch/ideas books, how I build up a new fabric, are all interconnected with my finshed bag. Thank you again,

great stuff ! thanks for sharing :)

Wonderful pointers ~ people do love those glimpses into creative processes. Thank you for reminding me of how important it is.

I`m an addict of seeing other peoples work process is so inspirational and I do document mine! :D I have a set in flickr for all the photos I take: http://www.flickr.com/photos/norma_andreu/sets/72157616981506493/ and constantly show some of them in my websites! it`s really great thing to do and as you say people love to see beyond your work, to get to know you a little. a blog is a great tool for doing that! :D Thank you for showing one of my textile collage with your article! :D

Great ideas -- and also applicable to starting a blog - something I've been wanting to do but just not sure how to get started/ PS - (pardon my ignorance, but...) what's a MOO?

This is what I do - thanks for sharing!

i use my blog for that purpose, it's a great way to share ideas day by day.

likewise - the blog is a great behind the scenes tool! The feedback I get from this space and facebook is encouraging and uplifting and people love to see the mystery of the studio! Moo cards are awesome by the way!!

I've always been a tad nervous about posting work in progress, but actually Ive just started showing my process and received great feedback!

Ive always been a tad nervous about posting photos of work in progress, but ive recently started doing so and actually received great feedback. I think its good to show the thought process

awesome. will defo start doing this more! anyone on instagram i'm nicolarowlands :)

I always find it beyond amazing how inspiration is everywhere!!! When we turn to our inner yearnings & desires to create...we can be so easily nudged when we just open our hearts and minds a little more than we thought was possible.

Fantastic ideas! Thanks for sharing! I will definatley try this.

sometimes, after I've finished a project, I wish I could go back and take photographs of the whole process, so this is a great reminder that I should create that habit

great post with a handy action point list - thank you!

On some of my listings I have shots of work in progress and I just recently made a little video that shows just part of the process, here it is on my blog: http://cathykiffneystudio.blogspot.com/2011/08/making-birds.html It is my first venture, I hope to make a more complete one soon! Thanks for the great tips!

Lots of ideas to try in this article. Thanks for making it so very practical! Once I clean my studio, I will give a studio tour and start adding some videos on my process.

Thanks, I gleaned some good ideas from your post! It never dawned on me to post pictures of the actual making of some of my items. Since most are created with fabric, it would be easy to do.

Love this article. A few days ago, I started taking pix of each painting step of my "Village Provencal" stemless glass. I will make a blog post out of these pix. But this article gave me the great idea to actually link the blog post in the etsy item description. Thank you!

LOVE THIS! so inspiring. I'm in the process of getting my stuff together to start my etsy shop. I love her ideas! breakin' out the journal right now...

Great ideas .. I did it once on FB and did get some interest. Must get back to it! Thanks for the push in the right direction! I'm getting ready to start a blog and I'm thinking these ideas would be a good addition to that too.

Good tips, thanks for sharing!

what is a Moo?

This is one of the best articles, in my opinion, in quite awhile. I only wish these helpful articles were a bit longer, allowing for a wee bit more detail. But I am truly grateful to have received this. Thank You!

This is awesome advice! There are so many hi-tech ways to promote these days, it's important not to overlook this method of marketing.

my blog serves 2 purposes -- a personal one as the place I need to show up and be accountable and as a "here's what's coming next" for my readers I've recently decided that I need to create a Facebook page for my art separate from my personal one -- I'll be working on that soon

Great tips, thanks for the info

Oh my goodness! I already do this, but for my own benefit. Working hard to open my shop on Etsy. I should be out there working now, but had to read what you had to say. Fantastic, keep up the good work. So much to do, so much to learn. Not enough time! However when I get to the end of the day I am excited to see what the next day has to bring. I don't blog, but certainly thinking about taking my process there. I facebook with family so why not product. I will be turning 71 next month, my body knows that but my mind doesn't. I have to be creative. THANK U

i love snapping photos of my paintings in progress! they evolve so much and it always helps me get through the frustrating parts...i post the photos on my blog and call them my paintings from start to finish... http://juliettecrane.blogspot.com/search/label/start%20to%20finish

This is a great article! I'm thinking of ways I can incorporate what was said into my own business which is vintage and not so much handmade... the ideas are brewing! Thanks for the inspiration!

This is great! I've always had trouble staying consistent with blogging/tweeting about anything let alone a work in progress that I can't put down!

Good suggestions! I usually do document my process by posting photos and some text on work in progress on my blog and on Facebook. I've gotten commissions from having my work this way. So I definitely think its worth the effort.

Thank you for sharing these great ideas.

Glad to have a nudge in the direction of what folks are responding to these days. We are in an information culture now, and reading about the creative process is always interesting. Factoids expand on the meaning of the created object. Thank you!

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

I have recently started to document the process fro my self and now I am going to share it, thank you for the terrific idea.

Wow..I'm excited that you all took the time to comment and share. Thanks everyone for your feedback and sharing your links! I'm wading through all the posts and will check out your links! Good luck with your creative business...DREAM BIG! Artfully..Traci

Here's a mini-movie that my husband I made in our Mississippi studios of us making a giant painted wood fish. Would love to know your thoughts. Thanks!! https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2048619612642

I did try to do the video for a few my products. http://youtu.be/bG8StyfyAvg ... but it seams I did show to much on it. Don't know but maybe now everybody think they don't need to have a pattern from me. What a mistake I made. But it was fun doing it. Any suggestions? Thanks

Definitely an idea to consider.

Yee haw! Excellent idea!

thanks for the helpful hints!! gotta get this business going!! :)

Wow, very cool!

I have done short video clips of my Fabric Collage Art to give a bit of an idea of what is involved in the process. I agree that it adds a very interesting element and an appreciation for the artist's work. I am always interested in seeing the process behind the art. My most recent is posted on my blog - www.lynettelwilliams.blogspot.com

Thank you so much. I have recently opened my shop and need to get my business up and going. My mind is full of ideas, I just need to find my customers!

I'm with doodads. I need to find my customers or they need yo find me. I have my checklist. Just not enough checks yet! :)

Excellent suggestions! I'm going to try to document more of my creative process via Facebook.

Here's a preview I posted on Facebook for my friends: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=551335965#!/photo.php?fbid=10150184740505966&set=a.408649080965.192658.551335965&type=1&theater I should think about a facebook fan page or a blog !

Excited about using the ideas you've shared! Thanks or enlightening those of us who need that help!!

Silly me, I always thought about getting out the camera and lighting just right etc, but your idea to snap a photo with the camera/phone and post right away is brilliant. I am in the process of documenting some of my original crochet patterns (for eventual sale on etsy) so I'll try your method to create some interest. Many thanks for a simple idea with lots of potential!

I started doing that last year. Not sure why I decided to begin, but usually when I work on something, I will often stop for a minute and take a step back and look at what I'm creating to see where I want to go next with the process. I'm sure others do that as well. So, last year while I was working on a painting and took a step back to take it in and see where I was going with it, I decided to snap a photo and post it to facebook. Every time I got a little further in the process, I would take another picture. I didn't think many people would be all that interested in seeing the whole process since a lot of my paintings don't look like much until I am about halfway through. To my surprise, people really enjoyed seeing the entire process and every step along the way, so I started doing it more after that. People really like watching the transition. Here are some examples of how I've done it in the past. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227914613912974.50367.100000833104139 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.413508330769.196953.309481265769 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.382600755769.171215.309481265769

Great article! ...it's from 2010, but here you go - "In the Artists Den": http://mercurios-jewels.blogspot.com/2010/09/in-artists-den.html xo, MJ

Traci, I love your work and especially your process. I have followed your work and have been very inspired and "called to action" regarding your branding process. I have long way to go and am working on branding my love for vintage as well as my native Hawaiian inspired creations. Thanks so much for your example. Aloha, Connie

This "soft tactic" has worked great for me to interest customers via facebook. Folks are always interested in the process of my projects, and in a number of cases, it has sold the product before it is even completed! I was so tickled to read your article, as it was another person nodding to me, saying, yup - this WORKS! My clients love to step inside my studio via photos and videos, as it makes them feel like they are THERE with the artist. It makes your product more PERSONAL to your potential customer. :)

I love this concept and have gradually begun documenting my process in my blog. What a great way to personalize and make more real the online experience? http://scrappytude.blogspot.com/2011/08/finishing-touch.html http://scrappytude.blogspot.com/2011/08/collaborative-quilting-with-women-of.html

Thank you so much! Excellent advice for me - beginner

I've always thought that documenting the process may give the competition a heads up or give away my ideas before I've had chance to fully launch them, I never viewed it that I was enticing my audience. Thanks for making me see it from a different perspective. Nicola

What a lovely idea... Tells the story and everybody loves a good story with a product. And it is just so easy in our age and time!

Fantastic suggestions...thanks

Really great ideas, thanks!

I didn't realize how much those simple processes add to my marketing. One day I hope to be part of the Creative Connection Event sounds like a great place to enhance my skills.

Exciting stuff! You are a real go-getter...inspirational too. Thanks.

I finally had some time to read this article knowing it would provide something helpful and it DID! I often show process images on my blog of my 'projects in process' or my art journal pages in process, and they do generate interest with my readers. I've been thinking lately of adding process and studio videos, (despite the messy state of my workspace!) as well as starting a Facebook fan page and this article has definitely inspired me to do both...as soon as I get over a nasty cold! Many thanks to Etsy for these great articles and thanks especially to Ms. Traci Bautista for taking the time to share her great marketing tips!! In the meantime, here is a recent "project in process" post from my own blog: http://thecreativebeast.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-submission-for-great-big-stitched.html

This is such great advice, and very inspiring. If there's one thing that I'm not very good at, it's marketing myself!

oh Traci, thank you so much for your insights! i need to be better at sharing process shots. just brilliant. thank you dear girl!

Thank you very much, Traci for these sentences: " This is the beginning of a story to get my audience wondering, “What’s she creating now?” Building upon a simple afternoon in my studio, I creatively use my design process to promote my artwork, which in turn makes sales and builds my brand." Yes, that's one of the most important marketing tips! Very clever! It's very true - art, hard work 10%, promoting the item 90%.

Thank you for sharing your tips on documenting your process. Letting your followers sneak a peak at the artist at work is very interesting and helps them understand how much care goes into our works. I'd like to start documenting my process as well after reading this article!

Thanks for sharing these wonderful ideas with us. Keep them coming!

Great ideas! It is so interesting to see an artist at work. Who doesn't stop to watch a glass blower making a vase, or an ice sculptor chipping away at his or her masterpiece? Giving buyers the chance to see the actual human being at work will provide a much stronger connection to the product and artist.

I am reading this article kind of late but I loved it. Great ideas and advices. I love art journaling too :)

Mahalo for the info and inspiration, great ideas, and great way to keep ideas flowing.

Thanks Traci for the info, I definitely need to incorporate more of my process into my blog posts. I do have a section where I describe the overall process for my products from sketches, silkscreening textiles to designing and sewing them into handbags and decorative pillows. Here's the link where it can be seen http://www.jacquepierro.com/?page_id=20 I'm open to any feed back if anyone is interested. Thanks again, Jacque :)

Have seen your work before- loved it then and now. Thanks for inspiring me