Artist Proof Lab: Turning Studio Rituals into Audit Evidence
How independent creators can document their process without breaking the creative flow.
Bartlomiej Glaz
Founder of HUMA
“Process journaling isn’t bureaucracy—it’s how you prove the soul behind the piece was yours.”Bartlomiej Glaz, HUMA
Capture in the moment, not after the fact
Treat every draft PNG, voice memo, or MIDI bounce as a breadcrumb. Drop them into a dated folder the same day you create them. Authentic timestamps matter more than polished summaries.
If you work analog, photograph the sketchbook page with the date visible. Those raw glimpses beat retroactive write-ups every time.
- Automate cloud backups from Procreate / Figma
- Use a recurring calendar reminder for end-of-day dumps
- Tag files with the HUMA Certificate you expect to claim
Annotate the human + AI balance
When AI tools jump in—brush presets, lyric helpers, texture generators—note what percentage of the final piece they influenced. A single sentence in your notes app keeps the story straight months later.
We recommend a simple template: tool, purpose, edit count, and final decision. It reads like production notes instead of compliance paperwork.
Bundle a proof packet for submissions
Before you upload files to HUMA, assemble a lightweight PDF that includes a timeline, key artifacts, collaborator sign-offs, and the verification numbers of any referenced works.
This packet doubles as marketing collateral—gallery curators love seeing the craftsmanship spelled out.
- Timeline: idea spark → drafts → final
- Artifacts: 3-5 screenshots or photos
- Crediting grid for collaborators
- Link to verification modal for the finished piece
