It's good to show the work and frustration that goes into making videos. I think our society is perfection obsessed to the point where we expect everyone who knows how to do anything to just be default on point all the time, which sets all of us up for imposter syndrome and nothing can kill a creative spirit faster than that. Besides, what a boring existence it would be without the ability to improve, not to mention some of the best stories I tell are about my flops. But I've got a pretty good sense of humor so I know how to laugh at my mistakes. LOVE these hats!

100 more years of this please

I got a few of those in my sub box from Alpha. Have to do the thing. I'll let you know!

I hated being in front of the camera when I was doing it, but I would occasionally pop my face on screen LOL. For the record - It doesn't matter how much you know, so much as what you DO know and you're willingness to share it if that makes any sense at all? Point being - you may relay information in a way that no one else does and people with brains that gel with yours will better understand the info you're sharing. You never know who needs to hear what you have to say regardless of what it is. We all have something to contribute. Also - taking care of yourself is important. That comes from someone who sucks at it. That was my Husband's job - Taking care of and making me take care of myself. When he passed in '21 I realized no one would ever do that for me again. So for the last three years I've been struggling to figure out how to take care of me. I still suck at it most days, but slowly, I'm figuring it out. Cheers!

Warning - Wall of text with an apology - It's great input. When I was Vlogging the greatest challenge was recognizing that it is in fact, Work. People think it's just "Oh, shoot this, post it up and bam! Insta-content" But it can be mind numbingly exhausting when you're taking it seriously and putting in the effort to make something view worthy. I learned to take my cam with me everywhere I went so that if inspiration struck, I could record. Also I learned the importance of "B role" for fillers and cut scenes etc. I also started a running list of things to do and began to stock pile vids in the can so that I could actually take a break and not worry because I'd have 5 -8 completed videos completed and good to go. It becomes mentally, emotionally and physically taxing no matter how good you are at it. Hence the reason I gave it up after a couple years. To me, it's a personal judgement call. I ended up spending more time behind the camera and on the editing screen than actually doing things that brought me joy. I didn't want to be a professional vlogger so for me, it had to go. Now I've got people asking me if I'd do a Twitch stream when I pinstripe and I was like....Ahhh I doubt it. My daughter is a gamer who streams and I've already seen the toll it's taken on her and that's just live so whatever happens happens but it still has its own forms of pressure. So to me - If it energizes you and you stay passionate about honing it, then do it, but if it sucks your soul away then evaluate how much is fun and only do that much. There's tons of unpleasant tasks we are sort of stuck having to do in this life - It's not necessary to go looking for more. I love your videos and while I may not tune in everyday, when I do, I truly enjoy them and find them helpful. Informative vids are harder than just straight up entertainment vids. I don't think there's much you can do to improve on a talking head style video. Okay... I said "Something" Cheers!

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The Pinstripe Wizard. Hell yeah man!

You're the best. Thanks for the shout out!

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Thanks for the real-time video, Chris! I would enjoy seeing the process you use making a panel start to finish! Keep doing the thing sir!

You’re doing it !!! enjoy the process. Enjoy what you’re doing. Don’t give a you know what and it’ll work out perfectly every time. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep up the good work you don’t need no sticking film equipment. What I take from this is just do it fuck the critics

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Steve Kafka makes the best brushes for beginners or pros.

Do you normally leave your alphanamel bottles right side up, or upside down? Thanks!

One of the nicest humans on this planet, if not THE nicest human ever. I follow Blofeld(😁) on tikkytokky and I love his work, amazing with a brush 🖌️ Stay moist Blowy 🤘🏻

Thanks !!! Enjoy annoying you too!!!!

This is a stunning display. ❤❤

You're doing wonderful, my friend. And I don't consider your videos boring. You're one of my favorite content creators and I always look forward to your videos. Also, I love your rambling. ❤❤

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I love this kind of honesty. It's refreshing! Great job creating content. I dig your challenge to yourself and the fact you are keeping up with it.

Great story, where can I get that oval template?

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Something! Lol! Chris, as a very beginner striper, I enjoy watching other striping artists do the thing. So even watching someone do something in real time. I find it intriguing because that's how I learn. I do appreciate the shorts as well. But maybe try a real time striping video sometime or don't! Appreciate you and your content!

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Best song ever !!!!

love that lens

lol a horror movie where you are all the characters sounds freaking hilarious. People love a good concert. even if it's a one man band. "Imagine if you will" you play all the parts of the band as you would even if its crazy and off it would be worth the experience of watching.

Also the fact it's generating in Russian lol!

Love this.

Love this concept. What a cool way to generate interest in a location! I always love the after dark style attractions and exhibits. It allows for more of an immersive experience. It's been my opinion that we rely on our sight and light so much more than our sense of smell and hearing. After dark attractions seem to wake up those other senses and heighten what we take for granted. Very fun!

I grabbed a couple of these, haven't gotten to them yet. I'll have to mess around with them and get a feel for them. Still working my way into the scrolling. It's still scary to me. Also, can I just say I'm so relieved to hear someone else say they hate painting on white. I can't stand working on white but your the first person I've heard mention the same distaste for it. Really appreciate your reviews on the Materials and supplies. Also appreciate that you come across as laid back around the art form "It's just paint" Other vids I watch, the stripers seem really high strung and it gives me anxiety, which means I have to drink decaf while watching just to stay calm watching 'em. Mahalo!

What a cool exhibit!

Fun!

Okay so, question for you. Dig the painting. Have you done or considered doing anything on black canvas? I bought a couple at the lobby of hobby an age ago, thinking I'd do some faux black velvet tropic night scenes to hang up in my Tiki lounge, but I've been busy with the things that make me money, so I haven't pulled them out yet. But I was thinking it might be fun to do something black light friendly on one of them now that I've seen this vid. Thoughts? Suggestions? Dire warnings? Cheers!

"That's the paddles and that's a whole other video...." That got me. Speaking of grey or gray or whichever one is the right one, I am literally working on a commission that is entirely in grey/gray, white and black. At first I thought it was gonna be really bland, but I'm about a quarter of the way through it now and discovering there really are a load of shades of grey/gray to play with, although I think I'll stay away from the paddles - not quite my shade. Cheers!

Love the purse! I've been branching out with brushes lately, giving them all a go just to see what I can do with what. Still not scrolling yet, or at least not like a big kid. More like a toddler on rock candy, but I imagine it'll come with more practice. I have really small hands and stubby fingers so I tend to gravitate towards the shortest handles I can find - Maybe that's all in my mind, but it seems like the longer or larger the handle the less control I've got. Cheers!

When Video blogging started gaining traction, my Dad started a vlog called "Richard Show" he got so busy with the videos and travelling to meet other vloggers that my Mum started calling herself a "Vlog Widow" I decided to pick on my dad a little bit and did a quick 20 second black and white silent movie style vlog featuring her in widow's weeds with a veil and flowers mourning over a "grave" It's been over a decade now and I don't remember the whole bit, but They both thought it was hilarious, so I started a vlog of my own called "Daughter Show" and Posted up short vids on a semi regular basis. It's not easy to post every day. Especially if you're adding music, subtitles, cut scenes and blocking etc. Even just sitting in front of a camera doing talking things it can get really tiring. Quite the challenge you've set for yourself. Wishing you luck. I'll do my best to watch and interact :) Cheers!

Thanks for the dragonfly review! Going to have to try one!

Really enjoy watching the process!

He married the dead women

Can I buy a panel like this one from you please 😊

Nice work, I realise you have to work in reverse to get this one done!

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Watching on my phone Chris I honestly couldn't tell much of a difference between them.

Cool Man !

I like the design 0:48

👍I like it