10 Reasons why I started this Youtube Art Channel (and why maybe you should too!)

To celebrate a week of being on KZbin, I made a video where I share with you 10 (actually it became 9 in the end) reasons why I started this KZbin Art Channel! I am not sure why I felt compelled to make this video. Perhaps it was a way for me to practice talking to the camera. Or maybe it's just something I wanted to get out there and to share. If you are thinking of starting your own KZbin Channel, maybe this video will give you the inspiration to get started. Hope you enjoy this first all-talking, no painting video. Let me know in the comments!
Shout out to all my fav KZbin Watercolour Teachers out there (in reference to reason 1):
Jenna Rainey - / @jennaraineychannel
Emma Lefebvre - / @emmalefebvre
Kristy Rice - / @kristyrice
Ellen Crimi Trent - / @ellencrimitrent
Chapters:
00.00 Intro
00:34 Reason 1 - To give back
02:40 Reason 2 - I love KZbin
03:40 Reason 3 - I Studied it
05:06 Reason 4 - I'm a show off (haha)
05:57 Reason 5 - Longer shelf life for content
07:06 Reason 6 - I like long form video
08:07 Reason 7 (but I say 8) - Side hustle
08:48 Reason 8 (but I say 9) - Life stage
09:27 Reason 9 (but i say 10) - Zeitgeist
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[@vikkigherzi9933]

Your creations are lovely. I started painting in summer 2022, following all the same artists as you. I also have Nianiani, Diane Antone and Andrew Geeson on my subscription list. I like the long form video too - not Gen Z either. Congrats and encouragement to you!

[@crystaltanart]

Thank you so much!!! I also painted with nianiani but haven’t checked out the others. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@dakotascottart]

I think these are great reasons for doing KZbin, and I started with Jenna and Emma too! They are amazing and great teachers.

[@crystaltanart]

I am so grateful to them.

[@MarySparkle]

I am happy i found you, Crystal. I would love if you did a video to show how you setup your camera, lighting, etc. That would be very helpful.

[@crystaltanart]

Hey Mary Thanks for watching! That's a great video Idea. I will put that into my list of videos to make for sure!

[@swimwithsue9227]

Yes, life is always improving and learning. So.proud of you. Greetings from Madrid

[@crystaltanart]

You are so kind

[@thejournalingbroom]

I've been itching to start a youtube channel for floral watercoloring lately. I'm new to watercolors - I started in beginning of 2021 and did it for a year, but had to take a break for a year , and now I started recently again . I have too many hobbies and interest though 😅 I have been doing youtube for a couple of years in journaling/planning . But definitely watercoloring florals has a grip on my heart ~ also thanks for making videos, I love your tutorials!

[@crystaltanart]

If there is an itch, it must be scratched! Do it! Watercolour floral has a way of gripping your heart doesn't it! Thank you for watching!

[@LindaArtinger-uc4nr]

Hi Crystal! I’m so glad I found you! Your art has impressed me. I’ve been doing watercolour for the last 6 months. I needed to use my time in a enjoyable way while I recuperated from my chemo treatments. I’ve loved my new found art! Your 10 reasons are good ones! I appreciate your time in front of the camera without stumbling all over your words with a bunch of “likes” and “ums”. You’re a natural! Thank you also for all your wonderful painting videos too❣️

[@crystaltanart]

Hey Linda, Thank you for sharing! I am so honoured to be a part of your recuperation. Watercolour is so healing in itself. I too am so happy to have stumbled upon. Thank you again for your gorgeous comment. Take care and Rest well!

[@DeAzul7902]

Thank you, Crystal -- this is excellent & inspiring! Keep it coming cause the world needs you. ❤

[@crystaltanart]

Aw thank u!!! :)

[@jessieadair]

I was a bit curious and as it turned out I found your reasons interestingly honest and straightforward. Your energy is bright, positive and joyful and your style of painting flowers is lovely. Of course I've liked and subscribed!

[@crystaltanart]

Wow, thank you Jessie! This was a video I made just 1 week into my KZbin Journey and the editing and talking to camera is a bit rough! But thank you for watching and appreciating my honesty :) Thank you for the like and sub as well!

[@donnadesilva4461]

So glad I found you Crystal!! I’m returning to art after many decades and felt weird that I want to absorb so much from many artists and mediums! You make me feel that I’m on the right track. Thank you! Loved the first video I saw by you regarding 10 tips as a beginner…..something like that❤

[@crystaltanart]

You are so welcome Donna! It's so natural I think to wanna try everything! Creativity is a potent energy, we should not stifle!

[@janc734]

I follow all the same artists- and now you! Love your channel.

[@crystaltanart]

Thanks for the sub!!! Hope you enjoy my videos :)

[@nancypyter1511]

I really like your reasons for your channel Crystal! I have seriously started my channel last fall and while I am still getting used to talking and crafting, I am having a great time. I just keep telling myself to just be myself and it will get easier every time I make a video. I know I can't please everyone and that's ok.🥰

[@crystaltanart]

Thanks for watching and resonating :). Totally agree how fun it really is. Especially once there’s a process and groove. It isn’t so hard to publish! It took me ages to get started though. I kept waiting to get the right gear. But I’m happy now.

[@donnastrohmeier8739]

Love your style. I think you will have a great career as an art watercolor teacher🙏🎨 I too started during COVID. I have also been following those same artists🎨🙏 greatful for their wisdom too.

[@crystaltanart]

Oh wow. Thank you so much for saying that! And for watching this rather self-indulgent video! haha

[@ethanpurther2202]

I love your channel and so glad you decided to start sharing your beautiful process !

[@crystaltanart]

Thank you so much! You're so kind to say that. :)

[@jasonjosephdirector9072]

So awesome crystal!

[@crystaltanart]

Aw thanks Jason! For your help and guidance for making this channel!

[@lydialee2023]

Hiya, love this talking video, I am also gonna start a KZbin channel to celebrate me turning 50 this year but it will be mainly a Chinese sometimes English Channel. Still not feeling all that comfortable talking to a camera but like anything, practicing makes better. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@crystaltanart]

Hey Lydia! Yay! I look forward to your channel! It certainly is a lot of fun and in a way, pretty rewarding!!! Enjoy the challenge and I will watch it coz I do understand Chinese! (Im not great at it, but can certainly improve :)

[@lydialee2023]

@@crystaltanart Awesome, I will keep you posted. X

[@nathalie3102]

What an inspiring video, thank you Crystal....it would be great to see how you set up , use lighting etc....

[@crystaltanart]

That's a good video idea! Thanks for watching. This was so raw as it was like my 1st talking head video ever! Had so much fun though.

[@nathalie3102]

@@crystaltanart It is palpable that's why I love your channel so much

[@rt.artsudio]

Great reasons!! Wish you all the best! Love your work, I’m thinking of starting my own KZbin art channel but have no idea how to start!

[@crystaltanart]

Thank you! You can start by searching "how to start a youtuve channel" here on youtube. there are TONS of content about this topic. I too watched a million of these to start and then get better and better at it. Go for it!

[@rt.artsudio]

@@crystaltanart Thank you Crystal! I love your quote “Go for it!” I will definitely be looking into this. Thank you for inspiration 😊