I didn't expect THIS to happen!

[@kriksis]

Hello there! In case if you want to check out the kickstarter project here is the link - www.kickstarter.com/projects/birdsincolour/birds-in-colour?ref=profile_created&category_id=22 Kickstarter project live till 18th of September 12PM BST

[@gabrielamorovan577]

@@kriksis Thank you for sharing your art with the world. I got one of your books. Will patiently wait for more. :).

[@aletabarker]

I can’t think of a more deserving person for this than you Kriksis. Love your channel and how you bring a bit of nature and gentleness to our corner. ❤

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Aleta!

[@pagewhite61]

Kickstarter! It could not happen to a nicer person. You deserve every single bit of the love and support. I’m so happy for you and I’m proud to be one of your supporters.

[@kriksis]

aww thank you so much Page! I'm so happy! And I really enjoy chatting every time you come to Patreon zoom sessions and greeting Huckleberry (did I spelled that right?) :)

[@PunjabiHumanitarian]

Kriksis, you deserve all the best in life...cheers to your first kickstarter success!!! keep reaching new heights!!! 🥰

[@kriksis]

thank you so much!

[@gabrielamorovan577]

A book about foxes with your beautiful illustrations... Yes, add my name on the list

[@poodle9557]

absolutely. Mine as well

[@kristelfae5054]

Same!!

[@francehebert2403]

Your happiness is nice to see! Congratulations on all these beautiful things that happen to you! You are a very endearing person!

[@kriksis]

Thank you France!

[@brackalack1]

You've worked so hard for this. I'm so happy and excited for you! Well done! Beetroot soup will never be the same again ❤

[@kriksis]

thank you so much!

[@sincerelyceline]

😭❤❤❤This was so emotionaall! I remember watching your old videos and sketchbook tours, but also all the hard work, sheer dilligence and all the challenges you pushed through! Thank you always for your cozy corner of the internet, you worked hard to get here! We’re so happy to see you succeed on your book and with kickstarter! AHHHHH🎉❤❤❤

[@kriksis]

Aww thank you so much Celine!

[@paulineshelley4421]

Kickstarter! Congratulations Kriksis! It cannot have been easy, starting a KZbin channel and reaching this goal of launching your first book, especially when English is not your first language. You deserve success and you are a great example of how perseverance is key. Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@kriksis]

thank you so much for lovely comment!

[@marjattacajan9058]

Kickstarter. I love you channel and your art. You are very warm and lovely person and fantastic artist!

[@kriksis]

thank you Marja!

[@sadiesins5442]

Your art is so sweet and has such a calm vibe; it's going to be great to see it in book form. Congratulations on your book launch!

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Sadie!!

[@dmortelli1]

Congratulations from the US Kriksis!! It doesn’t surprise me at all that you hit your target so quickly! You are talented, interesting, and most importantly authentic. You should be very proud of yourself. I know you are going to do amazing with this project but also your future endeavors. I look forward to watch you grow and succeed!

[@kriksis]

thank you so much!

[@jessicajanezanotti8315]

You deserve it all ❤

[@jaimeo2312]

Kickstarter ❤ it's so great to see your project become so successful xx

[@kriksis]

thank you Jaime!

[@rampant.hare.illustrations]

Kickstarter! I’m so happy for you, really. I still remember your vlog from Bologna when you said that the book fair was both inspiring and overwhelming because of the number of talented artists. I felt all that self-doubt, and now look where you are! You did this all by yourself with so much hard work. I wish you all the best!

[@kriksis]

Thank you for kind words! I do remember Bologna vlog so it's so interesting to look back at it now!

[@Erinba]

I have just pledged/bought the book - can’t wait to receive it ❤

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Erin!

[@Raven_starr8]

Its been wonderful to watch your creative dreams come to life and so contagious. I wish i could come to your inperson class but im in Australia just a little far. Im sure you will have a blast. Will be awesome to receive yoyr book like a cozy secret 🎉❤ #kickstarter

[@kriksis]

thank you so much!

[@jennifernichols8403]

Kickstart! CONGRATULATIONS 🎉❤ You deserve it. This looks like a beautiful book, I would love to buy one. Is it available in the USA on Amazon? 😊

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Jennifer! I currently have a kickstarter (link in bio) And in October I will add the book on my website to purchase.(will be shipped out after all kickstarter parcels) I am shipping to USA! :)

[@jennifernichols8403]

Thank you for telling me you'll have your book available in Oct. I will definitely order a copy...🤗

[@fionasimagination]

Kickstarter!❤ Congratulations 🎉

[@kriksis]

thank you Fiona!

[@laurenvonduyke-dadmun9928]

Kickstarter! Hooray!

[@kriksis]

[@paulahaynes6131]

Thank you for sharing about your Calmtober. I will try to do it this year. I do inktober now for three years and this will be my fourth year and it is so fun and challenging. I do paint a lot of my prompts. I have published my fort children's book this last year. I never dreamed of writing and illustrating a book. It just kind of happened from a piece of art I made in 2019 and then four year of working on the illustrating and then I did hire a lady to help selfpublish since I am not good with tech. It has beena an amazing journey and I am working very slowly om a second book as well. I found out about you through a Melonie Chadwick KZbin and have loved her and now you too. I also live not so far away from Sandy Hester who lead me to Melonie so very small world now and I an so glad you are in my path now.

[@kriksis]

thank you Paula for sharing your story, how exiting about the book! very small world indeed! :) Best of luck with inktober/Calmtober :)

[@rl4424]

Kickstarter. ❣️♥️❣️

[@crystalipock9725]

Kickstarter! I am so excited for you! I can't wait to get my signed copy of your book! Best of luck at the Exhibition and classes you have coming up! Looking forward to your next video and all the good news you'll have to share! You deserve all the success that can come your way!

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Crystal!

[@kellyhoernig]

I am so excited for you Kriksis and look forward to receiving this lovely book. Here's to many more and congratulations on making one of your dreams come true!

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Kelly!

[@thompson_jules0]

Kickstarter🎉 Congratulations Kriksis, I am so pleased and excited for you. I love your channel, it's so honest and calm and you have worked so hard for this. I hope you know how much you deserve this. I cannot wait to receive my very own copy of your wonderful book🧡🐦🦉🦆🧡

[@kriksis]

thank you so so much! 🐦

[@dianehinson2170]

So well deserved. So happy for you , Kriksis

[@kriksis]

thank you Diane!

[@francineh.7825]

Congratulations!!

[@kriksis]

than you!

[@rociocruz2786]

I’m so happy for you,Kris!and I’m really looking forward to having the books in my hands!❤❤

[@kriksis]

thank you so much!

[@fairweatherannie]

Hello Kriksis, I just discovered your channel through Mel Chadwick. What a heartwarming first video to watch! Congratulations! You seem like such a lovely person; I am also now looking forward to seeing your and hopefully getting your book. Wishing you every success, my dear xx

[@kriksis]

Hello and welcome here!

[@vickiescott2243]

Kickstarter. Congratulations! I love your videos. I am inspired by all you are doing.

[@kriksis]

thank you Vickie!

[@megantorri1711]

Kick starter! So glad your beautiful book got funded.❤

[@kriksis]

thank you Megan!

[@debsllewelyn230]

Congrats dear Kriksis! You deserve every success xx

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Debs!

[@karenemmerich2572]

I'm so happy you finally achieved your dream, Kriksis! You deserve it, never doubt that. I can see that you put love into everything you do. From now on, may your path be even more blessed, happy, easier, and prosperous ♡

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Karen!

[@brittabeningfield3472]

Kickstarter! Congratulations on your success. You've earned every bit of it, and I am so tickled that it poured in so quickly and alleviated one kind of stress for you. You are an inspiration and I can't wait to see where this takes you next. Wishing you all the best!

[@kriksis]

Thank you so much for kind words!

[@DominikaKowalskaArt]

You deserve this and more Kriksis! You have been working a lot for your success!

[@kriksis]

thank you Dominika!

[@thejunkjourney2650]

I just found you. Congratulations!

[@kriksis]

thank you! And welcome here :)

[@zenandink3531]

Woohoo! So wonderful 🎉 Oh! Coloring books would be so fun!! Kickstarter-yes!

[@kriksis]

thank you so much!!!

[@DianeLoDico]

Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!

[@kriksis]

thank you Diane!

[@kristelfae5054]

Kickstarter! Ooh I’m so glad I watched this just now and had the reminder to go back it and pledge for signed book!! Excited for it to be my Christmas present!! Luckily with only 90 mins left! 🎉Congratulations!! (I wasn’t surprised it was so beloved) Yay ❤

[@kriksis]

thank you Kristel! You were the last backer :) yay!

[@dennybean4009]

Wonderful! Congratulations. 👍🎨

[@kriksis]

thank you!

[@awatercolourist]

Kickstarter 😁

[@luanna56003]

KICKSTARTER - I am SO EXCITED for you, Kriksis, for meeting your Kickstarter goal! I'm so happy that I went out to Kickstarter, and at that time, saw that you were close to meeting your goal. I had to participate in your campaign as I had watched your KZbin videos as you were illustrating "Birds in Colour" and I was hooked! I pledged on your Kickstarter campaign and then watched as you surpassed your set goal. Congratulations on your hard work and determination. You have demonstrated to your followers that hard work can be so fulfilling if we continue to strive to meet our own personal goals. Sending you big hugs!

[@kriksis]

thank you so much LuAnna for your sweet comment! And for being here and watching the project behind the scenes. Well said and so true! Dreams can become reality!

[@Ltaman1000]

Thrilled for you, your excitement is contagious and your emotion is joyous! Well done, well deserved 🎉

[@kriksis]

thank you so much dear!

[@ruthjames9278]

amazing

[@kriksis]

[@beverleystrachan1205]

Well done!! Such an exciting project and you deserve all the success!

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Beverley!

[@HeatherDerocher]

Kickstarter. You are amazing!!

[@kriksis]

thanks!

[@loriminor7253]

Kickstarter and Congratulations!! So well deserved!❤

[@kriksis]

thank you so much!

[@gallopsarah]

Kickstarter!!!

[@kriksis]

[@Kathy-xy3kp]

kickstarter! thanks for sharing your journey :)

[@kriksis]

thank you Kathy!

[@VeraGolosovaArt]

Kickstarter! Yay, I am so extremely proud of you and so happy for this huge and absolutely deserved milestone. I remember your first steps here on KZbin, and we kinda fell into birds together at the same time, it is an immense honor for me to witness your growth. I am sending you love and vibes!!!

[@kriksis]

hello Vera! Thank you so much for lovely comment! Yes I do remember the early beginnings and also remember how you talked about your love for birds :) thank you! I am sending love and good vibes your way as well!

[@charukohli5253]

Hello Kriksis, congratulations on your success, I am soooooo.... happy for you. Much deserved, enjoy your success and continue to believe in the power of your dreams. Kickstarter.

[@kriksis]

thank you so much!

[@bethcrane5780]

I feel so happy to see you understanding how much support you are receiving on YT. It's be a slow, lovely delight to get to know you and your art and process. I look forward to recieving this book and learning more about what your future projects will be. Take care, be cozy and creative! Kickstarter.

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Beth for lovely comment! Same to you - take care, be cozy and creative!

[@sabinemetscher6449]

Wonderful < Kickstarter🌟🖌️🎨💕

[@kriksis]

thank you! :)))

[@snazzyjonesart]

Love this for you ✨✨✨ this is just the start of your picture book illustration journey - I’m sure! Congratulations! X

[@kriksis]

thank you so much!

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

Kickstarter,so happy that your Kickstarter has done so well,and your beautiful birds in colour book is going to happen,and glad it's given you inspiration for the future as well,thank you for answering my question in this video too.We've seen how much you've loved creating the book and I just know the book will be loved and treasured by all of us that receive a copy,congratulations on this huge creative milestone,it's so wonderful it really is.(Matt) P.S either week in October is okay for me but maybe a weekend live may be better in terms of people being home/around

[@kriksis]

Thank you so much!

[@wild.soul.sketchbooks]

Yaaaay, so happy for you! Can't wait to get my copy of your beautiful bird book🥰♥️🎉🎉🎉🎉xx

[@kriksis]

thank you! yaaay!!!

[@ingeborgsap9509]

Just backed. Much looking forward to receiving the book in print late Nov/early Dec. Well done you! best regards from Inge, The Netherlands. Kickstarter.

[@kriksis]

thank you Inge!

[@maryemma7368]

So happy for you. Looking forward to getting your book 🥰

[@kriksis]

thank you Mary Emma!

[@ArtySubu]

Kickstarter ❤❤❤

[@Toto-NaoWinter]

Kickstarter 😊Thank you for sharing your experiences ❤Love your artwork 🎉

[@kriksis]

thank you for watching :)

[@VeryMimsyMia]

Wow to all that you have going on! 💕 ☕️ You posted on my bday☺️. Your joy and success are the very best kind of gift! 💕☕️ Looking forward to your beautiful book and art to have and share with my grandson. 💕☕️ Thank you for letting us tag along thru YT and now Kickstarter

[@kriksis]

Happy birthday!!! ❤❤❤ And thank you for kind words!

[@kaleidoscopiccolours]

Congratulations on the success of your Kickstarter Kriksis! I am so pleased to hear that your beautiful book will now be published. Personally, I would love it if you created a colouring book in the future. A wildlife themed colouring book would be fantastic!

[@kriksis]

thank you so much! Colouring book would be lovely to create :))

[@jessbutterfly1934]

Kickstarter, I just wanted to let you know that I think it’s absolutely fantastic that you have exceeded your goals. I wish you had is much faith and confidence in yourself as all of us do your book is simply beautiful, and although I wasn’t able to purchase one because I live in Australia just getting a book would be over $85 Australian it was a little out of my price range, but I have been a long time since you started and I am so happy that you’ve had your dream realise. Congratulations you should be so proud of yourself. I absolutely love and adore your style. Lots of love from Australia

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Jess for being here since beginning and all the lovely comments!

[@whatifitnt]

Kickstarter!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉WOOOOHOOOO👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖💖💖💖🤩🤩🤩💋CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

[@kriksis]

yaaay!

[@ruthjames9278]

Just backed you - love your work

[@kriksis]

thank you Ruth!

[@lunanorth]

Kickstarter ❤

[@kriksis]

[@Lesley22]

Kickstarter! Such a delight to see you so excited about your book and everything else that is happening Kriksis. A lovely chatty video. I have covid at the moment and feel really rubbish so really enjoyed listening to all your positive news whilst resting in bed with a big mug of hot chocolate. Looking forward to receiving my book xx

[@kriksis]

thank you Lesley! I'm sorry about covid

[@hitomihutzell]

Kickstarter!

[@kriksis]

[@charleenkontopp6463]

kickstarter 🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@kriksis]

[@susanwildt6535]

Kickstarter! Congratulations Kriksis. I am so happy for you. Will you be printing enough books to sell on your website or is the only way to get one is through Kickstarter?

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Susan! I will sell books on website as well, will put it soon there as preorder, hoping to pack after all Kickstarter books in mid/end of November so they can still arrive before Christmas :)

[@catherinebrown9119]

You are so encouraging and positive in your creative process. Love your artwork and appreciate your videos❤

[@kriksis]

thank you so much Catherine! ❤

[@sophiependragon2467]

Congrats 🎉

[@kriksis]

thank you!

[@btwilks]

Kickstarter, because, well, you know :-)

[@kriksis]

thank you!

[@karenjohnson6487]

Kickstarter. Congratulations

[@kriksis]

thank you Karen!

[@jenniek4617]

Kickstarter! Thank you for answering my question I really liked your answer! When you have the books published, have you thought about approaching some local bookshops to see if they’d like to take it? There’s a beautiful one in Falmouth, Waterstones take local artists books and a fantastic one in Penzance called The Edge of the World bookshop who pride themselves in supporting local creators. Just a thought. Many congratulations, look after yourself so you can keep up the pace ❤

[@kriksis]

Thank you Jennie! Good suggestions! I might do! :)

[@hawkeye9382]

You should sell prints and keep the originals!!!

[@kriksis]

Thank you!

[@jenns_artlandia7896]

Kickstarter! And oMG you got me crying happy tears today❣️ im like wahhhhhhh l😭😭😭😭😭😭❣️❣️❣️❣️🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@kriksis]

aww! I was actually crying when editing the video as well :D

[@rebeccaschmidt7431]

Kickstarter

[@kriksis]

[@nicholewade8233]

Will there be a chance to buy books outside of Kickstarter???

[@kriksis]

Hello Nichole! Yes I will list books on my website in early October and will ship them out after kickstarter parcels but before festive season :)

[@nicholewade8233]

@@kriksis I am so so excited! I can't wait to get one! I'm really happy that your kickstarter was funded because I've been looking forward to this for so long :)

[@lamiarouleau1378]

Kickstarter

[@kriksis]

thank you

[@barbaravaltere2432]

Malacīte!! 🥰

[@kriksis]

paldies!

[@pamelameredith1762]

2ick starter

[@hippopotamusbosch]

I hope you have so much paid work that you start complaining about have too much paid work. 🥂

[@kriksis]

haha thank you so much Hippo!

[@jenns_artlandia7896]

I'm having a problem with with cards on kickstarter. I've been trying to get a signed copy with a sticker book. My cards are good. Help? I want them to take my money! ❣️😫

[@kriksis]

Hello Jenns! Thank you for reaching out to me! Your card will only be charged after the kickstarter ends. (on 18th of September or 72h time from that moment) So far you can just add valid credit card and back signed copy of book + add-on sticker. Hope this helps! I have Q&A section on kickstarter which shares how to back the project.

[@jenns_artlandia7896]

@kriksis thank you so much for your speedy response! Ok..Im still trying to figure it out. My cards declined and they're all good.

[@EugeniaLoli]

Congrats! Your link to kickstarter doesn't go correctly to your project though, you might lose some donations.

[@kriksis]

thank you for sharing! I just fixed it so hope it works now. :)

[@lulabelle33]

Kickstarter! 📗🐦‍⬛

[@kriksis]

[@maureendaunt8665]

Kickstarter ❤

[@kriksis]

[@rustypineconestudio]

Kickstarter ❤