I finally decided to dream big. ⭐ Working on my own picture book and growing confidence.

In this video I am chatting about how I decided to publish my own books and my plans going forward. I am currently working on bird book which I started in May of this year. For the longest time I thought I need to have an agent to be successful and achieve my dreams of publishing. It turned out I am most happy when I can turn my passion into reality planning and working on art in my own way and sharing journey with you all.In second part of the video I am answering to some of your questions. Thank you all!
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[@nicholewade8233]

As someone who has gotten into the industry I can tell you that I say all the time that it is so difficult! And I really really think that your self-published books will do amazing! Just spend the time on the quality to match your beautiful illustrations!!!! I know I will buy one. I've loved your art for forever and you should have been picked up ages ago :)

[@thegoodnessofyourart4725]

Green Woodpecker! I appreciate all you share. Keep dreaming big!

[@mandyturner8703]

Green woodpecker!💚thankyou for your videos!!! I really enjoy them! All the best with your beautiful book

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

All very exciting news! Green Woodpecker.

[@kriksis]

Aww thank you Natasha!

[@peggyhuffman5309]

Green Woodpecker! :) I wish you all the best as you work toward publishing your bird book!

[@kriksis]

Thank you Peggy!

[@MichelleMouldArtist]

Green Woodpecker. The book sounds so exciting. It is very calming watching you paint. xx

[@kriksis]

Thank you Michelle!

[@WendiWells]

Green 💚 woodpecker!

[@kriksis]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@jessicastrideart]

Green woodpecker.😊💚 Your paintings look beautiful, they’re going to make an amazing book!

[@kriksis]

Aww thank you!

[@jaroslavaart]

Lieliskas ilustrācijas, Kristiana! Tik ļoti iedvesmojoši. Ir redzams, ka tu tās visas radīji ar lielu mīlestību un rūpību. 😊❤

[@kriksis]

Paldies Jaroslava par jauko komentāru! :)

[@awatercolourist]

Hello!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your book. I’ll keep an eye out for them, especially the electronic version. 😊

[@SuzetteMariel]

Green woodpecker. I loved seeing your painting process. Good luck with your book! Looking forward to the goals video!

[@tfreivogel]

I love your work, Kriksis and I think I've said that so many times. I'm obviously going to buy your book! I'm working on my first book that will also be self-published, I loved watching this video on the subject! Thank you very much for sharing this important information. I'm looking forward to seeing the “green woodpecker”. 🍃

[@GreenSharpieScience]

Green woodpecker, lovely work, it’s so calming to watch your videos. Happy Holidays! All the best to you!

[@Samantha_tookey197]

Green woodpecker, the book sounds wonderful ❤

[@GingahSnapsArt]

The book sounds wonderful!

[@kriksis]

Thank you Gingah!

[@karinmerlijn1866]

Oh yes!! That book I want to buy❤ green woodpecker. Wish you lovely christmas and creative 2024. May all your wishes come true🍀🍀🍀

[@madelynsmith8281]

Green Woodpecker! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you also. I love your illustrations. ❤

[@asthepaintflows]

Your love for art is so inspiring Kriksis. Thank you for sharing your dreams and your goals - this video reminds me of how important it is for each of us to not give up on our own dreams and to keep pushing forward to see them come to fruition. I'm proud of you as an artist to do this for yourself - it encourages me to do the same! Thank you. Blessings for a wonderful New Year 2024! Green Woodpecker!

[@sophiependragon2467]

Love watching you paint and beautiful illustrations ❤😍

[@kriksis]

thank you Sophie!

[@Sylvia_Morris3861]

Thank you. You are very modest . Your paintings are lovely. You are an inspiration. Merry Christmas ⛄🎁. Happy New year. Green woodpecker!

[@Katiors]

Green woodpecker ❣️ This is so inspiring! Congratulations! ^^

[@kriksis]

Thank you Kati!

[@user-rs6bi5rq1f]

Something woodpecker I didn’t hear the beginning. But Happy Merry Christmas to you.

[@nicolem.3005]

Great and calming video, Green Woodpecker, wish happy christmas to you and your loved ones.

[@KerryAA7130]

Wish you well with your new book , looking forward to seeing it published, merry Christmas & happy new year to you and your family xx

[@ChantelleArts]

This looks fantastic, I love your work 😊😊

[@kriksis]

Thank you Chantelle!

[@sandieburrows4167]

Your work is really beautiful Kriksis, thanks again for sharing x Enjoy your Christmas break 😊 x Stay safe and the best of luck in the New Year for your book project too 😊 x

[@kriksis]

Thank you Sandie! 💚💚 Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@Purpleladybirdart]

Self publishing a book is the way to go….fabulous art. Thank you for sharing 🙏💜

[@nicholewade8233]

GREEN WOODPECKER hahaha! :)

[@jennifernichols8403]

"Green Woodpecker"😊 thanks so much for answering my publishing questions in this video. I will definitely want your bird book when it comes out❤

[@kriksis]

Thank you Jennifer for the question and support! :)

[@mariechristinebrocart7926]

Bonjour belle âme ❤ , j’adore ce que tu fais ! Joyeux Noël ! À bientôt

[@user-rs6bi5rq1f]

Good for you and congratulations taking charge!!! Inspirational!!!

[@renatekronfu9567]

Green woodpecker! Happy Holidays!

[@kriksis]

Thank you for watching! Happy holidays to you as well!

[@starsongmaiden7172]

I adore your artwork! It is the perfect combination of whimsical, cozy & magical 💖

[@irina.kipnis]

green woodpecker! Happy holidays! :)

[@kriksis]

Thank you for watching! :) Thank you, you as well!

[@sallysims5090]

Your bird book concept sounds really interesting. Looking forward to hearing more. Happy New Year!

[@sonyaoart]

I’m looking forward to seeing your book come to life. Have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year! Green woodpecker :D

[@kriksis]

Thank you Sonya! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!

[@rachellemontoya5504]

I can’t wait to see the book!

[@kriksis]

Thanks :)

[@kookatsoonjan]

You are inspiring with your projects...that you actually follow through on...this book will be wonderful. Looking forward to the "GREEN WOODPECKER" page in the book with the greens and burnt oranges and browns!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Good luck with the book!! Green woodpecker ❤

[@kriksis]

Thank you Sketches!

[@margaretspringer9197]

Can't wait to see your finished book! I know it will make a beautiful gift for just the right people. You could also use the illustrations to make a calendar, cards, etc. The ones you showed are gorgeous!! Green woodpecker, and best wishes for the new year and all your projects!

[@deborahmeyers551]

This sounds 👌 soooooo inspiring hearing your thoughts your plans wishing you all the blessings in this Kriksis wishing you a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2024❤

[@kriksis]

Thank you Deborah! Merry Christmas to you too and happy new year!

[@fionasimagination]

Green woodpecker 😂 Love your content!❤

[@kriksis]

thank you for watching!

[@afos32]

I'm so excited for your book 📖..... green woodpecker

[@deeanncross7674]

Green woodpecker! Best wishes on self publishing your book. Merry Christmas!

[@kriksis]

Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you too! ❤️

[@susanwildt6535]

Green Woodpecker!😁❤️

[@kriksis]

thank you for watching!

[@vickiescott2243]

Green Woodpecker. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I wish you great success with your book! Your video is very inspiring.

[@kriksis]

Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!

[@Ltaman1000]

Lovely cozy video as always really enjoyed seeing your illustration come to life, scary how some water colours dry completely different - Green woodpecker

[@kriksis]

Thank you!

[@lulabelle33]

I will buy your books!!!

[@kriksis]

thank you dear!

[@nina1528]

Green woodpecker 🌿

[@kriksis]

Thank you for watching!

[@rachellemontoya5504]

Green Woodpecker🥰

[@kriksis]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@audreyfarnarier583]

Green woodpecker

[@annaolsson5319]

green woodpecker 🐦

[@kriksis]

thank you for watching!

[@jenns_artlandia7896]

How wonderful ❤️ Could you do pre-orders? Sorry, I don't know much at all about printing book companies. Festive wishes to you Kriksis ☺️🎨❣️

[@kriksis]

Thank you Jenns! That is great idea - to do more preorders beforehand.💡 Kickstarter will be something like that. Merry Christmas! ❤

[@jenns_artlandia7896]

​@kriksis yes! I think pre-orders would be the best way to go! So not any loss. ❤

[@kriksis]

Yes I mentioned that I haven’t done preorders for zines in the past, Kickstarter will help me financially to order books beforehand and it will work like preorders as that will be first place I will sell them.

[@awatercolourist]

I missed this! 😂

[@kriksis]

It's all right, happy to see you here!

[@awatercolourist]

@@kriksis Thanks for your kind words 😊

[@jenns_artlandia7896]

Green Woodpecker😂💚

[@kriksis]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-rs6bi5rq1f]

Question do you think about AI and your artwork? Thank you

[@joyadams3811]

green woodpecker

[@kriksis]

thank you for watching!

[@BunNessa_Art]

"Green woodpecker!" I'm excited for when you do the kickstarter, will definitely try to get it 🙂. I think i might like to stay at cornwall and maybe live there 🤔😌 it sounds nice

[@kriksis]

Thank you dear! Yes its really calm in here.

[@celestelabelle5072]

« Green woodpecker » Happy Holidays Kriksis!

[@kriksis]

Thank you Celeste, happy holidays to you as well!

[@sharonsmith1398]

Green woodpecker. Happy new year!

[@kriksis]

Thank you! Happy new year!

[@samantharankinstinamisan5583]

Green woodpecker

[@kriksis]

thank you for watching!