I don't see why you can't do what you always have which is just film whatever you are painting at the time and sharing that with us. That's the old style youtube content we love. The algorithm is designed to push sponsored creators, but people are getting bored of the slick production nonsense. That stuff relies on constant new product reviews and there is only so much of that possible and it seems to be dying down so there's only so much of that stuff people can stand and more people are 3d printing their models now so maybe a review for different models that are available, how easy they are to print, how the well the supports work etc would get more views. Also there's no reason you couldn't get sponsorship from one of the smaller paint companies like Coat D'Arms or Warcolours that would like more promotion. Reviews of different colors, how to use them etc might get a few more views. CZcams sucks. We all know this, but you are a light in a dark place and shouldn't give that up. God bless.
Your channel helped me immensely when I started painting my first Warhammer minis, I always come back to watch your old tutorials because they get me reinvigorated to grab a brush.
You've inspired many throughout the years. That australian (Golden Demon ? winner) that was interviewed a few years ago by Vince Ventruella mentioned you as an early inspiration for him.
been watching since 2009 when i was a kid first learning how to paint. You, Templarscrusade01 and Miniwargaming were the first warhammer youtubers i ever watched, so thankyou for all the help your videos gave me to learn to paint miniatures!
You taught me to paint miniatures when I was first getting into the hobby almost 15 years ago. You've had a significant positive impact on my life. I just want you to know that I really appreciate you and all you've done over the years.
your channel was super helpful to me years ago when I started playing again after university and wanted to paint better than I did as a kid, and your were perfect - explaining the whole proccess without making it overly complicated. over the last 5 years or so youtube has really professionalised and you're one of the last of the old school channels like this and it's a shame because I think theres a degreee of personal touch lost in the contemporary video making proccess. I urge you not to view this as a failure. it seems to me that your channel stayed true to it's intent and provided what it intended to for years. I think you improved as a creator - and a painter - over that time as well. just recently I went back to the orc painting tutorial you made years ago which first got me watching, to compare how I paint orcs now with how you did then, then checked some more over time to see how much you've improved. you have for sure. in that sense it doesnt really matter what other creators have done, or how they've done it. you provided a valuable service and grew personally. that's a win, simple as that. and it goes without saying that you can come back and make videos whenever you want, about what you want, when you want. I hope to hear from you again, but either way all the very best.
Tag them ASMR, brush sounds, soft spoken… that stuff is popular. I always like the pace of your videos, I don’t need to be shouted at constantly with jump cuts and fast talking. I like to chill out listening to your videos and watching you paint while I’m sitting in my arm chair putting my 3yo son to sleep.
I miss all the old Start to finish 40 min videos you always did originally. I often come back looking for them. Thanks so much for all of the content you have given us!
Thank you for sharing your work with all of us. I had zero interest in warhammer growing up and very little in miniature painting in general, however I stumbled upon your tutorial for painting Krell. I could not explain why, but I've always enjoyed that video in particular. Years would go by and I eventually did become obsessed with painting miniatures and I remembered enjoying your tutorials. They are great companions to painting sessions and I appreciate them now even more than before. Wishing you the best for the future and thank you again for all your effort to make us better painters.
You are one of the first painting youtubers I started watching when I got into the hobby. I always have enjoyed hearing you talk over your videos, you always talk to your viewers like we're just friends sitting around a table, painting together. I painted my 40k starter set based off many of your tips something like.... 12 ish years ago? But the algorithm sucks, and I hate that youtube serves us things we recently viewed over things we are subscribed to. If you're done, I understand. But it's sad to see you go, and I can't help but feel like we, as viewers can do something to game the algorithm further than just liking, commenting, and subscribing. You're wonderful, and you have helped keep me in this hobby so thank you for all your hard work!
You were one of the first that I watched when I took up the hobby. The simplicity of your videos is what I enjoy, nothing overly produced just great advice. I do hope you continue when you feel like you are ready to. ❤
Hi, I just watch you for the first time in ....well a long time...since...? Times are changed, there are so many channels, and sooo many good painting channels. (Like Squidmar) I think we grew old, and the younger people like another format. Anyway, you have inspired me through the years and showed me and my son (who is now in transition to be a woman...) how to do amazing paint jobs... So thank you 4 all the efforts you put in all those years❤
Hey, it's a very difficult time 4 a lot of people, including me... The world is not what it used to be... Try to stand up, do what you're good at... Sometimes you have to get on your feet again pulling yourself up on your own hair... But allways I find comfort in painting, flocking grass on a diorama... Yeah, do a cooking video, I'll definitely watch it!😂❤
I watched your channel since I got into warhammer all the way to today, I whent from essentially a little boy to a grown man in that time frame and have really loved your videos and painting, especially this year have I learned how competitve the youtube thing has become nad you have to stay on top of things, one change in the algorithm and you have to make a shift in your content. I am looking at doing youtube myself and it is pretty daunting, nonetheless I would like to thank you for all the great videos and fond memories and great source of inspiration, and I will still be here watching the odd video you upload.
With you I learned much more than techniques, I learned that I could do something that I never thought possible, and I owe you hundreds of hours of fun and happiness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ♥
Thank you for everything. Your channel is a work of art that will stay with us forever. I will continue to watch and rewatch old videos, and hope you post some new ones when you feel like you can and are doing it because you simply want to.❤
Thank you very much for your videos ! I have been subsribed to your chanel for god nows how many years. I started watching your videos froom shool since i was 14 or even younger, now i am 26. And thanks to you i learned not only miniature painting but also english leanguage. I am from Russia and back in the days we didnt have much warhammer related content and even fewer painting tutorials. So i started to watch wrhammer content on english. At first I couldn't understand much, but since the content I was watching was related to a hobby I really enjoyed, it wasn't too hard to learn English. Right now my work is directly related to speaking English so thanks to you and other youtubers like warbosstae, bluetablepainting and all warhammer youtube veterans i learned not only my hobby but also skill that would help me work in the future. And for me it's very sad that most of the channels that were among the first to start making Warhammer content on CZcams are now getting a few hundred views per video. The only ones I can think of that are still more or less successful are minewargaming. I think the main problem with CZcams is that it's basically a manopoly, so they can do whatever they want with their algorithms, monetization and so on. And youtubers around the world simply don't have an alternative video hosting site where they can post their content. Sorry for the politics, but when for known reasons, CZcams turned off monitoring in Russia, a lot of other platforms appeared where people can gain millions of views and earn money. I hope that in the near future there will be a video hosting that will be able to compete with CZcams on the worlds market and make both sites develop. But enough on the sad note. Thanks for this wonderful journey and I wish you find a way to make money from your hobby again.
Thank you very much! I completely understand your point, although it's sad to see you leaving. You made me buy my first minis after I've seen your Tutorial on a CrimsonFist SpaceMarine maybe 10 years ago. I think you've always been very authentic, curiuous and constantly making progress in your painting skills. All in all you are a very kind and loving person and maybe too good for a corporate CZcams.
Thank YOU so much. The time and money and energy you've given to the hobby, and us is very much appreciated. The world has been tough on many people, and knowing that you're feeling down over the current circumstances of today is hard. You're you, and we're glad for it. As one of the 'everyday people' that needs to know that I can start with what I have, and that what I CAN do, is keep growing and improving and trying new things. Your bullet holes have been my favorite thing I've learned from you, aside from your cooking videos, which always teach me new things! Keep your chin up, remember we are here, we're not CZcams. Maybe a new venue? Maybe just repost old videos with new voiceover for updates? Maybe some other idea that will come to you as you read comments from your loyal viewers! Maybe paid polls for future videos, that you make when you reach a certain 'funding level'? Again, THANK YOU from somebody else that isn't a video editor, but whom envies your courage to take video, and share it. You're an inspiration to us.
when i picked up a brush back in 2012 to paint my 1st mini you where there to help me through it and i still watch you videos to this day, thank you for all the videos you have given us, i hope you still contuine to make videos as you are one of the OG's of the painting scene and desever a lot more :)
I'm not a great painter by any standard but picked up enough tips from you to be able to have a presentable set of models which I am happy to say yes I painted that. Sorry to hear you are winding things down but just wanted to say thank you for the videos all the best for whatever you decide to do in the future.
An OG of the hobby movement tutorialists on CZcams. And Entry-level and easy to follow tutor with seemingly infinite patience and a calming demeanor. And the world's tiniest hobby knife.
I think the best unit I ever painted ( some 20 wolves for Kings of war) was from watching your video and following your steps, I often enjoy looking at them and keep them out on shelf. I hope you can take some pride knowing many people have models painted in your style that brings them joy.
Your video about not just living vicariously through youtube hobny vids, and being enamored by spectacle was a massive, massive help for me. These days i make simple stuff, cardboard terrain, ships from garbage, and i paint by the tutorials you make which remind me that just /doing/ anything is worth so much more than watching someond do something huge. Your perspective and humor are invaluable to this space. Thanks for grounding us and thank you for /being/ you. In the best possible world things will align for you to be able to do the channel, make your money, and have fun doing it. I hope that comes to pass.
I hope Im not coming across negatively but here are some points Id like to make. You have a great channel. Ive been subscribed for a while and I consider you one of the best brush painters I know. As a trans person myself, you have given me a lot of confidence, not just in my painting but also in my personal and mental well being. Im not keen on thi skind of video where you "bleat" on about how little your channel is making. I know its important but you now come across that you arent interested as much in the hobby but more about how much money you can make. You mention about downloading and painting STL files. What a great idea. Many of us are not super rich and GW are making it harder for us to buy quality models. So why not focus on these cheaper models and give us feedback on them. Download, review, paint and talk. Even reviews on the not so great ones are useful. However, saying all that I notice that your videos do not have a description or tags. I believe these really help. I know when I put effort into adding tags my videos seem to do a little better. Have you considered taking the time and effort into learning how to make that element more effective. Anyway, I hope this cam across as a constructive critique. I do not wish to see your channel die and Ill do what I can to help you grow. Perhaps we could do a joint live? Im only a small you tuber but surely any little helps?
Sorry to hear the issues and hate to see you down about this, CZcams sucks in this regard. I have learned so much from you over the years and you got me to the very first paint job I was ever proud of by learning from you and I think that was around 10 years ago. I have learned so many techniques from you since then as well. I love your style of videos, its real and it gets to the point, they are great to learn from. I hope that you can continue to enjoy yourself with what you do with painting away from the camera, that's what matters the most. Take care and thank you for all you've done for me and I'm sure many others,now go get some good use out of that printer and enjoy yourself, you deserve it.
I have been watching for many years. I work a stressful job, and your videos calm me and bring me to peace. I love building miniatures and listening/watching your videos. I ve never been a great painter but have learned alot too. Im not aure how the algorithms work, but i swear ive watched you mantic zombie and new 40k song videos at least 100-150 times each. I see the song views dont refect this, not sure how with how much i watch it. Your videos have been an impact on my life. Love you and your videos!
Very, very longtime subscriber here, been lurking since your how to dip warriors video was a new upload. Your videos were always relaxing to me before ASMR was ever a trending thing, and comforting to have on while I painted my own stuff. In a way it’s like having had a painting buddy for many years that I’ve never met; the internet is cool and weird that way. Sentiments aside, I’ll second others recommendations to use tags, that will help videos gain hits beyond the first day spike. Otherwise, don’t chase the algorithm. I think many of us would attest to the fact that there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to the popularity of our own videos, and altering how you produce content to chase views isn’t a game worth playing. What drew me, and I assume many others, to your channel is your authenticity. No slick production, no unrelated sponsored content in the middle of a video, no clickbait-y images, just videos made by a friend showing us whatever she’s up to in the hobby. That’s the heart of this channel, that’s why we’re here. Keep up the great work.
I am not really interested in watching tutorials on specific miniatures like warhammer. What matters to me is seeing a mini go from gray to painted, watching an artisr develop and execute a vision and explore techniques. That's why I'm here
Have been watching for a decade now I think. I’ll always be there for the unboxings, cooking videos, product reviews etc. I stopped watching the painting videos because I’m not into painting anymore, but all the other stuff is always so calming and interesting for me. I know it’s not really financially feesible for you, but for me basically any other type of content than painting is going to be the most interesting. Anyway, I hope you still make some videos even for a handful of us, just for fun! Maybe once a month? I wish you all the best!
I've been watching you since 2010. Your tutorials have helped me with my own techniques and I love your commentary as you do these vids. THAT being said, do not carry on doing something if you don't enjoy it. You enjoy painting, once something you enjoy becomes something that has a detrimental feeling to it, it'll start becoming less enjoyable. I'll miss your videos, but you honestly do you and what makes you happy 👍
One of my best memories is to stay up until 5 am with my 10 year old brother listening to your videos while painting and eating sandwiches. He is 20 now, and doesn't paint anymore. But those memories still kept on thanks to you and other youtubers of the time. Thank you so much ! Even passing through this, situation that i understand is difficult for you, you already conquered our hearts, so even if reality is different now please feel confident in you and adapt !!! You can do it, we are here !
Rest assured that you do have some fans that are happy to watch your videos when you feel so inclined. Take care of yourself and thanks for doing what you did!
Sorry to hear your videos have not been getting the views Alexandra! I love everything you've done and I'm forever grateful to you for the content you've created over the years! You've taught me a lot and I love you for being so a awesome! I will continue to be a sub to your channel and will watch and like any new video you make! Please keep your head up my friend you are loved and appreciated more than you know! Huge thanks for everything you've done for the hobby community Alexandra! Peace and love! :) 💗🖌️🎨
i think all the comments you talked about liking are the reason to keep doing this, if you want. that's as good a reason as any to do it to me, but i understand if you're done still. enjoyed your videos all of my life and will be sad to see you go.
Heya I love ❤️ your channel ❤ I just realized my notifications weren’t on so I now have you on ALL notifications and I should see when you make a new video. I will be going back to watch all your past videos, since CZcams had not been notifying me , so I have lots of your videos to catch up on . Before today I didn’t even know you were making new videos.
Hope you do keep going, i can see that the views have gone down over the years sadly but this is one of the warhammer/painting channels i always watch. I would say you might get more "algorithm" hits by adding something into the description field, even if its just a simple line hitting some target words.. might help a little
Its a shame. I learned a lot from your channel many years ago. GWs prices are insane and I've switched to 3d printing to. The people the come out to defend GW are ridiculous and blind that they are being taken for a ride.
I just found your channel, and how you do you content is perfect for new people as you dont edit alot of it out. Hope you will do some more in your own time if you print more.
This is really sad to hear, I've been a follower for a long time and have been subscribed for I cant even remember how many years at this point. CZcams is certainly not what it once was and this algorithm has done nothing but hurt smaller content creators from what I've seen, in fact it's killed off a lot of my favorite ones over the past few years because it just doesn't feed their content to their viewers the way it should. That said, I hope you're not gone forever and still pop in occasionally to show off something or simply share a painting video. Regardless I wish you the best in your next hobby chapter whatever that may be.
I’ve watched your channel for almost 8 years now, even if you stray away from painting your Channel could still have success with asmr videos or even cooking. Nevertheless whatever choice you make I’ll respect and I’m sure the rest of your fans will , always take care of yourself first ❤️
Thanks for everything; As sad as it makes me, I can't say I didn't see this coming from afar. I'm glad you didn't bow to the algorithm and still made your videos the oldschool way. And if you ever feel like making another one, upload it and I'll watch (and like) it ;)
Thank you for everything, Alexandra. I'm sorry you couldn't continue, but I understand the circumstances. Keep uploading videos whenever you feel like it, just because you feel like it, with warhammer content or anything else, we'll be here your faithful followers. Lots of love!
you were the very first videos i watched on painting minis. you are not to blame for anything. your channel and content are great. would be a great loss if you stopped.
I’ve been watching your videos at least for 11 years. Our community is not that big, but we love what you do. I would love to see new videos from you no matter what they are about.
Wow I didn’t even know you could do this with a 3D printer, now I want one too. Even though it may be to late most of the CZcams channels I watch ALWAYS say to “like” , “comment “ and “subscribe “ and to be sure they have notifications turned on. I’ve been missing all your new videos because my notifications wasn’t turned on.
I'm only 5 minutes into this video but I think you should try live streaming rather than video uploads. That live instant two way interaction can do a lot for morale and desire to donate.
Even from a viewers standpoint, you tube has really messed up. I have to actively search for content I'm subscribed to, while trawling through rivers of random stuff. Random unwanted stuff that totalls drowns my page. The crazy advert situation doesn't help either. Thanks for all your videos over the years. Love that Demon, where's he available from?
Ich kann Dich gut verstehen. Das mit dem Algorythmus ist schon seit Jahren eine schlechte Entwicklung. Dazu kommt noch, dass einige für clicks bezahlen oder clickbaiting mit bescheuerten Bildern oder Titeln betreiben. Ich hatte schon vor Jahren aufgehört Videos zu machen und eigentlich nur noch etwas hochgeladen, um meine Modelle (Modellbau) ein paar Freunden zeigen zu können. Wünsch Dir alles Gute und vielen Dank für Deine Videos über all die Jahre!!
I’ve been subscribed for about ten years now. I recently saw your videos in shorts, which brought me back. Maybe try more shorts? Or edit full length videos down to shorts ❤️
I get it, its tough to make it on youtube these days. mostly due to the algorithm forcing content creators to churn videos out at a stupid pace, all with some wacky premise/ nonsense (if squidmar makes another video about temu i'm going to fire bomb his studio). I'm sad to see you go, as many here have said you were an early inspiration to me, I'm sorry things didnt work out. All the best in the future, hope to see you around cyberspace sometime.
Scrolling through your content I see some random unrelated videos to painting (such as food, Spiderverse theory). The CZcams algorithm doesn't like that. Keep your content focused on one thing per channel. If you want more views, then you've got to work with the algorithm, that's just how it is. I suggest doing some research on the CZcams algorithm and how best to do SEO.
It's not even what one has recently watched, I seem to get weird suggestions on the basis of God knows what. Then again, for some reason, I get recommended weird videos that have 1-10 likes. The Data Scientists working on YT should maybe find himself another job. If you don't like making videos because you like doing it then there is absolutely no sense in doing them. Making money off of youtube isn't really as easy as people want to make you believe.
WELLdarn it me realy do not what not see your stuf i always like your vids cant stsand BS thing gut if keep posting i see the vid that can c got lot subs and cant see all vids all time but F tube i see em eny who
I don't see why you can't do what you always have which is just film whatever you are painting at the time and sharing that with us. That's the old style youtube content we love. The algorithm is designed to push sponsored creators, but people are getting bored of the slick production nonsense. That stuff relies on constant new product reviews and there is only so much of that possible and it seems to be dying down so there's only so much of that stuff people can stand and more people are 3d printing their models now so maybe a review for different models that are available, how easy they are to print, how the well the supports work etc would get more views. Also there's no reason you couldn't get sponsorship from one of the smaller paint companies like Coat D'Arms or Warcolours that would like more promotion. Reviews of different colors, how to use them etc might get a few more views. CZcams sucks. We all know this, but you are a light in a dark place and shouldn't give that up. God bless.
Your channel helped me immensely when I started painting my first Warhammer minis, I always come back to watch your old tutorials because they get me reinvigorated to grab a brush.
You've inspired many throughout the years. That australian (Golden Demon ? winner) that was interviewed a few years ago by Vince Ventruella mentioned you as an early inspiration for him.
I'll miss your quiet peaceful voice.
been watching since 2009 when i was a kid first learning how to paint. You, Templarscrusade01 and Miniwargaming were the first warhammer youtubers i ever watched, so thankyou for all the help your videos gave me to learn to paint miniatures!
You taught me to paint miniatures when I was first getting into the hobby almost 15 years ago. You've had a significant positive impact on my life. I just want you to know that I really appreciate you and all you've done over the years.
your channel was super helpful to me years ago when I started playing again after university and wanted to paint better than I did as a kid, and your were perfect - explaining the whole proccess without making it overly complicated. over the last 5 years or so youtube has really professionalised and you're one of the last of the old school channels like this and it's a shame because I think theres a degreee of personal touch lost in the contemporary video making proccess.
I urge you not to view this as a failure. it seems to me that your channel stayed true to it's intent and provided what it intended to for years. I think you improved as a creator - and a painter - over that time as well. just recently I went back to the orc painting tutorial you made years ago which first got me watching, to compare how I paint orcs now with how you did then, then checked some more over time to see how much you've improved. you have for sure. in that sense it doesnt really matter what other creators have done, or how they've done it. you provided a valuable service and grew personally. that's a win, simple as that.
and it goes without saying that you can come back and make videos whenever you want, about what you want, when you want. I hope to hear from you again, but either way all the very best.
Tag them ASMR, brush sounds, soft spoken… that stuff is popular.
I always like the pace of your videos, I don’t need to be shouted at constantly with jump cuts and fast talking. I like to chill out listening to your videos and watching you paint while I’m sitting in my arm chair putting my 3yo son to sleep.
I miss all the old Start to finish 40 min videos you always did originally. I often come back looking for them. Thanks so much for all of the content you have given us!
Thank you for sharing your work with all of us. I had zero interest in warhammer growing up and very little in miniature painting in general, however I stumbled upon your tutorial for painting Krell. I could not explain why, but I've always enjoyed that video in particular. Years would go by and I eventually did become obsessed with painting miniatures and I remembered enjoying your tutorials. They are great companions to painting sessions and I appreciate them now even more than before. Wishing you the best for the future and thank you again for all your effort to make us better painters.
i hope you stick around. I often put your videos on whilst i paint, its comforting
You are one of the first painting youtubers I started watching when I got into the hobby. I always have enjoyed hearing you talk over your videos, you always talk to your viewers like we're just friends sitting around a table, painting together. I painted my 40k starter set based off many of your tips something like.... 12 ish years ago? But the algorithm sucks, and I hate that youtube serves us things we recently viewed over things we are subscribed to. If you're done, I understand. But it's sad to see you go, and I can't help but feel like we, as viewers can do something to game the algorithm further than just liking, commenting, and subscribing. You're wonderful, and you have helped keep me in this hobby so thank you for all your hard work!
You were one of the first that I watched when I took up the hobby. The simplicity of your videos is what I enjoy, nothing overly produced just great advice. I do hope you continue when you feel like you are ready to. ❤
Been watching for years. Will keep watching old and new.
Hi, I just watch you for the first time in ....well a long time...since...?
Times are changed, there are so many channels, and sooo many good painting channels. (Like Squidmar)
I think we grew old, and the younger people like another format.
Anyway, you have inspired me through the years and showed me and my son (who is now in transition to be a woman...) how to do amazing paint jobs...
So thank you 4 all the efforts you put in all those years❤
Hey, it's a very difficult time 4 a lot of people, including me... The world is not what it used to be...
Try to stand up, do what you're good at...
Sometimes you have to get on your feet again pulling yourself up on your own hair... But allways I find comfort in painting, flocking grass on a diorama...
Yeah, do a cooking video, I'll definitely watch it!😂❤
I watched your channel since I got into warhammer all the way to today, I whent from essentially a little boy to a grown man in that time frame and have really loved your videos and painting, especially this year have I learned how competitve the youtube thing has become nad you have to stay on top of things, one change in the algorithm and you have to make a shift in your content.
I am looking at doing youtube myself and it is pretty daunting, nonetheless I would like to thank you for all the great videos and fond memories and great source of inspiration, and I will still be here watching the odd video you upload.
With you I learned much more than techniques, I learned that I could do something that I never thought possible, and I owe you hundreds of hours of fun and happiness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ♥
Thank you for everything. Your channel is a work of art that will stay with us forever. I will continue to watch and rewatch old videos, and hope you post some new ones when you feel like you can and are doing it because you simply want to.❤
Thank you very much for your videos ! I have been subsribed to your chanel for god nows how many years. I started watching your videos froom shool since i was 14 or even younger, now i am 26. And thanks to you i learned not only miniature painting but also english leanguage. I am from Russia and back in the days we didnt have much warhammer related content and even fewer painting tutorials. So i started to watch wrhammer content on english. At first I couldn't understand much, but since the content I was watching was related to a hobby I really enjoyed, it wasn't too hard to learn English. Right now my work is directly related to speaking English so thanks to you and other youtubers like warbosstae, bluetablepainting and all warhammer youtube veterans i learned not only my hobby but also skill that would help me work in the future. And for me it's very sad that most of the channels that were among the first to start making Warhammer content on CZcams are now getting a few hundred views per video. The only ones I can think of that are still more or less successful are minewargaming. I think the main problem with CZcams is that it's basically a manopoly, so they can do whatever they want with their algorithms, monetization and so on. And youtubers around the world simply don't have an alternative video hosting site where they can post their content. Sorry for the politics, but when for known reasons, CZcams turned off monitoring in Russia, a lot of other platforms appeared where people can gain millions of views and earn money. I hope that in the near future there will be a video hosting that will be able to compete with CZcams on the worlds market and make both sites develop. But enough on the sad note. Thanks for this wonderful journey and I wish you find a way to make money from your hobby again.
Thank you very much! I completely understand your point, although it's sad to see you leaving. You made me buy my first minis after I've seen your Tutorial on a CrimsonFist SpaceMarine maybe 10 years ago.
I think you've always been very authentic, curiuous and constantly making progress in your painting skills. All in all you are a very kind and loving person and maybe too good for a corporate CZcams.
Thank YOU so much. The time and money and energy you've given to the hobby, and us is very much appreciated. The world has been tough on many people, and knowing that you're feeling down over the current circumstances of today is hard. You're you, and we're glad for it. As one of the 'everyday people' that needs to know that I can start with what I have, and that what I CAN do, is keep growing and improving and trying new things. Your bullet holes have been my favorite thing I've learned from you, aside from your cooking videos, which always teach me new things!
Keep your chin up, remember we are here, we're not CZcams. Maybe a new venue? Maybe just repost old videos with new voiceover for updates? Maybe some other idea that will come to you as you read comments from your loyal viewers! Maybe paid polls for future videos, that you make when you reach a certain 'funding level'?
Again, THANK YOU from somebody else that isn't a video editor, but whom envies your courage to take video, and share it. You're an inspiration to us.
Thanks! I love your content. I hope it continue!
when i picked up a brush back in 2012 to paint my 1st mini you where there to help me through it and i still watch you videos to this day, thank you for all the videos you have given us, i hope you still contuine to make videos as you are one of the OG's of the painting scene and desever a lot more :)
Thank you for everything you have given us. The world economy is dire right now so you need to do what you can to survive. Take care of your self.
I'm not a great painter by any standard but picked up enough tips from you to be able to have a presentable set of models which I am happy to say yes I painted that. Sorry to hear you are winding things down but just wanted to say thank you for the videos all the best for whatever you decide to do in the future.
Thank you for all the content over the years, I’m truly sad to see you go. Love you GP❤️❤️
I like the demon, has that neat retro feel of the source model.
I hope your mood improves Alex. Ive always thought your painting style was time effective and honest. With how you are feeling....this too shall pass.
An OG of the hobby movement tutorialists on CZcams.
And Entry-level and easy to follow tutor with seemingly infinite patience and a calming demeanor.
And the world's tiniest hobby knife.
I think the best unit I ever painted ( some 20 wolves for Kings of war) was from watching your video and following your steps, I often enjoy looking at them and keep them out on shelf. I hope you can take some pride knowing many people have models painted in your style that brings them joy.
Your video about not just living vicariously through youtube hobny vids, and being enamored by spectacle was a massive, massive help for me. These days i make simple stuff, cardboard terrain, ships from garbage, and i paint by the tutorials you make which remind me that just /doing/ anything is worth so much more than watching someond do something huge. Your perspective and humor are invaluable to this space. Thanks for grounding us and thank you for /being/ you. In the best possible world things will align for you to be able to do the channel, make your money, and have fun doing it. I hope that comes to pass.
I hope Im not coming across negatively but here are some points Id like to make.
You have a great channel. Ive been subscribed for a while and I consider you one of the best brush painters I know.
As a trans person myself, you have given me a lot of confidence, not just in my painting but also in my personal and mental well being.
Im not keen on thi skind of video where you "bleat" on about how little your channel is making. I know its important but you now come across that you arent interested as much in the hobby but more about how much money you can make.
You mention about downloading and painting STL files. What a great idea. Many of us are not super rich and GW are making it harder for us to buy quality models. So why not focus on these cheaper models and give us feedback on them. Download, review, paint and talk. Even reviews on the not so great ones are useful.
However, saying all that I notice that your videos do not have a description or tags. I believe these really help. I know when I put effort into adding tags my videos seem to do a little better. Have you considered taking the time and effort into learning how to make that element more effective.
Anyway, I hope this cam across as a constructive critique. I do not wish to see your channel die and Ill do what I can to help you grow. Perhaps we could do a joint live? Im only a small you tuber but surely any little helps?
Wish I had time to watch more of your videos more. Thanks for the content. Hope you keep up the good work.
Sorry to hear the issues and hate to see you down about this, CZcams sucks in this regard. I have learned so much from you over the years and you got me to the very first paint job I was ever proud of by learning from you and I think that was around 10 years ago. I have learned so many techniques from you since then as well. I love your style of videos, its real and it gets to the point, they are great to learn from. I hope that you can continue to enjoy yourself with what you do with painting away from the camera, that's what matters the most. Take care and thank you for all you've done for me and I'm sure many others,now go get some good use out of that printer and enjoy yourself, you deserve it.
I have been watching for many years. I work a stressful job, and your videos calm me and bring me to peace. I love building miniatures and listening/watching your videos. I ve never been a great painter but have learned alot too.
Im not aure how the algorithms work, but i swear ive watched you mantic zombie and new 40k song videos at least 100-150 times each. I see the song views dont refect this, not sure how with how much i watch it.
Your videos have been an impact on my life. Love you and your videos!
Very, very longtime subscriber here, been lurking since your how to dip warriors video was a new upload. Your videos were always relaxing to me before ASMR was ever a trending thing, and comforting to have on while I painted my own stuff. In a way it’s like having had a painting buddy for many years that I’ve never met; the internet is cool and weird that way.
Sentiments aside, I’ll second others recommendations to use tags, that will help videos gain hits beyond the first day spike. Otherwise, don’t chase the algorithm. I think many of us would attest to the fact that there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to the popularity of our own videos, and altering how you produce content to chase views isn’t a game worth playing.
What drew me, and I assume many others, to your channel is your authenticity. No slick production, no unrelated sponsored content in the middle of a video, no clickbait-y images, just videos made by a friend showing us whatever she’s up to in the hobby. That’s the heart of this channel, that’s why we’re here.
Keep up the great work.
Sad news, you inspired me and reignited my love of painting and will be sourly missed. Really wish there was a good alternative to CZcams...
I’m sorry to hear this, I really like this channel for painting tutorials and was looking at getting into 3d printing because of it.
I am not really interested in watching tutorials on specific miniatures like warhammer. What matters to me is seeing a mini go from gray to painted, watching an artisr develop and execute a vision and explore techniques. That's why I'm here
Have been watching for a decade now I think. I’ll always be there for the unboxings, cooking videos, product reviews etc. I stopped watching the painting videos because I’m not into painting anymore, but all the other stuff is always so calming and interesting for me. I know it’s not really financially feesible for you, but for me basically any other type of content than painting is going to be the most interesting. Anyway, I hope you still make some videos even for a handful of us, just for fun! Maybe once a month? I wish you all the best!
I've been watching you since 2010.
Your tutorials have helped me with my own techniques and I love your commentary as you do these vids.
THAT being said, do not carry on doing something if you don't enjoy it. You enjoy painting, once something you enjoy becomes something that has a detrimental feeling to it, it'll start becoming less enjoyable.
I'll miss your videos, but you honestly do you and what makes you happy 👍
One of my best memories is to stay up until 5 am with my 10 year old brother listening to your videos while painting and eating sandwiches.
He is 20 now, and doesn't paint anymore. But those memories still kept on thanks to you and other youtubers of the time.
Thank you so much !
Even passing through this, situation that i understand is difficult for you, you already conquered our hearts, so even if reality is different now please feel confident in you and adapt !!! You can do it, we are here !
Rest assured that you do have some fans that are happy to watch your videos when you feel so inclined. Take care of yourself and thanks for doing what you did!
Sorry to hear your videos have not been getting the views Alexandra! I love everything you've done and I'm forever grateful to you for the content you've created over the years! You've taught me a lot and I love you for being so a awesome! I will continue to be a sub to your channel and will watch and like any new video you make! Please keep your head up my friend you are loved and appreciated more than you know! Huge thanks for everything you've done for the hobby community Alexandra! Peace and love! :) 💗🖌️🎨
You brought me so much happiness through the years, thank you
i think all the comments you talked about liking are the reason to keep doing this, if you want. that's as good a reason as any to do it to me, but i understand if you're done still. enjoyed your videos all of my life and will be sad to see you go.
Heya I love ❤️ your channel ❤ I just realized my notifications weren’t on so I now have you on ALL notifications and I should see when you make a new video.
I will be going back to watch all your past videos, since CZcams had not been notifying me , so I have lots of your videos to catch up on . Before today I didn’t even know you were making new videos.
Hope you do keep going, i can see that the views have gone down over the years sadly but this is one of the warhammer/painting channels i always watch.
I would say you might get more "algorithm" hits by adding something into the description field, even if its just a simple line hitting some target words.. might help a little
Your videos are always so calming, I’m always happy to see a new one pop up! You should be immensely proud of what you achieved 🎉
I'm sorry CZcams's changes have mucked you about. Thank you for everything you've done, Alexandra. You're so kind.
Its a shame. I learned a lot from your channel many years ago. GWs prices are insane and I've switched to 3d printing to. The people the come out to defend GW are ridiculous and blind that they are being taken for a ride.
yeah make videos at your leisure we will still be here to watch them. maybe and idea and why you're painting something
I just found your channel, and how you do you content is perfect for new people as you dont edit alot of it out. Hope you will do some more in your own time if you print more.
This is really sad to hear, I've been a follower for a long time and have been subscribed for I cant even remember how many years at this point. CZcams is certainly not what it once was and this algorithm has done nothing but hurt smaller content creators from what I've seen, in fact it's killed off a lot of my favorite ones over the past few years because it just doesn't feed their content to their viewers the way it should. That said, I hope you're not gone forever and still pop in occasionally to show off something or simply share a painting video. Regardless I wish you the best in your next hobby chapter whatever that may be.
been a subscriber (and viewer) for at least a decade - and I dont even paint... Thank you for all the videoes!
I’ve watched your channel for almost 8 years now, even if you stray away from painting your Channel could still have success with asmr videos or even cooking. Nevertheless whatever choice you make I’ll respect and I’m sure the rest of your fans will , always take care of yourself first ❤️
I still use tips you taught me back in 2011. I'm sorry to see you go, and that I didn't comment allot more.
Thanks for everything;
As sad as it makes me, I can't say I didn't see this coming from afar.
I'm glad you didn't bow to the algorithm and still made your videos the oldschool way. And if you ever feel like making another one, upload it and I'll watch (and like) it ;)
thx alot :) i am glad my videos could entertain you
Thank you for everything, Alexandra. I'm sorry you couldn't continue, but I understand the circumstances. Keep uploading videos whenever you feel like it, just because you feel like it, with warhammer content or anything else, we'll be here your faithful followers. Lots of love!
Love your videos and have been watching for many years now. I too love 3D printing miniatures, ignore the haters!
you were the very first videos i watched on painting minis. you are not to blame for anything. your channel and content are great. would be a great loss if you stopped.
I’ve been watching your videos at least for 11 years. Our community is not that big, but we love what you do. I would love to see new videos from you no matter what they are about.
Wow I didn’t even know you could do this with a 3D printer, now I want one too.
Even though it may be to late most of the CZcams channels I watch ALWAYS say to “like” , “comment “ and “subscribe “ and to be sure they have notifications turned on. I’ve been missing all your new videos because my notifications wasn’t turned on.
I'm only 5 minutes into this video but I think you should try live streaming rather than video uploads. That live instant two way interaction can do a lot for morale and desire to donate.
Even from a viewers standpoint, you tube has really messed up. I have to actively search for content I'm subscribed to, while trawling through rivers of random stuff. Random unwanted stuff that totalls drowns my page. The crazy advert situation doesn't help either. Thanks for all your videos over the years. Love that Demon, where's he available from?
Ich kann Dich gut verstehen. Das mit dem Algorythmus ist schon seit Jahren eine schlechte Entwicklung. Dazu kommt noch, dass einige für clicks bezahlen oder clickbaiting mit bescheuerten Bildern oder Titeln betreiben. Ich hatte schon vor Jahren aufgehört Videos zu machen und eigentlich nur noch etwas hochgeladen, um meine Modelle (Modellbau) ein paar Freunden zeigen zu können.
Wünsch Dir alles Gute und vielen Dank für Deine Videos über all die Jahre!!
"Hi Tubies..." best intro ever!
I will miss it, if you really don't make any videos anymore. 😢
I’ve been subscribed for about ten years now. I recently saw your videos in shorts, which brought me back. Maybe try more shorts? Or edit full length videos down to shorts ❤️
patreon or similar? + asmr tag i've seen as a suggestion in the comments :)
I've always loved your videos - thank you! Why not try starting a Patreon account?
Ive enjoyed your content for years and years. I will be sad to see you go!
Iv been subbed for almost 10 years and I'm shocked how little they turn up in my feed.
Everyone hit like on this video
Rest assured, you have many fans who will wait for every video you're gonna make in the future. I hope all will be well for you
I wish you the best of luck
Make sure you tell your viewers to turn on ALL notifications for your channel so we will know when you post a new video 👍
its frustrating because I don't even get notifications when my subscriptions post.
I get it, its tough to make it on youtube these days. mostly due to the algorithm forcing content creators to churn videos out at a stupid pace, all with some wacky premise/ nonsense (if squidmar makes another video about temu i'm going to fire bomb his studio). I'm sad to see you go, as many here have said you were an early inspiration to me, I'm sorry things didnt work out. All the best in the future, hope to see you around cyberspace sometime.
Scrolling through your content I see some random unrelated videos to painting (such as food, Spiderverse theory). The CZcams algorithm doesn't like that. Keep your content focused on one thing per channel. If you want more views, then you've got to work with the algorithm, that's just how it is. I suggest doing some research on the CZcams algorithm and how best to do SEO.
Thanks
It's not even what one has recently watched, I seem to get weird suggestions on the basis of God knows what.
Then again, for some reason, I get recommended weird videos that have 1-10 likes.
The Data Scientists working on YT should maybe find himself another job.
If you don't like making videos because you like doing it then there is absolutely no sense in doing them.
Making money off of youtube isn't really as easy as people want to make you believe.
WELLdarn it me realy do not what not see your stuf i always like your vids cant stsand BS thing gut if keep posting i see the vid that can c got lot subs and cant see all vids all time but F tube i see em eny who
Thanks