Love it that you are evolving the channel along with your personal growth. I’ve watched you for a long time and love your videos. I’m in the US but have strong roots in the UK and your style of art makes me smile. Keep taking care of yourself!
I'm happy you are continuing your Wed lives. I love to watch when I can. The chats are so fun, and entertaining. It's great news that you are feeling a bit better these days!
I can't say I won't miss the subscription boxes, but you're totally right, at this point in time they don't make sense anymore. And the idea of going on a rediscovery tour is very exciting! I can't wait to see what marvels we will uncover. Maybe we could somehow add in prompts as well? I know Jelarts has/had a jar with slivers of paper with prompts suggested by her followers on them, and she'd take out one or two prompts for a video. That might be fun? Of course, no guarantee they'd be more inspiring than the box prompts, I'm sure there would also be curveballs in those
I'm so glad to hear you're in a better place these days. I don't comment too often, but I watch your videos all the time, so you've been in my thoughts with everything you went through last year.
I agree, subscription boxes time has passed. There is rarely something we haven't already seen. The most interesting part was seeing what you create with the supplies, so I am really excited about your new series exploring the supplies you have now. I'm always looking forward to live streams! I am happy to know you are feeling better these days and the old Gem is back! ✏️✏️
I really enjoyed the subscription box videos, pretty sure they were how i came across your channel back near the start of lockdown. but with more recent ones it definitely felt like you werent enjoying them much, so im glad you're moving on to something that it sounds like you'll have some more fun with ❤
The fact that you've kept the subscription boxes as long as you did is impressive. For me they stopped being worth it ages ago, but then again, all boxes are expensive to get to Canada, so it's a bit different.
I've just canceled my Scrawlrbox subscription too (although I will get boxes I've paid for until my subscription runs out). They seem to have a standard rotation for certain mediums now, and I figure that I can watch other people's unboxing videos and buy the supplies if I like anything I see. I have loads of boxes that I've opened but not really used as I've had a busy year with my puppy/adolescent dog. 😊 I'm so glad things are getting better for you and look forward to seeing the changes to the channel in the coming months. 😊
Hey Johnny, yes, I have a bit more 'pep in my step'. I have been following your tick saga on Instagram - I hope you are on the mend now. The Cave is indeed very organised. I have to be or nothing gets done!
Hi Gem, glad to hear your doing well. I missed the last couple of lives, hopefully I can be there this week. I totally understand your situation with art supplies! If you ever get to the point where you need more, feel free to raid my stay. I've been trying to organize mine, it's overwhelming. Take care, I hope to see you Wednesday. 🦙
I'm glad you are starting to really feel better. I have a Sketchbox subscription and this is probably going to be the last year for me. I still got enough new things to make me want to give them another year...though I did just get my second Cottsman travel water color set...Anyhoo, I am really excited about the art supply lotto videos, I think they will be a lot of fun.
We had the same thoughts this years, Gem. I also cancelled my ScrawlrBox subscription this year. But it's been quite a long time coming, I guess. I just wasn't motivated to create anything for the prompts anymore. The supplies were fine, most of them. But seriously, I have more art supplies than I'll ever use up in my life. I usually have my go-tos, which is colouring, watercolours and sometimes acrylics. And that's basically it. And I also have so much paper accumulated over the years... it's hard for me to find supplies a new home here, when I don't use them.
While I love the unboxings because I like watching you play with the new supplies I agree that subscription boxes in general are kinda just over. It would be kinda fun if occasionally you could sneak peak at what is in the boxes and maybe pick up individually an art supply that tickles your fancy. That is what I generally do. I watch other people unbox and if I think a particular supply might be fun I pick it up. That is how I discovered my Pentel Dual Metallic gel pens which I absolutely adore! Glad you are doing better. If you could occasionally do livestreams other times that would be lovely too as generally your livestreams are during my working hours and I would love to catch one or two.
Gem, I forgot to mention, Sarah Burns is an Artist living in Scotland and she has a subscription box through Craftamo. They are gouache boxes and so many people have been raving about them, have you seen any of these being unboxed? She has a brush box from the same company, but these are using gouache and have supplies for creating paintings with gouache. maybe you can just follow what she is doing and create your own box video? I know your not into getting another box subscription, but you could certainly follow the idea of a gouache video series! Ah, Ok thanks for just doing what you do. Have a lovely day!
Glad you’re doing better. I’m only seeing your videos again because I searched for them. My feed is full of True Crime, which TH-cam pushes and I’ve only just realized that several of my favourites aren’t getting to my feed. Not sure if this is across the board or just me 🤔
It's the same for me, Trashhippie! Not True Crime, but other stuff, and I've learned that if I do watch a random video topic, I need to go to my history astraight afterwards and delete it, or that's all I'll get till I do. I'm also finding that I get a _lot_ of other stuff, and I have to search through and click "Don't recommend channel" on the home page to clean it up. And often, the videos I'm looking for from notifications isn't there - I have to open it from notifications and save to playlist that way. So I've also learned to go through my subscribed list and go to their pages to see if they've uploaded recently!
@@thrashhippie Yeah - it's a time-consuming bore, but I've found when I keep at it, the system delivers ,less unwanted stuff - but only for a while.... But I don't always have the time to trawl through the stuff...
Hi, What a brilliant update and it's going to be exciting to see what's coming up in the cave. I have been getting Scrawlrbox for some years and cancelled the subscription a couple of months ago. I have sooooo many supplies from Scrawrlbox I'm looking to part with so if you would like some bits for your shop do let me know..... I've been debating how to do this. Have a great day x
Hullo Gem, I have not been a good regular watcher, but I have enjoyed every stream I have been able to wake up for! I am glad your feeling better and I am hopeful it will continue for you. Update videos are always welcome, Thank You! I understand why you are giving up on the subscription boxes, I do hope your plans for videos to fill those spots are popular with viewers as well as that dang algorithm! Here's to you and everyone who loves the Color Cave! Let's keep it going!!
I totally understand you decision regarding cancelling the subscription boxes. I had Upcrate for a few years and cancelled my subscription in June. I did not feel the content justified the price and I did not feel inspired by it anymore anyway (way too many markers 😅) Adventures in the cave sounds extremely inspiring 🩷
Love it that you are evolving the channel along with your personal growth. I’ve watched you for a long time and love your videos. I’m in the US but have strong roots in the UK and your style of art makes me smile. Keep taking care of yourself!
Such a lovely comment, thank you!
I'm happy you are continuing your Wed lives. I love to watch when I can. The chats are so fun, and entertaining. It's great news that you are feeling a bit better these days!
Ditching the subscription boxes makes perfect sense and I am loving the idea for the new series, it's going to be such a random video each time!
you are looking great Jem, lots of cave news, looking forward to next chapter
I can't say I won't miss the subscription boxes, but you're totally right, at this point in time they don't make sense anymore.
And the idea of going on a rediscovery tour is very exciting! I can't wait to see what marvels we will uncover. Maybe we could somehow add in prompts as well? I know Jelarts has/had a jar with slivers of paper with prompts suggested by her followers on them, and she'd take out one or two prompts for a video. That might be fun?
Of course, no guarantee they'd be more inspiring than the box prompts, I'm sure there would also be curveballs in those
I like this idea! thanks for the suggestion!
I'm so glad to hear you're in a better place these days. I don't comment too often, but I watch your videos all the time, so you've been in my thoughts with everything you went through last year.
I agree, subscription boxes time has passed. There is rarely something we haven't already seen. The most interesting part was seeing what you create with the supplies, so I am really excited about your new series exploring the supplies you have now. I'm always looking forward to live streams! I am happy to know you are feeling better these days and the old Gem is back! ✏️✏️
I really enjoyed the subscription box videos, pretty sure they were how i came across your channel back near the start of lockdown. but with more recent ones it definitely felt like you werent enjoying them much, so im glad you're moving on to something that it sounds like you'll have some more fun with ❤
The fact that you've kept the subscription boxes as long as you did is impressive. For me they stopped being worth it ages ago, but then again, all boxes are expensive to get to Canada, so it's a bit different.
I've just canceled my Scrawlrbox subscription too (although I will get boxes I've paid for until my subscription runs out). They seem to have a standard rotation for certain mediums now, and I figure that I can watch other people's unboxing videos and buy the supplies if I like anything I see. I have loads of boxes that I've opened but not really used as I've had a busy year with my puppy/adolescent dog. 😊
I'm so glad things are getting better for you and look forward to seeing the changes to the channel in the coming months. 😊
Great idea Gem! The boxes got so repetitive, so looking forward to the use of languishing supplies.
Hey Gem glad your feeling better now, I too have had a series of freaky events going on. Your studio looks so organised.
Hey Johnny, yes, I have a bit more 'pep in my step'. I have been following your tick saga on Instagram - I hope you are on the mend now. The Cave is indeed very organised. I have to be or nothing gets done!
Yes thanks the antibiotics did their job.
Hi Gem, glad to hear your doing well. I missed the last couple of lives, hopefully I can be there this week. I totally understand your situation with art supplies! If you ever get to the point where you need more, feel free to raid my stay. I've been trying to organize mine, it's overwhelming. Take care, I hope to see you Wednesday. 🦙
I'm glad you are starting to really feel better. I have a Sketchbox subscription and this is probably going to be the last year for me. I still got enough new things to make me want to give them another year...though I did just get my second Cottsman travel water color set...Anyhoo, I am really excited about the art supply lotto videos, I think they will be a lot of fun.
We had the same thoughts this years, Gem. I also cancelled my ScrawlrBox subscription this year. But it's been quite a long time coming, I guess. I just wasn't motivated to create anything for the prompts anymore. The supplies were fine, most of them. But seriously, I have more art supplies than I'll ever use up in my life. I usually have my go-tos, which is colouring, watercolours and sometimes acrylics. And that's basically it. And I also have so much paper accumulated over the years... it's hard for me to find supplies a new home here, when I don't use them.
While I love the unboxings because I like watching you play with the new supplies I agree that subscription boxes in general are kinda just over. It would be kinda fun if occasionally you could sneak peak at what is in the boxes and maybe pick up individually an art supply that tickles your fancy. That is what I generally do. I watch other people unbox and if I think a particular supply might be fun I pick it up. That is how I discovered my Pentel Dual Metallic gel pens which I absolutely adore! Glad you are doing better. If you could occasionally do livestreams other times that would be lovely too as generally your livestreams are during my working hours and I would love to catch one or two.
Gem, I forgot to mention, Sarah Burns is an Artist living in Scotland and she has a subscription box through Craftamo. They are gouache boxes and so many people have been raving about them, have you seen any of these being unboxed? She has a brush box from the same company, but these are using gouache and have supplies for creating paintings with gouache. maybe you can just follow what she is doing and create your own box video? I know your not into getting another box subscription, but you could certainly follow the idea of a gouache video series! Ah, Ok thanks for just doing what you do. Have a lovely day!
Glad you’re doing better. I’m only seeing your videos again because I searched for them. My feed is full of True Crime, which TH-cam pushes and I’ve only just realized that several of my favourites aren’t getting to my feed.
Not sure if this is across the board or just me 🤔
It's the same for me, Trashhippie! Not True Crime, but other stuff, and I've learned that if I do watch a random video topic, I need to go to my history astraight afterwards and delete it, or that's all I'll get till I do.
I'm also finding that I get a _lot_ of other stuff, and I have to search through and click "Don't recommend channel" on the home page to clean it up. And often, the videos I'm looking for from notifications isn't there - I have to open it from notifications and save to playlist that way.
So I've also learned to go through my subscribed list and go to their pages to see if they've uploaded recently!
I have no idea what's going on with the notifications on here, but it's definitely not helping!
@@MrsBarnabasThink I need to start doing that too.
@@thrashhippie Yeah - it's a time-consuming bore, but I've found when I keep at it, the system delivers ,less unwanted stuff - but only for a while.... But I don't always have the time to trawl through the stuff...
Hi,
What a brilliant update and it's going to be exciting to see what's coming up in the cave.
I have been getting Scrawlrbox for some years and cancelled the subscription a couple of months ago. I have sooooo many supplies from Scrawrlbox I'm looking to part with so if you would like some bits for your shop do let me know..... I've been debating how to do this.
Have a great day x
Hi Shelly, thanks for the comment - I'd be happy to chat about your surplus supplies, if you could please drop me an email - colourcavegem@gmail.com
Hullo Gem, I have not been a good regular watcher, but I have enjoyed every stream I have been able to wake up for! I am glad your feeling better and I am hopeful it will continue for you. Update videos are always welcome, Thank You! I understand why you are giving up on the subscription boxes, I do hope your plans for videos to fill those spots are popular with viewers as well as that dang algorithm! Here's to you and everyone who loves the Color Cave! Let's keep it going!!
I totally understand you decision regarding cancelling the subscription boxes. I had Upcrate for a few years and cancelled my subscription in June. I did not feel the content justified the price and I did not feel inspired by it anymore anyway (way too many markers 😅)
Adventures in the cave sounds extremely inspiring 🩷
I hear you! I am definitely at marker-saturation point 😂