Congratulations Jon, to live and die by the algorithm cannot be an easy choice with a family to support. But the growth and success of your channel is a direct result of and testament to the abundant love and respect for the hobby (both minis and film-making) and community. Best of luck for what the future brings!
Channels like yours, Miniac, Squidmar's, and many more got me into the hobby and allowed me to start at a higher level with more knowledge than I otherwise would have on my own. Glad to hear you're able to do what you love full-time!
Wait, waitwaitwait, it's only been FIVE YEARS since you started painting?! What the HECK?! You're even more talented than I thought. Your channel helped me quite a lot as I started in September, very happy you're going full time on YT. More vids from you is great!
My dude! so proud of you for taking this step in your life! the best of luck, i know this is only the beginning for you and im excited to see all your future content!!!!
Congratulations Jon! Probably feels super liberating, best of luck, and I can't wait to see what you make. Watch out for Daryl, he'll probably notice he didn't get a thank you in this video.
Good for you! The shift in employment that the lockdown created was unreal. Like you I took a huge leap on careers as a result and am much better for it. I'm gonna head on over to Patreon and sign up and support this great content.
You, Miniac, Squidmar, are some of my favorites TH-camrs and you all three took the plunge, huge respect for that! I wish you the best, no doubt you will be successful 💪
A Daryl spin off could be fun. Might work well if you were to start dabbling in some slightly different subject matter (I.e. model tanks/aircraft) that could be his thing. Or say a particular art style could be his specialty
This is such wonderful news mate!! Congratulations are definitely in order! You're by far one of my favourite TH-cam creators and I cannot wait to see where you go from here. I hope Darrel is coming along for the ride ;)
Let’s go John, super excited for you dude. My painting journey has only just begun and I found you and Scott around when I first started a little over a year ago now. You two have really helped me stick with and explore the hobby. Cheers from Seattle
"Keep your bar real low" got me. It's actually a good advice for anyone in this hobby, who wants to became a better painter... Congrats, and lots of luck in the new way of life!
I think what I really like about you Jon is how wholesome and grateful you can be. I think in these irregular and uncertain times a little bit of gratitude goes a long way. It's easy to forget that in our day to day as we move on from task to task all the while dealing with all the stressors of the world. I only recently discovered you and got into miniature painting myself a few months ago, but I'd just like to say to keep it up. I appreciate you.
Jon, I know you’ll be a rip roaring success, and I know how scary this can be. Cheers to my favorite miniature painting creator. I’m honored to be part of the community that supports you. You bring a lot of joy and fun and much more to all us. Thanks for sharing with us. And your Bollywood two step was another example of your wit and ability to surprise. 😉👍
I’m glad to hear you’re making the jump! You’re one of my favorite content producers and I won’t say no to more videos! Keep the nard juices flowing! 😆
Congratulations, dude. That must be a scary decision. I wouldn’t know if I would have the balls to make a similar step, if I were in your shoes. Keep up the good content and you’ll be alright
Congratulations man! I’m just now starting to dip my toe into the streaming and TH-cam videos myself. I’ve always loved your videos and never ever ever get rid of Daryl!
Congratulations! I'm new around here but have really been enjoying your videos! I used to have a small collection of Warhammer 40k when I was a teenager, and am still really compelled to return back to it. For now I live vicariously through your videos! If I could make one suggestion / compliment. I love your videos so much, I want to watch more of them and more regularly! You put so much effort into quality and depth it's inspiring. However, maybe you could consider something a little easier on yourself that also gets us an extra video? Such as living stream painting or just straight raw painting VODS of you speaking your mind while doing your magic? It's less editing, but also not cheap or lazy. Since your work speaks for itself and we really enjoy watching you! :) If not i'll wait patiently for that next upload! -Cheers!
Good luck in this enterprise, you are living my dream. I love the content and you are an inspiration to not only 'slay the grey' - and the cupboard of shame is indeed very full, but to expand the sphere of my world and paint more than just my SW, or indeed just 40K.
B-But, how are you going to get health insurance? You are not supposed to break out of wage slavery. Good luck, and remember that you can make a video of whatever you want. We will still probably watch it. In the long run, your personality is more important the the topic of a few videos. You have flavor.
Always love discovering new channels focused on mini painting and yours is something I really enjoy. Plus it's inspiring to see that even someone who has been a fairly new mini painter grow so quickly to the point of winning an award. Makes someone like me who has not even thought about competition painting to actually consider it. It might be a disaster but you know what have I got to lose. Also I keep watching your videos but never subbed, so uh rectified that. More power Jon.
Congratz on going full time youtuber! I have been watching your vids for a while but I'm not a super social guy so I usually keep quiet and just like the video. I don't even paint minis myself but I love your approach to painting, how well-structured and to the point your vids are, how you explain what you are doing and the overall vibe. Not to mention, your minis look badass! Keep up the good work, Ninjon.
Whoo great to hear it. DO NOT burn yourself out though man. Some creators who go full time try and do way too many videos and it kills the joy. Looking forward to your content man.
The amount of time you have been painting/ making videos baffles me. Your content is amazing and I'm glad you managed to put a positive spin on a shitty situation.
I remember you talking about this on the tendie podcast. Incredibly proud and happy for you to achieve this level of success and can't wait to see you grow even more!
I've only been into miniature painting for over 15 months now, and your videos have helped me improve along with squid and others, thanks and all the best .
I am so happy for you man! And proud of you for reaching this level. You are an amazing artist and I have learned so much from you and Scott. I cannot wait to see what is next!
You worked at Mayo Clinic? thats awesome! I hope the channel pans out and skyrockets with how popular the hobby is getting and ill watch every single video along the way. You got this man. Once im out of College and financially able you know ill be supporting on Patreon!
Congratulations! Looking forward to more regular content from you. Taking the leap to start making videos is difficult enough, chasing your new dream to do this full time is something I wish I had the guts to do! Wishing you the best of luck!
Happy for you! cant wait to see more of your videos, your Night lords army painting video is what most inspired me to buckle down and paint my battle sisters
Congrats dude. Been awesome seeing you grow and now you’re full time it’ll give you even more time to explore the hobby and make the content you wanna make. Living the dream dude.
Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck on your full time TH-cam. I love your channel and learned so much watching you. Discovered many great mini creators at the same time.
Dude you are my favourite mini painter and just cool guy on youtube! I just love your videos and what you do. Its providers and hobbyists' like yourself that have kept me in the hobby.. probably almost as long as youve been alive! lol. Congrats on going full time in this and thanks for the humour that helps my depression and for all you share. Big love from rainny old England
I was introduced to your channel by a work colleague when I mentioned I had just started learning to paint miniatures. You've helped my knowledge grow vastly over the short period of time, and althought my practical skills aren't quite on par with my knowledge your enthusiasm has continued to encourage me. I wish you the best of success as you continue to grow your channel.
Jon, I started watching you a few months ago, and remembered thinking this guy is super weird, but you have become one of my favorite mini and painting youtubers! I look forward to seeing more content from you :)
@Ninjon Your videos got me back into minature printing and painting and helped improve my kinda shoddy skills with it. I regularlly go back and reference your videos as a way to get inspiration or to go, "Ah so thats what i did wrong." When trying to get an effect. Cheers and goodluck!
When I met Jon, I new he was destined for miniature greatness. It was only a matter of time ❤️
Scott be buttering me up, I do not trust this.
*know
*greatestness
*thyme
*wens
U is a bad at launguages! 😉😂🐶🥰
@@Ninjon he trying steal u fans JonJon!! 😳 gets him drunk again and gets revenge!! 😂🥰🐶
It’s THE TICKLER!!! 😂😂🐶🥰
Scott what Scale is that face u painted? 🤔🤷♂️😉🐶🥰
Congratulations! You are such an entertaining content creator and we wish you the best as you embark on this journey!
Translation: this channel needs more explosions. ❤️
WOO!
Congratulations Jon, to live and die by the algorithm cannot be an easy choice with a family to support. But the growth and success of your channel is a direct result of and testament to the abundant love and respect for the hobby (both minis and film-making) and community. Best of luck for what the future brings!
Channels like yours, Miniac, Squidmar's, and many more got me into the hobby and allowed me to start at a higher level with more knowledge than I otherwise would have on my own. Glad to hear you're able to do what you love full-time!
You're missing Marco from NJM. He's arguably the best one out there.
@@annekekramer3835 Marco, Trovarion, ebay miniature rescues, I didn't have time to mention them all so "and many more" covers it
Wait, waitwaitwait, it's only been FIVE YEARS since you started painting?! What the HECK?!
You're even more talented than I thought. Your channel helped me quite a lot as I started in September, very happy you're going full time on YT. More vids from you is great!
Welcome to the TH-cam game, ninjon. Been full time for about 6 years now. If you ever need any help with anything, let me know 😁
Thanks man, I may have to take you up on that!
wtf I did not expect Ser winter to be into painting mini's as well!
My dude! so proud of you for taking this step in your life! the best of luck, i know this is only the beginning for you and im excited to see all your future content!!!!
Congratulations Jon! Probably feels super liberating, best of luck, and I can't wait to see what you make.
Watch out for Daryl, he'll probably notice he didn't get a thank you in this video.
Congratulations and good luck! Don't let anyone tell you it isn't scary moving into full-time content creation. But we believe in you!
Good for you! The shift in employment that the lockdown created was unreal. Like you I took a huge leap on careers as a result and am much better for it. I'm gonna head on over to Patreon and sign up and support this great content.
Thanks!
You, Miniac, Squidmar, are some of my favorites TH-camrs and you all three took the plunge, huge respect for that!
I wish you the best, no doubt you will be successful 💪
The 3 random colours video is what excites me the most about your leap!! Can't wait to see more of you!!
I think Daryl needs his own show. Maybe where he drives around in his pickup truck and tries to make sense of the world.
A Daryl spin off could be fun. Might work well if you were to start dabbling in some slightly different subject matter (I.e. model tanks/aircraft) that could be his thing. Or say a particular art style could be his specialty
@@gideonschlen4022 sounds like a great idea for the additional video he wanted to do :]
@@Iceycube1404 It's something that needs to have some careful thought put into it, otherwise Daryl will become an overused gimmick that will get old
@@gideonschlen4022 true that
Such a good guy. Mini painting content creators like yourself are essential to fuel this hobby's fire! I'm stoked for the content to come.
This is such wonderful news mate!! Congratulations are definitely in order! You're by far one of my favourite TH-cam creators and I cannot wait to see where you go from here. I hope Darrel is coming along for the ride ;)
Let’s go John, super excited for you dude. My painting journey has only just begun and I found you and Scott around when I first started a little over a year ago now. You two have really helped me stick with and explore the hobby. Cheers from Seattle
"Keep your bar real low" got me. It's actually a good advice for anyone in this hobby, who wants to became a better painter... Congrats, and lots of luck in the new way of life!
I think what I really like about you Jon is how wholesome and grateful you can be. I think in these irregular and uncertain times a little bit of gratitude goes a long way. It's easy to forget that in our day to day as we move on from task to task all the while dealing with all the stressors of the world. I only recently discovered you and got into miniature painting myself a few months ago, but I'd just like to say to keep it up. I appreciate you.
Jon, I know you’ll be a rip roaring success, and I know how scary this can be. Cheers to my favorite miniature painting creator. I’m honored to be part of the community that supports you. You bring a lot of joy and fun and much more to all us. Thanks for sharing with us. And your Bollywood two step was another example of your wit and ability to surprise. 😉👍
I’m glad to hear you’re making the jump! You’re one of my favorite content producers and I won’t say no to more videos! Keep the nard juices flowing! 😆
You meant to thank "the strict technomancer that is Vince V" I think. You are doing a great job! Thanks for the amazing content.
Couldn't be happier for you, good on you for getting paid for doing something you love! Been following for sometime much love.
Congratulations, dude. That must be a scary decision.
I wouldn’t know if I would have the balls to make a similar step, if I were in your shoes.
Keep up the good content and you’ll be alright
You would if you knew you were really good and well above average. You just gotta find your niche.
Congratulations man! I’m just now starting to dip my toe into the streaming and TH-cam videos myself. I’ve always loved your videos and never ever ever get rid of Daryl!
I love how obscure these titles are. "Hey everybody, come watch my... no wait, it's a surprise!" 🥳
I did understand Jon was quitting his day job to pursue his passion. Also they kind of spoiled it in the last podcast xp
I'm very behind on my Podcasts and Videos.
I was only introduced to your channel a few weeks ago and I've learned so much already. Congratulations on your new path, you deserve the opportunity!
Congratulations! I'm new around here but have really been enjoying your videos!
I used to have a small collection of Warhammer 40k when I was a teenager, and am still really compelled to return back to it. For now I live vicariously through your videos!
If I could make one suggestion / compliment.
I love your videos so much, I want to watch more of them and more regularly! You put so much effort into quality and depth it's inspiring. However, maybe you could consider something a little easier on yourself that also gets us an extra video? Such as living stream painting or just straight raw painting VODS of you speaking your mind while doing your magic? It's less editing, but also not cheap or lazy. Since your work speaks for itself and we really enjoy watching you! :)
If not i'll wait patiently for that next upload!
-Cheers!
Good luck in this enterprise, you are living my dream. I love the content and you are an inspiration to not only 'slay the grey' - and the cupboard of shame is indeed very full, but to expand the sphere of my world and paint more than just my SW, or indeed just 40K.
B-But, how are you going to get health insurance? You are not supposed to break out of wage slavery.
Good luck, and remember that you can make a video of whatever you want. We will still probably watch it. In the long run, your personality is more important the the topic of a few videos. You have flavor.
+1 here
Totally! I call it The Lindybeige Effect.
Always love discovering new channels focused on mini painting and yours is something I really enjoy. Plus it's inspiring to see that even someone who has been a fairly new mini painter grow so quickly to the point of winning an award.
Makes someone like me who has not even thought about competition painting to actually consider it. It might be a disaster but you know what have I got to lose.
Also I keep watching your videos but never subbed, so uh rectified that.
More power Jon.
The fat cat is glorious 👌 and congrats Jon for taking the plunge!
Congratulations! I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Way to go! All you YT minipainting guys really are a bunch of positivity and good vibes. So grateful to have you all.
Congratz on going full time youtuber! I have been watching your vids for a while but I'm not a super social guy so I usually keep quiet and just like the video. I don't even paint minis myself but I love your approach to painting, how well-structured and to the point your vids are, how you explain what you are doing and the overall vibe. Not to mention, your minis look badass! Keep up the good work, Ninjon.
Whoo great to hear it. DO NOT burn yourself out though man. Some creators who go full time try and do way too many videos and it kills the joy. Looking forward to your content man.
I love you Jon. I wish you nothing but great success. Favorite miniature content right here.
The amount of time you have been painting/ making videos baffles me. Your content is amazing and I'm glad you managed to put a positive spin on a shitty situation.
I remember you talking about this on the tendie podcast. Incredibly proud and happy for you to achieve this level of success and can't wait to see you grow even more!
I've only been into miniature painting for over 15 months now, and your videos have helped me improve along with squid and others, thanks and all the best .
Oh my goodness congratulations! I’m glad you are doing something you love. Life is short, follow your joy 🧡
For the longest time I had no idea you or Miniac were in my area. Awesome to have MN represented in this hobby
A big congratz man! I'm really happy this didn't take that long, am stoked to see more content from you!
Heck yes Bro! Way to go man. Praying for a smooth transition and some peace of mind for you. So excited for what’s to come.
Real glad you started TH-cam, by far my favourite mini painter and your teaching is really well explained. Congrats on the decision and best of luck
Congrats from Spain! I'll keep supporting the channel. I love your content and humor and I wish you all the luck for this new period
Late to the party but congratulations! I wish you all the best!
Congrats! All the best to you, your channel and your family!
Congratulations! You, Scott, Jeremy and Brent are the main reasons I’m painting miniatures!
congrats man! super happy for you and excited to see what youve got in store for us! thanks for everything you do here and on trapped under plastic.
I am so happy for you man! And proud of you for reaching this level. You are an amazing artist and I have learned so much from you and Scott. I cannot wait to see what is next!
Congratulations Jon, happy to be along for the ride. Love ya videos!!
Congratulations Jon! We’re all very happy for you and proud of you! Keep up the tremendous work!
Congratulations Jon! Very happy for you, and for all of us (because more Ninjon content! Score!)
Congratulations! Super excited to see what you can do with more focus!
Congrats! This is one of my favorite painting channels, I'm glad your foray into this hobby has been so successful.
You worked at Mayo Clinic? thats awesome! I hope the channel pans out and skyrockets with how popular the hobby is getting and ill watch every single video along the way. You got this man. Once im out of College and financially able you know ill be supporting on Patreon!
Always awesome to see someone live their passion. Congratulations on the big step Jon! Looking forward to the additional content.
Grats man! Lookin forward to seeing you blossom into a beautiful, crispy tendy.
Huge congratulations for the giant leap you were brave enough to take. Good luck, and I'll continue supporting your work because I love it.
Congratulations! Looking forward to more regular content from you. Taking the leap to start making videos is difficult enough, chasing your new dream to do this full time is something I wish I had the guts to do! Wishing you the best of luck!
Best of luck man,don't change a thing,what you've done so far got you to this stage and it's awesome.
oh my gosh that title scared the heck out of me!
Congrats on the transition! Can't wait to see everything that you create!
Happy for you! cant wait to see more of your videos, your Night lords army painting video is what most inspired me to buckle down and paint my battle sisters
So happy for you!! Huge congratulations on taking this step! 🤩
Congratulations! I'm glad to hear this!
Congrats! Can't wait to see what the future holds from this channel!
I'm so happy for you John! Congratulations and look forward to following your adventure, nothing but love brother!
Congratulations brother. Excited and happy for you. Keep up the great work. Thanks for all that you do
I enjoy learning and watching your vids on miniture painting. Still learning new techniques and slowly learning to be patient when painting.
Congrats dude. Been awesome seeing you grow and now you’re full time it’ll give you even more time to explore the hobby and make the content you wanna make. Living the dream dude.
Awesome, gratz! I had a feeling this was coming. Looking forward to what's coming in the future. All the best!
Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck on your full time TH-cam. I love your channel and learned so much watching you. Discovered many great mini creators at the same time.
Oh man! That bit at the end had me falling out of my chair. I'm so glad I found your videos dude.
Dude you are my favourite mini painter and just cool guy on youtube! I just love your videos and what you do. Its providers and hobbyists' like yourself that have kept me in the hobby.. probably almost as long as youve been alive! lol.
Congrats on going full time in this and thanks for the humour that helps my depression and for all you share.
Big love from rainny old England
Good luck, Sir! I am envious.
Congratulations !!! Good on ya - all the best !
I'm so happy for you! I hope for nothing but the best in the coming years!
I’m so happy for you and look forward to seeing much more of your smirking face.
Congratulations !! So glad to see you move to this stage of your career!
Congratulations Jon! Watching your channel is a true joy and I look forward to every video. Cheers!
Congratulations! This is so awesome. I wish you all the best and I hope you continue to grow and rise in success. You definitely deserve it!
Congratulations! You and Miniac have helped me enjoy this hobby again!
Congrats! Looking forward to the continued greatness you put out there.
Congratulations! Wishing you the very best!
Congrats! I wish you the best.
Your channel has grown to be one of my top favorite minis painting channels. Looking forward to watching our streams.
Congratulations on you leveling up. Wishing you continued success
a minute into the video and I am already relieved...thank you for saying it so soon. Good luck!
Way to go! All the best on your chosen path. Keep doing what you’re doing and I’m sure you will have much success w’ it!
Awesome news Jon! Great to see how far you've come so quickly!
I was introduced to your channel by a work colleague when I mentioned I had just started learning to paint miniatures. You've helped my knowledge grow vastly over the short period of time, and althought my practical skills aren't quite on par with my knowledge your enthusiasm has continued to encourage me. I wish you the best of success as you continue to grow your channel.
Jon, I started watching you a few months ago, and remembered thinking this guy is super weird, but you have become one of my favorite mini and painting youtubers! I look forward to seeing more content from you :)
Congratulations on this journey in your life. Wishing you nothing but success. Onwards and Upwards.
Congrats my friend! Happy to see someone else getting to live their happiness! I can't wait to see what you get up to and what Daryl does.
Congratulations!
Looking forward to seeing the new stuff but loving that the old will be staying!
Happy days mr ninjon! Truly livin the dream! All the best going forwards!
Woo, congrats man! Do what makes you happy!
CONGRATS!!! I'm going through a really similar transition in my own life. So this was super inspiring to hear!
@Ninjon Your videos got me back into minature printing and painting and helped improve my kinda shoddy skills with it. I regularlly go back and reference your videos as a way to get inspiration or to go, "Ah so thats what i did wrong." When trying to get an effect.
Cheers and goodluck!