Sam Mackulin

Hello everyone, I was so glad to finally bring you a new video a couple of days ago and thank you so much for your words of encouragement and feedback about the last couple of videos, I'm definitely going to work on a quiet draw along/study along video as I'm really working away on my comic now!

Youtube has just had quite an odd update where views are counted differently so this video already looks like it's got more views than my last, however this is due to the inflated views, it is doing well but not quite that well, my brain doesn't really like this inauthenticity haha but what can you do! It was cool to see I've got to 7k subscribers so thanks so much to new subscribers and my long time supporters!

Thanks again for all your support and kind words and helpful feedback, as always feel free to let me know anything you'd like to see on my channel,

all the best,

Sam :)

1 week ago | [YT] | 45

Sam Mackulin

Hello all, I just wanted to apologise that I've been delayed in making a new video (AGAIN) I generally aim to post about every 2 weeks but between having to sort out some admin such as putting some new prints on my shop, sorting out some other just boring life tasks that needed doing and just generally feeling a bit unmotivated and tired I've just not gotten there yet. Oh and now we're in ANOTHER heat wave.

I was looking back at the clips I'd done so far and I looked exhausted, I'm sighing every two words and seem like I am forcing myself to make the video and that's not what I like my videos to be about. Part of the reason I was so pleased the longer vlog did well was because it felt even more organic and genuine and so forcing myself to film when I really don't feel up to it, does not feel aligned with that. Anyway I've decided to have a clean slate and start fresh over the next few days once the heat subsides. I do have a fancy new tripod to film over the desk so that will make things easier for me!

Thanks again for your support, I hope that someday I will be more properly consistent, we'll get there eventually. To be fair once we get into Autumn and Winter I hope it'll get a lot easier, even recently the cooler days have been so much better for me, I tried to be positive about summer but I am so sick of it now, especially climate change heatwave riddled summer. Can't wait for rain, halloween and the cold, anyone else?

Anyway, all the best and thanks for sticking with me! - Sam :)

p.s. find new prints on my shop here, you can also sign up to my monthly newsletter:
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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 39

Sam Mackulin

I was so happy to see the positive reaction to this longer form of video (not that my videos have ever been short haha) but I'm so encouraged that people seem to be getting out of this video what I'd hoped, something to keep you company, have on while you work on your own stuff and feel like your mind can have a break from the amount of constant overstimulation on social media, TV, work etc. and just slow down a bit. This video actually felt so much more natural to me to make and so I feel really enthused, so more slice of life, low stimulation cozy vibe videos are on their way! - As always if there's anything particular you'd enjoy, especially if you liked this recent video, do let me know in the comments! - Sam :)

1 month ago | [YT] | 17

Sam Mackulin

Hello everyone, there will be a new video tomorrow! I was trying something a little different and it's a pretty long (over an hour) vlog that I deliberately kept quite mundane and relaxing in the spirit of it being quite low stimulation style. I look through art books, decorate my room, chat about new art and writing supplies and work on my comic, so I hope you enjoy it but it might be the kind of video you save for when you're working on an art project or a rainy day when you need something long and calming, I appreciate long videos aren't for everyone and I still want to offer a variety but I also want to lean into the kind of videos I find easier to make and not always highly edit everything.

Apologies for not posting in a while but I'm now in a better routine with things and I'll be scheduling some videos ahead of time so I should be able to keep up better from now on and be a bit more consistent. All the best and I hope you enjoy the video.

- Sam :)

1 month ago | [YT] | 32

Sam Mackulin

Hello everyone, just to say that today I sent out my first ever monthly artist newsletter so if you'd like to receive June's newsletter and all future emails then you can sign up by going to my website and joining my mailing list! The newsletter is just like getting a letter from your artist friend about what I've been up to, favourites of the month etc.

You do need to double opt in to the emails this helps me fend off bots! Once signed up you will receive the newsletter over the next couple of days, it just takes me a while as I need to send it separately to new subscribers. Hopefully there'll be a new video soon too! Thanks - Sam :)

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2 months ago | [YT] | 45

Sam Mackulin

Hello everyone, I was really glad to get a video out to you this week, although we are in the midst of a heatwave here, I wasn't sure if people would be less likely to watch or more likely because they want to hide away at home watching Youtube like me! I'm always grateful to hear your thoughts and I'm always trying to improve, do let me know what you thought of this video or any ideas of stuff you'd like to see, thanks, Sam :)

2 months ago | [YT] | 23

Sam Mackulin

Hello everyone just to say I was a bit delayed AGAIN in making a video this week, this is what happens when I try to be consistent lol. I had a migraine again that had me unable to do much for about a week, I'm feeling much better now but just getting back into things and didn't have much for a video, I think it'll be next week now. Thanks for your support and patience I know you're always very understanding and hope to bring you another video soon :)

2 months ago | [YT] | 37

Sam Mackulin

Hello everyone, I was a bit delayed in making a new video due to an intense heat wave in the UK last week that has only just subsided, I was actually doing surprisingly well in the heat but I had a suspicion I was going to suddenly get very tired which I did at complete random on a day I'd hoped to be on a day out and get more footage, instead my friend had to take me home a few minutes into our trip as I was totally shutdown and exhausted! Anyway, I've had some good rest over the weekend and feeling much better, hoping to bring you a video this week.

Thanks for your support, patience and comments as always - Sam :)

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 49

Sam Mackulin

Hello everyone! In this vlog I ended up talking about starting again, needing to go back to the drawing board and also going forward as a truer version of yourself. There's comic stuff, a charity shop haul, thrilling pencil organising and some life chats so I'm trying to get some variety in there each time!

Thanks so much for your support and for spending time with me in my little art room, I appreciate all of you so much and I'm always happy to hear feedback so don't hesitate to leave a comment and I'll see you in the next video!

3 months ago | [YT] | 18

Sam Mackulin

Hello everyone! If you've not had chance to watch my new video yet then it might be perfect to add to your playlist for when you're working on your next project or just want something relaxing to watch in the background. I've been working really hard on videos and I'm really grateful for your support.

Thanks so much and if you ever have any feedback please do let me know as I'm always trying to improve, all the best, Sam :)

3 months ago | [YT] | 16