A Simple Practice Head Suitable For A Novice

A simple little practice face that’s suitable for a beginner. Whittled from some scrap pine

[@brucekearley8971]

Hi Kevin, always get inspiration from the carvings you create. They make me want to keep carving & get better. Thanks so much.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Bruce

[@bobdalia5079]

I'm at a wow every time you put out a carving video. Great stuff! I learn a lot from those videos. Please keep them coming.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Bob

[@fishingfourme]

Hello Kevin, I think it has to be said the level of carving you attain from, and I know this to be true as I asked you some time ago, from old floor joists and bits of scrap wood Pine and the like, fill me with envy how you release these little people from the wood. TOP MAN, and a big Thank You it really spurs me on to keep trying!!!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you so much. You're on the right track when you continue to keep doing it

[@dancarpio8130]

As always a nice demo, what really amazes me is how you keep your knife so sharp 👍

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Dan. I recently got a new diamond stone which helps

[@dancarpio8130]

Do you have the “grit” number for the diamond stone Kevin?

[@santas2carve]

Very enjoyable. I love watching how u make a figure pop out of the wood.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@MoussaHanjoul]

Your technique and knife control are just amazing!! Thanks for the great videos mr kevin

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Sir

[@6bluestrings]

Thank you Kevin. I need to carve this guy about 100 times. Your work is inspirational.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@kevinhampton7215]

Thank you Mr. Kevin, I learn something new every video.

[@KevinCoates98]

Good to know

[@riccojames1]

Kevin those cuts are so quick and precise, amazing work. Gifted a talent like this is rare for sure. Thank you so much for sharing this short but perfect time with us all :)

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Richard

[@blackpanther7727]

Your Videos are the best!!! I love them all 👍😄👍

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@tjkoker]

Kind of a cross between Jay Leno and Sylvester Stallone, Lol. Great video. Cheers!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Sir

[@terryadair5956]

Thanks for your video, and I agree, practice and more practice...........everytime I do any art/carving/wire/etc. I learn something, mostly on tools and skill of the use of the right tool for the job at hand

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Terry, practice goes a long way. Also, no matter how long you have been doing it there's always more to learn

[@whittler0507]

great video teaching Kevin ..Thank you for sharing

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Gene

[@luisangelcalvoruiz3829]

Lastima q no tenga yo aqui en España esa madera, q envidia, pero lo practico y trabajo con otras gracias a sus directrecicrs. Salud y espero seguir viendo sus Trabajos.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. I’m happy that the videos you

[@joebtemp]

Great little guy. Your 12 minute quick carves are my 90 minute carves :) I can se how changing a few simple cuts can give the little fella a beard, moustache or hat. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Joe. Glad it helps

[@1776adb]

What makes one carving better than another is the detail.

[@KevinCoates98]

That is true

[@1776adb]

@@KevinCoates98 My goal is to be as good as you.. signed, novice.

[@treforparry4054]

Hi Kevin, thank you for posting this video. I love the subtlety of the finer cuts which allow the facial expression to emerge. My question is this - have you posted any videos which include the ears? Many thanks.

[@KevinCoates98]

I have posted some like that but not quite sure how far back. Thank you

[@luisangelcalvoruiz3829]

Nunca me canso de ver sus videos

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@ginabirks4910]

You make it look so easy, but as we all know it's not. Thanks for the video Kevin

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Gina. It do get easier the more you do it

[@seanbradley6691]

Always enjoy watching your carvings come to life. Thank you for sharing

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Sean

[@Tamara-wp1us]

I would love to hear how you keep your knife so sharp with your great work!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. I have a video on here showing what I do. It’s pretty simple. The only difference I have a new diamond stone

[@Tamara-wp1us]

@@KevinCoates98 thank you! Please tell me about the diamond stone, roughness and process and purchase?

[@KevinCoates98]

@@Tamara-wp1us are you on Facebook? I can send you a photo of it

[@bluesky5542]

Very nice thank you.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks

[@Jcharp12]

Thank you

[@KevinCoates98]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@ronniemcevoy2946]

Hi Kevin what kind of wood are you using and did you sofen it first you make it look so easy great job

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. It’s white pine. Most times the wood is already soft

[@usernamemykel]

@@KevinCoates98 Is this white pine, as in Home Depot or Lowes white pine???????

[@mendiyaa8735]

❤❤❤

[@user-md2wd2rz9f]

Отлично получилось. Давно смотрю ваш канал. Привет из России.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@juanramonflores8857]

Podrías incluir un vídeo de como afilas tus cuchillos Kevin? Sería grandioso! Gracias.

[@KevinCoates98]

I have one here on my channel on how I do it. You have to go back a ways through the videos to find it. Thanks

[@hansonliu4766]

nice!

[@hansonliu4766]

Hi Mr.Coats! Would you please carved some female models,thanks !

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@hansonliu4766]

@@KevinCoates98 Good day ! Thanks your reply !

[@juanramonflores8857]

Buen día. La madera que utilizas es verde? Is green wood what You are using? Gracias.

[@KevinCoates98]

It’s kiln dried wood

[@usernamemykel]

Would that be (Eastern?) white pine (Janka 380) or Southern yellow pine (Janka 870) ? Your preference, please? Thank you

[@KevinCoates98]

Eastern white pine. It comes from Eastern Canada

[@rongerard6594]

I love Kevin's videos but definitely not for novice carvers.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Ron. One like this is good for a beginner. The key is to practice making the cuts to get better

[@ronniemcevoy2946]

Hi Kevin where can you get white pine in the UK thanks

[@KevinCoates98]

I live on the east coast of Canada. This is where the pine I use comes from

[@lesamos8900]

i may have asked before or just thought it ,have you done your head would like to see .

[@KevinCoates98]

I have never done one of myself. It's not worth the effort lol

[@davidprangnell5290]

Kevin is the best

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@NikkijsNWA]

Great video. I think I think about the face too much!!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Nikki. The key is to have fun doing it

[@lesamos8900]

Ifound taking big chunks at a time chalenging i pussy foot around to much, next session ill try your way love your videos only recently started doing human faces ,thank you

[@KevinCoates98]

Taking big chunks comes in time along with a little confidence. The more you carve the more comfortable you will get taking bigger bites into the wood

[@ubaldoperrone9958]

Have not gotten a response from u kevin.

[@KevinCoates98]

Sorry Don. I’m guessing you mean my email. I’ve been having trouble with it.

[@ronswihart176]

I don’t like the videos with no talking so I am gone