Basic Woodcarving Facial Features 101

Roger Stegall demonstrates basic structure for carving a caricature face.
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[@chazmellor2903]

I'm 13, and videos like this are awesome for beginners like me to get the education to start ower own legacy in carving

[@rogerstegall6117]

Thanks Chaz lm glad you enjoyed it and keep those chips flying

[@k9insomniac783]

Videos just like this one is why I started wood carving in the first place. This mans sharing over 40 years of experience and knowledge with anyone who will care to spend the time to learn from him. Thank you sir.

[@leonardedgarsr2014]

Best face carving video I have seen, anywhere, Thank you

[@stillwater62]

Just what you showed right there was worth its weight in gold, at least to me it was. I just found your channel a few minutes ago and it has made my day. Thank you and your grandson for going to the trouble of making this video.

[@MrAcespaders]

That was great for a first tutorial video. It’s so important for the older generations to pass on their skills to the next. If only our ancient ancestors had KZbin. Well done making this.

[@grannypantsification]

Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach. Those who can do and can teach, make the most epic and eye opening “KZbins” on KZbin. I can’t believe that I’ve watched 1000s of how-to carving videos recently and yours was the only one that really turned on that lightbulb in my mind. I simply can’t thank you enough. Start to finish this video was exactly what I needed. Perfect! 💕

[@rogerstegall6117]

Thanks for your comments I'll keep those videos coming

[@lenniereagan2362]

Mr. Stegall, I am thankful your grandson encouraged you to make a video. You are a great teacher. Thank you for taking the time to teach!

[@barbarahansen674]

Just found your channel today,it is very helpful ! I am self taught and there are no carving clubs or classes here in the country. Thank You

[@ClumsyZebra4life]

Thanks! KZbin is such a wonderful platform for teaching. This newbie carver appreciates your time explaining your technique.

[@jordanaz]

Love the carver and grandson team.

[@imover9999]

Wish I could apprentice under someone with this level of skill, just soak up all the knowledge. These videos are a real gift.

[@jimcarr3456]

You don't need to "get better at this youtube". You did great just being you and sharing your awesome skill. So much is preserved now with this technology that used to be lost to the ages through the generosity of amazing craftsmen like yourself. May we never see some "polished", KZbin version of you but rather, you, just as you are. Thanks so much.

[@rogerstegall6117]

Thanks Jim I glad you enjoy the videos my friend

[@sergemenard6465]

Thames you very instructive! Nice to see your grandchildren producing the video!

[@TestchannelVP]

I just started wood carving it’s very relaxing especially when it starts to shape up

[@bobbyfreds9799]

Nice tutorial Roger! I’m just starting to carve, haven’t actually completed a piece yet but these vids are great for beginners (71 yrs. old) like me. THANKS!!

[@rogerstegall6117]

Thanks Bobby and keep those chips flying

[@imover9999]

I am an absolute beginner, tried this as my first carving and wow. Roger really makes it look simple. Truly a master of his craft. Not easy at all. I suppose when you've been carving since 72 it's simple and easy to whip up something that nice looking. Sharp knives + great skill. After trying this myself I have even more respect for his skill.

[@fdort3971]

@RogerStegallWoodcarvings thanks for the lesson. Of course I have to follow a talented guy who started working the year I was born! Looking forward to learning more from you.

[@jackdestefano6518]

Thank you for sharing your skills and talent. People like you are greatly promoting this wonderful hobby.

[@craigberesford440]

Very detailed. Nice work. 👍🏼

[@rachealfields3389]

God bless you... you help others at good hobbies

[@alexanderd3138]

You, sir, are amazing. Thank you for sharing your decades of experience with us!

[@vicentebugman]

You are amazing I wish I could do that Truly you are an artist no one that I've seen on KZbin carves like this

[@TarrinLupo]

I am just starting out wood carving and watching Roger really inspires me to learn the basics really well. He makes it look so easy which is a real tribute to all the years of experience and is down to Earth teaching style. Thanks so much for putting this up.

[@shedmanx3640]

I’m so glad I lucked into your channel by watching Doug Linker. Being a grandfather myself and with failing health I need a hobby I can sit and enjoy. I have a full machine shop which sits silent most days so the things I’m learning from Doug and you will occupy my mind as I can’t just sit and relax; I am happy doing something. Happily I lucked into your first video and I see you have many more, so a subscribe and a binge watch is in order. Thanks from Australia mate. 👍🇦🇺

[@rogerstegallwoodcarvings8181]

I'm glad you enjoy them

[@davyjimson4071]

Best face carving video out there! I am new to this and have watched several times.

[@jeanjustin9135]

Very, very nice video, your are master good teacher, with lots of explanations, your carving is wonderful, I will follow you, yes I will thank you

[@rockinbobokkin7831]

That was a great video. I learned a bunch. Thank you.

[@briankraklau2432]

This has been a huge help. Thank you so much!

[@inspectorzero6380]

Very well presented sir. Your grandson knows to use a camera pretty good as well.

[@charliedurham1954]

Thanks for a great video and thanks for sharing your skills and talents! Thanks to your grandson for his help,good job!

[@gladiator22666]

Thank you for the upload, I've just started my journey of wood carving , this video is very helpful 👍

[@ianspicer3885]

It's always a pleasure to watch your expertise Roger , I hope your grandson is picking up lots of tips, as he has the best teacher 👍👍👍👍

[@Dnlboon]

I love the style of this video! Makes me feel as if my own grandpa was teaching me.

[@daflashman4244]

These video's Are invaluable. Priceless. I can watch you all day, Actually I have , more than once. Thank you for sharing your talent. I've only been carving not quite a year. Thank you for these videos.

[@rogerstegall6117]

Thanks for your comments I'll keep the videos coming.

[@MessickGreg]

Happy carving Roger

[@TheBottegaChannel]

* nods, smiles and hits like, favorite and subscribe after finishing the video* Looking forward to seeing more of your videos Sir. Thank you for starting a channel.

[@dangolfishin]

Great tutorial. Not only are you a talented carver but you have a great talent for teaching. Hoping to see more!

[@markcroft1303]

Absolutely

[@questioneverything2488]

Yes, I agree ee

[@elainev.thomas4259]

Thank You for sharing your gift 💯💐

[@tammybucari4436]

I just finished my best face ever thanks to you. Nothing caved in or broke off. You explained exactly what to do, which tools to use, demonstrated it, and showed closeups. Very easy to follow you and hit pause to do my work. Made it seem very simple. Thanks a million!

[@rogerstegall6117]

Thanks I glad you enjoy the videos

[@earlelzy7243]

I can't wait to see the next video

[@charlesstewart9246]

Wonderful tuition. You and you're grandson are doing a great job. Thank you to your grandson for persuading you to start.👍 I've only just found your channel and have subscribed. Looking forward to seeing and learning from your grandson and yourself. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bigfootguitars8536]

You sir, are a true master! Thanks for sharing this. Fabulous!

[@nvz357]

You grandson did an excellent job of filming…he teach some KZbinrs a few things…👍🏼

[@ianwood8223]

I really enjoyed watching you work,can’t wait for next one don’t change a thing thanks from the Uk

[@sonnyboywannabe]

Excellent. You've been added to my professors of carving subscriptions

[@rogerstegall6117]

Thanks

[@earlelzy7243]

Oh wow, welcome to KZbin. This is my first time on your channel to learn.

[@advancedhealthsystem]

Thank you for taking the time to share. Great camera work Payton!

[@geoffreyplourde362]

Excellent, looking forward to your next one. Very well explained.

[@donnygreen8]

Kudos to you for having the courage to take a chance on sharing your skills to help others learn. Excellent video... looking forward to seeing more.

[@Flycarve]

Thank you Roger! I say one of the best videos on doing a face. It was quick to the point. I am still learning and trying to get better after doing carving for 29 years. Thanks again! :)

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

Thanks Roger! Looking forward to seeing more videos from you and your ace cameraman.

[@charleenlang8131]

Excellent carving, good camera work, thank you so much for doing it Hope to see many more.

[@ve3tvb]

Glad to see another carver on video the more the better great video ! hope you do lots more.

[@mrspencerls]

Thanks for taking the time to share. I appreciate the detailed instructions

[@tjm7275]

Love the videos Mr. Stegall... informative and makes me feel like I’m hanging with my great uncle and gramps... keep making them!!!

[@willjones981]

You’re the man! Keep these videos coming! I just started and I love learning more about techniques and cuts. Thank you for uploading this video.

[@rghainc]

Great video. Hope you keep making videos. Great teaching skills

[@michaeledwardy102]

Thank you for sharing your incredible carving expertise. So Very Appreciated!

[@richardferry7552]

Excellent. Thanks so much, Roger (and Payton!).

[@Thejmckella]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent. I really appreciate the video. I look forward to watching more videos on caricatures and facial expressions. Thanks again Rodger!

[@Kaylabarss]

Great video! Thank you for sharing

[@countrycarving9744]

Great video! Looking forward to seeing more!!

[@Robert-xp4ii]

Very well done! Great camera work too. I wish you both much success.

[@kimsutton2268]

We need more of these types of videos

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

Rodger I just want to say I am blown away to see you here on KZbin! Thank you so very much for making these videos! I truly love your Cowboys! I have a cowboy that is a rough out carved by Dwayne Gosnell. I absolutely adore it! I hope to carve as well as you do someday!❤👍❤🎅🤶❤

[@markitimjustafamilyfullofa571]

This is great!!! I needed this! Everyone else had gone so fast it wouldn’t register in my brain lol!!! Very good video sir! Keep them coming, very informative!!!

[@alaskankare]

Great first video. well done, straight to the point.

[@douglasjaquays4820]

Just found you and boy I'm glad. I am new at this and your videos are very informative. Thank you.

[@gaillafleche7525]

Thanks for sharing. That was great. Keep them coming please.

[@AdamiIAm]

Thanks So much Roger...you have truly inspired this here beginner.......And, God Bless you. 🤗

[@mikeyd1169]

Please make more videos!!! That was awesome!!!

[@easttnrickmc]

Great job Peyton!

[@Favila2]

Thank you I can’t tell how many videos I watched on how to do curve and yours is absolutely wonderful so first one that made sense and that I can actually completed thank you

[@andrewbarker1333]

Excellent video, thank you 😊

[@CanoeingTheEdgeOfTheWorld]

Really enjoyed this video. Hope to see more!

[@ladytiedi]

How amazing to watch you bring that piece of wood to life! Wow! You make it look so easily- thank you for all your details and your teaching style. Thanks for sharing your skill! Can't wait to try it myself!

[@CliKnight]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. Grandson did good job filming too. I will be looking in for more. Shalom and thanks again

[@apriliaric]

Great video... Great camera work... Very talented Carver... Invaluable lesson.. Please keep posting don't worry about the time... Thanks

[@jimreese55]

Excellent video. You made it look so easy. I’m going to give it a try. Thank you.

[@Squidiot]

I like your technique for faces. It’s unique and different from the way I learned and many carvers I’ve seen. I’m going to use some of your tips. Thank you.

[@alsouthern7190]

Just found your channel. You are a great teacher and carver, subbed

[@thomasjohnson3586]

Thanks for sharing Roger looking forward to seeing more you tube videos from you

[@stephanborau3548]

Great little video. Thanks for sharing your technique!

[@johnbutler579]

Good video. Plan to go out and practice, and hope to see your next video ASAP!

[@wheelgood]

I’ve watched A LOT of carving videos and your’s Sir, is EXCELLENT!!! Please make more videos!!!! Thank you so much 😊

[@rogerstegall6117]

Thanks i hope they are useful for you.

[@stantilton2191]

Great stuff Mr. Stegall. You might consider a video showing how the angles of the V tools change the cuts. Coupled with undercut and creating shadow to enhance your carvings. Just an idea from a new, old beginner carver. Thank you for sharing you art, it's beautiful.

[@LScott97]

Excellent introduction video! Well Done! 👍👍👍

[@alicecowan3499]

I just found your video and LOVE 💗 it!

[@raysims373]

Thanks so much! I've needed this instruction for some time. Keep up the good work.

[@hangingoutwithronwalters4505]

Great video! You are a great wood carver! Thank you for sharing.

[@hildahickey6964]

Love the video! I have liked, subscribed and rang the bell. I want to see more. Very informative.

[@ScottCamazine8]

Simply Excellent. Very good presentation. Wonderful of you to take the time to make this video and to share your talent and years of experience. Thank you.

[@pauldye7250]

Awesome artwork. I've been inspired to try my hand at woodcarving and judging by the comments, I'm not the only one. Please make more videos.

[@checopa2]

Great video! Super useful for us beginners, thank you very much!

[@richk5350]

Thanks for the outstanding video. Absolutely love the fact that these techniques are essentially the template for future projects. I am finding that I can start from this base and then build on the character of the carving. As a new carver I have been scouring KZbin for exactly this type of video. Keep them coming.

[@rogerstegallwoodcarvings8181]

Thanks I hope they will be useful for you keep those chips flying.

[@sambezious]

Great video. Thank you for sharing it with us. Your knife is amazingly sharp! ~Sam

[@bnelson313braveheart8]

I really like your techniques. I’ve started my first carving with the layout marked on the piece. Thanks

[@dhastings7408]

Great job! Looking forward to more videos from you! Just got started carving and there aren't many videos that I've come across that are as instructional as yours. Thank you for your content and look forward to learning more from you.

[@Allan602]

Great video thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Watcherrye]

Excellent !!! Thinks Payton (your Grandson) should get a raise. LOL Loved the nose and eyes ...great job and thanks.