Carving A Cigar Store Indian

[@bigbudugly2302]

Chris, a hundred years from now after we’re dead buried, and turned to dust, folks will still be admiring your great work.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@Southernguitar74]

I watched the entire video. I could not stop watching, and glad I did not stop watching. This is remarkable work. I am dumbfounded at your artistry.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@51ringside3]

This was unreal, wow,fantastic…..I was thinking about the meaning and historical significance of these cigar store Indians so I got on KZbin and found this! Looked great at the shop

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@stevelegg1346]

Amazing talent, I can't stop watching your videos. I can't even imagine how many people you have touched with your talent. Thank so much.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks for your kind words and supporting my channel 🙏glad you enjoy my films feel free to share often with your friends

[@michaeldeblase5195]

Just beautiful you are a master craftsman for sure I enjoyed your video I love the history on cigar Indians thank you

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@donpayne562]

That’s one of my favorites,I liked the way you transitioned the hair into the buckskin.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@raymcchristy8065]

Best that I have ever saw, love your carvings.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@michaeldonahue2308]

Great carver like your woodcarvings watch all the time over and over .

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@GeoffPSU]

Christopher that is awesome! Love the video and what a great piece! Well done sir!

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@christirol9013]

A really great Artist with the Chainsaw and the carving knives- thanks god that i found your side on KZbin. Wonderful work Christopher Greets from Austria/ Europe 👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@Dukesuperbee]

Beautiful work Christopher!!! You are a master without a doubt! I’m just starting out. I’m carving mostly wood spirits. I just subbed your channel. Looking forward to learning a few of your skills as I go along. Thanks for sharing a incredible way to do art! Good luck to you!!!

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks for your support🙏 and returned the favor

[@ranemeth]

I'm fascinated by your work! I cannot get over the amazing detail.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks glad you enjoy my work please watch and share any of.my films when ever you like

[@kenyork1107]

Beautiful, very nice work Christopher . I would love to have one of these on my front porch for everyone to see . I have subscribed to your channel , keep them videos coming .

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@carolsnyder9134]

Truly remarkable. Your work is impeccable

[@badmac38]

That is just amazing. Such a fine artist.. Im blown away...

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks for watching🙏 cool flying machine👍 subscribed

[@sheilakirby5616]

YOU MY FRIEND TRULY HAVE A GOD GIVEN TALENT !!!

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@catherinezahner8514]

We had one of these on our front porch in Rochester, Massachusetts, while I was growing up.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Cool thks for supporting my channel🙏

[@ficklens]

Very nice and classic. Samuel Robb would be honored!

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks for your support yes Samuel Robb did some great work and all those carvers of the time deserve alot more credit than they got sorta like unsung hero's

[@rathaventerriniel8162]

Amazing work, my hats off to your talent.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@semajruffin6536]

Great work pleasure watching you work

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@johnc.wunscheljr2873]

good job brings back the old days🤠

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@seanhughes3738]

Hey Chris I love the EB safety shirt I work in Groton at EB very nice work

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks for your support very perceptive to catch that I used to work in the machine shop 3rd shift years ago etc.what do you do there?

[@SHCBiddu]

Scooby doo where are you brought me here

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Connecticut

[@WrinkleFitzGerald]

Awesome work man!!

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@MichaelHerrick-qn6ld]

fine job you make me fill young.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@vanessasylvester6151]

Brilliant gift!

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@flapsnappy]

You sir...Are the Michelangelo of wood carvers. Excellent work

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks brotha for your support much appreciated God bless

[@rickywhite7578]

Turned out really nice

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@etrko]

Amazing work, but what spieces of wood should we choose to carve?

[@Woodcarving_Master]

For painted work just about any wood this pc is white pine it was used 90% of the time for this type of work in the 1800s when cigar store figures were prominant..because it is plentiful and tree are large allowing good girth for life size figures etc.

[@josephbriel584]

Incredible. Really amazing work. Picasso would be proud im sure. Was wondering if you have an audio to go with it? Would love to hear an editors cut with some tips and tricks.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks for your support I plan on doing more how to type videos where I narrate explain more techniques... its more of time issue at the moment that I havent as making films are kind of a time suck....as my following and subscriber ship grows hope fully will have more time to do so The pirate video.I did few videos back I had planned to do a how to version of that one as well...but first and for most my main focus is to get commissions done for clients...this puts food on the table and is my priority Film making second etc.. Please share my videos subscribe to my channel for free this will help make those how to videos happen in future etc. Thks in advance .

[@toddgerman2425]

Really nice work!! What is the little saw you are using around the 7 minute mark?

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Echo forgot model number not in front of me at moment but its the smallest one they sell in there line up go to there website

[@jimmyjameslee7189]

wow man your lucky to have that kind of talent

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks for your support...but has nothing to do with luck at all...more about 50 yrs of hard work and training 😉

[@haroldarmstrong6288]

Very nice piece great job

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@johndraper9065]

Amazing

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@haroldarmstrong6288]

Cigar store Indian is one of the things that's probably like D I work my way up to it and want to do it I'm not good enough yet but I'll get there I'm curious how long did it take you to carve this one

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Aprox 2 weeks

[@DennisErvin-ne7xr]

Hey sir, where'd you get that big ole auger bit?

[@Woodcarving_Master]

I Ordered it online I believe not somthing you can buy in any hardware store search in amazon for size you want many will come up in search Irwin auger bit is a good search term

[@jdschooley6808]

I have been doing this very sort of carving for a while but do not have the editing skills to present my work like this. BTW Native Americans were not into bees and honey, very nice results though. Thanks for the video.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

The bees and honey satchel were the clients specifications for the commission not any representation of anything authentic or unauthentic my clients that are paying the $$ get to choose thats how custom work is etc.. As far representing your work its a must have skill today to be successful highly advisable that you learn camera and video skills to show your work etc. Thks for watching my channel

[@jdschooley6808]

@@Woodcarving_Master You are so right, the client picks the tune. Was that wood a southern yellow pine? I always make my first cut halfway through cutting from top to bottom. After seasoning and carving, in direct sun I make a tapered filler board to close the gap caused by shrinkage. I have noted a 1.5" gap in a 16" poplar log. It may open and close a bit over time but at least all the cracking is down the back and will limit it's self to the torso area only. Cheers!

[@Woodcarving_Master]

It was eastern white pine

[@jdschooley6808]

@@Woodcarving_Master Ahhh! sure, pretty good choice. I am saving a few Basswood logs 8' and 10' about 18" and 22" across. Waiting for just the right job. If I last that long.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Great for interior carvings but very fast rotting outdoors like poplar hence was never used for traditional exterior wood sculpture like cigar store figures great wood for strictly indoor woodwork

[@EdOfTheNorth]

That's God given talent right there. It reminds me of Exodus 31:2-5. "Then the LORD said to Moses, "See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts - to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship." Very nice work Mr. LaMontagne.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

AMEN!!.. and thk you for your Biblical wisdom and Knowledge !! I have actually read this in the Bible somtime ago and you reminded me of it... years ago I was trying to find a passage in the Bible that would be great on my buissness card stationary etc.....I dont believe in coincidence that you sent this today....as in recent months I have been going through a spiritual rewakening with all the events going on in the world...I thank God for blessing me in many ways Had a conversation with a spiritual brother the other day and he was saying That 90% of your everyday life itself can be a witness for christ and his glory... So I hope that through my work I can make that truth God bless you! And thks for your support much appreciated!

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Great channel you have !! I just subscribed glad to see channels like yours for gods glory Great witness for christ! And gods glory

[@EdOfTheNorth]

@@Woodcarving_Master Thanks for subscribing and I pray my videos help you in your walk with our LORD Jesus. I see we have both been on KZbin about the same length of time (9 years). I caught your cigar store indian video in my recommended list for the first time today and I see that you have some impressive videos. Glad to have found your channel, I subbed you back and may God bless you and your's. P.S. Jesus is LORD. Father TRUTH, His Spirit LOVE, Jesus the Son (meaning the FORM) of God. - Exodus 4:22-23 and Exodus 12:37. The firstborn Son is identified as a FORM not something of this creation for not all who call themselves Israel are Israel - Romans 9:6-8. Jesus is the Creator, not something created - John 1:3 and Colossians 1:16-20. Look at the promise at Smyrna - Revelation 2.8-11 and Isaiah 44:6 and Revelation 1:17-18. I hope this puts an eternal smile on your face. Praise God! Jesus is His Name!

[@Woodcarving_Master]

@@EdOfTheNorth yes thks I intend watch more of your vids spiritual nourishment is a good thing that one cannot get enough of its all a blessing thanks for sharing the gospel and christ God bless

[@robertprimeau5699]

Very awesome wow man you can really detail with a chainsaw

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Lots of practice😉 thks for watching my channel 🙏

[@emmanuelzalazardibujanteyt7746]

excelent

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@marblesthecat3861]

I subbed...nice carving

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@Gonzoweirdo1]

Where nowadays can you buy cigar store Indians?

[@Woodcarving_Master]

From me

[@Gonzoweirdo1]

@@Woodcarving_Master Can you make Cigar Indians with tall headdresses depicting Brave warriors wooden with plaster of Paris over them they look like Greek statues from the orthodox church they were green robes, and they are woman they are from the 1960s. They were earrings. They depict generic native Americans or American Indians in general they are holding cigars in their right hand they are painted white all over their gesso. They stand on a box they kneel. They raise their left arm. They were red lipstick. They are exposing their chests by their green robes. Their headdresses are extremely colorful. They are very old looking. They look Greek, and they sometimes they look Italian, and French. Their earrings are yellow. They are like hula hoops. They have long hair. They look European they in-fact look somewhat like very large dolls but they are Cigar Indians but they also look like they belong in a very old antique store with relics from the past possibly jukeboxes even possibly even Cracker Barrel from many many many years ago. They are unique looking. They look like also a lost art. They look like somebody molded them in a contemporary art museum almost like papier-mâché sort-of but they depict the American brave warrior. Just think of Christian church statues the way they modeled the depiction of David in certain churches for example right like how in some sacred room they had David as a mold inside like an Orthodox Greek church or Christian church or Catholic church. They are very antique. They are the male equivalent mannequin-looking of the old gesso princesses. They have black eyes. They have black eyebrows. They look somewhat like Christmas the cigars they hold look like a Christmas present. They are about 5 feet in height. They look like something in a lost art store or a consignment store or inside a furniture show room they look unusual but they look like also Cigar Indians that are sometimes auctioned off on live auctioneers the website. Can you make those?

[@edwardsilva5456]

GREAT WORK..... SUBBED 🤘🏼😎

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks for your support also subscribed to your channel

[@edwardsilva5456]

@@Woodcarving_Master I just bought a 6 ft Cigar Indian on craigslist ...... the guy said he had it for 20 years- not a fancy as the ones you make.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

@@edwardsilva5456 send .me a pic of it

[@chippalmer01]

What would some thing like that cost to buy? $$$

[@Woodcarving_Master]

I dont post my prices publicly if your interested contact me privately through my website christopherlamontagne.com

[@russalex]

Отличная работа👍

[@toddmc1012]

What is he holding in his left arm?

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Satchel of Smoking pc pipes

[@brianpoor763]

very cool

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@Jax9639]

Wow

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[@Intagliosulegno]

Number one

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks for your support also follow you on Instagram and here on you tube will check out other sites as well

[@Rootpuma2.0]

i really wish this was at normal speed and just the sounds of carving. no need to talk...please just let us watch. i could sit here over your shoulder for hours....and the ASMR...oh i could sleep to it....

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Thks for supporting my channel and imput.. The problem is 1 video would be hours and hours long...yours is first request for such a thing as a long video...most people want somthing short they could watch on the toilet..lol...but maybe in the future will do a video at normal speed as an experiment...to see response...I have had.a few requests to do a slower.more how to video as well all in good time

[@Woodcarving_Master]

What is AMSR

[@Rootpuma2.0]

@@Woodcarving_Master Coined in 2010, ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a relaxing, often sedative sensation that begins on the scalp and moves down the body. Also known as "brain massage," it's triggered by placid sights and sounds such as whispers, accents, and crackles.

[@Rootpuma2.0]

its basically the soothing sounds of carving.....

[@Rootpuma2.0]

@Christopher LaMontagne i get the how to videos for people that have never held a gouge before...but for those that have we could pick up tips just by watching at normal speed...and you can break the videos up into part 1,2,3 of ___ carving for up load purposes and added content on your channel

[@karolinelochmann5330]

Tolle Arbeit, Applaus

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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[@ookamidab]

El indio de madera de Creepshow 2

[@Woodcarving_Master]

??

[@Woodcarving_Master]

What do you mean?

[@ookamidab]

@@Woodcarving_Master Hay una película antigua en la que salía un indio de madera parecido a este, simplemente me ha recordado. Tu trabajo me parece estupendo

[@Woodcarving_Master]

English please

[@stryker1195]

Masterful carving. I haven't seen other pieces of work he's created but I thought the paint job could have been much better. He needs to take a good course on painting.

[@Woodcarving_Master]

Cigar store Indians were not historically painted to the degree of a realistic oil painting..they were for advertising purposes displayed out in the elements.....a monday morning quarter back like .you need to do your homework on how they were suppose to be painted. You obviously dont know antiques.....If It was my intention to paint it more realistic I am very capable of doing so if that's what Customer wanted...I gave him a historic patina as he asked

[@Woodcarving_Master]

You have 0 qualifications to give and criticism..my platform is not your stage for you to pretend your some kind of art critic..your just another clueless wana be...so change your channel name to wana be...cuz your no.... I am... 🤣 😄you don't even have anything to show on your channel...lets face it your just another nobody..who dreams of being a somebody....that just dont have what it takes to ever be anything or anybody so run along and don't come back to this channel no time for annoying people

[@MichaelHerrick-qn6ld]

this must be Kalaja LOL

[@Woodcarving_Master]

??

[@РегинаОчилдиева]

Кто Русский лайк

[@Woodcarving_Master]

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