Carving a Woodspirit Face (Hand Tools)

#woodspirit #woodcarving #cottonwoodbark
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-here we go again with another woodspirit carving practice video.Last time i used a green Cedar log and this time i'm using a piece of Black Cottonwood bark.It's fun to document these as each time i learn another thing or two and can only get better with practice
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[@macyardartgrill2672]

You are the Bob Ross of carving. Making it a fun thing as it should be. "Don't be afraid to go out on a limb, because thats where the fruit is."

[@marca5883]

Oh & congratulations on your award for 2nd best you tube carver behind the master, Mr Messer.

[@ggbuck2625]

First I love your video's. It makes me want to learn to carve. Second, your carving, your video, your methods. If you feel the need to use sandpaper use it. If the "purists" think that's bad let them think it. You make all of this fun and entertaining. Keep up the good work because more of us want to be like you.

[@cretuoctavian8114]

I like the raw version with no paint, it's awesome!

[@sheilamaclean968]

Great to see a log transformed into this interesting face (love the hair and beard swaying slightly to the side - "we don't do straight lines". Great stuff, thankyou.

[@thewwc6874]

I always love to see how different people approach doing the eyes. Every time it gives me a little more insight into how to do it better next time. Thanks! I will be watching this one over a few times…

[@rippertshredz372]

Doug, this is fantastic! I love how humble you are. You are a brilliant artist.

[@mikeclarke9281]

Absolutely love this video, I have a tree trunk in my garden, I have to try this

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks Doug. Real craftsmanship. Thank you. 👍😁

[@markschraefel5630]

I’m just starting out. I would never have guessed how deep all the features are buried into the wood. Especially the eyes. Great video Doug. Thank you. I’m inspired to give carving a whirl.

[@tuckerdogglass5383]

A true master carver! So inspirational you are! The gnomes are your friends.. Thank you!

[@charliepetricone8974]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@randywood4782]

I like that face very good work Thanks

[@mikegriffin6345]

Awesome job and very informative. Thank you

[@ginabirks4910]

Very impressive Doug, you manage to bring character into everything you carve.

[@sambow4u]

Absolutely LOve Your Video's !And anyone that say's Your Average, your Below grade, your just learning?? Their crazy ! Linker is the Man and followed him since day one ! Yes I'm a very beginner and I mostly do Christmas stuff. Santa , Mrs. Claus , wood crackers, bla bla bla ! And yes I shoved a gouge completely through my hand a couple weeks ago. And yes I had to have it sewed up. Good lessons are sometime hard learned ! But The " LINKER MAN" is always chilled out , calm demeanor , and a Great Teacher. Your Carving are Super cool , especially you Wood spirits and your Painting and finishes are Tops ! Don't ever be hard on yourself,,, your carvings & Personality 😄 are A+ !

[@mikegriffin6345]

Doug your style of carving inspires me. Thank you!!!

[@leekidman6128]

KZbin’s algorithm brought me here I think you’re a total legend Doug! All the very best from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@arturomunozgarcia2840]

Mi estimado amigo gracias por compartir tus vídeos muy educativos alivian el estrés porfas comparte más vídeos bendiciones para usted ssludos dé Puebla 🔥 México

[@eatsoupwithafork1]

I find the difficult part of carving is the different depths needed to build a face or an object, just practice I suppose, you make it look simple now.☺️👍

[@bearbushcraftuk5848]

Awesome as always, thanks again Doug

[@terrycochran6340]

Great carving. I learn from each of your videos. Please keep it going. TC

[@aidanbradypop]

Very nice Doug! Thanks for sharing!

[@Dockwatcher]

LOVE THAT CARVING.

[@czwick9150]

Beautiful job Doug!

[@techpsy]

Amazing work Doug! Is great to see actual art at work. I carved a handle for my fire steel today and now I can see that I am light years behind. But I do enjoy the learning process. Thank you for sharing!

[@jameswatson6919]

Nice to see you using a round piece of 'wood' for carving instead of always blocks (since I usually try to carve on tree stumps). Usually get a new piece of information from every video. Great job. Hope you made a painting video of this. Really like the colour you achieved on the beard.

[@janeysue6487]

Thanks for this video. After watching you show us your cottonwood carving, I ordered some bark. Did my first carving. Wow, I Love bark carving. Thanks for introducing us to this type of carving.

[@keithswale2648]

Nice job. You make it look so easy

[@neililes1894]

Thanks Doug for the tips!

[@teenatodd6143]

I like to watch the painting also!

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

Awesome looking project! Great video!

[@treecuttertam]

❤ Yet another masterful carving. Seriously impressive. But it looked so much better before it was painted!

[@peteroberts7334]

Ģreat job Doug !! His blue eyes really pop !!!

[@toddmc1012]

That turned out amazing! I do enjoy the painting.

[@Unclewalnut]

I hate to break it to ya Doug, but you ARE an expert in this field. There may be people that do certain things better, but we all admire your skill and ability to teach. You always produce such fascinating pieces. Thank you for all your efforts.

[@davelevee7385]

Thank you Doug

[@janiehall6095]

Thanks for the video Doug

[@michaellafleur2077]

Doug your such a master of carving, those came out looking great wish I had some of that cotton wood bark. thanks for showing us hows it's done.

[@ronrotunno522]

Awesome job Doug, I bought some cottonwood bark a while back and it’s been sitting in a corner for a few months. Your video has me thinking it’s time to get to it. Thanks!

[@o-segredo-do-meu-poder]

Beautiful! Well done

[@ov-1ddp974]

Another great video! Thanks. I like the painting videos also......and crafting ones.

[@tor8068]

thanks Doug, I just started 0ut doing this as a hobby, I appreciate you posting the link to the basic carving tutorials.

[@kipthecourtjester]

So great, Doug!! Thanks!!

[@paulkemp6459]

Great job Doug!

[@Wherethewindblows524]

That's beautiful work Doug amazing. Thank u very much. Very clean

[@DanDDirges]

Great carving! The eyes just make it come to life!

[@richardcahill727]

Just starting out and loving your style and approach. Inspiring but not too daunting. Keep up the good work Doug! Thank you from the UK 🇬🇧

[@paulosimao1481]

Really nice! THANK YOU DOUG!

[@paz2263]

Good job Doug, love the blue eyes..

[@lucaskostwoodcarving]

So much fun! Nice one Doug. That bark looks like good stuff too!

[@dennisrose983]

Hey Doug, thanks for the cottonwood practice video, very informative! I have to disagree with you about the painting, I love watching you paint, I learn a new technique every time!😬 Thanks again

[@СергейДовгань]

Thank you !!!

[@frankruby8755]

do not keep putting yourself down as i think you ar the best and second to none

[@dad6307]

Looks great!

[@elizabethwagner2853]

Thst was a great video, love the way he turned out, thanks again Doug, now its my turn to carve one. Call wait till the next video.

[@fngrusty42]

Enjoyed as always

[@nateelarton]

thanks Doug. Great lesson

[@claireschannel21287]

That's awesome Doug x

[@LoneWolf543]

Incredible stuff, PLEASE keep doing what you do!!!

[@mikemcguire8351]

Wow. Enjoyed the video. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@marygordon3032]

That’s just Brilliant, thanks so much Doug! 🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@royerallman3580]

So Cool!!! Don't short yourself!!!

[@benbisson2412]

Very nice work again!

[@davidhofmann7886]

Beautiful

[@knightreynellofthewoods]

Awesome WoodSpirit Woodcarving Doug 😁👍

[@huabatheo]

Beautiful work

[@Cloax]

sooo amazing i would love to learn how to craft these, absolutely stunning work!! thanks for the great videos.

[@ianhall3363]

Fantastic!

[@adrianlouviere7650]

Thanks for sharing

[@rayvanderaa]

great video Doug. the kind i like

[@patriciabeyer7824]

👏👏👏 Looking Good. Have a blessed day.

[@farmlender1]

Looks great . Thanks for the video

[@tomevans4402]

Great work. Thank you

[@davecurda2350]

Great video Doug

[@lesamos8900]

Soooo good

[@cecilwalley306]

Very nice . Got to get back to carving. You have inspired me ! Thanks

[@SlurmpMergatroid]

You make it look easy.

[@lindabrown2211]

Looks good

[@patriciohoffer5764]

Una nueva buena obra en manos del Maestro

[@Henry-fi7ef]

Preciosos trabajos que usted hace gracias por compartir su talento 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@daniellarrivee6510]

Thanks Doug !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EX0TUS]

Thank you Mr Linker

[@MindMatterCreate]

Hi Doug, I just discovered your channel yesterday and you have inspired me to buy a few carving tools and to give this a go ! Im really enjoying your videos. Cheers Mate from Sydney Australia 👍👍

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Very good 👍

[@richardgergen4427]

Very Cool, living in SW MN we have small pieces of cottonwood bark, where is a good source for carving quality Cottonwood bark. Thank you, and keep making these awesome videos.

[@justcarverob9389]

Another great video thanks Just carve

[@randyvinson7736]

Good to see you My friend enjoyed the video 🤠

[@tomcook7676]

Believe what you will, I personally admire your skills as a sculptor. Truly an artist!

[@probi1001]

Great video, Doug. I'm going to look for some bark-right after I buy the chisels.

[@Bootes1]

Hey Doug, I love watching your Tube's and I sure am learning a lot. Me, I'm just starting out with carving, though I don't have much gear but I'm a believer in using all tools and methods to reach an ends. I sure hope that's OK. Paint, Natural as long as the finished piece looks good and right to the maker that's all that matters. I for one don't mind watching you painting pieces, it's all part of the making. From sunny England thank you and stay safe

[@Despius7]

Awesome video

[@michaellionart4841]

Excellent 👍

[@SirFrederick]

Happy Little Tree Spirit

[@SireRoan]

Nice work Mate

[@spirallion6829]

Brilliant

[@cooldad8269]

Great video, thank you sir!

[@glg3945]

Very nice 👌👍. Love watching you create awesome woodwork. All the best. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family.

[@marknoland5290]

Very nice Doug.. I've been putting off digging into the bark, I do have a few pieces to try I feel intimidated every time I pick up a piece and end up just putting back in the box. Thank you for the video you always make it look easy.

[@chrisblack8390]

To cool! Those are my favorite things that you carve. I have a cotton wood tree in my yard. It's my favorite because the leaves click together and it sounds like I'm in Canada. I didn't know they got so big an now I have to cut it down. Very sad. I like the colors of it. I've never seen what's under the bark. I even have my grandfather's carving tools but never used them an I know I can't do what you just did but maybe I'll try it. Someone told me that woods not good for anything. Well now I know it is thank you.