Carving a Woodspirit in a Tree Using Hand Tools

[@dennisthurman8161]

And the neighbors say honey... he's out talking to the trees again lol.Good job brother it looks fantastic.

[@docinparadise]

The Bob Ross of tree carving 💕

[@skuggz9931]

I think Doug might be transcending into the very wizards he creates. He’s just at his humble apprentice stage right now.

[@Zac_Craig-Claveau]

Nice beard Doug! If you keep growing it, youll end up as one of your gnomes, with the thing so long it trips you over.

[@JesseKeel]

I would like to thank you for this video. I carved my first one using this video. I have a lot of practice to do.

[@Zac_Craig-Claveau]

Where I used to live, in British Columbia, there was a trail with these scattered all over. It was very nice and whimsical. the bark kind of heals itself and it makes it really look like part of the tree

[@mandragoreprod]

I wonder how the sculpture ages. Does it deform as the tree grows?

[@j3utube]

A follow up video in a few months to see how the tree healed and carving aged would be nice. If all is well, then you earn the title of steely eyed carver guy! Nice work sir!

[@teunlll]

Yes please

[@1776adb]

The tree died of sap hemorrhage. Great job.

[@brandonthomas2771]

@@1776adb your mother

[@bungle6334]

@@1776adb I heard it was a sap heart attack.

[@annkipp9401]

There's something satisfying about traveling with you through one of your projects. Thanks for sharing your creativity, your art.

[@cgriggsiv]

I've said it about a thousand times Doug you are one highly extremely creative person please for the love of God do not change take care glad to see you got a video out way how busy things can be I understand that videos Don't come easy I haven't made one in a while a long while again take it easy

[@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586]

Welp, out to the front tree I go. Great as always Doug. Thanks so much for taking the time to film.

[@FigsArtsandCrafts]

Fantastic carving

[@GodBearOutoors]

Man, I can watch and listen to your videos for hours! Not only teaching the art of your craft, but in a fun and easy going manner.. You my friend are the Bob Ross of wood sculpting in my book. Here's to many many more years of fine wood sculpting videos to come! All the best.

[@ginabirks4910]

It was a pleasure to watch you create that characterful Woodspirit Doug, it always amazes me how perfectly even you manage to make you carvings.

[@Mikego55]

Love your videos, I just retired and it looks like I found a hobby

[@LumocolorARTnr1319]

Cool project! I hope there is an update video how it looks now after 2 years! :)

[@stan3198]

Outstanding Doug !!!! Now I'll be driving around Canada looking for that tree LOL

[@earlelzy7243]

I watched this video twice and it inspired me to do a wood spirit on my walking stick.

[@YoTambienFuiUnSerHumano]

Fabulous job! Greetings from Guayaquil - Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@clays_carvings8359]

That turned out great Doug, will really look amazing once the greys start setting in. Well done 👏

[@daveturkall4003]

More magic from the hands of Doug! Well done! I just hope the tree can stay to preserve this work of art.

[@johnkemas7344]

I love these wood spirit carvings! There is one in the woods near where I live carved there many years ago, artist unknown. He is gathered much character over the years and makes me smile every time I see it!! Do you ever carve beautiful women wood spirit faces?? I've never seen it done.

[@UwishUknew]

No shit. I was just planning on making some lady spirits for my wife and daughter

[@davidparkyn4716]

That’s awesome Doug,makes me want to go get at the tree out front but nowhere near that sort of skill level,so will just enjoy and admire your amazing talent, thanks for sharing.

[@DW15904]

Fantastic Doug! As always, I was entertained and educated at the same time. You are a great artist and mentor for so many of us out here.

[@ChingFong58]

I am 71 years old , retired several years now, but I was in the old school sign business before cad. I have hand carved many sign text. This is kinda something new to me, but I have a slew of quality hand tools still.

[@morningdove3140]

Now you've started something I'll be out craving all my trees in my yard.😀You've taught me a lot on craver and you're the reason I started. Great job and love your home place👍

[@nelly5954]

Thank you Doug for introducing me to this fantastic hobby! I'm keeping my first five-minute wizard made from a small piece of dry and grainy firewood with a folding pocketknife, so I'll always remember where I started. I'm still not very good, but I'm making one of your bigfoot carvings now!

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

You're a talented man, Doug. That, is really great. 🙂👍

[@suominick]

Outstanding! The detail in the eyes really makes a difference. Don't know how it could be better unless maybe a pipe were coming out and hanging down from his mouth.

[@annadenaro9919]

You ate amazing, you make that look so easy.

[@billy_crawford]

Its brilliant Doug.

[@dianabranham7332]

That is nice. First video ive seen of yours. If i could carve that good there wouldn't be a tree around without an old man's face on it. Spirit trees everywhere haha. I love that

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Doug really turned out awesome.

[@judebrown4103]

So glad to see you Doug. Been worrying that you might have been affected by the fires.... Loving the wood spirit, think my battery is going to run out on my phone, might have to come back in the morning🤔 😁 Edit: made it! He is fantastic Doug, a true forest guardian. 🧙‍♂️

[@Engelhafen]

Beautiful work Doug

[@johnd5244]

Spectacular! I can’t wait to see it when it has aged! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@carlosarredondo2589]

AMAZING WORK! You are the Bob Ross of wood carving. Your calming voice, and goofy sense of humor remind me more of him. Thank you for posting your beautiful art. God bless you.

[@crimebooklover]

Hey Doug, i'm from Germany. You are so good carver , and i see your Videos always. I wish i can see you in my life sometime! Sorry my englisch is not good. By, Eugen

[@lucash2473]

That’s incredible

[@danielmarta5419]

Such an awesome job

[@robertkreiling1746]

Well ! You certainly are the best , and the best teacher of this fine art !

[@АртёмДубравин-ы6у]

I really hope you will update us on the tree's state. It's very interesting to see how it changes as time goes by.

[@oakleyjack7600]

The Woodpeckers have some strong competition in the neighborhood

[@jimmygraham5693]

Beautiful craftsmanship, watching you carving is a pleasure for me. I have so much to still learn. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Be safe and be careful my friend.

[@moragebbin5483]

Love your carving , love your chicken coup ( rather- henhouse) and just love your garden; and the little bridge over the fishpond and the sun dappling through all the greenery create such a feeling of peace and tranquility

[@MikeStratton]

Wow - I just witnessed something truly amazing!

[@barrygraber9776]

Simply brilliant Dough. In my eyes this is one of your very best. Beside the fact when you scared the hell out of me in the very beginning using the draw knife but once again you had a plan

[@BaileyPickles]

This video is amazing!!!! Such a cool concept. Keep it up Doug! 👏🏼👊🏼

[@alfioingiulla122]

Complimenti bravo maestro 👍

[@larrycarroll7371]

Glad to see you, Doug. I was worried about you and your family with the weather issues. Sometimes I feel like you're neighbor, a very creative one with a great sense of humor. Thanks for being who you are and sharing a part of your life. Makes mine a lot better. Thanks,

[@Seafariireland]

Nice sharp chisels, my father would be impressed, he loved sharp blades whether a chisel, plane or pocket knife! Greetings from the Emerald Isle, Ramey.

[@luisalbertoferreiradasilva9030]

Beautiful work. greetings from Brazil

[@radagast6682]

I love it! You are quite the artist.

[@markperron851]

Doug you are an awesome mentor because you find new worlds to expand into. This was truly brilliant. You constantly amaze me. Thanks for what you do here.

[@Bushmen918]

Liked before I was even finished watching , love your work.

[@chux72vette]

It's amazing what's hidden inside a tree, eh? And you found it. Bravo again Doug!!!! Thanx for sharing this tree with all of us!

[@estelleoh1652]

Nice tree!

[@bennygesserit8738]

Doug your channel has taught me how to carve - thank you

[@lyddaperkowski7895]

You are amazing Sr ,love it a true artist,congratulations and thank you for sharing

[@straubdavid9]

Love it ... very very nice Doug! Take care.

[@jackielord396]

You are very inspirational thanks.

[@stevehammerich7121]

Once again you never fail to amaze me. Your skill level is amazing. I only hope to beat half as good. Thank you 🙏

[@sargelaforgia4787]

I really enjoyed video. Made my day. the woodspirit looks great, thank you.

[@salvatoresalvio204]

SEI UN ARTISTA AL 100 X 100. COMPLIMENTI DI CUORE. SALUTI SALVIO

[@adrianlouviere7650]

Beautiful !!! Thanks !

[@mickgreen503]

Nice one Doug, another tree spirit for your garden..👍Mick..

[@dr.robotnik825]

pure talent

[@johncress9813]

Great job Doug Thanks for the video

[@patricksmith9049]

Wow Doug you have come along way

[@brianhobbs4218]

That's pretty cool...hoping to see some camping videos soon!

[@whittler0507]

Always the best Doug ..Beautiful Wood Spirit

[@endokin6484]

Fantastic! I bet your home has a welcoming feeling! Always a good vid Doug, thanks!

[@merryannmac8096]

That is amazing, Doug. I just admire what you do so much. It was good to see you again. Merry Ann from Minnesota

[@garywright5556]

Watching you bring to life what is in your minds eye is a wounder. Thanks for sharing.

[@gladiator22666]

Brilliant.....I've got an old tree in the garden ......might give it a go 👍

[@janetwithers7427]

That is just Beautiful. It is always amazing to watch the character appear as you work on it Doug. The burning is a perfect effect. You are woodland sprite yourself, Doug. You may have lines of folks in front of your house 😺💖

[@dylanembry8492]

My wife and I are working on buying a house right now, and the yard has a bunch of trees in it. I’ve been thinking about doing this sometime in the future, and this video kinda sealed the deal.

[@briangraham2831]

Hi Doug, I really enjoy your videos. Could you post a followup picture of how the tree looks after a year?

[@dustyteters3426]

I watched you do this some time ago and again today... now, I'd like to see what it looks like by now. I'm sure the tree has cured by now. Well done!

[@pattilunn323]

Magnificent! Quite an artist!

[@stantilton2191]

I'll bet the local paper would love to picture this with an interview. Great work Doug!

[@dougLinker]

I prefer internet anonymity lol

[@estelleoh1652]

ooo yum cookie!

[@trentroth6717]

This is so cool

[@pamelalee1508]

Oh !...so that's where Santa lives !... Talented carving...(ouch)...🌿🌿🌿

[@thomasjohnson3586]

Nice carving Doug

[@patriciabeyer7824]

I like the tree carving. 🙌🙌💗

[@troyjackson9402]

Great! Just last week my wife asked me if I could carve a face into one of our large stumps. I'll have to give it a try now!

[@thetruthpost9693]

OUTSTANDING

[@glg3945]

So amazing to see it come to fruition! Thank you so much for bringing us along for this lovely creation. Peace and Good Fortune and Good Health to you and your family. All the best!

[@outbackoutside]

As always, a GREAT VIDEO....thanks for sharing your gift......

[@deanothornhill9424]

Doug I’m from East Tennessee I know you can’t go on many adventures but sir your the best of all Bushcraftmen I have seen please do a trip

[@dougLinker]

You’ll be sick of me on trips come fall 👍👊

[@deanothornhill9424]

@@dougLinker no sir I been watching you since 2017 I picked up fishing tips etc .Never sir look forward to them

[@xanderb9922]

Wow so cool I need to start doing stuff like that!!

[@rossgebert9422]

Great bit of carving, as usual. Thanks Doug.

[@MrLogan426]

So amazing! I'm just starting carving and this inspires me to keep at it!

[@markb8954]

Wonderful! Even easier to watch & see how those facial details are created on your smaller creations. Hats off Sir. Happy carving.

[@MikeStratton]

Your awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[@razorbackfan2011]

First!!! Fantastic, Doug as always. I wonder how it is going to age. I bet the older it gets the better it will look.

[@Jeffthefry]

Pretty soon the tree will get tall enough that the face will be his height lol

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Wow Doug 👍👍👍👍👍, awesome craftsmanship as usual 👏. That would look Spectacular , with a soft light shining up apon the face at night .😉

[@alicecowan3499]

Omg! You just keep amazing me! Also I planted gourds in my garden to make some Birdhouse gourds. Thanks for all your videos and inspiration 👍🏼💜😉

[@MikeStratton]

Neon green eyes would look cool! Going to try this tomorrow on one of our trees! Thank you.

[@michaellafleur2077]

Sweet looking Wizard Doug. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see it when it's aged.

[@ChrisJB84]

You are a very talented artist Doug!! You make everything you do look so easy!!

[@TripleG69]

Beautifully done as always. Using your live tree in your garden is fine by me. You planted it and it's not on the endangered list so I don't see any problem with carving it. You've shown us that you're a responsible person and that you respect the forest so please ignore the nasty idiots. Thank you for sharing.