Carve a Woodspirit Face in Found Wood -Full Hand Tool Tutorial

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[@johnburnsiii920]

I really appreciate these longer, advanced carving tutorials. Appreciate the thoughts and mapping of how you look at the piece. Wood spirits are top level. Your approach and comments fill the video. Thanks Doug. Another great piece.

[@lsdev4229]

Awesome Doug. Congratulations on your sponsorship with wood carving illustrated! Well deserved. Thanks for all you do for the carving community.

[@FoxChapelVideos]

We've been celebrating like crazy over at Fox Chapel Publishing (home of Woodcarving Illustrated)! We are so proud to have Doug on our team. (Actually, we're kinda starstruck if you wanna know the truth!)

[@davecobb4025]

@@FoxChapelVideos Great choice Doug is one of the best teachers on youtube hands down. I'm happy for both parties.

[@rickw6521]

Doug It's because of you with your simple carvings that i started carving. And to see this program it just makes me want to carve even more. I gave my neighbor your name to look up and he also is carving now. I hope your work keep's inspiring people to carve. I carved your bear design on top of a walking stick and put a wood spirt below the bear. And i use what ever wood i can see that fits my needs.

[@frankagee3157]

Doug, thanks for this carving. I am a beginner and this is way beyond me, but I really enjoyed watching it. I believe I have learned from it. The man was in there all along and just needed to be released. I am reminded of the man who had a large rock and making a horse when someone watching him asked, "How in the world do you do that?" The carver replied, "I just take off everything that does not look like a horse." That is exactly what you have done, took off everything that does not look like the man. I am amazed and in awe. Thanks again.

[@g.k.dalton4530]

Wow Mr. Linker ..!! Congratulations on your newly found success on the sponsor… I’m been carving for a little over a year with no plans of stopping thanks to coming across one of your videos.. hope one day I will be a fraction as good as you.. thanks and can’t wait to see what you put out next.

[@NmnBillWojak8444]

I love the silly little projects, but this is awesome too! I'm getting extreme Bob Ross vibes. I wood 😂 sit and watch this on tv!

[@robbstack]

You're inspiring sir! I've just recently taken up the carving hobby, mostly concentrating on your basswood projects. I'm not very good yet, but practice makes better. Thank you for the content.

[@bernardmcmahon7434]

Congratulations on the sponsorship, Doug. The magazine is a great publication, I really enjoy it. Thanks for all you do. I carve as a result of your inspiring videos. Thank you.

[@cactusbobaz]

I really like what you are doing Doug. I missed ya. Glad you are back! Great work. Thank you sooooo much! Bob JMJ

[@JohnDProffitt]

Great video Doug, I love watching you create something from basically nothing. Congratulations on the new additions to the family.

[@rickgroshong250]

This is so cool! Thanks for talking about proportions, because that’s not something I’ve really thought about before.

[@marcushorne7504]

More more more please absolutely love watching your work

[@mrs.americanmade7452]

Absolutely AMAZING carving! I have collected a lot of beaver sticks but nothing big.....The hair looks awesome going up the beaver chew area.....You Rock Doug!

[@emp-ty-g]

perfekt video. its rare i see the hole video without skipping steps. iam before beginner, and it was good to see the tool sizes that you use for wood in that size.

[@andrewbell352]

Amazing, I’ve been hoping you’d do a tutorial on this for along time. I can’t until after work and I have time to sit and watch this.

[@rdaugherty52]

Wonderful he even has a mischievous grin.

[@Hot_Roj]

You can’t know how much I enjoy your videos Doug. So much fantastic information that you share with us all. Thank you so much. Oh and this fellow is definitely main course, that’s no doodle.

[@keithmcdaniels1632]

Congratulations on the new grandkids and the sponsorship! I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while and decided to dive in and I’m really enjoying it. I don’t plan on being great at it but your videos have been a huge help and inspiration. So a great big thank you to you!!

[@deborahzornes897]

I would like to learn to carve these, so I've been watching your show trying to learn how. Thank you.

[@6bluestrings]

Love the sound of sharp steel in clean wood. Thanks Doug.

[@KjayCarving]

Favourite Dougie video!

[@ronaldpacanowski1517]

Doug - Another great video! Your enthusiasm for carving really comes across in these videos and is contagious. The variety of subject matter plus your easy going relaxed style makes for a very entertaining and educational experience. Sometimes I feel as if you're carving right next to me and I've learned a lot by watching you. Also, your videos of trips to the bush and scrounging for wood are like a breath of fresh air.

[@Larry-325]

Awesome video Doug. I am retired and work at a ski resort here in Maine so I get away from carving in winter, but my winter goes fast so I enjoy my the rest of the year carving. This video really put the bug back in me. Couple more weeks and I am done for winter and can’t wait to get back to it! Thanks Doug!! Also subscribing to carving Illustrated. Congratulations! 👍👍👍

[@MountainMoonAdventures.]

Thank you!Watching while I shovel off the porch!👍( thru the screen door)😂Have a beautiful day,I am.Good to see you!!!👍Ok let's be honest,I am actually only leaning on my shovel now.hahaha👍

[@ronquesnelle7294]

I've watched this a few times, and still really enjoy it. Best wishes From Wasaga Beach ⛱️

[@carolschulter7587]

Love the end product, love even before the end product,great face,thankyou for sharing. :)

[@michealslayton9248]

great work,love to watch carve

[@brendaroberts8417]

Awesome carving!! I could listen to you talk and carve all day long!! Congratulations on the new grandbabies! I'm in kansas, we have beautiful 70° weather one day and the next they are calling for snow!!

[@shellmaker10]

Wow turned out great. Congratulations on the sponsorship. Going to take a close look into the magazine.

[@surfearth1]

It’s nice to find someone on the internet that’s not all doom and gloom. Thanks Doug. I appreciate the effort.

[@lindsborgcarver]

I watched every second of this! Love the long videos! So much to learn, thanks for sharing!

[@tricia1234gm]

Awesome as usual Doug! Congratulations on the sponsorship as well.

[@stevew585]

Watching in London England. Hi Doug, a BIG Thank you! You are an inspiration! The best carving I've ever seen, period. You taught me so much, just incredible. Love these detailed tutorials.

[@markstucker9283]

I love your work. I learned a lot watching this video and the others you have made. I am already a subscriber to Woodcarving Illustrated and can't wait to see your work there also. Thanks Doug, Your awesome.

[@hemlock8653]

Very nice carving. I carved one with leaves for the hair. I should have kept it but my brother-in-law wanted it. I gave up carving, but am thinking on returning to it. Keep up the videos for they are good tutorials.

[@_Myfriend012]

As expected! Amazing and awesome earthlings!👍👏 Linker! 🌹🍀 Have a great day! 🙏

[@robandsharonseddon-smith5216]

Excellent as always. One more for the beaver...

[@Adamastor00]

Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

[@davidclarke3382]

Another beauty, you have captured Nick Zametti's hair to a tee. He is a UK woodturner. Thanks for such an entertaining carving tutorial.

[@randywood4782]

I like that Doug good job good job on the face keep up the good work

[@robertseeburger869]

Love watching you carve, and the commentary is great.

[@carolschulter7587]

Looking good! Thanks for the info about 3rds and 1 by 1 and a half, still wayching...

[@worldclassish]

I also appreciate the final analysis that you provided to help us newbies see the big picture. I feel like I'm getting a lot from your videos. Thanks again sir

[@tomevans4402]

Fantastic video. I love carving faces also. Congratulations on the new little ones and your sponsor. Carving illustrated is great

[@jeffp6789]

Doug, I think you just created a new carving catchphrase :"TRUST THE BEAVER!" I look forward to seeing it on your t-shirts.😄

[@dougLinker]

I’d buy that lol

[@douggreene340]

I dont know if it has been mentioned yet by others but I feel one of the greatest maybe unintentional teaching moments in this video is you are just using larger sized tools so what you do is virtually the same on smalls...the best is when you do the eyes on this carve, on the smalls it is very difficult to see the angles clearly but with this carve you can. Please continue with your craft I look forward to seeing more of your down to earth humble journey.

[@TravisTennies]

Amazing. If I could start my life over, I would want to be one of your carvings, or learn to do this. 🎉

[@christophermartin7973]

That's the most appropriate sponsorship on KZbin and good on Woodcarving Illustrated for doing that with you. I love their magazine it's a great read.

[@robcarr1899]

Absolutely brilliant. Love it. Congratulations on becoming a Grandfather. Gives you more toys to Carve/build. Love to your family. 👍😎👍

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks for filming Doug! 👍😁

[@porter20g1]

Great video I would like to see more thing like this

[@MessickGreg]

Enjoyed Doug

[@shoey64]

Doug when you go in the woods to find your Piece of wood you should carve a spirit in a tree for someone else to find. They would be blown away. Just a thought God bless. And great job.

[@1961markc]

Awesome as always!

[@martymays8459]

Outstanding!!!!

[@СергейДовгань]

It's a Piece of Art !!! Beautifull !!! Thank you 😊😊😊 !!!

[@pauljames7727]

Thank you so much Doug, another one belted out the park. So pleased you have yourself a sponsorship.

[@ccarbe3878]

Love this

[@grassyknoll4702]

I would give that a "10" Doug...

[@glenysriley1970]

Thanks Doug for another great video! And congratulations on the new additions to your family and your sponsorship!

[@Bootes1]

Hey Doug, just love your enthusiasm and the way you get "carried away". Everyone can tell you really Love carving and I am so happy you found your gift. Please keep sharing that with us, I really look forward to every new carving especially the talkies. 7/10 my butt, 9.75/10 all the way (0.25 for the chin/beard). West Country, UK.

[@marybercegeay8069]

Like your approach in teaching, you are lucky to have soft found wood where you are, all the found wood around here is as hard as concrete, it's diffficult to get started carving found concrete for sure.But I will try.

[@codydavisutah]

Great vid. Sweet Jeep.

[@chrisgerwitz8852]

As always awesome video and Thank you for sharing. Love goes informative it is

[@Biker_Ken]

Wow, just brilliant, been watching you for years and I'm still trying to master face/eyes. I always seem to miss something and spot it too late, but learning all the time and still enjoying it. Thanks for all you do and the inspiration you give.

[@maineiacts]

Supertastic Wood Sprite sculpture there Doug!!!! Always enjoy your videos!!! Many Blessings on You and Yours!!! 🤗🌿🌳💖- Mindi

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

Excellent!

[@CreationDust777]

Nice carving. Found wood is a lot of fun. Every trip into the great outdoors is a treasure hunt. Looking forward to the next one

[@ginabirks4910]

He is really impressive Doug, he would look great on any wall. Thanks for talking us through the process and the tools.

[@maddash9070]

Love this tutorial. Suggestion: Linker Logs. Think about it. Eh!? Eh!? Pretty good name. Lol.

[@neilfreeman4443]

great video great content love the spirit face very informative thks Doug

[@beverlydeardurff5366]

I've been subscribing to Woodcarving Illustrated magazine for years. I read each issue and I try to find the "fox". I've found him once!

[@nicolemabie2111]

I really like your Channel I wish I would have watched you before I bought some of my tools cuz I know I'm never going to probably use some of them didn't spend that much thank goodness but now I've got the proper ones coming.. have carved little people out of clay never done with before I'm very excited it looks a little difficult but I'm up for the challenge you make really good videos

[@ladyliberty417]

Perfect timing / I’m breaking after lots of chores, thanks Doug for a tutorial to chill with🥰 ❗️

[@lyndonreddick1888]

Cool, never thought that Quaking Aspen made good carving wood. A similar wood that's white and soft from my area might be Port Orford Cedar. And it smells like incense when its carved.

[@sirclamalot]

One of my favorites yet! Bravo!

[@mikenap3253]

Fantastic video. Always enjoy watching you work. 'Trust the beaver!' should be a motto!!!

[@wattsnex2725]

Thanks Doug, you are a natural teacher

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Thanks again Doug ! 👍

[@markshaw9480]

As always..stunning

[@michaelvannoy7566]

Doug I have to say this is one of my favorites,Thank You

[@donnafontenot6396]

Love it especially the hair!!!!

These videos are so peaceful. You are like the bob ross of wood carving haha thank you for your videos (:

[@allannielsen4752]

loved it, these longer how tos are awesome. Thanks for sharing your talent with us all.

[@johnjude2685]

Your hands and teaching are very skilled, and thanks for helping me ( Don't look at your face as a perfect trim beard) Thanks, and congratulations on grand babies and sponsors

[@indianavladescu846]

Those tools that I want but more your talent, passion, hands and clear explanations. My admiration, sir! I wish you Happy Carving from Romania!

[@cravertom]

Love it! appreciate your artistry.

[@lisaschultz5173]

Thank you for your great video’s and the time you take to help us all learn!

[@britdowson8324]

Loved this!!

[@jerjer7154]

You are a great teacher. Thank you for the great content!

[@truthreigns7]

great work, Doug. Thanks for sharing

[@gregdykes8832]

Incredible Doug 👍

[@forrestbunch8846]

Just starting out and I found your videos, really glad I did. Thanks Doug!

[@kjgas6945]

Excellent Doug thank you! Watching your videos has helped me tremendously Thank you sir.

[@maximepastore4851]

A great piece of work! Fun-tastic!

[@richardcalladine3140]

Just terrific !!

[@davidgrieshaber6099]

Thanks for showing the eyes in detail that is I'm weak spot. awesome job and Thank you for the videos 👍

[@timweedon4637]

Outsanding Doug, this has to be one of my favorites. So useful. Many congrats on the new additions to the Linker clan.

[@tomllawrence]

Congratulations on your sponsorship and thank you for another wonderful learning video. Great job!

[@dianemoore2945]

I dig it!❤