How to Carve a Super Fun and Simple Penguin - Full Knife only Tutorial (1x1 series)

[@victortrapani]

thank you i am an 80 year old i must tell you God bless for you care to use your talents to help several people you do not even know keep up the good work.

[@toddradfordjr.3669]

🙏🏻

[@whittler0507]

This is what carving is all about Doug ..Having Fun and in the end ..a nice little project that is simple but everyone loves ..Your teaching and attitude is what carving needs today Buddy

[@dougLinker]

Thanks Gene, learnt from the best

[@ju83329]

♥♥♥♥

[@mikemcguire8351]

Nice comment. Then I read Doug's comment to you and y'all are definitely top of the shelf quality. Thsnks, both of you.

[@soy_meraki]

@@dougLinker Hello, I am a new subscriber this video I am from Mexico many greetings

[@toddradfordjr.3669]

@@soy_meraki welcome new subscriber, you are really gonna enjoy Doug's work, "CAUTION", it's addictive 😁!

[@dannyseamonguitars2732]

It just occurred to me that you are the Bob Ross of carving! You are an inspiration. Thanks for these videos. Such fun and the grandkids love their carvings.

[@marks9101]

I was just thinking, "Their happy little V cuts!"

[@richardjuarez7749]

totally agree with that statement

[@jasonallen1532]

Bob Ross, exactly!

[@briansomes6023]

You’re voice is as soothing as your carving thank you

[@AdventureIndiana]

I took your pocket penguin and put a little spin of my own on him and added a hat. Maybe I was thinking of Chilly Willy. The antique look is great. I have one now with a hat and one plain. Thanks again!

[@kevnrob1]

"so you'll quit asking me if this wood will work, or if this wood will work..." Too funny. I love it!

[@QuantumMech_88]

Am I the only guy who harvests his own basswood? Way cool video and thanks Mr.Linker.

[@jorindawillems7119]

I love the little Penguin. 😍😍

[@robertocollicelli6734]

hi, from Italy, you my professor.. tanks. 🥰

[@ViKee010]

I won’t get to see my twin grandson’s for Christmas this year. They are 3 and honestly we haven’t seen them any Christmas yet. Anyhow, they have a fascination with Penguins so I’m going to make a couple of these, painted just ever so different, as they are and send them for a Christmas present from Gramma. Thanks my friend.✌🏻🤍

[@michaelkoster8412]

Doug, it's like spending time with a dear friend when I watch you. Thanks for sharing your gift with me.

[@elizabethwagner2853]

Love this little guy, thanks for the tutorial Doug

[@KathyJames14]

I enjoy your videos. I’m a beginner woodworker. And now I think I’m going to become a beginner carver. Thank you.

[@woodcarver]

I'm always thankful to you.

[@jackierudd2010]

I love all your tutorials too, you are both great 😊

[@bulwinkers]

Get a real treat watching your videos. There are so many others carvers out there but you are the only who takes the time to share your thoughts as to why you are doing certain cuts. Have been carving along with you for a while its like being home with a freind.

[@linesbylisa3557]

This one looks just as much fun as the snowman! Can’t wait until my kit comes in.

[@lockdowncarver3650]

Cool little character, as always.

[@MacPennington]

Doug, love your videos. I'm recovering from some medical stuff that had me too fatigued to carve for the last several months. This project is perfect for me to retrain and strengthen hands and wrists. Getting back means a lot to me and my wife. She teared up when she saw I am back in the game. Many thanks!

[@FlightDek]

Hi scott McElroy, I am just starting out with wood carving. Back in August I had C-spine surgery, which had me down for 3 months. Only to break my ankel on DECEMBER 1st. needing to have surgery one week later. So now I am back down and cant walk for 6-12 weeks, due to the type of injury I recieved. now I am trying to stay positive, so I picked up my carving knife that I bought several years ago but did nothing with. So far I have learned how to strop my knife and I have carved Dougs new Owl and the pocket penguin. Due to my neck muscels needing more time to recover I can only carve for a short time, with the exception of my faith in Jesus, wood carving is the only thing keeping me going right now. I really needed to see your post this morning. I am wiping back my tears as I write this. Thank you Scott. My new montra, " Life sucke? Trust Jesus, start wood carving". I hope you Get better soon, I will be prqying for you. Brian

[@jackierudd2010]

This is such a cute little penguin 😊

[@fryefoto]

So cute! Would love to see you carve a squirrel!

[@Bootes1]

It's great to see how you really have fun and enjoy carving all your little fella's, you almost give them voices. "Like I said" before, thank you so much for all your teachings. 🐧🐧🐧

[@doloresroy476]

You are an amazing teacher! ❤

[@tomllawrence]

Very cute. Great gifts for the grandkids.

[@covidcarver1363]

Great tutorial Doug! I like "pocket penguin". Well done geezer!! ✌️🇬🇧

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

I know it's probably been said before but Doug is the Bob Ross of carving!

[@claibornetrinklein4009]

I can’t wait to try this!!!! Thank you Doug

[@nel3596]

Thanks Doug your calm and stress free attitude has been why I have now taken up carving I am pretty useless at the moment but getting there it really is therapeutic and calming I love it thanks again you’re priceless

[@gracegene4253]

That is so cute, you could make that into a key chain.

[@kevinknuth6495]

Pretty perfect pocket penguin.

[@jamestom2510]

Love it. You make it look so easy. Watching your KZbin videos is like therapy for me. Absolute delight.

[@angelinabesler5663]

Thank you for being you , your easy on the ears. I started carving when my brother ended up in a coma, ultimately he passed away, but it helped to ease the pain of my loss, and he would be proud to see the accomplishment I've made thanks to your tutorials .

[@philvissicchio19]

Say "like I said " as much as you want ! Great project and advice on the fun and meditative part of our hobby

[@markstillman2626]

Enjoy your videos. What I especially like is how you leave it so the viewer can take what you provided and still make it their own. For the "Pocket Penguin", I also made a snowboard and posed him both with the board, and going down the slopes. You truly make it fun! Thanks

[@nancyhanson5502]

Doug I am a big fan and have received many comments on my carvings all because of you. I like this little guy but I adore the one with the coat. Hope you will do a tutorial on him even if it's a fast one.

[@ginabirks4910]

Really characterful penguin, thanks for the tutorial Doug.

[@unwired1281]

Thanks Doug!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Mr Doug 🐺

[@jamestaulbee4791]

Appreciate your video & instruction. New carver here.

[@peterhyde3282]

Another of your "must try that" videos Doug. Nice to see you so relaxed and enjoying the process. Just brilliant. Thanks.

[@keithedmunds7536]

exellent tutorial thanks for sharing nice simple and relaxing carving

[@glg3945]

I love cute little penguins🐧. Great tutorial 👌 👍. Live your channel. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. 😃

[@mda7075]

Was looking for something for next Christmas the ladies in the family should really like this, thanks Doug. Been following you for 4 years or more apologies for not commenting more often!

[@peteroberts7334]

All that reaching g Doug , and you didn't knock your coffee over !!!! Impressive!!!!!

[@dougLinker]

That’s the skill part lol

[@richardkeller3852]

You were talking about people asking about wood and knives. Some bass wood us softer and some knives are sharper. In one of your older videos you said you were a carpenter, which is a hands on hard work occupation. Your hands are young and strong enough to make carving stone look easy. The way you teach makes things easy to follow and you choose easy things to carve. Keep up the good work.

[@FlightDek]

Hi Doug, I just finished carving my 6th pocket penguin. I didn't think he was going to make it, so I had to revive him with a little 320 sand paper. I know, its tragic but He is doing much better now. I will be naming him "Smooth Mike" : ) I will be painting him later today. I also started roughing out the simple, fast and easy Owl this morning. Thank you so much for putting on all these Tutorials, woodcarving and your videos have changed my life for the better. Thank you. (Doug's lesson of the day) " If you mess up, make a smaller Penguin" . it works, it really does work.

[@carlswanson2393]

Thanks for all the great carving tutorials. I have learned so much watching you carve.

[@glenhehir3833]

Fun carve Doug.

[@myrajones3405]

loving ur pengin. love making ur little stuff. ur great at teaching thank u

[@ericawalling2716]

Thank you!! 😃🥰. I love it!

[@jamesogorman3287]

Nearly a quarter million subscribers! Man, have you earned this success.

[@TheCradM]

I’ll be coming back to watch this, not watching it now, just wanted to let ya know on an easier to see video, you’re a great teacher, especially as a learner. Though I’ve been learning and doing other little projects and stuff I oddly like watching your videos on anything, while I whittle something absolutely un connected. Explaining the cut you’re making has slowly made me memorize certain habits that I prefer. The way you display and show your work/working is amazing when it comes to getting “click” moment. Love your videos, and dad humor.

[@DoubledamnJ]

I second this Doug. I've tried penguins before and never could make it look good. You just showed me every where I was messing up. My ole lady is gonna love the penguins 😂😂😂

[@asterixgaul7076]

That’s so cute Doug! Love love your setup there.

[@johnclark2340]

It's a Penguin Pawn, part of the Great White North Chess Set. Really nice carving Doug.

[@stefankaufmann5782]

I stumbled across your videos by accident and I got stuck on it! I love wood as a material and I would have long liked to set up a small workshop. Unfortunately, I have no space for it. You have me so excited with your videos and your characters that I ordered today the first knife and wood. Both should be here in a day and I can't wait to get started! Thanks for making videos like this! It's super fun to listen and watch! Keep up the good work. Many greetings from Germany.

[@christinedavidson7189]

On my third one. So much fun and satisfaction and quick to pick up.

[@macgyver2417]

Goog project. Thanks

[@dantippin6107]

Thanks for you easy going approach to showing us the joys of wood carving and how accessible it can be to anyone. You introduced the “V” tool in this carving, which next to the knife is one of the most useful tools when working on small carvings. It would be greatly appreciated if you could talk about the “V” tool in more detail in an upcoming video. I would be very interested to hearing your perspective as to what sizes and angle degrees you reach for most often when doing your small carvings. Your videos are greatly appreciated and you have taught me much with it comes to the joys of wood carving. It is a very relaxing hobby that does not take much space or investment in tools to enjoy! Your efforts in promoting the joy of carving is greatly appreciated!

[@dougLinker]

Thanks -if you go back i have videos on tool selection

[@davidrundgren7538]

This is definitely on my list to carve, love it. Thanks Doug.

[@finleycarves]

Thanks again Doug! Cute character and a great video!

[@Caffeinated-Neanderthal]

Watching your videos feels like hanging out with the uncle I never had

[@russlink978]

Always enjoy watching your videos. Doug, you’re the Bob Ross of woodcarving.

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Good work buddy! Nice job on the penguin!!

[@gustafson74may]

Love the antique look, did give more character, warmth, and nostalgia. Nicely done.

[@richhesketh5521]

Thanks for the fun tutorial. You’re so right. A fun, easy and satisfying little guy. I’ll try a few and may even make one purple😉

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Love this Penguin - a great design!

[@jeffreythomas2145]

Doug you are incredible, thank you so much for sharing your gift with us all. 👊🏼

[@Phantom6722]

Grea little project Doug, thanks once again.

[@scottmarshall6766]

Thanks Doug, good one. Looking forward to trying this. My Owls & Pelicans need some company.... Carve On!

[@musthaveblues]

A sharp blade on carving tool is most important. I made a bear, following your instructions, out of very dry piece of Juniper wood. The V cuts and detail work was difficult. Learned a lot on my first attempt. Going to try this penguin next. Thanks for your videos.

[@JS-ui7wn]

My daughter loves those. Now i need to do them 😊

[@aravenstale824]

Great video as always Doug

[@MK-zg2yy]

This video has inspired me to start woodcarving. Thank You!

[@ronm305]

Awesome fun. Thanks Doug!

[@leegodin14]

Thank You Doug, this was a fun little project. Very satisfying. Made a few to give to friends.

[@CaptainPupu]

Mr.Linker, Im a long time fan but always sucked at figurines. I stuck with spoons for years. But today, ive followed this video to a t. And i am happy to say i have successfully made an owl. Lol i dont know how, but my penguin turned into an owl 😂. As Bob Ross said " theres no mistakes only happy little accidents." Im currently painting it. And i am glad i tried figurine carving again. Thank you for sharing these. If by old age, i get half as good as you ill be more than satisfied. Cheers 🍾🥂

[@LouScha_05]

Can you please show how you carve a 6inch gnome or something similar with more tools? You're the best woodcarver on KZbin 👍

[@dougLinker]

I have a 6 inch gnome video and his wife as well

[@LouScha_05]

@@dougLinker I know. I mean that you show how to work with more carving tools

[@rossgebert9422]

Love it, Doug. Thanks.

[@vernonfreer6678]

Thanks for another great video! Like I said it was a great video and a pretty straightforward carve doing one on each end of the block made it twice as much fun.😀

[@raymorris2655]

Great to see you back doing some tutorials!

[@bobesselstyn461]

great Doug,thanks

[@markdmaker3173]

Awesome carving. I love it💓, Very cute

[@ladyliberty417]

There is a small art gallery in my town and most of the art in it is folk art, always reminds me of you Doug when I visit! The penguin is adorable!! Carving IS meditative, for sure ❗️

[@agrn3241]

I have looked with envy at how easy Doug carves his basswood and he doesn't like to talk about the moisture content. I struggled with mine (which had a moisture content of 10%), so I decided to try an experiment. I put a block on the radiator for 2 weeks and moisture content dropped to zero. It cuts without much effort! So, getting it as dry as possible will help!

[@dougLinker]

That is opposite to everything i have ever said - better to store beside a wet rag to keep some moisture in

[@agrn3241]

@@dougLinker Interesting. I'll try that too.

[@Joolziejoolz]

Yay!!! Missed your tutorials xx

[@daflashman4244]

Thank you so much Doug for all of your you tube video's. This one is another keeper. You got me hooked on this whittling thing and I am addicted to it. Only doing it for the last 8 or 9 months. used to draw a lot. I was a Photographer for almost 60 years. Always loved working with wood. I watch you mostly , Gene Messer , Sharon my art, and a few others. Along with your camping vids. I carve and my wife of 50 years , Paints em for me. Quite the team. Thanks again.

[@uncleblack7322]

Oh so relaxing...enjoyable...simple when you do it...great vid...Big Thank You

[@rayscrafield2106]

I always thought watching Gene Messer carve was relaxing but after finding your videos, that has changed. I like your style and presentation. I am 80 years young and just finally getting back to carving. I think I've forgotten everything I once knew, which wasn't all that much, but after watching your vids, I'm ready to take up the knife once again. Thank you so very much for all your time and efforts. They are not wasted.

[@pittsbroshomeschoolfun8955]

My little guy was asking me to carve him a penguin. This came at the perfect time. Thanks so much!! It came out great!

[@ricos1497]

My little girl just asked for a cat. She's getting a penguin.

[@casskidd1]

Lovely little Penguin thank you

[@wickdghost3639]

Omg I carved one just like this for my step daughter like two years ago. So easy and satisfying

[@sebfaille5607]

Nice one Doug !!

[@marygordon3032]

Hey Doug I know that everyone will love this, thanks! 🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏✅✅✅💯💯💯

[@tcatseyeview9217]

New to carving Doug(actually only done 2 carvings 1 off your video and other from sitting bored), your the first video I saw completely by accident but your videos are very entertaining and informative actually inspired me to start, i even watched the kayak trip with your buddy.😁👍

[@bustersbashers2280]

Love it, just Love it 😍, great vid buddy. Thanks 🙏🏻👍👍💙

[@tabathaosborne6447]

This is a great little project! Wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing, he will look nice next to my bear. Awesome

[@poohbear1976]

Thanks!

[@paulzucchet9213]

Great video. I will try it

[@Yupperoni]

Thanks for the tutorial, it was really fun to make.

[@KjayCarving]

I was just thinking about a penguin carve last week!

[@СергейДовгань]

Beautiful !!! :) :) :)