Carving The Irish Gentleman -Silent Woodcarving with Hand Tools Only

[@Dockwatcher]

Walking my dog in the park today and I spotted a mother and her son carving on a park bench. We started a conversation and turns out we both learned to carve watching Doug Linker videos. Thank you, Doug for all that you share.

[@RobertxJenks]

No need for background music or commentary, just watching the carving and sculpting and listening to the sounds of the wood are relaxing. Really cool!

[@tobeboom]

My gosh man, I have watched these videos for years now and they never cease to amaze me. Your ability in carving and artistry is second to none. I will just continue to watch and practice. Thanks for keeping the great content going. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bluecurlygirl]

Brilliant. He looks better fed than in the traditional depictions. I seriously love the eyes. The facial expression is fantastic. So well done Doug. Thanks for sharing.

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

I've been a carpenter for 42 years but only recently started whittling and carving - and I think this video shows something to aspire to in the long term. I know from experience in my trade that getting good (I mean 'very good', in the eyes of others) doesn't happen over night - you have to want it, practise it and earn it! That is one good reason to watch these inspiring videos.

[@williambaird7631]

Thxs for the last 2 yrs of entertainment and instruction.

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Absolutely love this! There is something so satisfying about hearing and watching your chisels move through that Cottonwood bark. Thanks for putting this video together.

[@larrycarroll7371]

Thanks Doug, for a moment of peace and enjoyment. Your creativity, ability, vision and humor are a welcome part of my day.

[@markperron851]

Doug a few short years ago you were a rookie with a new hobby. Now you are an artist that teaches a variety of skills in a variety of ways. The novice can access the archives and those of us who have watched for quite awhile grab nuances that you are kind enough to share. Tremendous stuff! Thanks for what you do.

[@tabathaosborne6447]

Excellent! Really enjoyed seeing this guy come to life, you sir are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing, happy carving

[@whittler0507]

Another great video my friend ..you are far surpassing the video world in your carving ..Your teaching them Doug and thank you for taking the time to help others

[@davidvitale9338]

Incredible Doug. Your mastery of the skew chisel on the eye carving was fantastic. Loved this!

[@jcamisa50]

I like it, no talking is great , just the sound of the wood being carved ❤👍👍

[@g.k.dalton4530]

I started watching your videos a month ago and you’re the reason why I’ve started my journey through this land of woodcarving…starting with the little character’s… love to watch you and your awesome creations… thank you for sharing your craft and knowledge ..keep the videos coming..I’ll continue to watch when I’m not carving. 👍🏻 I hope that I can come to a fraction of your abilities some day.

[@Ubette-th7kw]

I love the Silent carvings because that's what I want when carving/whittling .... Silence! It allows me to think and stay focused on the task at hand. I'm ADHD and I hyper focus when I am doing stuff like this. I'm guilty of clicking the mute button when I watch videos. Not that I know everything, I know very little 😂 I'm just a visual learner.. I'm sure there's others out there that know what I'm talking about. Thank you Doug! This was a treat to watch and a beautiful piece. ☘️☘️💰

[@jackdyke]

Hi , you should watch Kevin Coates , he never talks but his knife speaks volumes

[@michaelgorman1080]

Thanks Doug, your carving are such an inspiration, keep up the great work my friend.

[@JohnSmith-gr8kh]

Well done Doug…extremely impressive 👍🇨🇦

[@Bootes1]

Doug does it yet again, another fantastic carving by a true artist and master of his craft. Respect.

[@fludrbywest3886]

What a piece of wood❣️❣️ beautiful! Awesome grain details in your carving ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@davidparkyn4716]

Fantastic video again, always look forward to them from the simple beginner ones to the more complex like this!

[@martybauer9420]

Enjoy watching what blooms from your wood. Thanks Mr. D.

[@joshuahagedorn4537]

Never seems to amaze me. Best wood carver/creator around. Thanks again Doug. Ima make a leprechaun but one of your minis from the past. Love the step by step vids. 🤘🏻

[@richardnorth6988]

Tools are crazy sharp…hot knife through butter! Appreciating the different angles too, the cinematography if you will. Great work as usual Doug, thank you the continued inspiration 👍🏻

[@mcravenufo]

Love watching your silent carvings. Relaxing and I love your work.

[@halflingcarvings]

So good! These bark carving videos are outstanding 😎

[@joefraley1203]

I love these silent carvings. Just sit back and relax.

[@truenorthcarver]

The bark master!! Great carving and paint🇨🇦

[@cooldad8269]

This was great. You just keep getting better and better. Very nice!

[@fazan.art.]

Absolutely incredible art!🍀🍀🍀

[@johnwyman5939]

That's some totally Awesome stuff !!! Outstanding job !!!

[@halinawiecek2297]

I love to watching you,Doug very good job take care.

[@joanbusby3213]

I love the sound of sharp carving tools. Thanks for sharing.

[@2duser2]

I know it is a "silent" carving bit I love the sound of your tools working on that wood.

[@kenherr1]

Doug, you are the Michelangelo of wood carving. I really enjoy all of your videos. You inspired me to start whittling, I got a starter set and I can't wait to start.

[@vernonthompson7695]

Amazing work Doug. You never cease to amaze me. Well done. I follow your videos closely as I wait for my first delivery. Made my roughing knife from a half-shank steak knife. Ground it to rough shape with emery belt sander, then moved to 220, 320, 500, 800, 1000, & 1500 grit wet/dry. Then stropped it with my raw leather cow hide. My gloves, other knives and finger tape due March 22nd. In the meantime, I watch you, Gene, and others. Cheers and God Bless. Vernon.

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Maybe my favorite Linker of all time! That's fantastic!! Really really good!

[@cgriggsiv]

Doug that is one awesome bark carving Of a leprechaun absolutely fantastic

[@tomevans4402]

Great video. Turned out great. I learn a lot every time I watch you carve. Thank you. Oh and love the clown😂

[@ricksmith1647]

This is one of my favorite carvings that you've done. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[@emilycervantez3706]

Your growing talent is so inspiring. Thank you for all your effort to get your amazing knowledge to us... The Hopefuls! My husband Andi have had so much fun with you in our pocket!

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Emily 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹

[@timweedon4637]

Nice one Doug, this is outstanding. I watch these over and over, and get some really useful pointers that I try to employ in my own carving. Keep it up.

[@dogtag7487]

I wish I had half the talent and vision that you do. Another masterpiece. 👍🏻

[@bobbybrown462]

Mesmerized watching you carve him. The eyes, wicked cool. First thing that caught my eye after the paint job. As usual, excellent carving!

[@bryankefauver1660]

Looks great Doug,your carving skills are amazing.I would put you in masterclass.

[@suepeterson5675]

Very nice ! I love the green eyes. He also has a belly from drinking all that green beer & eating lucky charms . 🍀🍀😊

[@standswithfish]

I pfeil your grain, man! Wonderful piece Doug. Thanks for posting!

[@lanceleitch7539]

Your carving is just fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[@lisaschultz5173]

Thank you for all the time and skills you share!

[@jerrytoler9789]

Truly amazing! I always look forward to seeing your new videos.

[@MrSteamDragon]

Am so envious about that cottonwood you have there Doug, looks so nice to carve, nothing that I know of comes close to that down here. BTW you have outshone yourself with that fella...👍🏼🇦🇺

[@wendykanaan7635]

Artistry at its finest! You say you are a whittler but many of us would say You are A Humble Artist !! Thank You For Sharing Your Gift !!

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Wendy 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹

[@marygordon3032]

You’re the best Doug, just awesome thanks for sharing! ✅✅✅🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏💯💯💯

[@vagabondquerier9375]

work of art, tastefully done. You are becoming a master of your craft.

[@MotoJerg44]

That’s awesome, I haven’t followed along to one of your carving videos in years, but I’m realizing how much I miss it, haha.

[@glenhehir3833]

Brilliant work mate. Great to watch and listen to.

[@randallmacmartin5646]

Awesome carving Doug! I would love to see you build a birdhouse the looks like an old man’s face, with the mouth as the bird hole. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@wg1948]

I love the way your carve slices like a knife in butter

[@delhog6161]

Wow what a fantastic carving 👏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧👍

[@playsball]

Amazing talent! Beautiful piece.

[@betty3934]

Vous êtes un artiste c’est magnifique merci pour le partage

[@anniejorna7593]

Absolutely amazing , your a wonderful teacher , I just recently tried to Whittle a stick I was quite pleased with the outcome for my first attempt 😃 Thankyou so much for sharing and teaching 🙏🙏🙏

[@shoey64]

Very nice job Doug!!

[@1961markc]

Shamrock Shawn lol. Love the video keep up the awesome work!

[@haroldschroeder6753]

One of the best demoñstaions I have seen for some time. Show us more

[@AndrewSzeto]

i love this soo much doug! going to try and carve something out in my forest this year and this is mega inspiring :)

[@dougLinker]

That would be great!

[@SewWhittle]

Gorgeous work!! 🥰

[@ASCarvings]

Super detail. Well done

[@jimtalbot5113]

Doug you are one of the very best. Have you ever met Gene or Kevin in person ? What a vidio that would make ! Thank you for sharing your skill and teaching with us.

[@Marzo1965]

Tengo problemas para entender tus explicaciones...no sé inglés. Pero aprendo mucho sólo con ver tus vídeos. Muchas gracias por estar ahí ,porque siempre espero que llegue uno nuevo.

[@dennie5010]

fantastic carving

[@Nathalie1811]

I love watching your videos. I think a chess set of your awesome styled characters would be brilliant, it would make a great little project 😀

[@wallypaige8496]

I AM GOING TO START CARVING. GOING TO FOLLOW YOUR VIDEO'S AND SEE HOW I DO. YOUR AWESOME

[@randywood4782]

I like 👍 good job Doug

[@jamiebaker4129]

Fabulous work, thanks for the video on stropping knives also, ive never had my knives so sharp

[@elizabethwagner2853]

Really nice job Doug

[@patscnr]

Simply awesome!!!

[@abrenning2499]

Better and better and better 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@danlakas5537]

That is incredible!!!!

[@wandamorris780]

Love your work.

[@marca5883]

Really good work Mr Linker💚🇬🇧🌱

[@sirclamalot]

Outstanding!

[@juliosouza5363]

You are very good at what you do, congratulations! greetings from Brazil ! beautiful work

[@kipmyers5897]

Nice Work!!! I decided to subscribe because of this nice work.....Thank you for a good video

[@stevewalker6556]

Absolutely amazing, Doug. At what point did he come to life and start talking to you during the carving? 😀

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Mr Doug . 🐺

[@williambaird7631]

Thanks!

[@Dadmadeit]

Fantastic video again! 👍

[@markdmaker3173]

Nicely done!

[@joesambrano7634]

just amazing

[@Wherethewindblows524]

Excellent!

[@bradward7576]

Mate another really great video. You obviously have years of experience. You've inspired me to have a crack and give it a go. Obviously I know perfection won't come at the first several dozen try's. How long did it take you to carve the figure? You seem to use a reasonable amount of force with the chisel at times. So how do you fix mistakes? Ie: accidentally took his nose off or carved a little to deep splitting the wood, or carved a line to far.

[@dougLinker]

Superglue is your friend in those cases lol -I Problaby have 4-5 hrs in on this

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

ah we get some representation! love it lol

[@gloriabutler4734]

Love it great job

[@kenlayre5973]

Super neat!! Can't wait to try and do one myself. What type of wood are you using, and what kind do you recommend?

[@Luigi4950]

Your carving the wood sound like a beaver ,lol Great job on you carving

[@claireschannel21287]

Very talented

[@Roberthikelife]

Wow! 👏

[@malinhead8468]

For the last time ....Its St Paddy .. 🤣

[@dougLinker]

Fixed lol thx

[@ClumsyZebra4life]

Great video! I love that big *ss, honking V tool! I think this one ranks right up there with "Groot." I also think those are the best eyes I've seen you do. We need updated instruction on that painting process. (wink wink) Thank you so very much! You're amazing ♥

[@lorenkrebs3467]

I like it!