How To Carve a Portrait of Your Dog

[@deejo2]

I'm not a wood carver but this was truly fascinating to watch. Even the sounds of the tools shaving the wood was hypnotic & pleasant.

[@SashasRevenge]

How lucky for us to be shown your priceless techniques that you have learned over the years of doing your carvings.

[@ibaber]

This is by far the best carving tutorial that I have seen so far. Thanks for taking the time to teach us. I am definitely gonna try to learn how to carve.

[@FarmerGoat]

Thankyou very much. I was having some trouble carving an eye on my Dog relief. Looked on KZbin and there you were. Again. Thankyou

[@llcoolg7028]

I came here and expected to throw insults and nastiness your way, however, after 10 minutes of basically being hypnotized with drool pouring out of my face like I just suffered a stroke, all I can do is praise your talent and craftsmanship. Great work.

[@woodcarvingworkshop]

Lennie - Why would you come expecting to 'throw insults and nastiness' my way? What on earth could I have done to offend you? I can take it: please explain.

[@llcoolg7028]

@@woodcarvingworkshop I was only kidding when I said I was going to be mean. honestly I didn't think I was going to enjoy your video as much as I did. I'm not the mean type, please don't think I was serious.

[@hafmaint7557]

amazing to watch a man who really knows how to use his tools you are an expert thanks for the insight

[@morgan79347]

i know this has some age to it but you are awesome. the reason i watched is we just lost our #3 dog this past weekend 4/1/2023. i want to do something to remember our pets. i can see this takes some time to do and master but i cant think of a better way to spend my final years. thank you for sharing.

[@garyschraa7947]

Chris Pye , Personally I like analyzing everything happening in a video or movie . Not just the focal point or main attraction . It was a genuine pleasure observing the time tested techniques passed down through many , many , centuries from master to apprentice . The strength of your hands , the anchoring of hand to tool , forearm to fulcrum . Never straying from that which is the absolute best way of achieving each goal . Never rethinking , A true master woodcarver . Thank you so much

[@jessicamcalexander3117]

Bob Ross of wood working! It's very calming to watch you work and beautiful piece, thanks goes sharing!

[@savagemarinara6585]

Jonasolsenwoodcraft is so good

[@mariaelisac.v.3721]

Hola, gracias por compartir su conocimiento y talento, hermoso trabajo

[@maria-giulianalatini1724]

I had no idea it was going to be that difficult and detailed. I definitely underestimated the terrific skill level required and that the tools must be tip top. She's a beauty!

[@bhaskarsubbaraya5935]

Excellent sir, you are not just a wood carver but a good teacher too. You run tools as if wood is a butter. Hats off. Bhaskar Bangalore India

[@parsons585]

God sure blessed you with a wonderful talent to take His wood and carve out His beautiful creation! You have helped me immensely as I pursue my dream of carving also! Thank you!!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you for the video fellow woodcarver! i really appreciate how you made this video. very comfortable to watch and very informative :)

[@catherinewan2561]

Am from Hong Kong! So good! Great tutor great video! I have just started to start and it is very encouraging! I can follow …….. it is so clear! Thank you very much and I hope to learn more from you!

[@DirtyMort10en]

Your voice and attitude while doing this video, gives a fair amount of Bob Ross feel to it. Nice work. I needed something relaxing to watch/listen to today. Somehow I came across this video and wood carving (though I have never tried my hand at it) has always been interesting to me. So I landed here. Thanks for the relaxing video and the learning experience. Keep up the great work.

[@philchurch927]

What a great video, I've never heard a craftsman explain so well, excellent, thank you.

[@vernonthompson7695]

Watching you work on this portrait of your dog. I've convinced myself that a 2 dimensional carving to appear 3 dimensional is the way I must proceed. I've a lot of experience to gain first, but my two dogs are definitely on my carving list. Beautiful job indeed. Vernon, Seligman, AZ USA.

[@guyvangenechten6484]

Very nice job looking very good!!! Good explanation !!!👍💯👌

[@andrewp.1556]

So rewarding to watch, you're the Bob Ross of carving

[@Anonymous-hm1ue]

This was so relaxing to watch and I'm really interested in wood carving now

[@emilymoss6264]

Omg so cool! I was just checking up what to do with wood blocks and found this cool video!

[@janislohman8125]

Thank you for sharing this i just found your stream got some chisels , excited to start. Love your teachings 💜 from Seattle washington USA

[@IgotHeliFever]

Yes ! You are A true Artist - I can draw pretty darn Good but the way you see the small details and transfer those to the wood is Truly Amazing & I'm in Awe of your Great Talents!! Thank You for a wonderful Video!

[@staceyjizzaine]

I'm so impressed by your skill and calm teaching manner. I thoroughly enjoyed the video and I'm keen to try my own projects. Thank you so very much

[@sherinothman1473]

It is absolutely gorgeous! I believe that 90% of his success depended on these amazing tools which made the wood like a soft clay!

[@tonitouchberry894]

Thank you! This is a beautiful demo! Superb lesson in relief carving! I love the sound that is made when a really well sharpened blade, chisels through the wood! I need some sharpening lessons!

[@moshoodabiodunkassim6092]

I like your wood carving, it is lovely.

[@YenneY01]

Thank you, a straightforward approach, no waffling about. Very informative! Thank you.

[@rustywoodpecker8191]

That was my first wood carving tutorial. Really enjoyed it. Especially when you picked the dogs nose...with a No:9😂 K9😄🇦🇺👍

[@jennycavemartinez9155]

BEAUTIFUL WOOD CARVING, LOVE YOUR WORK, THANK YOU FOR SHARING, JENNY FROM THE ISLAND OF GUAM!!

[@carlosmariohernandezmunoz8906]

Gracias por su ilustración, tiene unas prodigiosas y una buena herramienta, su trabajo es excelente, como principiante seguiré sus recomendaciones felicitaciones

[@heidinhachisholm]

Uau👏👏👏, que lindo trabalho, parabéns, você explica super bem, e olha que nem entendo muito inglês, mas somente pelo modo que você mostra, gesticula eu compreendi muito bem, parabéns pelo lindo trabalho e pela ótima maneira que explicou.

[@mariovalent2939]

Prelijepa vještina, divim vam se. Volip bih da znam pola tog kao vi.

[@samweller4555]

At last! Just got this viewing after buying your books over the years, now can try and start improving my carving . Brilliant, giving confidence to branch out.(no pun intended!)

[@1776adb]

Great job. Thank you for the detailed video. I'm going to do it for my German Shepherd. I'll need a bigger board for her ears- lol.

[@lornamurdocheaton624]

You're incredibly talented. Thank you for sharing your method.

[@donnacooper3477]

Wow this is amazing thank you for sharing very talented 👏

[@liliantbouscayrol8409]

Sir, I am glad that I watched your video. I like crafts, but have never done woodworking and maybe won't ever do it. I was curious because the carving you are holding up is beautiful. I am saying that you are able to hold the attention of someone who was not even interested in the subject. The way you explain, the tone of your voice, you don't say too much nor too little, and you show the steps of your work clearly. It is a very pleasant experience to watch how you masterfully turn that piece of wood into a work of art. Thanks for the nice experience of watching how a carving gets done.

[@andreaadamkovicova6508]

I am a beginner from Slovakia . Thank you for video.

[@cynthiawhelan1]

it having sharp tools to work with!! Makes a big difference! Thank you wonderful to watch

[@deb8183]

Nice work. Your voice is soothing also.

[@davanachase2372]

This is amazing and beautiful. I can't do anything like this but it was really nice just watching you do it!

[@prashantbansal5071]

You’ve made it look so simple and easy to do art form .... hats off ...!!!! May be some time I’ll give it a shot ...😬

[@c-man4710]

Thanks. Was able to apply some of your techniques. Very good.

[@mitchwyllie7222]

Beautiful and easy to follow. Teacher and artisan you are.

[@ourdattafamily]

Watching you do this make it appear so easy :-) Tells how skilful you are, thanks for sharing with the world. :-)

[@midstaterustics4507]

Stunning Work, great tutorial but way to advanced for my talents.

[@rauldemoura2417]

WOW! I would LOVE to be able to carve like this! Your video certainly shows detailed, step by step instructions on the use of tools, light and shadow, and your artistic ability! LOVE IT!

[@celesteelijah2515]

Wow! I'm just seeing this video from 2018 and I just happened upon it. Very fascinating . I like projects that make me relax when I'm doing one. I will certainly continue to watch for more of your work...and maybe a project of my own one day...soon. Thank you!

[@donnaharris7411]

Awesome work! Thank you for educating us. Im going to try it very soon.

[@davidmaynard2408]

Wonderful. You have given me the incentive to carve my own buddy, Zipper the Australian Shepherd. I have no idea why anyone would dislike (i.e. thumbs down) this video unless that's all they do is troll KZbin and make a nuisance of themselves. Kudos on your work and video!

[@rodneyzurek4900]

Beautiful work Sir!

[@phillipiacobacci1369]

Great work, thanks for the video and sharing your talent

[@shawnscroggins1159]

How you do sir . I want to thank you for this video . I just started power carving , and I've been looking for videos on , setting in your carving . your video has answered so many of my questions . Out of the 100's of videos ive watched , none slow down an take the time to explain why there doing a certain thing , and why there removing the wood . So thank you again for taking the time for the ones just learning .

[@nabihahabibullah1577]

💐✋ Beautiful art, beautiful work and beautiful result. I always find wood carving as fascinating but not an easy art, after this I might try to experiment wood carving. I enjoyed the video, thank you 😊.

[@JoLeng205000]

You are a great craftsman and I think this skill have a big potential to open school in singapore to teach!

[@aljorasa1]

Excelent! You love wood, dogs and share your knowledge. You are a spectacular person. Thanks a lot.

[@MisterSplinters]

Hi, happy new year! Very enjoyable video and I always enjoy seeing your beautiful creations.

[@LivisSpanol]

Loved your video! And loved the dog! Thanks for sharing! You have a new fan!

[@wood4nothing284]

Excellent tutorial, very well presented and what a masterpiece. Cheers Tim from wood 4 nothing

[@Randy-uh8wd]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you. You have a true "bed time story" voice. I was so relazed, I could have fallen asleep by the end of the video. This is a compliment. You should really reads some bed time stories on video. I think you would be great!

[@youssefbergo2855]

I congratulate you for perseverance, because you are an artist

[@TerryBarkes]

Great job I like it and seeing how work the wood and knife. God bless

[@nohabs15]

You have a gifted talent. You make it look so easy I would try it too. BUT I know I would fail. I'm happy to just watch your video.

[@kateharris1565]

Remember that he didn’t carve that amazing dog the first time he put chisel to wood. In the years and years it has taken to build his skill set he has had epic fails. You fail, you try again, maybe you fail again another 50 times but one day you find a new technique/tool/etc and you get a result you are happy with. If you want to try woodcarving, do it!

[@ozzie8821]

Thank you Chris, Brian from TN in US, excellent tutelage! Is there a method to the depth you choose to keep wood from warping? 👍👍👍👍🍺😎

[@kayfoulds1492]

You make it look so easy!wonderful thank you

[@owenmartin8323]

Chris always love your work and your books are fantastic thank you for always inspiring me

[@susannaraath3608]

Fantastically done!❤

[@Babyjohn8170]

This video is amazing! I learned so much. Your explanations are easy to understand and precise.

[@SavkexDD]

i cant believe how someone can dislike this video :( very nice one mister. One of the best tutorial i've ever seen :)

[@woodcarvingworkshop]

ツSavke - Yes, I've often thought that about other videos elsewhere. If there's an issue, you can post a comment, explain and get/give feedback. If a video is just not for you, why not just click on to something else? Anyway, thanks you for the kind comments. Glad you liked it and hope you'll have a go!

[@vinodvermausa9933]

Awesome work

[@Stringman1950]

Remarkable work.

[@sapelesteve]

Amazing! You sir are a true artisan. After watching this, I know what I won't be trying to do any time soon........ :)

[@woodcarvingworkshop]

Sapele Steve - I didn't start being able to this; I started at the beginning and so can you! If you follow the beginner's course on Woodcarving Workshops.tv and practice, you could certainly be successfully tackling this sort of carving within a year. Seriously. There's a challenge for you!

[@sethwarner2540]

Your use of the brush to remove debris is so simple but so revelatory to me. Im kind of embarrassed to think I didn't think of it! So simple but so effective. I built boats and canoes in younger years, and always saw craftsmen puffing and blowing their chips and dust away; so I did too. But this winter Ive been carving leaves; honeysuckle vines and leaves; 43 leaves, in paulonia, no less! Very light wood, nearly balsawood lightness. But it wont blow away very well; just settles into the next groove after doing a loop-da-loop. I had to stop carving and concentrate on BLOWING, before they would settle down to the floor. The brush is wht I needed to see! Thanks!

[@pmodd]

+Seth Warner An even better solution is to buy a $50 air compressor, rig up a foot peddle to an air valve, then run a tube and nozzle up to one of those fully-adjustable metal mounts used for bedside lamps. Clamp the mount to the bench, position the nozzle where you need it and then every time you want to clear the wood chips, just push the peddle. Hands-free and more effective than a brush. I use a compressor to clear saw dust all the time, and there's nothing like it. Super effective! The only downside is that you might need to close your eyes when you blast your work, unless you're wearing safety glasses.

[@sethwarner2540]

Thank you for replying with an excellent method for this problem and anoyance. I do have a compressor, so just the foot peddle to get.

[@woodcarvingworkshop]

Seth - The advantages of a carving brush are its silence, cheapness, portability and it's ability to deal with the sorts of wood chips that readily come from carving tools. Get a nylon one (Mine is a horse brush) that you can wash now and then. The brush is not really suitable for dust, as such; it pushes a lot of particles into the air for you to breathe. A vacuum cleaner is much better and I keep dust masks and the shopvac to hand for that sort of thing.

[@sethwarner2540]

thank you for your full and extended reply; iknow your time comes dearly!

[@benjamindebellis6664]

My wife showed me this video and said "can you make this of our dog Cooper?" my only reply HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA! I'm a bit short on talent, patience, tools and did I say talent. You my friend are a true artisan.

[@woodcarvingworkshop]

Benjamin - I have never, in 40 years, met anyone who hasn't enough of those qualities at least to have a go. Woody Allen said, '80% of success is showing up." So I'd encourage you!

[@charlesmarion2032]

and a troublemaker HAAA! My wife said the same thing.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Ben - What nonsense! If he can do it, so can you! Surprise your wife with a great carving of your dog - GO!! Just do it man! Nothing is impossible. And only the hard things in life are worth doing. The rest is mediocrity.

[@liliantbouscayrol8409]

I think that your problem is the same as with most of us, you think of the final product of this master carving instead of thinking that you will go in steps. Think that you can do as many tries as needed to practice. Get a soft wood that you don't care to throw away. And try doing it. Put it away and look at it a day or two later, see if you can improve on it and how, do your second try. You can throw away the ones you don't like and by the time you think you'll benefit from some else's input, then you show it. Remember that a long journey is made of a thousand steps.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Benjamin DeBellis - Go make this for your wife. You have the same two hands and brain. This is not operatic singing where you need special vocal chords, or Olympic high jump. Its a bas relief which anyone can do if they put their mind to it. Go surprise yourself and your wife. Then show us what you made. Its not rocket science my friend.

[@robynnehartshorne9462]

absolutely incredible talent you have

[@oldedrum]

Great instruction and fine end result...Kudos and thank you!

[@cyrushomazaad3781]

thank you very much for sharing , brilliant .

[@georgiaklimidou6932]

Συγχαρητηρια στον Δημιουργο για την εχερετικη Δημιουργεια σας τελειο

[@pecefrogg]

Dude, this vid was post holiday pure awesome! Got high, ate everything, watched this. Very educational, may have to give this a crack with some cheapo wood Keep making vids!

[@woodcarvingworkshop]

Ernest - Don't use 'cheapo wood'! You're going to be spending a chunk of time on your carving and besides making life more difficult for you as a carver, it's only a tiny part of the whole effort. Get the best you can, even if you mess it up. And if you mess it up, have another go. I always find the second time is always better: I've learned a lot and don't make the same mistakes...

[@ricardogimenez7483]

Beautiful job Mr. Pye; Congratulatins from Brazil.

[@beebob1279]

Just found your channel and subscribed. I'm not sure if you're still responding to comment but, do you have a video on how to make that clamping board? If not, I'll pause what you have in the video and make one from there. Just getting into wood carving and I'm watching everything I can.

[@woodcarvingworkshop]

Bee Bob - I try to answer questions here when I can, and under every video on Woodcarving Workshops is a comments/questions box too. We don't have a workshop directly on this 'clamping board' but it does appear in various projects on the site. It's quite easy to make: You see there's are pieces of wood around the workpiece acting as a 'fence'. One side of this fence has the inner edge tapered to take wedges and make the grip. Pop the wedges out and you can swap the workpiece around. The board itself is clamped to the bench and a size to fit the carving. Very low tech! Hope this helps!

[@beebob1279]

@@woodcarvingworkshop yes, thank you for getting back to me. I looked it over and figured that's all it was. Simple. Have a great day

[@LynnAttard]

You are amazing, I wish I the strength in my hands to try this. Thanks for the tutorial, it was magical to watch.

[@tinamckeage6665]

Thank you for this video.very nice work.

[@jorgesantoya7151]

thank you so much for sharing your knowledge very beautiful work

[@MadDogSpirit]

Wow! Nice video. Thanks to share your skills with us

[@offgridgetawaycamp8034]

Nicely done and well explained. Thanks

[@karate4348]

Lovely. Thank-you. Personally, I enjoy the suggestion of contour or fur or form in the gentle facets which are visible before the final smoothing with the flat tools.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Very nice work that you explained excellent inthe video I must admit I will need to “cheat “ using some power tools but in my defense I’m handicapped now

[@buddymacbuddington]

i wish i had the room for a bench to try this and alot of other projects, great video hope i can try this out someday soon

[@mitsuomauroinaba1880]

FANTASTIC ! CONGRATULATIONS !

[@DCDLaserCNC]

What a fantastic carving! You definitely captured the likeness of the dog in the photo. How many years have you been carving? I wish I had such talent. Thank you for sharing.

[@murrayberger4344]

Awsome carving

[@notwocdivad]

For someone like myself who struggles to draw a straight line with a rule this is magical. I could never do something like that, especially since our late dog was a black Shar Pei !! Thank you for posting.

[@CarverEngraver]

World Reknowned Chris Pye .... love your videos ...

[@danaringquist9730]

Thank you for the post. As a beginner knowing what size chisels would have been nice. But, trial and error I guess. Well the error part I e mastered in no time 😊

[@AndreaStevens2012]

Thanks for posting! You did an awesome job explaing your moves...very helpful! Nice work!

[@basenightx1464]

Well. Holy maple trees. Your work is sure fascinating! Im planning to make furnitures (a type of a carpenter i think) and man. From those videos i have seen on youtuber overall. You can pretty much make a masterpeice. You are a talented man!

[@michaels612]

Wonderful work