I make a STARGAZER OWL

[@Nerdforge]

Woah, I agree I also think this is my favorite so far. I absolutely love how the roots as a stand turned out. Very organic looking! H.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! Cool that you mention that, I think i will have to add roots to some of my future sculptures as well. Its perfect to do so when i work with a log. Looking forward to my next sculpting adventure!

[@Rikiiiiiii]

It can even have a mushroom in it that draws black waves...so amazing !

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Dude, so good. Reminds me of a Disney character!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much Bobby! Yes i must agree there. Hats off to those who actually make sculptures following accurate anatomy. For me its just much more fun to go for whimsical fantasy, and more relaxing!

[@cogjellying]

as soon as I read the title, I thought, there is no such thing... owls cannot pivot their eyes inside their orbits, at all, they're fixed. may have something to do with why they can rotate their heads around over 360 degrees.

[@retiredoba2836]

J, Very much appreciate you sharing errors and mistakes. Especially the unsafe use of your band saw. Very good! Having worked with heavy machinery and industrial tools all my life, I saw regrettable incidents. Tools and machines are wonderful, but must be respected and the operator must have a heightened awareness and control during use. Thank you for sharing and coaching us to be smart and safe. The Owl is so beautiful! I have completed carving my wife’s favorite pet kitty. The eyes, as always, evoked a lot of anxiety, to get the desired results. I suppose that is appropriate… “Eyes are the window to the soul”. Looking forward to the next creation. Best

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Ye the eyes are scary to work on! Ye i figured i should add accidents that happens to make people aware

[@jazbean]

An exhibition is a great idea! It would be so cool seeing all your projects side by side :))

[@KazM-Made]

With the 'Sketches' alongside the Art.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Ye i hope it will create some hype for my work

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Awesome work Jonas

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much andy!

[@elizabethpaints]

Your Stargazer is enchanting! The colors in the wood are perfect...where they are very light, and much darker. The texture in the feathers do look natural and not at all man made. Nothing you do would be boring for your audience. I'm sure someone must of said this a year ago, but you have artists watching you work. I am an artist and absolutely love watching other artists work, on anything! I love your Otter with the.wave, that is powerful! Well...now I'm on to your sleeping bear cub!

[@pierrebernard2661]

I started sculpting thanks to you (2 years ago), for which I'm grateful. Your drawing skills are impressive !

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you for letting me know! I hope you are able to create some awesome stuff!

[@andreashenriksen1485]

I'm very impressed with the owl itself. But my mouth truly dropped when I saw your "sketches" of the stargazer

[@RovexHD]

Same, absolutely insane. Like a publication.

[@Mycopperlife]

I love all of your sculpture, but I can also tell you are progressively improving with each one. The journey of an artist is so incredible. Keep it up! I really love this one! 😊

[@CTigger8888]

Great sculpture. My favorite so far is the wolf cub. I liked how his dark walnut body contrasted with the lighter area on his face and paw. Just gorgeous and full of character! I really enjoy when you apply the oil to your pieces...it reveals their true character.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Interesting, yes that contrast really did the wolf cub a favour!. absolutely, the oil part is my favourite part!

[@mayanmoon999]

Gifted one he is,he has mastered 2D and 3D...Enchanting he will be in 5D!❤! Love from California

[@ionawoodart]

Wonderful work, Jonas! I love the owl's "fat" winter feathers and its expression! It looks healthy, happy.. in awe of the night sky ... I very much agree with you about kind expressions and the world needing it. I'm sure your exhibition at the end of the year will be wonderful! As for what you said about pricing ... definitely keep an eye on how many hours you work on your project, and consider giving yourself "an hourly salary". That plus expenses ... should probably make a decent asking price. And considering you're a true artists, who creates one of a kind pieces (like I do),.. you can also factor that into your price. I think you'll find that people who truly love your work, will be willing to spend a lot on it to own one of your sculptures! ;)

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much Iona! Yeah the owl had to be fat to stay warm in the cold night :D I am very excited when i decide to sell them. It will be superinteresting, but i have no expectations.

[@docinparadise]

There are some things that are created for the joy of creation, and some of those things are priceless. Ask yourself if you really want to give it up, and what price would prevent you from regretting your decision to let it go…

[@robdavis8307]

Very well done. What a wonderful expression that owl has.

[@CanalulDeScurgere]

1 million euros for this art work ! because it is a unique work of art in the known universe made by a unique artist from a unique piece of wood!

[@urmelausdemeis3495]

Eindrucksvoll! Immer wieder tolle Ergebnisse. - Wofür ich wirklich sehr dankbar bin ist an dem Prozess der Arbeit (" making of") teilhaben zu dürfen. - Und was ich für SEHR wichtig erachte ist dass Sie uns an Ihren Fehlern und Unfällen teilhaben lassen. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Damit schützen Sie viele andere die sich sonst verletzen würden. Vielen Dank dafür.

[@JamieLittin]

I am continually amazed at how you turn your amazing sketches into incredible sculptures that truly capture the spirit (and charm) of the original. Genius! :-)

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! the challenge of capturing a certain look definitely makes the process more interesting

[@TroubledOnePaydirt]

That turned out beautifully! Love the expression on his face!

[@sarahwentzell5385]

Love this concept and the way it turned out! The texture and roots of the branch are just beautiful, and I love the owl’s personality.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you!

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

Jonas: Don't do what I do! Very dangerous!! haha! Gorgeous, as always!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Yepp haha dont do like me :D

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Wow! Well done - beautiful owl!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you very much!

[@Andrea.S.Alvey12]

It reminds me of the owl in the old Disney cartoon movie, Bambi. Serious yet gentle. 🤎🤎

[@VanDamArtisan]

Great to see you back at it Jonas. KZbin wasn't the same without you!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Its great to be back with a plan!

[@ianjeffries1045]

I think my favorite is... the one that you work on in your videos... I don't have a lesser favorite everyone is absolutely Gorgeous and worth thousands...

[@judestewart3955]

Your sculptures always look amazing.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you!!

[@paulajones9956]

Most beautiful carving I have ever seen ❤❤❤

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! It is one of the favourite things i have made

[@LunaWolf6891]

A joyful peice indeed, he truly is star gazing I would sit this owl somewhere that he could look up at the sky.

[@Micca_]

Beside your amazing sculptures I love your sketches 😍😍😍😍

[@Doodledodger]

Another beautiful sculpture :D Can't wait to see the bear, the sketches look great

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! i am too very excited to see the finished bear, i just got to make it first haha :D

[@Doodledodger]

@@Jonasolsenwoodcraft hehe

[@cloudhunter222]

Love this owl the most of the 3, the feathers on the back seem thick and soft and I want to touch them lol. An exhibition would be wonderful (please film if possible!), and while you are a sculptor, please don't devalue your sketches. Those could also be considered art and i'm sure prints of them could sell, and would really help tell the story if displayed in the exhibition; it is super interesting to see the whole process develop. When it comes to pricing you should treat this like a small business. There are the obvious factors: costs + time + profit. The simplest part is how much do tools, materials, electricity, workshop heat, etc cost you. Then the hardest part is figuring out how much time you spend on each piece (including conceptualization, sketching, carving, sanding, finishing, etc). This likely isn't a straight line as creativity isn't predictable and it may be hard to recognize as work because i'm sure take pleasure in your passions, but acknowledge that it is a work product, and something to be compensated for. Time tracking apps or a simple log page in your sketch book may help; people tend to believe they do things faster than they actually do. Lastly, and while easier than the factual costs, will feel the hardest, is profit. How much do you want to make? How do you personally value your creativity and talent. How much do you think others value your skill? The standard way would be to calculate your costs, put a dollar value on your time, do the math and then add a profit margin of x%. That's fine and will work, but you limit your potential if x is too low, and you set a precedent. You could also start with a target salary and divide it by the number of sculptures a year (current target of 12) and then add your material costs and get a number that way, which also works, but you potentially devalue your time if some sculptures take significantly more time than others. You have the extra variable that this is unique one of a kind art. There is a supply of 1 of each object. Unlike sketches and paintings, you probably aren't going to do reproductions/prints. That creates scarcity which can have tremendous value. FWIW it would be cool if you looked into trying a cast to do reproductions in bronze or epoxy, or maybe even a 3d scan to do 'prints'. Could be another line of business, some cool videos, and make your art more accessible, but I wouldn't want you to do anything that distracts you from your passion of creating beautiful wood sculptures.

[@pamelalee1508]

I agree he should exhibit the drawings in the show...keep the original drawing and offer a signed 1 of 1 copy to the buyer of the owl at a price...🌿🌿🌿

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thanks for the long and interesting input. It would be easier to think about it this way. I will try this method out to see what i arrive at.

[@jopvandecrommenacker]

Turned out great, feathers, the details around the eyes, the fixing of the hole. Looks like you had a good time! Up to the next one, and that chainsaw 😀

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! Yeah i had a good time with this one. Especially adding the small details

[@traceyjoubert3837]

I just found your channel today and have watched for hours. Your work is exquisite and your designs and drawings wonderful. Thank you for your fine artwork.❤

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@DanielOlivierArgyle]

That's really impressive. It has a real life to it.

[@TheDeepestDoom]

Very nice work, what you can conjure up everything, with some craftsmanship, great . A small Jonas Olsen Woodcraft van Gogh 😉

[@ЧайныйНепоседа]

крутая работа! браво мастеру! а так же здоровья, терпения и творческих успехов!

[@singlecatt]

You do amazing work! I love the owl it looks awestruck and happy looking at the stars. Thanks

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! I am very reliefed the expression ended up alright

[@3apa3a4eva]

Completely agree with you Jonas - this world needs more glad-looking owls! Although my favourite is still the otter, this one has turned out spectacular. Those oiling shots were perfect, btw. Amazing to see wood coming to life. Thank you for sharing!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Yes very true! Yeah the Otter displays and interesting motive. Thank you, yeah i tried to make it pleasing to the eye

[@rg-ms3po]

Thank you for sharing your amazing work. I watched this after spending 4 hours with a chainsaw struggling to find a sure way to shape the head and eyes. I I see you rounded the head large, set in the tufts on top of the head, then carved in the eye ball deep, then cut in the feathers around the eyeball. This order of roughing out makes a big difference in balancing the carving.

[@Ammon6]

You did a fantastic job. 👏👏👏

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much!

[@evelyntanswell3311]

Oh my goodness! I love owls ❤! 🦉. Your sketches are impressive indeed. However, your carving, sculpting, really makes those sketches come to life. Thank you for sharing 😮.

[@jennifergoodwin5597]

This is my favorite of all your sculptures so far.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Might be mine as well. Sort of marks the beginning of a new era for me

[@icculus7989]

Dude this content is amazing...you have this .monotone, dry sense of hilariousness...bravo my guy! I hope you do well

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Ah thank you! I actually love that description of my content haha

[@hughtempleton8640]

Absolutely beautiful owl carving . ❤

[@donnie7578]

You are never a disappointment...I always look forward to your videos...Great Job!!!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! The support means a lot to me!

[@lesleyrobertson8940]

Thanks Jonas,great video and just love that owl👏

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you!

[@darrellgarner5605]

Beautiful !!! I prefer the whimsical rather than fierce as well. The world has more expressions of anger and agression than it needs. First video of yours that I've seen and I'm looking forward to seeing others. Subbed

[@andreaeyzaguirre6208]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Your sketchbook it’s sooooooo nice! I would frame one and each of your drawings!!!new subscriber here, so greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@Montyh7]

Simply beautiful. I really enjoy wood as a medium and thoroughly enjoy watching you reimagine your drawings (which I like for themselves) into a wooden sculpture - awesome process to watch with a beautiful result.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback and kind words

[@ianjeffries1045]

I love everything you have done. And your sculptures are worth thousands.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! If i get tousands for them i would happily accept it!

[@ianjeffries1045]

@@Jonasolsenwoodcraft You, dear Jonas, are extremely talented... do Not sell yourself short

[@GabiFodorrasRO]

Friend you are very talented ... Congratulations on what you do !!!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you!

[@MultiTom1956]

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship Jonas❤👌thank you enjoyed the video thoroughly 🙏

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! I apprecitate the support a lot

[@Tadas2012]

You have amazing wonderful carving stile :) Just SUPER !!! :)

[@jimday6244]

Very nice work Jonas.

[@SilverBack.]

Wow that looks Amazing

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Wow. Beautiful. You are incredibly talented.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much!!

[@kk_kk]

Such a talent! My favourite is a sleeping cub from next visit I believe! Can't wait to see it finished!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! Ye i think it will be hard to decide for me between this and the bear cub when its finished

[@elleeo1495]

Beautiful work, Jonas!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! I really appreciate that

[@patwatson7038]

Love the expression on OWLS FACE/EYES

[@aidenfletcher6503]

Fantastic job on the owl

[@frankiearmstrong2777]

Excellent!!! I love owls!!! You have given my an idea. I am going to try and suspended my Dremel from the ceiling on a retractable cable!!! Got to try!! thank you!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Yeah it is probably smart. I move around so much that i find it hard to use a suspended dremel

[@RobinMuirhead]

Beautiful piece

[@zphoenixrage7791]

Beautiful! Im hyped for the next Project!

[@sapelesteve]

Absolutely beautiful work on that Owl sculpture Jonas! 👍👍🦉🦉

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much!

[@morganmeehan5991]

What an incredible turnout, very excited to see your journey!

[@docinparadise]

I have seen so many examples of anatomically perfect owl sculptures and, while I can appreciate the technical expertise involved in carving them, I wouldn’t want to own them. BUT… The whimsical style and playful design of your owl, combined with that same technical expertise makes me wish I could afford to buy him! Beautiful, Joyful, and absolutely brilliant 💕

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words a lot!

[@amandelx]

Dude you are so amazingly talented and your videos are very enjoyable to watch! Thank you for your content.

[@villanuevadimplev7650]

Wow! You're so amazing! I came here after seeing the reels on Instagram. I knew I have to watch this beautiful process and hard work! Keep it up! ❤

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! :D

[@ParkBuffer65]

Thank you! This is very interesting and informative! The owl turned out to be very charming, with mood, and very decorative! Great job!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Yeah i try to come to with interesting stuff to say and share with you my toughts through the journey

[@deanoboland]

Outstanding

[@emmadraws14953]

Those feathers are so beautiful!

[@Damian-rl7bz]

the sketches are so cool dude !

[@Somebaldguy]

I just found my way to doing crafts and I’m learning how to do beaded jewelry and wood carving. I’m really vibing with your energy and approach to the projects. It seems you allow the piece to speak back during the process and not forcing “your will” on the piece. Great job on your work and count me as a new subscriber 👍🏾

[@vijak1426]

Great work yet again, inspiring

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much!

[@nadinefranklin2309]

Glad to see you back. You do great work and I enjoy watching your videos and what you create.

[@Rikiiiiiii]

Walnut usually have this hole at the center, I work this lovely wood for years now, and I've never been disappointed. Good work !

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Interesting! Well it is a thing i can live with. Absolutely, walnut is incerdibly beatiful. I do want to try other types to to get familiar with them

[@michaelssomerville]

It looks amazing! I agree with your wish to capture joyful expressions. Thanks for filming and sharing it. It added joy to our day!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you for the heartwarming comment! Yes i am trying to focus on happy motives for my sculptures. It does affect my mood in a positive way

[@Ashtiel]

Your videos bring much joy. And the feathers that create 'horns' on an owl are called plumicorns!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Ah the mystery is finally solved. Plumicorns, what a pleasing name

[@ashleygreen3066]

Amazing work.

[@lorenholmberg2822]

An observation: I too, am a wood sculptor. I have used exotic woods from the world over. Patch and or fill as many holes and checks berfore starting to sculpt. It always worked better doe me. Great work! You are talented!!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Yes i guess it is best to address those defects in the start

[@GOLD_MEDWED-men7778tDk]

Приветствую! Классная работа! Очень хорошо снянто видео, информативно! Можно брать и делать самому. 👍

[@pietrochemello7691]

Truly amazing work Jonas!!!! So happy you are healthy and back to making videos! Stay safe my guy

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! Yes i am to, It is so valuable to me to be able to do this a little bit every day

[@tammyjackson-gq6jj]

Wow, this is stunning!

[@sussiemikkelsen1764]

Beautiful owl 👌🤗💫

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much!

[@m.maclellan7147]

Fantastic piece !

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you!

[@tmwdavies1]

Outstanding work 👏👏👏 In case no one's mentioned it, I believe those tufts of feathers are called plumicorns. Looking forward to seeing the next one take shape!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Yeah one other has mentioned the name in a comment! It is nice to know

[@krobzzzz]

Oh damn dude I did not realize that you are uploading again, the last thing I saw was from 2 years ago, which means I now have something to bingewatch 😁

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! Yeah i decided that will be the year for sculptures! Hoping to get 12 videos out this year. Thank you for the support! It means the world to me

[@CreationDust777]

Very nice. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your creations over the coming months. Very impressive

[@debral5176]

You are an amazing artist!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much!

[@woodcravinghd97]

amazing wood carving

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you!

[@rowannestripe2964]

Fantastic, love it , very talented 👏 👌

[@ritakonig1891]

He is so cute. I would love to have this one for my loghome. But unfortunately I'm in New Zealand. So gorgeous. I love the coloration in the wood on the head. ❤❤❤

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! I will be shipping internationally when i sell my sculptures. When i do they will be added to my website

[@ritakonig1891]

@@Jonasolsenwoodcraft 🙏🥰

[@sandramartinez3362]

Admiró tu trabajo , quedo hermoso , felicitaciones, !!! Saludos desde Uruguay

[@simonedoherty6195]

Impressive! Thank you

[@jeremycoleman318]

Amazing work sir!

[@johnbartlett9747]

Bloody amazing, I’m now subscribed

[@razmatazmania1]

❤ this is our first time seeing you and your work. Needless to say I clicked on subscribe!!! What beautiful work. You have a wonderful talent indeed. I am looking forward to seeing you do the bear. Excellent work for sure. I love the owl! Thank you for sharing..

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much and welcome! I appreciate the support a lot

[@сергейтрушкевич-я1б]

Очень симпатично, талантливо и трудоёмко, Респект и уважение!

[@robertobrognaro3032]

Complimenti, bellissimo lavoro,un saluto da Venezia

[@stacygerlich5807]

Hello Jonas, I have been wondering about you and how you have been. So happy to see your carving. Amazing

[@Jackalopefriday]

It came out amazing!!! Such a happy, awestruck look 💜

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! I am very happy with it. Now onto the next happy carving haha

[@ronaldtaylor272]

Man THAT IS SWEEEEET!!!! EXCEPTIONAL....

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words