What the tree saw: David Foster, 2018 by Jacqui Stockdale

World champion woodcutter, David Foster discusses his incredible career and the development of his portrait by Jacqui Stockdale.
20/20 showcases the dynamic suite of new portraits commissioned to celebrate the National Portrait Gallery’s 20th year. Leaders and individualists invited by the Gallery were matched with unique artists to create distinctive contemporary portraits.
David's portrait was commissioned with funds provided by the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2018.
All videos produced by the National Portrait Gallery are supported by Tim Fairfax AC.
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[@davelahoud1256]

An absolute legend through and through.

[@stevejory9679]

He should be considered a national treasure.

[@nickmeale1957]

He is lol. If you go to a woodchopping museum in Tasmania, it's pretty much dedicated to him and his family

[@basteward4567]

Great bloke , good on ya mate .

[@WorstUsernameInDaWeb]

I enjoy this video. Outstanding artwork, legendary champion

[@LUMBERJAX0505]

Awesome clip.. on ya david.

[@gloriousbass]

Great watch, thanks so much

[@MegaHarpooner]

Just found out about this guy today.....even better than expected for someone who doesn't know anything about wood chopping......love Jordan.....miss muppet

[@markg1822]

This is what peak male performance looks like

[@christrickett3291]

He should be a darts player with that awesome physique.

[@christrickett3291]

Good video by the way.

[@julianalderson6996]

yer loved it" he was the best long time" and doin that with ya son n grandson" yer thanx