Smaugs Eye wood carving art project | A tribute to J.R.R Tolkien by Jonasolsenwoodcraft

Thank you so much for watching!
I am looking forward to my next art project. perhaps that will be something different that a wood carving?
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[@Imwright720]

I subscribed and liked and you were right, my carving skill dramatically jumped to the next level.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Really?? I was just joking about that

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

😂

[@Fatlax73]

LOL, I caught that too!

[@ccrittenden33]

i like people like you lmao

[@anthonydampier5883]

Your good i would buy they look amazing

[@sabineastroph]

I absolutely love that you show your WHOLE process. I wish more people would be honest about the tools they use and just show it for the love of the craft. I am a huge fan of rotary tools, and I wish more people showed how they use them. Please make more videos like this. I absolutely adore watching them and learning the process you use.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much :) I am designing the next video right now :)

[@frankvolz7021]

It is a real privilege to be able ta watch an artist at work. What an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your art with the rest of us. Absolutely beautiful.

[@ReceMcCluskey]

I love the way that the natural Wood grain. To do it's natural thing, it's awesome to keep up the good work.

[@lottiewright7674]

There are actually two pieces of magnificent art in this video. One is the incredible wood carving and the other is him😍☺️

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Well thank you. i am flattered :)

[@silverwolf2685]

It turned out amazing. I really loved how the eye has a glossy shine over it making it look realistic like. Keep up the good work

[@joannaacevedo5511]

It seems that every time you surpass yourself with such beautiful pieces

[@Wired570]

My 4 yr old son and I watch your channel all the time as his treat before bedtime. He absolutely loved this one!! He's a pretty big fan. He loved the dragon head too!!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Edward James III That is really cool to hear! I assume most 4 year olds watches minecraft videos all day so it is nice that i can contribute with something else! Wish you and your son all the best! Jonas

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you for all your encouraging comments. it means a lot to me

[@leonardocastro4989]

Jonasolsenwoodcraft Incredible work and Hot man S2

[@natanael1549]

Une the horses

[@user-ls3fi9xc1v]

مرحبا انا عربي

[@eliasbergstrom3137]

Jonasolsenwoodcraft is that edsvatnet

[@eliasbergstrom3137]

Eidsvatnet

[@iSylvan]

I'm just blown away by your talent! I can't sculpt or carve worth a damn, it's like my brain just isn't able to process stuff in 3D like yours is. Amazing to watch, keep it up! :)

[@jaimelock3966]

I m so glad you gave us few minutes of your amazing job. From France

[@currygirl7225]

Omgoodness Jonas, I found your videos on Thanksgiving day and honestly I'm thankful for you. You really have a wonderful gift and Im grateful that your sharing it with all of us. 😊❤!!

[@wildman4270]

That's amazing. I wondered what you were doing when you cut out the eye. Unexpected, excellent finish!

[@ren_elyn]

Amazing!!! Also, the view from your house is wow!

[@bamzilla1616]

I'd pay good money to own that piece of art!!! Stunning craftsmanship.

[@Oamanda6]

Love love love! 😍x that place on the water is incredible, I could spend all day looking at that view x

[@TheFluffyG]

You've outdone your self my friend. This looks so realistic its like watching the end of the first Hobbit movie. Love your work and love watching you so please, keep it coming because I cant wait till the next one.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much! i am very satisfied with how it came out!

[@Mokq]

Wow looks amazing and the eye feel like Smaug watching you I really liked the voice explaining what you are doing 👌

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thanks! i got a mic yesterday so i will probably keep doing voice overs :)

[@PiotrStachurski]

I know this is an old vid but just started watching your channel and I must say it is brilliant! I started my adventure with woodworking a few years back but unfortunately, it is still just a hobby. Still, from furniture, i proceeded to smaller projects and now I made stuff from popsicles, etc (tall ships, jewelry boxes) :) but to the shore... I love your content because it is co calm, has no frustrating music, just wood carving, and your comments. I have been watching YT channels related to the topic for quite a long time, looking for some inspiration and YT finally showed me your videos. I do not have such advanced tools and workshop to do the projects but the point is that you are a great mentor! your work is amazing, and it shows that nothing is impossible :) For the first time, I just sit with my jaw open and truly enjoy the video, watching how to improve my skills and learning a LOT! THANK YOU!!!

[@Michael-yc8oh]

Absolutely awesome

[@Esuper1]

Awesome art. I would hame fashioned the eye out of colored resin and put a small red LED in the back attached to a motion sensor in from so when anybody passed by the eye lighted up. Beautiiful work as-is tho.

[@johngoodall7097]

Classic Jonas, What a man you are, The end result, so artistic and perfect, you must be proud. When you were sanding at your Parents house you reminded me of Mike Stinnett minus the little dog Pearl and minus the bushy beard!!! You seem to be comfortable with your life as does Mike, good luck in your future endevours my friend, from John in England.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thanks John! I am spending a lot of time up at the cabin lately and it is very good for me. It is fun to show a bit "behind the scenes" in my videos :)

[@johngoodall7097]

@@Jonasolsenwoodcraft Have you seen Cabin in the woods hahaha😁

[@thebush6077]

that is one of the coolest pieces of wood I've ever seen

[@I77deer]

Wow😲I thought the eye was glass 🤯Amazing!

[@abefroman7393]

Inspiring!! The eye came out stunning. Thanx!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Watch this while playing The Piano Guys - Lord of the Rings/Hobbit mix in another tab. You will NOT be disappointed.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Gotta try that :D

[@ShadowBBR]

Great shout.

[@MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne]

I watched this video a long long time ago, just randomly. I’ve been watching this channel now for like a month regularly, and I this pops up. I had no idea it was this channel I watched back years ago. Lol… love this piece. I hope to one day be in a position to start woodworking myself, probably not carving but building stuff. Still, I find this stuff fascinating.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thanks for sticking around! I had a pretty long break so most of my long term subscribers are lost. It always makes me happy to see those who ars still here! I hope you get to start woodworking yourself! For me having a small place to do some artsy stuff means a lot!

[@user-kx4lc8hz2w]

Fine! Feel like a dragon. The dragon's eye is on fire!

[@Mjollnir966]

Amazing job!!!

[@zsuzsannamezey8361]

This looks amazing, you really have magic hands! ^^

[@totallyinsaneart3345]

Great looking Smaug's Eye Carving. The first red wheel carving tool is fantastic. I used to carve wooden signs about thirty years ago. That tool would have changed my life. ha ha.

[@fuad2555]

10/10 man this is EXCELLENT craftsmen ship!

[@RavnosRavenous]

heh you shouldnt have glued the piece in the back. either hinged it or even just pinned it... could have kept something back there... would have been poetic hehe keep a secret in the eye of the dragon..

[@evgeniydeus8137]

"Find what you seek behind the Dragon's Eye!" XD And dragons are fond of gold, so...)

[@emzz2263]

Shut the fuck up and let him do whatever he wants

[@mikagrof9243]

Emz Z he didnt say anythin mean he just gave him a cool idea .... think before opening your mouth next time please

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Its a really cool idea! Wish i had done so 😃 perhaps i will make more of these eye wood carvings 🤔😃

[@mikagrof9243]

Would be awesome ;)

[@grantferrendelli1482]

Dude I don’t know how you do it but that was amazing once again ! Good job !!!

[@godmusicmustangs]

That is gorgeous. When I saw the thumbnail for the video I thought the eyeball was made of resin it really amazing how the whole this is made of wood.

[@trillionaire_ace5997]

I love that you show your exact routine even where the spot you go to think and relax and figure out your thoughts. It has helped me and im sure manh other people

[@emmandroy12]

I like this! ❤

[@tracydowell2]

You have an amazing talent.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much :)

[@jackicomber8534]

A beautiful piece of workmanship!

[@smolbeannarti856]

Oh hey it’s my child. Ya did a superb job!

[@op25ttfd]

You did an amazing job! I would carve all day outside by that lake its a beautiful scenery. I am just getting into carving and will have more videos of my work soon. Keep up the amazing work.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you :D

[@ShellyBlue]

wunderschön.. ich wünschte ich könnte sowas auch ^^

[@alcodie1558]

Wow the eye looks real ! Beautiful !

[@kameelamareen]

WOW that just blew my head away , simply amazing !

[@JoeyWolfAngel]

It's magic, only explanation Loved this >w< very inspiring and breathe taking

[@Gx.88]

Good job ☺

[@parparzar]

I’m a kid but you inspired me to want to be a wood carver. It looks fun and relaxing

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Toshiro_Hitsugaya that sounds grest! Remeber the most importent thing: To have fun along the way! Good luck

[@s.rivera9568]

Smeagol likes it! .... This makes me want to go watch the movies again. Great use of varnish and matt finish. I love it. The eye just draws you in.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Haha thank you :D

[@davisuko_]

I am by no means an expert and I'm a huge fan of the final product but I thought from the thunbnail that you were going to use orange resin and form it to shape so that you could potentially put a light behind it and make it glow or just have a more eyball looking texture! That could be cool for a future project!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Yeah that is true, but i like to stick with just wood. I feel like it is more authentic that way 😃

[@jarredblanton6100]

Jonasolsenwoodcraft you should do a huge wall mural out of little pieces of wood carved into a scene from the Hobbit move like when the dragon is looming over Bilbo and looking down at him with one eye you carved the eye now all that is needed is the rest of the scene like the gold, Bilbo, pillars,etc. that would be very awesome.

[@BajanArt]

I'm fire, I'm death! Amazing :)

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! I just subbes to your channel! You have a lot of beautiful artwork there!

[@BajanArt]

Thank you! Subbed your too. Please make something from Harry Potter series :)

[@officialdomwill5384]

I am* Fire, I am* Death! If you going to quote a dragon atleast do it right.

[@normmiller306]

Very righteous little brother! Since I do a plethora of different types of wood art with different machines I'm getting a kick out of watching you do this work. Although I knew sanding could highlight, I'd never thought about using it as a primary sculpting method... Way to go! Peace

[@elas7077]

Beautiful. Watching you work is hypnotic

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you!

[@wood4nothing284]

Wow that's amazing i really like how life-like it looks and the eye turned out. Cheers Tim from Wood 4 Nothing

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you :D

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

What a beautiful piece of art! It is astounding the way you finished it off. The pupil turned out amazing! What type of multi tool do you use? I have a Dremel, but you're seems to have a little bit more power than mine. I'm truly curious. Many blessings to you!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

I just use a dremel 3000 at the moment 🙂

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

I would have never guessed. I saw you use the grinding stones as you were placing the last bit of detail on that beautiful piece. I've never seen a grinding stone used that way. Fantastic video! Many blessings!

[@chrisscheibling2047]

Check out the world of Foredom. Truly the next step in the world of rotary tools

[@stevenstone307]

That's incredible craftsmanship!

[@bosuleeman755]

You are an artist and creator and your home is distinctive

[@foxdrawingart3783]

Tu es vraiment très doué ! C'est magnifique !

[@JayEyedWolf]

This is amazing! ♥ I loved the "another woodcarving tip is to subscribe to this channel", lmao. I don't see a lot of channels that do wood carving using hand-tools-- most of the ones I see seem to favor wood-turning-- so I absolutely adore your videos! By the way, would you be willing to do a "tour" of your workshop and show what tools you have and what their primary uses are? I'm trying to get into wood carving/wood turning and I'm not really sure where to begin, or where to learn about the tools used in this craft, and I learn best from videos. Thank you! :)

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! well it is funny that you mention that i use hand tools, but actually a few people are mad at the for using powertools :D Yes i can do a tour, but then i will have to do a lot of cleaning first :D

[@Apathymiller]

Spot on, and i mean spot on exactly like his picture of the dragon. Awesome awesome job!

[@Robsaint_]

Beautiful craftsmanship. Beautiful craftsman. Beautiful piece!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much :D

[@YenHoang-oy2lv]

Oh mah gah I love it

[@jannikweber4627]

I'm too

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much :)

[@RedmarKerkhof]

3:53 missed a perfect oppertunity to hold up over your own eye and say: "I SEE YOU"

[@NGNBoone]

What a beautiful piece of wood!!

[@BloodyAngel88]

Equal parts creepy and beautiful. I love it!!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you so much :D

[@ambroscustom]

Fantastic work as always. Do we have any chance to see metal carving from you?

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you! hmmm im not sure about that

[@arresha_ar]

wow amazing. can you please tell us what kind of wood you use?

[@sparechanges9117]

Yes please! I wanna know too

[@tanyamarsh4392]

From past vids, he says he uses mostly Birch.

[@mountainman4410]

I thought I was finished subscribing to new channels. But you killed it man! This carving was so rich and menacing looking! Awesome work!

[@Jackalopefriday]

The carving was beautiful, the burl wood was beautiful, the artist was beautiful, the scenery was beautiful, the whole darn video was gorgeous. Great job!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

OK, well, this is my new favorite carving of yours. Is this ever going in the shop? I want my grubby hands on it, BADLY! ;) GREAT WORK!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thanks :D im not sure if i will sell it or not. I feel like this one will be a big landmark in my artjourney so im thinking about keeping it :)

[@CopperCreekCuts]

@@Jonasolsenwoodcraft This? Landmark? No way! This is just a comma in the paragraph of your career! Obviously I am just kidding and trying to get you to part with it! ;) I completely agree, this thing is probably the most beautiful and technical thing I have seen made in a LOOONG time of watch KZbin. If I were you I would never part with it, unless to hand down to a child!

[@williamheafner2396]

put a price on it and make another one to sell. I have a feeling many people will pay a lot for a piece like that

[@daviclemons6910]

@@williamheafner2396 Great idea

[@boomerhgt]

Jonasolsenwoodcraft I'm an artist myself and yes I agree some work shouldn't be sold

[@Yinzermakesvids]

May I ask how you take care of the amount of dust that the Dremel creates? Because I tried doing it in my basement and I ended up getting dust in places that I didn't think it went

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

I dont and its a mess all over the place!! But i got myself a fairly cheap industrial vacum cleaner that i will use. The best option would be to get some kind of dust collector close to your workstation

[@Mikelangelouss]

Hello. Excellent job. The power of wood is amazing.

[@Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering]

Just... wow! That is phenomenon attention to detail, and beautiful work!

[@rafligaming4095]

Is good 😁

[@LoreCraft]

Loved it, man. Absolutely fantastic. I want it. Maybe trade me a sculpt sometime? 😉

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thanks my man! Yeah maybe in the future, but honestly i have huge problems parting with my biggest projects :)

[@jaytunedmusic6818]

I love how u made the eye from a separate piece of wood and made it shine. Very impressed! Good work!

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Beautiful pie of art. Just stunning.👍👍🇨🇦

[@SubramonianInian]

I see Fire ....

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Nice! That is what i hoped for 😃

[@emeltea33]

And I see rain. James Taylor song, couldn't resist.

[@ofek15]

You need to make a full size Smaugs

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

That would take a year :D

[@alanwatts8239]

hahaha 😂 smaug is one hell of a challenge, even the designers must have had a little trouble drawing him, so your job with this piece was amazing to watch, respect!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Gah Fawkes yeah i especially love how his personality is so well presented in his design

[@alanwatts8239]

yeah, that wicked thing just expresses both fear and passion at the same time, it's crazy XD

[@danielwatson1388]

Remarkable, absolutely beautiful. Great job.

[@Joshua-jr4hv]

That's really awesome. The best one Ive ever seen.

[@mendozakenneth247]

thank u i*m learning a lot

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thank you back for the support :)

[@harpodjangorose9696]

Where's that subcribe button!? Ker-PLOW! ...and that bell... Kla-PLONK!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Thanks 😂😃

[@ojotas7678]

Dont do drugs kids

[@elizbiz3318]

Wow! Is an amazing and beautiful job. Congratulations. I love create things and I love see others create.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

That thing looks so awesome.

[@denzelquek6469]

This has got to be the best piece of art ive seen so far on utube gd job

[@nathanking9630]

Breathtakingly gorgeous!

[@nellythree]

Great craftsmanship sir! , and what a fantastic result, congrats and thanks for a truly epic upload!

[@ultrainterio9296]

You are extra talented. Just go on creating amazing works. Start getting paid for your creation. I am inspired.

[@markc.6832]

Ho hoho ho, I'm very impressed. I will definitely going to follow you, and learn all I can. Maybe the toy Maker can learn more. I always think so. Got to get back to the reindeer practices. Ho hoho ho Thank you for keeping real art alive.

[@MrKaktuskopf]

If i had a lot of money i would give u all of it for that gorgeous peace of art!

[@mariaelenaayalalopez9599]

This piece is so beautiful.

[@renngu8682]

THATS REAL HARD WORK AS IT CAN GETS!

[@carlpbrill]

Wow! Good work. I enjoyed your video very much. It is interesting that you used more sanding machines than cutting with chisels or gouges. The eye is amazing. Thanks for a great video.

[@josequins9099]

Just gorgeous.

[@AshaneWadasinghe]

He made it so perfect.

[@jeffreyhengemuhle9638]

Found your videos today (subbed immediately). Please keep making videos! This was so satisfying to watch and the end product left me speechless. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@amy7189]

Brilliant advice about "not being afraid to make mistakes" =)

[@weejim48]

Fantastic craftsmanship. You have a great talent.👍

[@adamcarpender7278]

My God that's awesome great job

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Adam Carpender Thanks! I really likes making a small part of smaug like this. It is always cool when it ends up better than imagined 😃

[@IAM-nb4yk]

Love This!! Its like Unintentional ASMR. Keep up the GREAT work!