Turning a Log into a Snapping Turtle

[@stevemellor7989]

Just amazes me how you can look at plain old log, visualize your idea, and create a masterful piece of art from it. You Rock with that chainsaw!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much! Sometimes I swear they carve themselves to an extent!

[@juleswins3]

Beautiful! Looks positively prehistoric.

[@adamkellett5252]

Wow he came out great. I love how his head is turned one way and the tail the other way. Makes him look like he can walk right off that rock at any moment!

[@billyshumate853]

Great video. The turtle is amazing. Take care and have a blessed and safe weekend

[@briangoetting8120]

You are amazing. Such a gifted talent. I can’t get enough of your videos. MORE! Your bears are by far my favorite carvings.

[@TayMarie23]

I'm very backed up on footage! Hope to get two videos out about the carving competitions I went to in April soon! Then I have carvings from May and this month that I filmed! Just need to find the time to edit them! I do have a cute bear on order this month I will be filming!

[@demonhunter-skydomeatlanti1746]

Stunning work! Subbed. I am actually from the Berkshires - MA (Pittsfield, MA). Moved to FL when I was 2 yrs old; thus 52 yrs now in Florida. Have a blessed day!

[@TerrySchlosser]

Wow...that's incredible work!

[@alexanderilinsky4523]

TayMarie ! Just tell the truth - you are from a different planet. You had been sent to the Earth by some advanced alien civilization to give us a hope. For what I thank you very much. ❤

[@TayMarie23]

💛💛💛

[@ryan199948]

Fantastic. I love the burning. The carving really starts to pop. 👏🏻

[@StevesOutdoorCameraAdventures0]

Very very nice since i sent you the photo of the climing bear i did, my sister now has one on her log cabin

[@wrlively]

You are amazing at what you can do! I love your attention to detail!

[@TayMarie23]

The details are my favorite part!

[@Outsourcingidea]

I love how you've captured the essence of the snapping turtle with such detail and care. It's bound to bring joy and carry a heartfelt story. This snapping turtle isn't just a sculpture; it's a labor of love and a tribute to a special friendship. What a wonderful gift!

[@TayMarie23]

I don't know the story in detail, but you are definitely correct about there being a heartfelt story behind this piece. It's a memorial for a life that was lost too soon :( I hope this peace can help the family with their healing journey 💛

[@Outsourcingidea]

@@TayMarie23 yes welcome

[@ericthomas8501]

Another great video, you have such a great talent. So much detail.

[@fabiofreitassantos-di5rf]

beautiful tay, just like everything you do!

[@richardhuber3904]

Beautiful snapper, you are very skilled my dear❤😊

[@Paleoman52]

It is so amazing how the flames bring the carving to life. Excellent job! I really enjoyed your video.

[@markohmstead5855]

Well done. Remarkable detail.

[@jeffreydye181]

Absolutely fantastic carving. As I’ve said before I kind of run out of words to describe the great carvings!!

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome job it looks absolutely amazing 👍👍

[@spin4224]

Fantastic results!

[@rondavis1262]

Another fine job you have a great eye for detail…..

[@davidmerritt5702]

Awesome, great job.

[@johncress9813]

Another great carving, Thanks for the video

[@kenk5704]

Beautiful work of art!

[@mylesmclean7121]

Very nice lots of detail thank you for sharing

[@johnprice1914]

Fantastic result....Well done yet again on this amazing snapping turtle!

[@garyputnam4181]

You do vary good work on all of your carving exceptional good job.

[@chloerussell7871]

Brilliant work, well done!

[@garykruta245]

Beautiful work

[@CobusM1]

Your control over the chainsaw is just amazing, what a talent 👏

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you! That little 2511 is a jumpy saw but it's light enough to be easily corrected!

[@ryanmcdonagh2082]

Yeah, more account than I have.I don't have any in coronation.I can admit that

[@ryanmcdonagh2082]

I can use those Witcher phone.Rabbit battin cause I'm passing again.Nowhere but when I come back from my location in Florida.I know when I get back to ohio michigan

[@Carved2023]

Cool turtle 👍

[@wurstefix8360]

As usual wonderful work with highest standard 🤩

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much 💛

[@timswoodendeavors]

Looks great TayMarie.

[@rogersmith5947]

You are an amazing artist.

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you for all the support Roger, always look forward to hearing from you ☺️

[@ronquesnelle7294]

Great job!! Best wishes From Wasaga Beach Canada ⛱️

[@JonahPotts1956]

Very beautiful work ladie looks like he could start crawling off

[@normakers5632]

Very nice!

[@markpegg967]

That turtle looks pretty snappy! 😊. Music ear worm at the start has me figuring out what to do with a drunken sailor. Thanks and great work.

[@TayMarie23]

I figured a turtle was nautical enough to use one of my favorite jams...at least I'm telling myself is nautical enough 😆

[@MichaelHerrick-qn6ld]

WOW,WOW

[@christopherhale8405]

That's. Great job .

[@mikedelauter904]

Fabulous Work. "Bravo"

[@Recarvingnature]

That really did turn out stunning Tay, beautifull piece :)

[@Well_hello_there209]

Looks amazing great work as always ❤

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

Beautiful carve!🥰

[@lawrencerinaldo9635]

Your work is amazing, the contrast of the turtle is excellent. Great skills!!

[@AliASEEL001]

❤❤❤

[@oupaswoodshop1325]

Really pretty. Great job🎉

[@rickmeisch643]

Love your choice of music! Tay your a very realistic craver ! I don’t know if I’ve missed some of your work lately but don’t stop your videos

[@markdecker8020]

A really great job thank you be safe

[@MasterpieceCarvingswood]

Awesome, you are so talented ❤

[@milosbartos2645]

Hi Tay Marie . Very nice turtle. 👍🖐🍀

[@stephanschmidt9578]

Oh my gosh, so many Snow...... here it has by twenty degrees and next week we will have by 30 degrees. :) Wish you a relaxed Weekend Tay. :)

[@joseantoniodeameida3718]

Que trabalho maravilhoso ❤

[@leslatour]

OMG I love him!!!

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Thats awesome, great job!👍🏼👍🏼

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you!

[@terryderush2657]

That is very amazing 👏 job 🇺🇸 well done 👏 😊

[@larrywheeler9797]

AMAZING! 🙌🏻

[@grazita77]

Artist 😊❤

[@suearmstrong3404]

❤ love it!!!

[@pdrake458]

You really are amazing at carving! Makes mine look horrible 😂

[@TayMarie23]

Haha thank you! Keep pushing, have lots of references when you carve, and you will get to where you want to be with time and hard work :)

[@garychristie1188]

You do amazing work. I just started chainsaw carving a few weeks ago. I love it and have already sold some pieces. I live in Maine too ......go Mainiacs lol.

[@TayMarie23]

Woohoo! Good on you! It's addicting isn't it haha!? Whereabouts in Maine?

[@shingabiss]

I admire your artistic and carving skills! It came out great! Is it a combination of wood burning, paint and stain plus clear coat?

[@TayMarie23]

Yes yes and yes! I didn't get as much footage during the finish process as I would have liked. But yes, it's mostly torching with some stains for shadows and then 4 thinned down coats of Spar Urethane :)

[@alid8646]

Fantastic Turtle Tay, love the colour shade you have given it to. P.S did you have problems getting the base to sit straight, i find it such a pain trying to get a piece to sit level after cutting it with a chainsaw.

[@rickrick7309]

You are awesome omg great work

[@janinebarron2691]

Beautiful

[@markset0789]

I really appreciate the work you do. A lot of talent and skill you have. Questions for you- Are you an artist on paper or paints before getting into chainsaw carving? Did you get any books for tutorials or did you just dive right into it? Last question, what is the hardest part to get things to look right? Thank you for the videos. I find myself binge watching and hope I can pick up on some good tips how you do your carvings.

[@TayMarie23]

I was a registered nurse working on a ventilator unit prior to carving, big career path change haha! I got a cheap $90 electric saw off of Amazon and just gave it a try one day and really enjoyed it, so much so I made this my full time job! The hardest part is just getting started!

[@markset0789]

@@TayMarie23 Thank you for replying! Sounds like something fun to do and something I want to try. Have a great day!

[@macbirt56]

This is awesome, as is most everything you do. But it made me think of a couple of downed tree trunks along side the road in Farmington, Me. Side by side as it gets dark they look just like an alligator coming out of the woods with its jaws agape. I'd love to see that, in case you are looking for ideas. 😂

[@manfredseidler1531]

If you can see the potential in a plain piece of wood... can you see the potential in us pilgrims? You have a wonderful skill and most pleasant demeanor?

[@justinsmith9847]

Brilliant ❤.

[@лерычк]

Привет. Молодец 👍👍👍

[@DAS-Videos]

Wow, that looks fantastic! You make it look so easy. I did end up making a mushroom. Holding the saw up for so long really made my arms tired and the saw started feeling like it weighed 100 pounds :-/ Anyway thanks for another great video.

[@TayMarie23]

I remember that feeling, I call it noodle arms lol! In a few of my earlier videos I mention it, these day I hold them up for around 6-9 hours a day, you just build up strength over time but it's still is one h*ll of a workout! 😅

[@DennisWingo-l2y]

Love watching your videos, you are so talented, Do you carve from request from your subscribers? I have a dog I would love a wood carving of him,

[@TayMarie23]

I currently do all commission work! All of these videos are just a few of the orders I have done :)

[@kimsatterfield2749]

Love ❤️ it

[@alsammak71]

i love to see your art 🇰🇼👍

[@brandonwalker272]

TURTLE!

[@TayMarie23]

🐢 🐢 🐢

[@Hog-g2z]

Great work, as usual, someone as just sent me a message to chat with you, scammer, You are a very talented artist, well done, well worth the effort you are putting in, I wish you all success for the future, France,

[@user-Olgerd7-0-7]

Красавица,мастерица,умничка!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you 💛

[@monte972]

I like turtles!

[@TayMarie23]

😂🤣💀

[@amistry605]

A foot of snow in June??

[@TayMarie23]

Hahaha no, this project was started in winter then put to the side for months due to a change in the clients timeline! However we did get around 18" of snow this past April haha!

[@amistry605]

😂 Ok, that makes more sense! Great carving and channel btw! 👍🙏

[@YuraMir]

💐💐💐💐💐👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ellisyork1817]

How can I buy this snapping turtle TayMarie.

[@TayMarie23]

This was a commission! All of these videos are just some of my commissioned pieces. I'm not currently accepting orders but will start taking more commissions around Aug/Sep!

[@ellisyork1817]

@@TayMarie23 ok I had emailed earlier a few weeks ago about a turtle I was just curious.

[@Woodart-c1m]

Chị ơi day em làm với.

[@iustbarbara3762]

Brava❤❤❤❤

[@Ankolysing_Spondylitis]

You the boss!

[@TayMarie23]

😉😉

[@latafat437]

Delightfully. Please turn on the subtitles in Russian. Of course, I understand English, but not perfectly. It is very pleasant to watch and listen to you, thank you! 🤗😍👍👐🐢

[@ЮрийГудков-р8д]

Девушка молодец, у неё очень хорошо получается

[@johnlennon8653]

Got to say , the burning just makes it happen, then the staining. Personally, I wouldn’t want anything painted

[@jorgfriedrich7639]

😍❤

[@bighurk30able]

I like turtles 😁

[@TayMarie23]

🤣🤣

[@СтаниславПанин-ц3д]

😊😍👍

[@600torque]

You should bag up all the wood chips and sell those for bird cages, rabbit pens, hamsters, etc.

[@TayMarie23]

Most go to the chickens! I plan to have a small family some day and it will be great, won't ever have to buy shavings for the horses haha!