Was I crazy for taking on this MASSIVE project? *YES*

[@daveappler6806]

Excellent work young lady. Am 75 and have been carving for years, but have yet to carve a bear with a saw. Ive always told my children; nothing ventured…nothing gained, so, I’ve got to carve one on my daughters new property in northern Michigan this summer. Will be a smaller, standing black bear. Rock on!

[@TayMarie23]

Best of luck! Bears are lovely creatures to carve!

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

WOW!! In just a year! You're amazing! This bear is incredible!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so very much! Definitely one of my best works!

[@larrywheeler9797]

Congratulations TayMarie for this video of the Magnificent Mr. Grizzly bear you carved reaching 100,000 views on April 15th, 2024. AMAZING accomplishment sweet girl! So proud of you!!! ❤️

[@rickmeisch643]

Tay, you have been at it only a year that knocks my socks off. You. Obviously are good at art and to put that talent to carving is tremendous. That bear was a heck of a large project and it really came out well , great job

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much! It was huge, I need bigger saws before I tackle something like that again 😂

[@BMO_Creative]

A life-sized bear wood cut! AMAZING JOB!!!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you!!

[@max0390rip]

That's the best bear carving I've seen. And for only doing it for a year, wow!

[@chainsawjenna]

That’s so Massive!! Absolutely Incredible job Taylor!!😍😱💪

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you Jenna 🫶🏼

[@buddyjames1347]

Amazing detail

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you! The details are my favorite part!

[@markdecker8020]

Yeah are one touch lady and. A exceptional arts you should be very proud of yourself thanks for taking us along be safe

[@TayMarie23]

Of course, art is made to be shared! Thank you for watching 😊

[@MrScaryLemonHead]

I can’t even draw a circle. This is legitimately beautiful.

[@tomd513]

Wow amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@TayMarie23]

Thanks for watching! 🫶🏼

[@ourbeautifulstruggle1540]

You're one unbelievably talented carver, young lady!! And to think you've come this far in a year is nothing short of fantastic! I have so many questions I could ask.

[@TayMarie23]

Hahaha it’s been quite the journey! Happy to answer anything 😊

[@robertdeaton8256]

Awesome and amazing!!!!

[@kimsatterfield2749]

Wow you out did yourself thank you for letting us be a part it looks wonderful 😊

[@TayMarie23]

Of course! 😊

[@DennisErvin-ne7xr]

Only a year, I've been watching only acouple months but have watched all your videos. I love the detail in your work. 😊

[@TayMarie23]

I started carving at the end of August 2022 and I carved this beast In August/September of this year (2023)! Literally at the exact one year mark! My first ever carving video was also a grizzly, it was meant to be 🤗

[@Михаил-я4с7з]

МОЛОДЕЦ,ЗДОРОВО ПОЛЧАЕТСЯ!!!))))

[@philipwolf1556]

I have enjoyed all of your carvings , but none more than this big guy he would be in my house so I could see him every day. WoW what a great job thanks for sharing

[@TayMarie23]

I so wish he could have stayed in my front years forever, I miss him! Thank you so very much for all your support!

[@mylesmclean7121]

Hi TayMarie like I always say Better and Better. It's a joy to watch your progression as a Chainsaw artist. Good Job with the add-on's. Also nice finishing and detail. The joy and fun you have doing this carving elevates it even more. Thanks for sharing. I am predicting a bigger chainsaw saw in your future lol

[@TayMarie23]

Was talking to a carving friend last night and he laughed when I I told him I carved this whole bear with a 501p and a ms170 😂 yah I think having a chainsaw that can support a bar that’s AT LEAST half of the diameter of the log would have been hella helpful for this project 😂 One day, but for now I’ll probably stick to more manageable sized projects 🤣

[@royworks28]

Wow, great job I can’t believe you have only been carving for a year. Definitely a natural

[@TayMarie23]

Been putting a lot of work in 💪🏼 Helps that I went full time almost immediately after starting! Just lots of experience in a short amount of time :)

[@jeffmayart]

Great job ! You should feel proud for all you’ve accomplished young lady

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you very much 😊

[@stevewatts5167]

She is Way Better than I will ever be Im jealous, great job!!

[@TayMarie23]

Keep pushing yourself 💛

[@haroldarmstrong6288]

All I can think to say is outstanding

[@TayMarie23]

Haha thank you very much!

[@KjayCarving]

OH MY GOD ! this is like mind blowing good holy crow! No doubt he made it to TV, and wow I cannot believe where you are after a year ! I am a hand carver and have been at it a year also, but this is like life time chain saw carver good.. so so unbelievably impressive!!! Cannot wait to see year 2

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m excited for what’s ahead as well 😊

[@beaver1000]

Awesome to see the finished project. Loved the teaser a few weeks ago and the giant grizzly turned out terrific. (Drone footage was fun too)

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you very much!

[@johnnyshell2839]

Ok thats awesome. I love seeing young folks getting into these hobbies and being really good at it. Great content without getting half naked. Im a fan

[@TayMarie23]

🤣🤣🤣 thank you for the chuckle! I already have sawdust where I don’t want it hahaha! Thank you for the kind words!

[@ericschmitt8509]

WOW 😲😲😲😲 super impressive!!! Looks so real. 😍😍😍

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so very much ☺️

[@Dan-yc6vi]

Wow this is what you call art!!!!! This is crazy good and what a talent you have!!! And 1 year??? If i seen this i would have thought somone with 20 years experience would have carved 😮

[@chadamenson]

Omg Tay! That's a masterpiece!! Great job!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you! It was sad to see him leave, wish I could have kept him for myself 😂

[@divyajnana]

Just heard about you on the Monday segment of Marketplace. Amazingly Wild transition from nurse to chainsaw toting Carver. Great video, nice camera work and editing, you are very talented. Amazing job with the bear, fun watching you work your way down into it. That baby Echo chainsaw with that small bar appears to be an incredible carving tool. However, if I ever have a cast on my leg, I'm not letting you take it off. All the best luck in your future endeavors.

[@TayMarie23]

How kind of you to find my channel and reach out! It was a really spontaneous interview 😂 Definitely a wild transition, well honestly most people think it’s wild, I just think it was meant to be! Life always finds a way to get you where you need to be haha! But yes, that small 2511p has been a tremendous asset! It’s a newer saw to me, bought it along with the larger Echo specifically for this huge grizzly! I only had two MS 170s prior which were no where near enough juice for such a large project!

[@larrywheeler9797]

I’m speechless! This video speaks for itself. The editing alone after viewing over 600 video clips is just astonishing. I am so humbled and privileged to know you as a person and a artist TayMarie! This has been a epic journey to say the least and what we see here is culmination of perseverance, hard work and mastering the skill with a chainsaw. Mr. Grizzly is magnificent and you TayMarie are awesome and AMAZING!!! ❤️☺️

[@TayMarie23]

Aww thank you so very much Larry! The editing of this one was almost as hard as the carving itself 😂

[@larrywheeler9797]

@@TayMarie23I totally agree Tay! 🫶🏻

[@danf4616]

WTG Tay! You are amazing! 👍👍👏👏

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much!! 💛

[@mikemaxwell2591]

You have progressed quickly, that is a really fantastic capture. Ha, ha I just saw the comment below, teach me to look more often.

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@alid8646]

Jeesus Tay!! You've gone hardcore now! thats amazing! To think you've only been doing this for just over year! Incredible!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much! This was definitely a tough one! 🤪

[@alid8646]

i can imagine, i wouldnt know where to start on something so big! ha. How many days altogether did it take? @@TayMarie23

[@TayMarie23]

Short answer…too many days lol! Spent more time trying to figure my way around the log and moving scaffolding then I did carving! Had HORRID weather for the two months I worked on this project. Either multi weeks of rain or 100 degree heat waves. It was brutal. I think I have probably 100-120 hours into it…but I honestly have no idea. I just worked on it when the weather behaved…sometimes with a week+ between working days.

[@alid8646]

haha, Yeah i bet the logistics of moving around it was a pain, like if you missed something on the head you had to move the scaffold higher again. Even setting up your cameras must be hard. Sounds like the weather you had was similar to here, although not as brutal heat! ha. Well the hours you put in definetley worth it! bet the buyers are happy!!@@TayMarie23

[@kenscarecrow9597]

Awesome job! You've gotten better and better. Enjoy watching your videos. Keep on carving girl.

[@tbone5911]

Why does this not have more views Beautiful woman doing amazing work Very talented

[@davidburrus9813]

Spectacular work!

[@sharorganic5841]

I don’t chainsaw carve anymore. Loved doing it 10 to 12 hours a day. Seeing your dog there reminded me of my dog... chunks of wood flying everywhere and my dog dodging them but she had to lay there next to me working. Lol miss the old dog most.

[@TayMarie23]

Miss Nami loves to sun bath and watch me! She’s the best girl 🫶🏼

[@WillPreston3D]

why did you stop? (carvng) i was a stone carver in the late 80s but i swtiched to digital sculpture and never went back, but i do miss the mess, the noise, the exercise, the outdoors

[@sharorganic5841]

My x quit his job so I had to go back to the rat race for insurance😕

[@MrRody71]

Hey girl Omg your amazing at carving 😮🎉 You've evolved so much in the last year . It's definitely in your blood man Have to say with all dew respect that Your the most beautiful woman that I've seen carving at a level that's almost pro Your setting the stage for woman everywhere girl❤

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you for the respect! I definitely have found my calling and I’m so great full for that! I hope I’m able to push both men and woman alike to achieve their goals! If you trust the process and work hard and there are no limitations 💛

[@srf2112]

Completely incredible piece of art. The camera work and angles is exceptional as well. It really helps a non-artist see a little into how you create this piece. It's unbelievable you were able to create this with only a year's experience. You've found your calling.

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you for the kind words! The camera work on this one was wild...so many hours of footage, most of which was never used!

[@jimbenge9649]

Wow! Tay, that is impressive. 👍

[@jeffreydye181]

Just amazing work. Awesome carving that just gets better every time!!!!

[@TayMarie23]

Going to be tough to top this one for a bit 😂

[@jeffreydye181]

Well your the one to top it that’s for sure!! Always amazed and interested in all your work.

[@keithsmith4432]

Awesome Job ...looks so good as if you have been doing these type of wood sculptures your entire life !!!

[@TayMarie23]

Maybe in a past life time 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@wattsnex2725]

Incredible…that bear is outstanding. So impressed with the growth you’ve made in such a short time. Its unreal! As a tool enthusiast, i also enjoy seeing the evolution of your tools/saws too. Great investments into your work… nice production quality on your videos as well, thats a lot of editing.

[@TayMarie23]

I had to go though over 600 clips to make this video and 4 days of editing 😂 this video was almost as difficult to make as the bear lol! Thank you so much for the kind words! I love all my tools and one day when I have a better set up with more space I can’t NOT WAIT to grow my collection!

[@1tr1ck]

Truly amazing

[@nerolsalguod4649]

Wow !!! It looks REAL ! I am amazed and you have an incredible talent. You're good at what you do , So , DO what you're good at !!!!!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Ocean-blue]

Epic carving

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much, it’s was quite intimidating at first 😂😁

[@richardf9137]

INCREDIBLE TALENT 🎉!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you 😊

[@StanleyOrchard]

I watch an unhealthy amount of KZbin videos and I have to say this is single-hendedly the most captivating video I have seen all year. Stunning skillset coupled with loads of personality and a masterful video edit. All in your first year... just wow. I foresee BIG things in your future; this has all the hallmarks of a big-time channel. Keep up the great work!!!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much for the kind words Stanley! It’s been an absolute joy learning how to chainsaw carve as well as edit videos! I’m very excited for what lies ahead, both the successes and the failures!

[@StanleyOrchard]

@@TayMarie23 100% totally love that mentality... it will serve you well in life!

[@user-maik310]

Unbelievable bear. Its fantastic. Absolutly amazing to see your videos and your work. Great job! All the best to you and many gretting from germany.

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you for the kind words! Would love to visit Germany some day, you have some top notch carving talent there!

[@johncress9813]

Great job !

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

That big boy turned out amazing !!!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you ☺️

[@genericx2347]

Soon the Discovery Channel

[@TayMarie23]

Haha imagine that, carving is too cool we need more carvings shows!!!

[@paulbell1522]

Wow only a year? That is awesome, I rank you up there with Mr. Jeff Mohr. I love how y'all s Grizzly bears look lifelike vs Teddy bearish. You're a rockstar!

[@TayMarie23]

I love me a good cute bear carving but my ultimate goal is realism! Each carving gets me a little closer!

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

This came out awesome Tay !

[@TayMarie23]

Thanks Kyle! Was definitely not ready for a project of this size, had to really work for it!! Need bigger saws before I tackle another one this big 😂 Hope all is well! Cheers ☺️

[@jeromefinance4219]

De loin il va faire peur aux gens tellement il est bien sculpté ,bravo,bravo

[@TayMarie23]

Haha imagine putting this in the woods! That would be spooky! Thank you so very much!

[@juleswins3]

Never touched a chainsaw until a year ago?! Amazing! Absolutely beautiful work.

[@MarsG0Dofw4r_]

Wow, really accurate body scaling, detailed fur and great posturing! Awesome job, keep doing big animal sculpture, I know you found your calling. 🐻

[@TayMarie23]

The customer that was crazy enough to order this big boy might want another life sized animal, we will see soon enough 😉

[@nathanbellerose7744]

That is awesome! Amazing job

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much Nathan 😊

[@GMerc-ss6hy]

Fantastic carving and camera work too. Enjoy your videos.

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you very much 😊

[@janey85111]

Amazing job

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@sandyj479]

You did an amazing job. The details are outstanding.

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you, this was definitely a project that pushed my limits!

[@huntingandstuff9489]

I watched every second of this video and I'm impressed

[@TayMarie23]

Haha thank you, I appreciate that! This was a tough one!

[@huntingandstuff9489]

@@TayMarie23 you have more patience and talent than I ever have had

[@serrano950]

Love it!!

[@papascruffy]

Love it, amazing job! Queen of carving!

[@TayMarie23]

Haha thank you 🫶🏼☺️

[@papascruffy]

@@TayMarie23 I wish we lived closer, I have two dogs I'd love a carving of, I know you're booked for the year.

[@TayMarie23]

Shipping is just so tough and expensive! Can always do a bust (chest up) cuts shipping down to a very reasonable rate

[@papascruffy]

@@TayMarie23 I'll email you some pictures, together and separate. Chocolate lab and long haired German Shepherd. At least I'll know a cost range.

[@in-quisitive.6883]

unbelievable, wow!

[@jdog9165]

Well I'd say you definitely mastered this skill. Amazing job!

[@TayMarie23]

Definitely not a master yet, just figuring things out as I go with a sprinkle of luck 🍀😂

[@alsammak71]

girl , this is an art and u deserve millions like 👍 🇰🇼

[@TayMarie23]

Aww I appreciate that! Maybe someday!! 🙌🏼

[@alsammak71]

@@TayMarie23 subscribe and like and share to everyone i know

[@DoreenWarcholRugh]

This carving is fab!! Stay the course, you really have some skills. God Bless.

[@TayMarie23]

I greatly appreciate that ☺️

[@donbruder6838]

Wow You are Very Talented,that bear is amazing ! Can’t wait to see what you carve next…

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you very much!

[@TheBearEssentials]

This is very cool, and inspiring! Way to go.

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much! I checked out your channel, very cool content! I tied a knot with you 😂🫶🏼

[@TheBearEssentials]

Amazing, .. I guess I’ve got to carve a 10ft griz with ya on the next one? 😅

[@scottnei1377]

You took a risk to follow a dream and your dedication to it shows. Beautifuly magnificent carving. The way you attack/massage the wood! This was also a great video and sound edit.

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much Scott! And thank you so much for your continued support! I had to go though over 600 clips to make this video and four 10 hour days of editing 😂 was such a fun project and was worth every extra second!

[@kg1966]

You have some serious skills. Great job.

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@sunnydeification]

Excellent work dear

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ConnieP-J.Carves]

Wow, that's amazing, so lifelike too, good job 🤩

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you! 😁

[@Sawthatchsinsawcarvings]

Nice carve. Cute pup. Bigger saws will cut your time and effort down significantly. Enjoy, rock on.

[@TayMarie23]

Oh yah, this was my first large project and my poor saws put some WORK in to make it happen! I have 4 gas saws - a 25cc for detail, two 30cc, and my biggest is the 501p at 50cc. Definitely need something that can support a larger bar if I come across another commission of this size!

[@tymz-r-achangin]

Easily got my thumbs up! No stupid music, let us hear a lot of the actual sounds for the processes, learned to talk in her video, and was interesting to see the progress as the video kept moving along. Thank you for sharing :o)

[@StevenG222]

I've seen carvings done before but I've never seen anyone as good and talented as you are!! Really, you've only been doing it a year?? I freaking love that bear...and your pooch is cute as hell!!

[@ericmeder6664]

That totally works,,,, cool

[@sherylrawson2592]

Never stop... wow what talent you have.. your amazing

[@markohmstead5855]

Well done. You have progressed so much in just a year. You are extremely talented. Keep pushing yourself because you will never know your limits otherwise.

[@TayMarie23]

That’s the plan! 🙌🏼 This project definitely pushed my limits but the amount of growth I saw made it all worth it!

[@BenGrigsby]

Girl you are on a nother level well done don't ever quit ok cool 😎💪👍🍺🍺

[@waynesprojects]

Amazing!!!!!!!!

[@darrellgarner5605]

I was wondering if you had any interest in making a video about your journey and how you came up on this vocation. You've excelled at a phenomenal rate, and with good reason. You obviously have exceptional talent and have found a purpose for it ! Even your early videos showed immense talent. You seem to love what you do, and it shows through your creations. Perhaps later in your path, you'll share what's inside of you that you find drives you to accomplish your goals. Because you do it better than most ! Great video. Exceptional carving. And humble as well as lovely... Thank you

[@TayMarie23]

When things slow down this winter I plan to do some fun videos, maybe a tutorial or two and a Q&A video! Thank you so much for your kind words! I definitely enjoy doing this! As I always say, I usually surprise myself with these carvings 😂

[@minecraftfuntazerbuilds9347]

You go girl

[@TayMarie23]

Haha thank you!

[@scarecrow63640]

My 5 year old daughter absolutely loves your videos. And your dog.

[@TayMarie23]

This made my heart happy! I will be sure to include Nami in my videos more just for your daughter 🫶🏼

[@samuelluria4744]

Your 5-year-old has good taste in dogs!!🤣🤣

[@NorAlb_Chainsaw_Carver]

Tremendous work!!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you!!

[@romuloleres]

Perfect

[@marlenekowal7976]

wow wow wow! You go girl! You are very very gifted!

[@TayMarie23]

Aww thank you 🙌🏼💛

[@paulwelch7558]

Beautiful work on the bear. You make it look easy. Thanks for letting us see your work.

[@TayMarie23]

Always looks easier watching someone else do something 😂 I think the same thing when I watch other carvers work!

[@rowanchong7225]

Wow…just found your channel. Thought I’ve seen everything in my lifetime…you are gifted !

[@TayMarie23]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@normrandle7640]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you! Cheers 😁

[@patrickretsel7048]

What a fantastic bear…..just amazing work….thank you for sharing your art…😎

[@racerX4787]

One year and a now a master carver. Incredible! Well done!

[@TayMarie23]

I'm no master yet! Still way to much to learn! But getting closer with each piece!

[@WesleyHastings-ml2ee]

You rock Tay. I've been learning to carve and try to copy your Teddy bears.

[@TayMarie23]

Carving bears is so fun, people ask all the time if I get bored of carving them and the honest answer is no! I just love carving them!

[@neilhunt3696]

Watch from Auckland New Zealand. You are good. Keep it up. Your parents must be very proud of you. God bless.

[@simplicityisbliss]

Wow! Absolutely stunning! Wish I could afford buying it.

[@EJS1970]

You are amazingly talented and we are very very impressed. Words fail me. Just beautiful!

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you for the kind words! This project definitely pushed my limits!

[@MH-qq3kj]

Unbelievable! Just wow, awesome work. Keep it up, you have so much talent.👏👏👏

[@rogercollum6926]

That's one of the coolest things I have ever seen, good job. You have a special gift

[@thelonemoomin]

What a stunning piece if art. I can't believe you have only been using chainsaws for a year & can make something so amazing. Im so thankful i stumbled across this video. I cant wait to see what you make over the coming years. Well done you, well done indeed. 😁

[@TayMarie23]

Thank you so so much! This project definitely pushed my limits 😂 But we got er done!!!!

[@hardtail-gy8dk]

Excellent vision, execution and skills, beautiful finished product