Wood Duck Drake Carving Session 2 - Roughing out the head

In this video Tom roughs out the head of the Wood Duck Drake decoy.

[@andrewgward7]

Thanks for the video! I mostly carve with knives and gouges, as I am mildly autistic and really really really don't like the dust landing on me. But watching your video today makes me want to give a Dremel a try again, I always try to work through my o.c.d, and you make such great videos! So thanks again😁.

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks for the note and for tuning in to the channel!

[@duckmanbhb]

I know you think you might be giving us the same information over and over, but I really believe that is what it takes to get better. Yes I have watched you carve how many ducks in the last six months, but one just cant watch you one once or twice and become good at making heads and bills. The best baseball players in the world go back to spring training camp every year. Same way with carving, you have to see it and practice it again and again. Thank you Tom. Bruce Brandeberry Maumee. OH

[@tomchristieart]

Understand and thanks for the positive feedback Bruce!

[@anthonyduffee7704]

Great video Tom. Hope Father's Day was great.

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks! It was a great day.

[@huntertwitty6597]

Hope you had a happy Father's day. Thanks for this great video and your time! As always looks good.

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks Hunter. I had a great Father’s Day along with making carving videos! 😁

[@bahamarmaris4015]

You make it look so simple again. Thank you TC. 🙏🏻

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks very much Baha!

[@brianrosisnki1328]

Us carvers got a gift with all these great videos. I purchase Toms painting videos which are just as great as these on KZbin, I look as It as showing my appreciation for Tom posting these videos which are free on KZbin.

[@tomchristieart]

Awesome, thank you Brian!

[@gregcarlos181]

Thank you Tom, sure do appreciate these video's.

[@tomchristieart]

You are welcome Greg and glad they are helpful!

[@timsmallbon248]

What a great video! I learned such a lot, thanks so much 😁

[@tomchristieart]

Glad it was helpful Tim!

[@michaelswan9649]

Hey Tom, when carving in the eye channel from the front of the eye to the bill, should the eye channel always point toward the tip of the bill. Or will this very from duck breed to duck breed. I'm learning a lot and have enjoyed all your videos

[@tomchristieart]

In general any channel is there for the bird to be able to see forward when feeding so I try to keep that in mind. I don’t have a rock solid universal rule so I’d recommend that general guideline and then using your reference for the species you are carving Mike. I hope that helps.

[@michaelswan9649]

Thanks Tom,