Wood Spirit Sophia

[@dianaaston9239]

Brilliant art work extremely fascinating treasure your unique gift of creation What a lovely idea to enrich characterise and populate this forest by introducing..these magnificent wood spirits carvings 🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌴🌴🌴🌴 ☺

[@paulrapp6]

Rod, Most happy I am that you have been able to find, and induce to reveal herself, Sophia. Wife of Waldemar. Sprite of the forest. Guardian of trees. Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless Paul

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Very well done Rod. The two of them make a beautiful pair. God bless 🙏🏻.

[@josephbrabham8209]

Relieves my stress just watching you create these masterpieces! Great job...

[@bobdavis5216]

And on the other side of the tree, a flowing mane of hair. Thanks for your time, adding a bit of fresh air to the day.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Bob, and thanks for watching!

[@maddieadams75]

Sophia! Is a magnificent piece of art. Thanks Rod ❤❤

[@RHumphrey]

Very kind of you, Maddie! Thank you!

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you so much Rod for a superb video. It's wonderful to hear that a woodturner has his own forest. I know something of your background and you certainly earned it. Semper Fi.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, my friend. This forest is part of what interfered with our meeting a few years back...

[@jeanlong4285]

That's unbelievable that you can do that in the woods . She is beautiful

[@stevenparaons9347]

Practice Practice Practice. She looks good. Keep that artistic blood moving.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Steven! 😊

[@jasonmontgomery8180]

Would definitely be an interesting stroll through the woods!

[@harrykeel8557]

I always enjoy watching the face appear on the side of the tree. It's so cool. Great work!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Harry!

[@jackthompson5092]

WOW. You are a definite master of the chainsaw and other carving tools Rod. Well done.

[@RHumphrey]

You're too kind, Jack! I'm working on it though, thank you!

[@jnol9009]

Very well done. Very cool! Thx and take care

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

She’s wonderful!❤️🤗🐝

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@RHumphrey you’re welcome❤️🤗🐝

[@gavincoyle]

These are absolutely brilliant my friend 👍👍👍 PS hope you're keeping well

[@darlouthia5153]

Sophia is lovely. A sylvain spirit ❤

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you 😊

[@heatherinparis]

She IS very stern indeed, but even watching her come to life before my eyes it's hard to believe one could create something so beautiful with chainsaws!

[@RHumphrey]

Thak you so much, Heather! I appreciate that!

[@julianc3580]

Carving is such a great talent. Awesome work!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Julian!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

This is so beautiful. They make a nice pair.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful carving, Rod. 😊

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Rob!

[@richardcollins8130]

She is a real beauty Rod. Well done

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Richard!

[@awesomecarsforever]

Every video gets better and better. Love the way it turned out. See ya soon Brother!☕️

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, brother, I appreciate that!

[@heathermacmillan962]

Awesome! What an amazing talent 😁👍💙

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much 😊

[@leighw9684]

Well, I think she's lovely. A woman not to be trifled with! You're giving those dead trees something to be proud of. They must be the envy of the treeborhood!

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Marine. The wind cooperated with your project nicely. Early in the roughing I thought you refueled with jet fuel. Just fast forward but surprised me. She is a respected lady. A lady of wisdom. I like that. Well done. Time to give that upper body a rest. GB + SF

[@RHumphrey]

Hello, brother! It was a blustery day for sure. haha! had to speed it up! thanks very much!

[@petenelson7273]

That's awesome good job.

[@paulwaldrop]

Looking great Rod. Semper Fi.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Paul!

[@AlienLeader4]

Amazing piece of art. Keep up the great work. Semper Fi. 👽

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, AL, will do!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Another cool tree spirit, Top!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Billy!

[@WoodturningWithJohnMarro]

Thanks for sharing!

[@RHumphrey]

You're very welcome, and thank you for watching, John!

[@vickiel914]

Those are really cool carvings, seriously. You have some talent there!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Vickie! 😊

[@chandarussell]

Very nice. Well done.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@dtork47]

Well that was fun, nicely done! Stay safe.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@setdown2]

Something Good in the day...thanks...🖖

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much for that sentiment! 😊

[@darylstorer3369]

Love it mate, just love it.🤠

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@LucillenRory]

She is Beautiful!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much!

[@judyrichardson5009]

So amazing! I love it! You are an amzing artist.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kindness!

[@jarmstrong2843]

That's a nice change of pace for ya, MSgt Humphrey. I like the tree carving. SUGGESTION: For your next tree carving, how about doing the mug of a Marine Devil Dog. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, John! food for thought... Semper Fi, brother

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very nice sir have a great weekend ✌️

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, you too, Cookie!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Amazing work Rod. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Huw! Cheers!

[@glencrandall7051]

She is beautiful. As usual your workmanship is outstanding. But you should have moved her around the tree a bit so they could see each other. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and remember, when the chain is roaring, the safety gear comes on.🙂🙂

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Glen! They can see each other with a side glance of their eyes 😊

[@jilldavies7094]

I think she's rather beautiful. Fiercely protecting her forest.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Jill!

[@brianmcgill7314]

Buck me Bloody great job m8. 🍀

[@RHumphrey]

I appreciate that, Brian!

[@elenin.3228]

You know, the way you create such a natural, flowing transition from trunk to sculpture, you remind me of Michelangelo. When asked how he made all those masterpieces, he answered: "Oh, I don't really do anything. They are trapped inside the marble slab and I just help them free themselves!" By the way, Sophia is the Greek word for Wisdom. What a becoming name for the Lady of the Woods! Also, thank you for the excellent music choice!

[@RHumphrey]

Oh, my! You are too kind! Thank you for such a generous compliment and interesting comment! 😊

[@theangrywoodturner9972]

Very cool such a great imagination.... you need to carve Edgar in one of those trees😂

[@RHumphrey]

haha! Thanks Roger! Edgar is carving his own trees... his world is a scratching post!

[@hampton-ga-bees-and-such7062]

Awesome! Semper fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thaks very much!

[@T_B]

My favorite classical song (portion): Bach's Cello Suite #1, prelude. Fitting choice, sir.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, and it's one of my favorites too! 😊

[@williamellis8993]

Amazing (again), Rod. You're too hard on yourself. It looks great. Bill

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much 😊

[@charleneknighton7186]

This is the second Wood spirit you have done, it would be nice to revisit them a year or so from now to see how they have weathered.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Charlene, I'll definitely do a walkthrough video of my enchanted forest when I get more completed. I have (sadly) a large number of standing dead ash trees waiting for some attention...

[@ronnielloyd4514]

Actually you are getting pretty good at this.

[@RHumphrey]

I appreciate that!

[@joshuahasson9687]

Room for improvement?! She’s perfectly imperfect…

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! Little things... 😊

[@왕국TV]

구독과 좋아요 했습니다.

[@suepeterson5675]

Mr H , Good Morning ! Your tree spirit is neat. Have you ever cut a long slab from a tree and see any spirits in it ? All trees do not have them. Take Care Be Safe. 😊

[@RHumphrey]

funny you'd ask, but yes... I've seen some amazing faces in some re-sawn logs that were slabbed. 😊

[@kbtreefrog5653]

Rod KB again🤪😇 I really liked the way my routing of my bowl and resin turned out. ? What router do you use and do you have a plunger attached? I used my small handheld and it was kinda iffy 🤔 It was fun though and I’m gonna do some more. Thanks for your help Buddy! Fire in the Hole! Mate 🐸🔱⚓️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RHumphrey]

Hey, brother, I'm glad things went well. Yep the full size routers will offer more stability for sure. I use a Porter Cable (standard) and a Craftsman Professional with plunging. Most of my routing has been done without the plunging, but I do both and don't really have a preference. Either way you have to set your depth, though with the plunger it may be a bit steadier initial plunge. Fire for Effect! 😁

[@kbtreefrog5653]

Fire for Effect! I love it! Haven’t heard that in awhile🤪🤣 Thanks for the quick response and I’ll start looking for a router with a plunger. I kinda figured it would help out and be safer. Keep up the awesome work Bother! 🐸🔱⚓️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 KB out

[@stuartscott9646]

Resembles someone who might have inhabited your woods a few centuries ago, native to the area.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Stu, I thought as much too...

[@kbtreefrog5653]

Rod, I’ve watched a couple of your videos where you used a router to cut designs in platters/ bowls. Beautiful work! I tried one myself today. It turned out ok but I have some questions, if you don’t mind? What router would you suggest? How deep? And what size bits? Also, I noticed that you wear a dive watch? I know you with the Corps Where you in recon? Thanks for all your videos and help! Still learning!🤪🤣 KB out 🐸⚓️🔱🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RHumphrey]

Hey, KB, thank you for watching my videos! For the router, I don't have a preference on brands. For the router bit, I use usually use a 7/16" long 1/8" straight bit, and I max out that depth the full 7/16". This allows for a 1/8" mortise and 1/16" of leeway on the interior bowl bottom for material removal, leaving a nice 1/4 inch final thickness. Hope that helps! Actually, I have a couple Seiko Sharp Edge GMT watches and the bezels are for alternate time zones. Handy for travel. The others are Chronograph watches because I'm a racing fan... F1 mostly. In the Corps, I was an Infantry Marine for over 20 years... I see your trident... SEAL? Thanks again, KB!

[@kbtreefrog5653]

@@RHumphrey Copy and yes. 3 years UDT-21 then got hired with Marcinko ST-6 then ST-4. And still have all my fingers and toes!🤪🤣. We’ve all been thru some crap and now reaping the benefits! Life is good Rod! One day at a time! Thanks for the info Brother! Keep doin what ur doin! KB out 🐸🔱⚓️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lyndacarter4586]

Probably developed that low, angry brow from Valdomar? 😅