Woodcarving a Sleeping Woodspirit

#woodspirit #woodcarving #woodswatcher
linktr.ee/douglinker
-trying my hand at carving another woodspirit today only this time he's sleeping inside a Cedar Hydro Pole.I used a variety of hand tools but the majority were Swiss Made Pfiel tools.After the carving I put a quick coat of boiled linseed oil on it at the end to make it "pop" -thx for watchin

[@dontrefry2264]

Not the friendliest piece of wood in the cord, but you got him to talk to you. Sure he's glad you didn't just turn him into firewood. Great work, nice video....

[@lydiarol7892]

He sleeps so peacefully, it's really nice to see his face emerge from the log. Love it!

[@davejudydan]

Yep one day at a time and you can get it done. Doug you are an inspiration God Bless. I’m doing things I never planned on. You are the man. Thanks Doug.

[@richardhutchings921]

It is much more interesting to watch Doug Linker carve, than to watch NETFLIX.

[@brooklynpete7209]

🤣🤣! FACTS!!

[@goldie9864]

@@brooklynpete7209 Another whittler in Brooklyn? Figured I might be the lone one!

[@brooklynpete7209]

@@goldie9864 I'm currently in Florida for another six months but you are not alone in Brooklyn. Like Schwarzenegger said " I'll be back". Good to know there are two of us at least. Lol. Peace my friend.

[@georgeohwell8481]

This is Astro physics compared to NITWITS😆

[@nestorknoxs3795]

@@georgeohwell8481 I quit watching TV. Seems like lately all I've been watching is KZbin!!!😳🤣🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@moragebbin5483]

beautiful opening setting and your carvings of gnomes, elves, and today's sleeping woodspirit take me to a magical place and one you will also recognise - of the little boat, with the little gnome sailing down the river to deliver much needed supplies to a gnome river dwelling - who would have thought that a carving can have such a magical effect .

[@bwherring99]

It still amazes me. It looks more like you don't carve these characters into the wood, but more like you dig them out of the wood where they've been hiding. Simply amazing to me. Thank you.

[@johnnysauseda4913]

Really great job Doug! Shsss he’s 😌😴 sleeping 😳😁! I enjoyed watching you work! Excellent wood carving for a rainy morning! 🌧 Thank you for taking us along for the wood carving ride! Also thanks for all the hard work it takes for making the videos and sharing them with all of us! That knot makes a good beauty mark. Now time to clean up the shop...😅 Johnny Ray South Texas

[@markbarraclough8739]

So enjoyable watching you bring life to these pieces of wood. Its obvious you really enjoy it and you make it look so easy ! Thanks for sharing !

[@c1a_l0rdan70]

This is so therapeutic to watch and listen too

[@ARTY_CARPER]

Fantastic carving Doug, #inspired #woodspirit 💚🌳🌞

[@Larry-325]

Like it a lot Doug! Big yes on the oil. I like the oil too, finds its own shadow lines and brings the grain out real nice! 👍👍

[@ianspicer3885]

What a great carving he looks just like you hehe Doug the wood spirit 👍👍👍👍

[@erroleabrown4317]

Hes beautiful you have a true gift for spirit carving thank you for sharing

[@johnleblanc3552]

Nice job Doug. Thanks for sharing .

[@MacPennington]

Hey Doug! Any day spent carving with the pup nearby is awesome. Thanks for the constant inspiration.

[@richardpastor4030]

great work Doug I always enjoy watching your great videos

[@REB65]

Looks great Doug. 👍👍 Take care and God bless ✌️

[@marygordon3032]

Your yard looks so nice and awesome carving! 👏👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@fernnewell6032]

I really like him. And you have such great ideas. 👍

[@stevekunde1117]

Hydro poles are always a challenge to work with. They are so dry and always seem to have staples or nails in them. This project turned out great. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertperren1684]

Beautiful carving, yes the oil changes it’s colours and made it stand out more Love these types of interesting topics

[@stantilton2191]

Ssssh. Very nice Doug, thanks for sharing.

[@thegootch2098]

Hi Doug and thanks I love your channel ...I stop your vids and look at stuff in the background (tools and such) I learn allot there too. God Bless.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Very nice again Doug! Good practice I say. 👍😁

[@alberthubbard694]

Wonderful job on this and all your carvings. A couple years ago I had all but gave up carving, then I started watching your channel here. You inspired me to pick my tools back up and stay with it. You are a inspiration for us all. Keep up the great work. Stay safe and stay strong during these uncertain times!!!

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Beautiful woodspirit!!

[@jungham3669]

Another awesome video! :)

[@joel6221]

My carving knife kit arrives today. Thanks for all your inspiration!

[@glg3945]

Amazing! Love it! This was fun. Loved being there for the whole experience and sounds, etc. Thanks so much for sharing. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family.

[@Shari_A._]

Beautiful!! I love watching you work and bringing the old dead wood back to life. Thank you. 💗💗💗

[@davidhill7388]

Well ive got to say you've been a massive inspiration to me and my wood carving, i just love it i find it relaxing and therapeutic. I started carving small wood spirit types and they're all very different from one another, I'm gradually finding larger pieces of fallen wood for my carvings got to thank you for getting me into this great art.

[@jeanetteswalberg6166]

Another great carving! I love how the oil made the Wood Spirit really stand out. Hearing the sound of the rain made me realize how much I'm missing a good storm. We haven't had one in weeks.

[@jasonvaneck4689]

I've watched you from when you started doing carving on your channel. and just want to say your skills have seriously improved and shows that commitment pays off :)

[@doreenbooth4944]

He is beautiful doug great wood spirit you are the bob ross of wood carving you could make more of those i would buy one i love your carvings

[@gjb79ful]

Great video, and perfectly timed thunder.

[@ricardogimenez7483]

Excellent job Mr Linker.

[@cornflakeusa]

Very cool, Doug. Well done.

[@peaches901]

Turned out beautiful!!!!!!

[@scottmarshall6766]

Nice one. Carving is about the experience, and it seems you enjoyed carving this one, and you get (as a bonus),a souvenir of the experience to make other people happy. I think this woodspirit will excel at that. I enjoyed what you shared of your time carving, as I'm sure did many others. Wins all around. Thanks for sharing!

[@vernlb1759]

Love it, am up at the cottage watching this and that would look awesome somewhere around the yard, great job.

[@Deadeye0412]

Thanks Doug for your sanity and positive direction👍

[@thelmaballi5795]

Awesome sauce!!! Looks great Doug

[@deniseschlueter5553]

Just LOVE your talent and videos. Thank you!!!

[@deniseschlueter5553]

Fyi...I'm a huge fan of Joe Robinet...that's how I found out about you through one of your excursions together.

[@maryblaylock6545]

I really like that a lot! I'd like to give that a try. Will start off small first. Blessings on you and your family and friends and any livestock you might have wandering around the house and yard!👩‍🌾🐱🌱

[@ladyliberty417]

Gandalf is that you? Love it, wish I had one❣️ Rainy here too/ stay busy and creative✌🏼 Thanx Doug!!

[@bobbennett7195]

WOW That's great work. Great job.

[@denniswhite166]

If iI made one of those I would need that BIG staple on it because if I I put it outside on my property I would need a chain and lock. I had two ceramic planters (50 lbs each with gravel and soil in them) stolen off my front porch this summer. Two big concrete planters were stolen from around the corner from me this summer too.

[@maryblaylock6545]

Well how bleedin' rude is that! Couple of years ago there was a lady(and I use the term loosely)in Northern Minnesota who stole planters off Main Street in Princeton. She had a big vehicle and she kept stealing the concrete pots! She finally got caught on camera and they got her license plate number. She looked like she could spit on a brick wall and knock it down! If you have a game camera it might help. You probably are not the only person in your neck of the woods who has been ripped off. Some people's children!

[@highenergyog]

Doug tells the most amazing and captivating stories in his wonderful carvings , Thanks Doug from Lloyd on this rainy afternoon.

[@50Squirrel]

Love these videos.... fun to watch your process!!!

[@amandaodeay1509]

Love love love him!!!

[@stephenmayne4886]

Great job Doug.

[@MrJ60707]

Really great job Doug. Your skills never cease to amaze me.

[@edballardwd8jvv601]

Terrific carving Doug. That looks great Thank you for sharing. !!!

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Nice job Doug ! Nice set of gouges too, the best ! Thanks again ! 🤗

[@gregoryhare7268]

That turned out nice and thanks for the video and keep cool and peace.

[@stan3198]

Amazing !!! A wood spirit hidden in that dried out pole !!!

[@moragebbin5483]

this is the magic of Doug's craft

[@ronm305]

Another work of art!! Absolutely awesome!

[@mikegriffin6345]

You are doing an amazing job Doug, using the tools we grew up using to create this large piece of art. I am a sub of yours and watch every thing you video. Thanks for keeping it simple, God bless you!!

[@AdieBek]

Very cool, Doug!!!

[@chrisb.4496]

I could watch for hours and hours.

[@Thedarkrainbow356]

Wow you've done a fantastic job !!

[@josephbrauer2573]

I have been watching your KZbin videos since March 2020 and you have only become more entertaining and the carvings have got me practicing my wood carvings even more . Your personality is great . Thanks for sharing a bit of who you are with us, it's good stuff man .

[@QSOutdoors]

Beautiful craft once again! You're a real inspiration Doug.

[@craigglenn1031]

Outstanding! Just retired and learning to carve watching your videos! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

[@volkerbraun7842]

Very nice work, i love it! Thanks for showing.

[@tammaragill9347]

Beautiful carving. I loved how the oil brought out his character!

[@ReWyldOutdoors]

So relaxing to watch as usual!!! Great video Doug! Looks like you're healing pretty well!! Keep it up!

[@TheFishstick9983]

Man I wish I had half those tools. Looks great Doug!

[@patriciodomenech2110]

Good to have you back with your carving deliveries for beginers in this beatiful hobby..

[@empace5344]

I love this! Great work

[@Tyriewoodcraft]

Amazing doug your a brilliant artist

[@mehmetberattas5657]

That just made my day

[@markcormier4179]

You are the best thing on you tube buddy. Just got home from a very hot week of framing,( framing is new for me) your videos are a breath of fresh air for me. ✌️

[@markperron851]

Doug he looks amazing. You inspire me everytime. The key I have learned from watching you is flexibility. It is like a zen exercise because you start with a general idea and start removing wood until the man in the wood reveals himself to you. Thanks for doing these videos you make even the rainiest days sunny. Good stuff.

[@moragebbin5483]

love this comment and so agree

[@markperron851]

@@moragebbin5483 Thank you for saying so. Doug is an awesome teacher and is so unassuming in his approach that his skills as an artist are often overlooked. He is a great Carver, crafter, teacher, videographer, all while being humble, relatable, and down to Earth. Much thanks for your appreciation of the comment.

[@robertlangley258]

Very nice Doug good job..

[@MatsJPB]

Gorgeous!

[@JeffreyPappas786]

Beautiful! 👍

[@TinkerToy701]

Awesome carving as always, Doug!!

[@cindyharbert553]

Wow, that turned out really nice. You are so very talented. I am so very jealous. lol.

[@brianve7jyd943]

Turned out real good Pard thanks fer sharin oh and Milo says Hey Finnigan lays where i do when his Dad carves lol take care

[@joseafonseca3536]

For a practice piece you sure created a master piece. Great work. You got me inspired to carve one myself. Thanks!

[@MD-us8np]

Practice does make perfect. Excellent video!

[@covidcarver1363]

Brilliant Doug! 👌 Bet that chisel set, cost a pretty penny😁 Great carving, hope to recreate my own, one day. Quality video. 👍👍

[@ToddfromCalifornia]

Looks awesome !!

[@merryannmac8096]

My favorite project you've made is the giant birdhouse. Someone finally made one big enough for everybody. I smile through that whole video. Thanks, Merry Ann from Minnesota

[@mikemcguire8351]

All I can say is WOW. Do like the oil on ole sleepy. Have a great day. God bless you and yours.

[@bennygesserit8738]

wonderful video - you inspired me to start carving , and I am getting some great results - thank-you !

[@billsmith-rq7ki]

Watching you turn a piece of wood into art is like watching magic. I don't have a creative bone in my body but I sure appreciate it in others.

[@archie7225]

I just ordered a new opinel since my old one has been wrecked for a while. Can’t wait until I can start carving again!

[@midnight4540]

Great video , just notice your channel this afternoon and amazed of your talent. I do a lot of wood work but never tried carving anything BUT today, caught one of your 5 minute Old man in the woods video and basically sold me into trying some basic carvings. Thanks! keep up the good work

[@andreasangelini8859]

Great job !!!

[@BrothersCampin]

You’re super talented, Doug! Very gifted in many areas!! We all really enjoy your camera work, editing, and carving...Very cool carving, very rustic! Appreciate you sharing! 😁👍🏻

[@rossmoore9438]

Great job on dry reclaimed cedar wood Doug 👍👏

[@markdmaker3173]

Nicely done. Such a peaceful look on his face.

[@SouthpawDavey]

I have some of those Swiss tools. Mind you i am in Switzerland.. Great job the oil makes it pop for sure.

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

Just started to carve, so thanks for sharing learnt a lot, great job.... subscribed cheers

[@tricia1234gm]

He's Fantastic!! :)

[@kirknorthof5128]

Beautiful back yard,love how your carving turned out.

[@Deadeye0412]

Great project of a snowy Calgary evening to, been wondering what I was going to do with thee old telephone pole that has been lying in my yard for a year now, so now I know. Thanks Doug.

[@maceythompson7331]

You are a awesome carpenter and artist almost like magic! And I think youb should give yourself more credit