Woodcarving Face Expressions || Step-By-Step Guide

Expressions can change how a woodcarving looks. One of the first thing people will see is the face and take notice of it, so making it stand out with different expressions are a great way to improve your carvings! In this tutorial I carve a face with teeth showing and a winking eye. More expressions to come soon!
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[@jayc3110]

Excellent stuff.! I learned a lot. Thank you and best wishes

[@davidvitale9338]

The thing I have really learned from you is how important setting up the carving in an organized way is. You get the underlying planes correct first, and then turn the planes into the facial features. I never knew that's how it's done.

[@janiceemery2008]

I agree Van, who wants to look at a sad carving. Excellent work. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnhorton7106]

I have learned so much from watching your videos. My carvings have improved exponentially. I really can't thank you enough for doing this.

[@whittler0507]

This is great teaching Van ..Thank you for sharing

[@crosscutcarvings]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing

[@ju83329]

😁Thanks Van, practice, practice, practice one day I will be good like you 🤪

[@andreasloher6340]

Thanks again for an other great video

[@dreamingcreek]

Another good video Van. Thank you

[@petesilk9415]

Another great video Van !! Thank you

[@woodcarver1076]

Fun video to watch ! Thanks

[@Hobbyen-met-Peter]

Thank you for the lesson. This is what I ment earlier, but then a tad more whimsical (like from Pete Leclair.)

[@johnjohm945n]

Thanks!

[@vankellywoodcarvings]

Thank you for this! Very kind of you!

[@ThomasKMills]

Thanks for another great video. Can you share where you get your basswood. Thanks

[@paulmelanson1527]

Thanks for taking the time to teaching us. What kind of glove do you have on your left hand. Is it just a regular leather glove?

[@vankellywoodcarvings]

Yes, nothing super special. Just give a good layer of protection.

[@jonathanlee8976]

I have been practicing with 1x1x4 basswood blocks. The tight space doesn’t leave a lot of room for error when learning. Maybe I need to change to something bigger like what you are working with. Great video and teaching as always!

[@vankellywoodcarvings]

I use a lot of 1x1s but a 2x2 might work better, or even just a 1 1/2x1 1/2.

[@dennisyorde6111]

Really like your video

[@chrisstewart1863]

Thanks

[@vankellywoodcarvings]

Thank you! Very kind.

[@SewWhittle]

I just cannot get my eyes to turn out like yours. Very frustrating for a beginner.