WoodSpirit Woodcarving Practice - Carving A Face in a Cedar Log

#woodspirit #woodcarving #whittling
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-not a real tutorial but thought it would be fun to try my hand at another Woodspirit in a Cedar log -still a long way to go yet but i can tell you its better than my first -practice, practice, practice

[@jamesgriffiths9125]

Thanks for the inspiration I am a pacific Islander and unfortunately the elderly men who carry these customs are nearly all gone I have retained our tribal designs you have given me a way to keep a dying custom alive to pass on to my children. Great videos

[@SeanRyanTempleton]

“The eyes aren’t the best.” As this chunk of wood peers deeply into my soul.

[@COEYRN]

What don't u like about them?

[@robynelancaster7858]

I really like the expressions you put on your clever carvings 😊

[@wendellhancock8611]

Tractorparts ej

[@bwherring99]

Its like watching someone rise from sleep watching them coming out from the wood as you work. Just amazing to me.

[@HowlinWilf13]

I like that you use a knife for so much of your carving. I grew up in Kenya, and remember watching traditional woodcarvers using just home-made knives (flattened and sharpened 6" nails) to carve their amazing tribal masks. As you say, you can go a long way with a knife and a V tool. As a pro cabinet maker, I want to develop my carving skills so I can incorporate some carved details into my work - some grotesque faces on the stiles of formal cabinets is my ambition! Love your clips and your work. Great stuff!

[@garywright5556]

Doug sir the ability to bring forth out of the wood what you see in your minds eye is totally amazing to me. I hope you and your 👪 had a great Canada Day 🇨🇦. Happily awaiting the next video. 🇺🇸

[@mtate02]

Like a Michelangelo of wood carving, releasing the wood spirit within by removing the outer layers of bark and wood. Awesome skill.

[@maryelizabeth8839]

Expert! So much character in your carved faces. A real pleasure to watch.

[@petten33]

Thank-you, Doug. This is so very comforting, during these horrible times. Peace and love, brother🇨🇦😊

[@josiahw3219]

Yes I'm just going back to re watch all the old videos

[@MySelfReliance]

Lol. Great video and format. FYI, I just culled three huge birch trees at my other property. Not sure how green you need it, but you're welcome to as much as you want.

[@dougLinker]

Greener the better - I will keep my truck empty ,thx

[@Z3rty0n]

Hey I thought you weren't supposed to move wood to different regions :p I recall Shawn saying that he used to carve ducks.. I think you guys should have a carving competition and let the subscribers choose a winner To keep it fair you should meet in the middle, Doug carves a lot of characters and Shawn has experience with ducks. You must carve a duck man

[@MySelfReliance]

@@Z3rty0n lol. Doug's way more experienced than I am, so maybe we'll put that competition off for 10 or 20 years so I can catch up :)

[@northernwoodsman]

@@MySelfReliance More like You make a log cabin dog house and Doug makes a roof Ornament for it? That would be a fun 2 part video to watch :) You both have experience in different but similar fields!

[@rickgreen9936]

@@dougLinker yep, Green is better

[@dell565758]

great to see this. Bass wood is expensive in the UK - for a 74 year old pensioner it is. Plus it mainly only comes in 1 or 2 inch square. My Staffordshire Bull Terrier insists on bring a trophy back from her walk and they pile up in the yard. Not a stick, more a small log. About 2 and a bit inches in diameter. I saw this post and chopped a few into 10 inches long. Free wood. Love your posts Doug. Keep at it. Ron UK.

[@Britmysta]

Just started exploring wood carving and whittling and I've seen like three of your videos in the past 48 hrs. You are great! Love the work you do and the videos are so helpful. Thank you for taking your time and showing us how you do your work every step of the way. New big fan :-)

[@danny_mills]

Dude... I have been watching and practising carving here for the past year. This video has given me more than anything in terms of instruction, simple follow instruction me and no idle chit chat. love it to pieces. Thank you for that, you have a new subscriber.

[@anthonythomas280]

YOU HAVE SOMETHING MAGICAL YOU SAY YOU DON'T LIKE THE EYES TO ME THEY SWITCHED THE WHOLE THING ON BROUGHT OUT THE CHARACTER . I LOVED IT AND LOVED BEING SHOWN . THANK YOU TONY T

[@huntintime2268]

I could watch you carve all day. So relaxing. Very skilled.

[@thedeadsexyedge]

you know you said this wouldnt be a tutorial but I feel I learned alot about general wood spirit anatomy and structuring from this video. Ive used both knives and dremel burrs to carve now and watching you certainly gave me some new inspiration and insight on how to better form certain features.

[@StudioSilverCreek]

LOOKS GREAT TO ME! Thanks for sharing your awesome Woodspirits.

[@everlastinggrass]

Great job Doug!!!! I love your way of thinking! 2 years from now you'll be the shiznit!!!! Not that you aren't already!

[@frederickmoller]

Doug, in my eyes you are a real artist, it was so enjoying to watch. Thanks so much!

[@richardburguillos3118]

Doug you have a true gift. My wife and I just celebrated our 32 year anniversary. We honeymooned up in Canada. Landed in Calgary, drove to Banff and spend most of out time in Jasper. Beautiful country... while there we picked up a couple of carvings close to what you just completed. Seems I can’t attach a picture here to share, hmmm, well thanks for sharing and bringing back the memories....

[@robynsmith4352]

You inspired me to learn to carve and I’ve been doing well but struggle with eyes and nose sometimes... this video helped so much! Love the carving videos!

[@MarkFugel]

Doug...you are amazing...thanks for the carving vid...beautiful job...you are my yoda!! all the best!

[@kevinwarren3018]

You are too modest. Great eyes, great everything. If you spend too much time on them, then you can't sell and get a good price.I learned a lot form this video, Thanks, God Bless!

[@cavemanjohnnie]

I think it's great Doug, and the video was so clear and crisp.

[@mrdee1986]

Absolutely fantastic. First time I've watched your videos,but it wont be the last,very clever Indeed. Thanks

[@mikemlakar3945]

Thats all you Got? Heck! Thats good enough! "specially with your munchkin friends helping you out! How can you go wrong. And while I'm here, Thanks for your videos. It comes through that you totally enjoy the stuff you do and worry about what others will enjoy. I feel you're starting to have more confidence in your videos and yourself in presenting them. Keep working at it. I'm 66 and totally enjoy your ways and mannerisms. And You Shawn and Joe just make me relax and smile. I got onto the three of you singularily and when i saw the three of you together Its like being with friends. So Thank You and I hope your sub base gets bigger and bigger as it deserves to. Thanks.

[@garthtimmins2852]

I know that this video is 3 years old, but I need to put in my 2 cents. Don't be so hard on yourself. I think it's fantastic! I'm a beginning carver and I wish I could do half as well. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ghostfacekillah5714]

You are humble, thank you for sharing your skills! It was really helpful

[@sergedurand9905]

Thanks Doug. A very good and expresive job. Hope one next day this Wood Spirit will protect the long house you build. Amitiés de France.

[@JaimeBuckley]

Hey Doug. This was awesome---I just went out and got my first wood and ordered my first carving knives (be here Monday). Loved watching your amazing skill and hope to learn much from you. Being a professional illustrator, I already learn visually--so watching you was perfect.

[@patriciahuggins6577]

Don’t be so hard on yourself, you did a lovely carving and should be proud of yourself!

[@cabinlife2347]

That was an enjoyable watch... seeing the piece come along in almost real time with little edited out. Thanks for taking the time to do this and to share it with us. Glenn & Maureen.

[@Miss449686]

Love the Wood Spirit Carving -- the smell of cedar is awesome.

[@donshipman8441]

I learned more just watching you work than a 100 tutorials could teach. Thank You!

[@riccojames1]

This is the best . I have to watch more and learn this true art. Fantastic!

[@centuriontwofivezeroone2794]

How satisfying to hear those tools carve wood with the sound of a sharp knife through an apple. Excellent thank you.

[@davidoyama9753]

You are a true artist Doug even though you a so modest and say that you are just practicing. Love watching your channel ! Thanks Doug Linker !

[@emkay9508]

Once again, a pleasure, Doug. Thanks

[@davidmoran4471]

Doug, that was quite enjoyable to watch. I think this is on the order of the little girl watching the painter painting a landscape and the little girl asking, if it was hard to do. The artist answered that it was either easy, or it was impossible. All in the eye and how the mind works in my opinion.

[@ksommertennis]

Hey Doug, I’m new to carving and I’m hooked. This video was by far the most helpful in just understanding certain cuts because of the size of the sculpture. Thanks so much.

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

Same here, I want to do something Viking or Celtic and have it in my back garden...

[@bobbrooks3229]

Time spent outside in nature or time watching a Doug Linker video is time well spent. Nice carving Doug.

[@mtate02]

Awesome vid Doug! Thank you!! 😊 Love both the wood spirit carvings you've done so far and look forward to more!

[@kjgas6945]

I've worked with cedar a couple years now. It can be a nightmare one time. And enjoy the next. A lot of time wood tells you what you can do ,and were you go! I really enjoy your videos thank you very much sir! Ozark hillbilly out!!👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯 sometimes Cedar is stringy even when it is dry! I'm working with old Cedar right now and you can get a tear in it and it just keeps going! Especially where the red and the white wood mix! But I digress you probably already know that! Very old cedar fence post are fun to carve in! And people buy it up! That information $2 will get you a cup of coffee! LOL

[@Hillbillyable1]

I know you said it wasn't going to be a tutorial, but this was still a very worthy learning video. Thank you.

[@19stoney64]

Nice work Doug! I’ve carved and sold over 500 faces in cottonwood bark. Actually get asked to carve and demonstrate for tourist. I enjoy it. I also enjoy your channel and have been watching about a year now I guess. I started carving after I ended up being paralyzed in an accident. After lots of therapy I can take care of myself. Carving helps me to occupy my time and my mind. I carved a pumpkin from a video last year. Thanks for all the work it takes to produce nice videos.

[@josepharnold5419]

Enjoy all your videos especially coffee and carve. Always learning tks

[@lauriemcconnell4172]

Doug. I think it actually turned out great. I hope mine turn out at least half that good. I got a couple of logs from my neighbors aspen tree he took down a few months ago. Might be a good little project for those pieces. As always thank you Doug.

[@Zebsachillin]

I made a pine Wood spirit Face. I also hollowed the back out. I want to make it into a bird nesting box with a clean out. I have a fair start on the face but its not quite the depth I need. This inspires Me to finish it. Thanks Doug. Nice video . The eyes had Me stumped. I think I can do it now.. chuck

[@peteswright]

Looks pretty darn good to me Doug !!!!!! Well done.

[@jamesmadsen4745]

I really enjoy watching you work and have helped me with my carving. I don’t go to the woods anymore but take my wife to cancer treatments and have to stay outside, so I carve little men and spoons, the car is a mess but I enjoy the wood. Keep up the tutorials and just messing around.

[@Danny_Joiner]

Even though this isn't a tutorial you filmed and edited it so well that I could follow along and make one if I wanted too. Nice carving Doug.

[@johnprice1914]

Doug....You put yourself down!!...It's brilliant work..I wish my wood spirits were as good as yours!...Keep them coming.

[@BernhardHofmann]

Aspire to perfection, but dread it as well. Celebrate your imperfect results, they mean you still have something to learn, something to keep you working towards. I really enjoyed watching you carve this and would like to try I've myself one day.

[@janethartwig774]

Absolutely amazing carving. He looked perfect to me. Thanks for sharing your fantastic talent.

[@katherynlamarche7308]

Hi i am very impressed Doug ,i have carving for at least 40 yrs i have done birds ducks faces horses scenery you name i haves carved it .Now i want to do wood wood spirits .I have watched power carving ,not my thing .Please do not stop i am very interested in the way you do it . Julien lamarche

[@rhondaherdman7338]

So jealous! I may have to give this stuff a go because I think one of them on each of my post of my deck would look freaking awesome!!

[@myrtlesyd9451]

That woodspirit carving is sooo cool looking, my goodness. You have to possess allot of strength in your hands for the carving. Well Done 👍👍👍👍 and interesting

[@bretthildebrandt9250]

I'm a self taught carver, and I have learned that each attempt gets us closer to perfection and we always strive to do better, no matter how good we get.

[@ronkway]

You are amazing! The eyes are GREAT! we are 'our own worst critic' - I see nothing wrong with eyes 😍The entire process must take a great deal of time considering this was fast speed. Thank you for sharing and I always appreciate the folks who share their talents and knowledge. Super cool carving video!

[@ronaldbowser3287]

Doug, thanks, I carved the wood spirit on a 6" diameter Cherry Wood log, hard wood. I used a 3/8" Brad Point Bit to drill the center pupils out, then took two 3/8" rounded taper wood plugs, with a torch charred them black, and glued them in for pupils, they look great.

[@FrankFernandezGod1]

I love what you do. You and Gene Messer are the best carvers out there in my opinion, hands down. I learn a lot from you, and strive to be as good as you, Thank you for doing this youtube channel.

[@glendacrouch1877]

Doug, You are flipping amazing!

[@FreshFishPro]

Scissors, snails, & puppy dog tails. Great video as always!

[@RichardRamage1]

Great Carving Doug and another stellar video.

[@the_BRD_sub_byDonHennessy]

that and a honest thank you for inspiring me to get into this relaxing hobby, finally got one finished

[@danoutdoorsman5954]

Your wood carvings are so unique and awesome. I am still working on the snowman, LOL. Thanks for your videos, you are inspiring.

[@jackmehoff2961]

Beautiful creation Doug ! Thank You for sharing your video, and your amazing skills. ATB

[@indianatone218]

Awesome Doug the more i watch you the more im inspired just got my basic carving tools to get going . The eyes are so damn creepy i need to do one for the bottom of my garden stuck on the tree to freak the ramblers out that go past lol.

[@stevemackelprang8472]

Those guys are hiding, and it takes work and skill to force them to show themselves,, I think you are doing a great job!

[@daveslifeover65]

Great video Doug, always a pleasure to watch a artist do their thing. Very enjoyable video.

[@rickdff62]

I like how you always "find" wood lying around, ha!

[@jamesgriffiths9125]

Ah looks like he lives in the forest?

[@rickdff62]

@@jamesgriffiths9125 I was making a joke as it looked like he came across 0:08 a cabin being built and grabbed a couple of pieces of wood, ha!

[@tinamckeage6665]

lololo,came out awesome

[@mikena8519]

heh.. second video now I've seen... think I sense a pattern of branch theft :))

[@maxnme2001]

I really liked this video! Excellent craftmanship!

[@BushmanAOD]

Hi Doug, I just wanted to thank you for the videos I first watched almost a year ago, it's your videos that got me into Bushcraft / Wild Camping through woodcraft. IT has been great and almost like an Epoch for me so thanks alot brother! Glad to see your channel doing well Cheers from a South African living in England. all the best

[@MegaModli]

Thanks Doug. I’ve been doing small carving projects for a while. You have been very helpful!

[@blackspruceroutes]

Looks great! Your tools are SHARP!

[@KweenBee37]

God this looks like so much fun. Love your work Doug

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Holy Moly that looks super awesome wow!!! Great job!!!

[@gravityman5529]

The perfect content. Passion + trade = craftsmanship. Doug’s channel reflects and greatly influences my pursuits in life. 😁 may God bless

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video..it never ceases to amaze me how you can bring to life a piece of scrap wood.

[@OldHickoryTN]

You are the man Doug. Please never leave us to fend for ourselves

[@mikenap3253]

Glad to have found you. Your style is easy, and you explain well. Sometimes less is more. Thanks!

[@randymartin5521]

Looks pretty darn good to me. I'd hang that right by my front door so it would look like he's watching whomever is knocking. Love your carving videos. I'm going to end up with yet another hobby if I keep watching these vids!

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Hey Doug . Always enjoy your vids and it looks good to me . Thanks .

[@Gregwisconsin]

Thanks for the speed-ups! Not with your videos, but on others, much of the time I get impatient with long explanations and find myself saying; “Hush and just DO IT!”. I have been doing 1x1x5” basswood wood spirits from your really excellent vids and now I might try using a flat surface. Most appreciated.

[@charlesleaf8272]

Really liked this because it has given me the permission to carve a wood spirit in a larger piece of wood. I started out my learning to carve with the wood spirit tutorial and discovered I was able to carve a small wood spirit on a small piece of dowel based upon your pencil-carving. From this emerged a small wood spirit crafted into a car key chain. My wife was my first customer and she loved it as did the rest of the family. (No, I don’t sell them). Friends and acquaintances just seem to like this carving and I have no real special skill other than following your directions. They work, if you practice enough. As a side note, my reason for carving is from chemotherapy, which has left my hands numb and tingly. I wanted to improve my hand skills to write short notes clearly, again. It’s been about 8 months or so and my writing skills are better. So is my carving because I try to carve every day. I think I have accomplished the owl and made my own version of it because of our kids, specifically one who is a lawyer. She loved it, wanted one and I came up with an RBG owl, after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, with black glasses and all. She now wants at least 5 more to give as Christmas presents to her lawyer friends. I know it is not perfect, but she likes it and thinks it’s pretty good. Enough said. So, thanks for all you do for inspiring us newbies to want to pick up a carving knife. For me, time is of the essence because am almost 84 and don’t want to miss a day improving my new hobby. Best, Chuck Leaf

[@dawnepimm4393]

Love, love , love it. Fantastic expression. Thank you for sharing.

[@crkbrnhrt5432]

So much fun. Thanks, Doug!

[@virginiareid5336]

I so enjoy watching you carve. It fascinates me that you make such wonderful things just by looking at a piece of wood.

[@TheOutdoorsman]

I love your carving videos! Since watching your videos on carving, I have decided to start again. Thank you for that.

[@timhawkins2502]

Enjoy all your videos and the carving videos are top notch especially with your cantor- keep up the great work!

[@merryannmac8096]

Like Michaelangelo said, " He was in there, I just let him out."..This was so fun, Doug. I love to watch you carving. It looks like you're cutting butter. Merry Ann from Minnesota

[@stevekunde1117]

Very nice carving Doug. I do enjoy it when you liberate wood from your friends. I use cedar and basswood as my primary wood for decoy carving. So anytime I see another carver working in cedar it makes me smile.

[@stan3198]

Great wood spirit Doug !!! Hoping to get back to carving now that all my eye surgeries are done and have new glasses. Thanks as always !!!

[@ronruethain5521]

Hi Doug - I love watching you carve. I watch your videos and then go give it a try. I think I carved 40 simple Santa's last year for Christmas. Looks like I'll be moving back to wood spirits now. I'm off for a camping trip next week - probably a good time to pick up a piece of wood and give it a go. Thanks as always.

[@edsasse1460]

Great job !! You are a skilled artist for sure.......keep the knowledge coming PLEASE...........and thank you !!

[@janetwithers7427]

You work with the wood as if it were butter. You make it look easy. That wood spirit guy looks like he has seen a grissley up close. You do great work, Doug. 😺💞

[@beaunaro]

Thank you so much for these tutorials, Doug. I’m a beginner, but watching you gives me hope. Really like your channel!

[@musicandcoffee2853]

I love it! I’ve been trying to carve wood spirits for a while now. I’m nowhere near your level. Good work my friend!

[@larzhillbot1443]

Love This Excellent up close video of the steps...If you could also do a video of how you sharpen your gouges and tools would be Grand.....Huge thank you for this video

[@TheChefmike66]

I too, wonder about the mechanics of, and time spent, sharpening all of those awesome tools.

[@ronnieahman6958]

Nice job Doug, you brought a piece of wood to life. I really enjoy your videos.

[@neilerrey594]

Thanks Doug, not started yet but this has helped me gain confidence to start. Thank you.

[@waynegeordiesdad648]

Beautiful job....I learned a lot about layout and rough removal as well as a HUGE amount re: finishing. Really enjoyed it and my own can only get better thanks to your help. Thanks and cheers from Canada North