As someone who has done nearly all of your tutorials, the move into slightly more advanced carvings is very welcome and a good rounding to your library. Also - he looks awesome! Best wishes to you this Christmas and thanks for the videos!
Absolutely thrilled to see this on my feed this morning! I started carving less than a year ago and am addicted! I’ve carved 62 Santa’s and 2 snowmen so far this year to give away as Christmas gifts and most have been based on your tutorials! Thanks Doug for sharing your talents and time. Appreciated more than you know!
@@manuelamonteverde2233 manuela, si usa il tiglio. Difficile da trovare da noi. Ti consiglio di girare qualche brico e cercare i listelli di Ayous (lo chiamano anche Obeche). Costa pochissimo, parliamo di 2/3€ per un 4cmx4cm lungo 1 metro. È morbidissimo, piu del tiglio e solitamente viene usato per le cornici dai corniciai. Ti troverai benissimo!
Doug, you are an excellent teacher! Your demonstration of the eyes simplifies what has seemed like a daunting addition to my skillset. Thanks for all you do for the carving community.
Agree completely, your an exceptional advanced teacher. Somehow you manage to clarify the difficult steps better than anyone else! Also video quality is excellent. Thank you for sharing and all your time Doug.
Greetings from Finland! Can I just say that the gnomes you make, are just fantastic! In ancient times, Tonttu (Gnome) was a very important creature amongst Finnish houses, people used to give gifts to them such as porridge and bread and such. Eventually Tontut faded away and only the remaining old folk were believing in them. Nowdays Tontut are only remembered as Christmas elves (I have always been against American Christmas elves, they're too flashy). People nowdays just treat gnomes as some funny looking garden decorations. Mostly posing in disrespectful manner showing their arses or giving a middle finger. Which is just sad in my opinon. Merry Christmas Doug, don't forget to leave a bowl of porridge and a cup of coffee next to your house to keep the small ancient ones happy :)
Thanks for the website tutorials. My friend has tried to talk to me for years into woodcarving for 46 years. He and others used to take their lunch hour and sit around a table doing various woodcarvings. we worked for the same employer. I was interested, but my work kept me to busy, I've been retired for over 10years and he retired last year. He suggested we get together this spring and he would introduce me to woodcarving. He doesn't know it but I've been watching your website for many weeks now AND I AM INTRESTED! My dad taught Jr. and Senior Shop in school. He could make anything. Cabinets, stereo speakers, carve wood figurines from walnut, make silver jewelry, etc. etc. Watching your videos had stirred something in me. It must be genetic. He's been gone for many years now. Ii may no good at woodcarving, but I need to try. It's in my blood. Thanks for sharing your terrific talents with us.
Brilliant job sir. I really enjoyed this video. I know what I'm gonna be doing later. LOVE IT. I've not been carving a full year and because of you I feel I had been doing it for years. You got me carving and a friend of mine is carving because of me. You started something over here in the UK. STAY SAFE mate.
Wow, thanks for showing the eyes in such detail. I know you've explained how to do it before, but for some reason this way just clicked and blew my mind. Can't wait to try it on my next carving.
Texture, depth and shadows! Check! And fish hook the temples into the cheeks... (taking notes here 🤓). I think this was one of your best instructional videos yet Doug. I really liked how you explained the carving of the eyes. That is going to help me tremendously. Great video! *Insert coffee slurp sound byte here*
Great video, I mean really great quality lighting and sound. So many videos have poor sound and lighting that washes out the detail. It's great to see guys like yourself ddalo and Mr Coats taking the time to produce really decent vids. Thx for your time and effort.
I have been watching this video periodically for a few months and now that Christmas is coming on us, I plan on carving a half dozen or so as Christmas Presents. The high water mark this video brings is the transition from cartoon eyes to realistic eyes in a carving most of us will do. I loved the gnome's head a bit ago, but I see it this way, a gnome and Santa are mostly just a hat style away from each other.
Thank you for your carving tutorials. As a new carver I find it very helpful when you explain the different cuts and steps to make the little characters come alive!
Doug this video could not have come at a better time. I've been struggling on a Santa carving and kinda gave up on it. This has inspired me to pick it back up and finish. Thanks Doug. Be well
Doug, what a great surprise to find this tutorial this morning! I can't wait to try this one. You are so very kind to share your talents with all of us! You are the reason that I have just started carving! I'm really enjoying this creative craft.
You make it look so easy with the skills you have learned I know it isn't.Been looking for a santa with proud cheeks looking forward to having a go. Cheers mate.
Awesome as always Doug,, that is the best way I've seen eyes done,, thank you for that.. I say yes show us more detailed videos,, because you have all the beginner stuff,, I really appreciate you taking your time and doing these videos much love.
Just watched the vid through. Great way for all carvers to see the value and impact of deep clean cuts , shadows and sharp tools. I’m going to give this one a go for sure. Thanks Doug!
Very inspiring Doug. I'm still in the "simpler" phase, hope to nearing this level summertime next summer/fall. Please keep make these videos, I've learned more from you over the past 6 months than I thought possible.
Wow great tips , I don’t own any gouges . So my two attempts with just a knife, looks like Santa on a diet ! Never tried the notch cut on eyes , I liked that . Your carving turned out great!
Hey Doug! I just wanted to say thank you for the videos and tutorials. Your videos are why I bought knives and started to learn. I love it! I've started using mainly chisels as my tools, and I'm really enjoying them. Hope you're well!
WOW! This is awesome. Thanks for sharing this video. I am a beginner but I've learned a lot from you every time I watched your videos. God bless and more power to your channel.
In my humble opinion you are the leader as far as teaching your skills. Merry Christmas and a very happy new year. Peace, Scottie (carving is my free time).
Great video Doug! The eye portion of this tutorial I found to be very informative for my use. I'm sure a lot of your subscribers should find this video a tremendous help.
One of the best teachers on the planet. Great presentation. Great comments and coaching. Love what you offer and your talent is insane. Thank you Doug for inspiring me and others to be better and expand our skills. Keep up the great work. Just awesome stuff.
I have watched your channel for a couple of years now I belive it has to have been. And you are really starting to get incredibly skilled with that knife. Love to watch your vids before I rest its great to relax with your vids.
I feel you could do a whole video on the “twang”. Popping the chip out after you slice it and sending it flying with a “TWANG”! Such an essential skill! 😂
I'll never be able to carve something like that but it was still a great tutorial to watch. I'll be able to use some of those ideas w/ simpler carvings. Thanks for sharing!
I have been carving for about a year and have progressed fairly well but this video took me up a level. Although my Santa did not look nearly as good as yours I had way more depth and shadow than any of my other carvings by far. Thank you for putting these videos out!
I’ve watched your carving skills develop over the years and continue to be impressed. You have grown tremendously and you can show and teach what you’re doing. Very enjoyable watch. Nice job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
As someone who has done nearly all of your tutorials, the move into slightly more advanced carvings is very welcome and a good rounding to your library. Also - he looks awesome! Best wishes to you this Christmas and thanks for the videos!
My thoughts and gratitude exactly. Thank you
I like the Santa 🎅 face 😊good job all so look for you in wood carving magazine 😊
A surprise Doug video💚🇬🇧🌱 joy of joys thanks for sharing Mr Linker
The coolness made from your fingertips makes me happy!👍👏
🎅Linker! 🌹🍀
Have a happy smile! 🙏
Absolutely thrilled to see this on my feed this morning! I started carving less than a year ago and am addicted! I’ve carved 62 Santa’s and 2 snowmen so far this year to give away as Christmas gifts and most have been based on your tutorials! Thanks Doug for sharing your talents and time. Appreciated more than you know!
Che tipo di legno usi per intagliare ? Grazie.
@@manuelamonteverde2233 he is using Basswood
@@manuelamonteverde2233 manuela, si usa il tiglio. Difficile da trovare da noi. Ti consiglio di girare qualche brico e cercare i listelli di Ayous (lo chiamano anche Obeche).
Costa pochissimo, parliamo di 2/3€ per un 4cmx4cm lungo 1 metro.
È morbidissimo, piu del tiglio e solitamente viene usato per le cornici dai corniciai.
Ti troverai benissimo!
@@manuelamonteverde2233 Ciao Manuela si usa il tiglio e si trova facilmente 👍🏽👋🏽
Oh man I've been waiting for a higher detail tutorial from you! Awesome timing because my Saturday morning is clear!
SOOOOoo Thankful to see you are back!!!!! You are simply the best!!!!!
Doug, you are an excellent teacher! Your demonstration of the eyes simplifies what has seemed like a daunting addition to my skillset. Thanks for all you do for the carving community.
Agree completely, your an exceptional advanced teacher. Somehow you manage to clarify the difficult steps better than anyone else! Also video quality is excellent. Thank you for sharing and all your time Doug.
Fantastic Doug! Really great work!
Thanks for another holiday project!
ooh wonderful work
As a Truck Driver with boring down time. I think this is my Meditation.
Going to go back and start from your earlier videos.
You are a great teacher
Great fan ✅
You are among the lucky winner for the Christmas 🎅giveaway🎁 package 📦hit up to claim your prize
Greetings from Finland! Can I just say that the gnomes you make, are just fantastic! In ancient times, Tonttu (Gnome) was a very important creature amongst Finnish houses, people used to give gifts to them such as porridge and bread and such. Eventually Tontut faded away and only the remaining old folk were believing in them. Nowdays Tontut are only remembered as Christmas elves (I have always been against American Christmas elves, they're too flashy).
People nowdays just treat gnomes as some funny looking garden decorations. Mostly posing in disrespectful manner showing their arses or giving a middle finger. Which is just sad in my opinon.
Merry Christmas Doug, don't forget to leave a bowl of porridge and a cup of coffee next to your house to keep the small ancient ones happy :)
Doug another awesome carving tutorial
Thanks for the website tutorials. My friend has tried to talk to me for years into woodcarving for 46 years. He and others used to take their lunch hour and sit around a table doing various woodcarvings. we worked for the same employer. I was interested, but my work kept me to busy, I've been retired for over 10years and he retired last year. He suggested we get together this spring and he would introduce me to woodcarving. He doesn't know it but I've been watching your website for many weeks now AND I AM INTRESTED! My dad taught Jr. and Senior Shop in school. He could make anything. Cabinets, stereo speakers, carve wood figurines from walnut, make silver jewelry, etc. etc. Watching your videos had stirred something in me. It must be genetic. He's been gone for many years now. Ii may no good at woodcarving, but I need to try. It's in my blood. Thanks for sharing your terrific talents with us.
Brilliant job sir. I really enjoyed this video. I know what I'm gonna be doing later. LOVE IT. I've not been carving a full year and because of you I feel I had been doing it for years. You got me carving and a friend of mine is carving because of me. You started something over here in the UK. STAY SAFE mate.
Wow, thanks for showing the eyes in such detail. I know you've explained how to do it before, but for some reason this way just clicked and blew my mind. Can't wait to try it on my next carving.
Texture, depth and shadows! Check! And fish hook the temples into the cheeks... (taking notes here 🤓). I think this was one of your best instructional videos yet Doug. I really liked how you explained the carving of the eyes. That is going to help me tremendously. Great video!
*Insert coffee slurp sound byte here*
Great detail. You’re a great carver and instructor. Thanks for doing these for us.
Great video, I mean really great quality lighting and sound. So many videos have poor sound and lighting that washes out the detail. It's great to see guys like yourself ddalo and Mr Coats taking the time to produce really decent vids. Thx for your time and effort.
I like the way you explain alll the cuts you make, and your mixture of carvings!
Thanks for sharing your amazing talents. I have given away several carvings that brought me much pleasure.
Doug your skills at teaching carving and videos are just plain awesome.
I have been watching this video periodically for a few months and now that Christmas is coming on us, I plan on carving a half dozen or so as Christmas Presents. The high water mark this video brings is the transition from cartoon eyes to realistic eyes in a carving most of us will do. I loved the gnome's head a bit ago, but I see it this way, a gnome and Santa are mostly just a hat style away from each other.
Thank you for your carving tutorials. As a new carver I find it very helpful when you explain the different cuts and steps to make the little characters come alive!
Great fan ✅
You are among the lucky winner for the Christmas 🎅giveaway🎁 package 📦hit up to claim your prize
Glad to see another tutorial. The master is back!
Loving the extra tools! Thank you for another great video!
Thanks!
Doug this video could not have come at a better time. I've been struggling on a Santa carving and kinda gave up on it. This has inspired me to pick it back up and finish. Thanks Doug. Be well
I’m really impressed Doug. Great job. I’m learning a lot
Doug, what a great surprise to find this tutorial this morning! I can't wait to try this one. You are so very kind to share your talents with all of us! You are the reason that I have just started carving! I'm really enjoying this creative craft.
Oh yeah, I know what I'll be doing this weekend. Cheers Doug.
Absolutely stunning art Wishing you A Merry Christmas.Santa adore 😊🙄🎄.
Oh my gosh he is so awesome!❤👍You are the best Doug, I love all your carvings❤😁✌
Fantastic carving..so lifelike..Can't believe how just a little black pencil in the eyes can bring the face to life. Great Video....
You make it look so easy with the skills you have learned I know it isn't.Been looking for a santa with proud cheeks looking forward to having a go. Cheers mate.
Awesome as always Doug,, that is the best way I've seen eyes done,, thank you for that.. I say yes show us more detailed videos,, because you have all the beginner stuff,, I really appreciate you taking your time and doing these videos much love.
Wonderful lesson, what a great Craft for everyone to make during the Holiday Season. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you another great video can’t wait till I try it 😂
Absolutely amazing so beautiful Santa 🎅 love all your videos 😊😊
Terrific video and Santa project. I look forward to watching more of your video collection. Thanks!
This is a great video doug need more 2x2 videos with some gouges. Thank you you are a great teacher i like the way you do your eyes.
Just watched the vid through. Great way for all carvers to see the value and impact of deep clean cuts , shadows and sharp tools. I’m going to give this one a go for sure. Thanks Doug!
Excellent Doug!! Great step by step tutorial . Thank you.
Also love the added texturing.
I love watching your tutorials !!!
Thanks
This is the best I have seen on doing the eyes. I have such a hard job with doing them. So thanks. And the three corner cuts too.
Thnkx a lot mr Doug for your video and channel 🔝👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you Doug, i will do it this evening.
Love this project a little bit more detailed.
Very inspiring Doug. I'm still in the "simpler" phase, hope to nearing this level summertime next summer/fall. Please keep make these videos, I've learned more from you over the past 6 months than I thought possible.
Wow what a great carving Doug
Thanks Doug, excellent tutorial , you explained everything wonderfully.
Wow great tips , I don’t own any gouges . So my two attempts with just a knife, looks like Santa on a diet !
Never tried the notch cut on eyes , I liked that .
Your carving turned out great!
Great video Doug! Will be playing this one several time's. Thanks for the demo.
More tools, awesome ! Thanks again Doug for sharing. 🤗
Hey Doug! I just wanted to say thank you for the videos and tutorials. Your videos are why I bought knives and started to learn. I love it! I've started using mainly chisels as my tools, and I'm really enjoying them. Hope you're well!
Awesome Santa Doug 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing
WOW! This is awesome. Thanks for sharing this video. I am a beginner but I've learned a lot from you every time I watched your videos. God bless and more power to your channel.
You have such a calm and reassuring energy…I needed that today, your videos help more than you know…thank you Sir
In my humble opinion you are the leader as far as teaching your skills. Merry Christmas and a very happy new year.
Peace, Scottie (carving is my free time).
Super talented!! Thanks for your time.
Doug, Thanks, great timing, I cut 12 blocks this morning for Santa ornament presents, now I have a guide to cutting them. Have a great Thanksgiving.
I love it! Thank you so very much.
Thank you very much for this Santa carving. Not too difficult and finished product looks wonderful❤
Thank you again!
Awesome video Doug. Love all your stuff
Great video Doug! The eye portion of this tutorial I found to be very informative for my use. I'm sure a lot of your subscribers should find this video a tremendous help.
One of the best teachers on the planet. Great presentation. Great comments and coaching. Love what you offer and your talent is insane. Thank you Doug for inspiring me and others to be better and expand our skills. Keep up the great work. Just awesome stuff.
This was so fun to carve, thank you for the more detailed carving tutorial!
I wish “scoop ‘er out” worked that well for me. 😅. Can you, sometime, show the 3-corner cut slowly? I just cannot get it right.
Thank you for sharing. What a gift, had a lot of fun following along with you and it turned out very nice.
I will give it a go. Thank you so much for your videos. You have helped me so so much.
The "V" in v-cut stands for "versatile". Such a powerful little cut. Awesome as always! 😄
Wow I sure learn a lot from these videos. Thanks
Outstanding video! Thank you for taking time to show us newbies how it is done. My hat is off to you sir.
Just fantastic!! Watching you do the eyes will be a big help going forward. Thanks so much for all your tutorials, easy and advanced.
Great video Doug . 😀
I have watched your channel for a couple of years now I belive it has to have been. And you are really starting to get incredibly skilled with that knife. Love to watch your vids before I rest its great to relax with your vids.
You've transitioned from whittling to advanced woodcarving. Very interesting to see your work. It was perhaps a normal sequence. I wish you the best.
The best!!👍👍👍
Bravo, j'aime beaucoup. Vos vidéos sont très claires et captivantes. J'ai hâte de visionner la prochaine. Merci.
I feel you could do a whole video on the “twang”. Popping the chip out after you slice it and sending it flying with a “TWANG”! Such an essential skill! 😂
Great carving!
Great great fun video. Iv carved you Santa from last year, big hit!! I’ll carve a bunch of these. Thank you
Was very nice of you to send carvings to Shawn James. I watch you all the time now that I have my health back. Julien Lamarche
Thanks Doug. love all your videos. great tutorials.
I'll never be able to carve something like that but it was still a great tutorial to watch. I'll be able to use some of those ideas w/ simpler carvings. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing work!
Another fine piece Doug ..excellent project and christmas gift ..Thanks for sharing my friend
I have been carving for about a year and have progressed fairly well but this video took me up a level. Although my Santa did not look nearly as good as yours I had way more depth and shadow than any of my other carvings by far. Thank you for putting these videos out!
Excellent thanks Doug 😊
I have been learning to carve recently, but I don't know which kind of wood to use is better
Great video! Can;t wait to try it.
I’ve watched your carving skills develop over the years and continue to be impressed. You have grown tremendously and you can show and teach what you’re doing. Very enjoyable watch. Nice job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice one Doug, I like the detail and depth, take care
Thank you Doug.
You make it look so easy
Love the eyes! Thanks for showing us how to do them
I've literally learned everything from watching you. Very cool man and thank you as well
Great "gouching" - thank You and greetings from Germany
Great video, you make it look so easy. Gives me hope! Thanks!
Awesome Doug I just love it, thank you great job! ✅✅✅😎😎😎🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯