What Happens if You Don't Give Up
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Congrats to Rob Bullis!! You are the winner of the Woodspirit carving!
DO NOT REPLY TO ANYONE CLAIMING YOU HAVE WON A PRIZE!! THIS IS ALL SPAM AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ME.Drawing will be April 1st as stated in video thanks
Too late, but no cash changed hands.it did seem a bit sketchy. Live and learn😊
Me too
Me too but also thanks for the heads up
No money lost
I did click on a link in my message that led me to a UA-cam page that I thought was yours. I subscribed thinking I was somehow unsubscribed to you and now it won’t let me unsubscribe to it.
Trust the beaver! Doug I have learned that “study to show thyself approved” applies in all aspects of life and if you don’t compare yourself to others, but only the old you, then you will see that you are a lot better than you could have ever imagined that you could be. You’re an awesome teacher and inspiration. By the way, I love the old carving too. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
I'm inspired. Thank you
We have a scammmer in the comments be careful
@Russ Barnes be careful that isn't Doug but an account spoofing him.
He got me
Damn he got me too
Trust the Beaver. I love the Old trunk carving! Thanks, Doug. Dogs are lovely! 🐾☮️
I love this video! As a retired Art Specialist, I always asked my students, “How do you know you can’t sail that boat, you haven’t left the dock yet.”
So many people profess to have no talent without trying!
You are such a gifted teacher, and so good at offering encouragement!
“Trust the Beaver”
Thank you!
✌️❤️🙏
To quote the famous Football Coach Vince Lombardi;" Practice doesn't make Perfect. Perfect Practice makes Perfect." I live by this quote, and still practicing. " Trust the Beaver."
You are definitely an inspiration. I like the fact that you did show your not-so-successful carving because we all start somewhere. I love that you speak so gently. You are the Bob Ross of carving. I think that is awesome. Also, trust the beaver. :)
Trust the beaver. My boyfriend Perry watches you all the time. He started carving during covid and he loves it. He's doing alright. He would love to own one of your wood carving. Thank you for inspiring him.😊
I look back at my first carvings three years ago and am amazed at how much better I've gotten since then just by practicing, like you said. Watching yours and other UA-cam carver's channels has helped a lot. Thanks for what you do. Trust the beaver! LOL
Trust the beaver! I remember when i was recommended your simple wizard faces video it took you 15 minutes to carve one, after I watched it something sparked and i went to find a stick and try it while watching. It took me 2 hours just to carve a little face and it looked bad. But that only motivated me to push forward so i can one day do it in the same time as you. Fast forward 4 years this hobby turned into a job and the proggress is jaw dropping for me when i look back. Don't give up guys!
Thank you for this. I'm 19, and started trying to pick up carving when i was 16. I put it down a year and a half ago because I just felt like I wasn't making anything good enough and that the progress was so slow it wasn't even worth it. I've been thinking about doing it again, but I just didn't want to because I knew I wasn't good. I think this video was what I needed to see. Thank you!!
I started whittling when I saw the “fantastically simple wood spirit “. My first one is unrecognizable as a wood spirit. I used a dull knife and a piece of 2 x 4. Several years later using sharp knives and good basswood, I have whittled some pieces that I’m pretty proud of. Thanks for hooking me on a hobby I wish I’d known about 50 years ago. (My wife says I’m obsessed with it)
Thanks Doug. I sit by the firepit and try your carvings still a rookie but find myself mostly thinking about stuff while in the peace and quiet fresh air. Wouldn't have happened if I never found your channel. You are more to us than what you realize.
I’m a 70 year old new carver. My first carve is trying an upsized little penguin. Actually the first one is in the fire place. But starting over. LOVE your videos. They are like watching an old friend.
Doug, you inspired me to start up just before Christmas. I started with the easy gnome one and then worked on to owls on dowels, bears, birds, and characters. Christmas week, my dad died, followed by my uncle a week later. The carving helped me deal with it. I don't have much in the way of gear: a cheap Beavercraft set of one sloyd knife, one detail knife, one spoon gouge and one regular gouge, but I've managed to produce some things my friends and family tell me are really good. I appreciate it. So, Trust the Beaver. Keep on truckin' and keep on carvin'.
Something I always wanted to do and I can't even hold my Dremel tool any longer. My hands are shot and I'm only 68. I have years to go and my stained glass shop sits, gathering dust also. I could cry because I am unable to make anything even though I have made hundreds of stained glass lamps, windows, suncatchers, many wooden carved leaves to put on frames along with acorns, etc...Watching you is all I have left Mr. Linker and you're so nice to show us what you make which is so beautiful. I watch your video of the little guy in the boat bringing supplies, it makes me cry every time I watch it. Thank you.
By chance, YT recommended the wood spirit video to me in December. It was so broken into easy steps, I said, "I can do that." As a 49 year old man, I couldn't wait for Christmas morning. I asked for a carving knife. Since then I've been carving every day. Eyes are the hardest part for me, but it's therapeutic and keeps me off Twitter and the negative side of life. You never know what will be born when you start chipping away. I want to thank you for everything you do. Changed my life for the better.
For me it was the simple owl. Not the recent one, but the one four years ago!
Oh, and I "trust the beaver"
Carving outdoors, in the woods with a cup of coffee! Raised my carving to a whole new level. Next is taking a grandchild to share the experience with. Thank you.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, you're an inspiration sir! This video hit the right chord with me. I have three of your Easy Easter Whittle bunnies that I've carved in front of me right now, and the 3rd one is the best of the bunch. I also have many trees around my property that I plan to carve wood spirits into after I purchase the correct tools for the task. But in the meantime, I watch your videos, I practice carving your caricatures and I'm getting better! And like you said, always trust the beavers, they know what the best wood for carving is! Thank you for all you are doing!
Trust the beaver! Thanks for the videos. I used to watch my grandfather carve. After he passed away my uncle gave me his carving tools. He made his own carving knives from old straight razor blades and carved his own handles from cedar. I play around a little bit but not too good. Thanks for sharing.
That old carving is so abstract. Certainly true to an artistic imagination. I see the thought you may have had. I carve with you and your vids consistently. I don't hold the imagination you are gifted with. But, I can make carvings that my wife just loves. I prescribed to the WC you recommended and now have so much more inspirational media. Thanks again Doug. Can't wait for the next vlog tutorial.
Trust the Beaver! Started a few years ago when your owl kept popping up in my you tube feed. I thought to myself "I can do that" so I bought a cheap knife and Amazon wood and proceded to butcher an owl but loved the process. So I bought better knives and better wood and 3 years later every shelf in my house is covered with artwork. Thanks Doug.
Doug, it's awesome to see you've gotten back to you carving what makes you happy! The sheer joy of carving has come shining back through! Thank you for all the inspiration you have given me. I started carving when I was 59 1/2, and started watching you on UA-cam. Now two years later thanks to your generosity in free teaching videos my carvings don't suck and you still inspire me!
Trust the beaver! I like your tree guy! Everybody starts somewhere and yours is just fine since he kept you going. Hope you save him forever. Love WCI.
Trust the beaver! I'm fairly new to carving and at times it does get frustrating! This video really hit home for me. As long as I keep carving and putting the time in my carving will improve! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you so much for your videos... Really encouraged me to start whittling...
Trust the beaver. Your always an inspiration Doug! The pep talk I needed lol
Trust the beaver! Thanks for sharing all your tips, tricks, and how-tos with us. You and Gene Messer have both been a great inspiration! Thanks Doug.
Doug you are an excellent instructor. I have been carving off and on for 15 years. Obtained 2 Helvie and a couple of OCC knives.
I watch all your videos and carve a lot of them. Thanks for your time and energy in producing these videos. Always trust the beaver!
I’m relatively new to carving. Luckily several of my mentors introduced me to your videos and WCI. Thank you for you patience, guidance and occasional “kick in the pants.” Your musical analogy is right on. I’m not the best carver in my group, but I am the best trumpet player. Been doing that for over 55 years and will keep working on my carving skills. Thanks for your support!
Trust the beaver! Hey Doug, I started out with Gene Messer too. Gene said everyone should check out a guy named Doug Linker. I'm glad I did. I have done several of your projects.
My wife and I go back and check out your "Supply Run" video every once in a while, it's her favorite. Thanks for doing all your tutorials.
Don
Thanks for doing this, Doug. Practice makes perfect. Always fun to carve along with you.
Trust the beaver. I love when you take us to your family bush❣
Thanks Doug ❣️Been watching you for awhile now for your general attitude towards art and life, I love watching the faces come alive and have been inspired to do small carvings just for fun!! I hope you keep being challenged to improve and take us on your journey-
So much fun to come along 🥰
I'm not a carver nor a whittler, but when I was just a lad, I did carve a few birds. Now
that I've found your channel, I do enjoy just relaxing, watching and listening to your
work. Thanks.
Trust the beaver! Hey Doug! This has been an awesome experience since the beginning when I started watching your channel quite a few times ago. Now when I got the time, I always carve watching your tutorials. It is such a relaxing and brain-focusing experience! It is most than appreciated that you are encouraging us like so.
Sometimes I feel like I don't get any experience from my carvings, and that I do not get any better, but now this video has encouraged me to do more and to trust myself. Thank you very much for that! Looking forward to your next tutorials!
"Trust the Beaver" Thank you for your encouragement. Last summer I bought a soapstone carving kit of a turtle. The shape was already cut out and ive been filing away at it. For the first time in my life I understand how one could block out something. This was huge for me! Before that I always lamented that i could not figure out how to start.....I guess those "aha!!" moments just come when they come. Again, thanks for the sharing of your first carving attempt
Doug thank you so much for breaking down the craft of wood carving to make it easy for anyone to be successful and enjoy it as a hobby. as I approach retirement I plan to spend many hours learning to carve and look forward to many more of your videos . Your an inspiration to so many
Trust (and “Leave it”) the Beaver. I love your stuff, super simple and very calming. Thanks Doug
Hey Doug! Thanks a ton for the inspirational video. This was definitely a swift kick in the butt for me and I actually went outside and found one of my old carvings in my kindling pile to compare to one of my newer pieces. I can definitely see the progress and just wanted to give a thank you to you for starting me off on my carving journey. Always a pleasure seeing a new video. Keep up the great work.
Doug: What a great video! Please don't let that first carving get lost again. Shear off the carving and mount it on a board that can be proudly displayed in your shop. Progress is success, documented through all of your hard work. The big bonus is that you have positively impacted the lives of countless people. I hope to meet you some day.
Another great video, Doug. You've been my teacher for a few years, and I've noticed your improvements and mine. Thanks for all the guidance and inspiration over the years! Nothing better than coffee and trying to make something happen with a blank piece of wood :) Keep the videos coming! Cheers!
Trust the beaver! And the beaver trusts you! Love carving youwhere my Gene Messer years ago. Thanks for sharing!
Trust the beaver! I've just started carving the last few months and I've found foxes are the best practice. Never give up.
Trust the beaver.
Thanks for getting me back into carving after 25 years or so. It's now my retirement hobby and I'm loving it.
TRUST THE BEAVER! Doug, I think your carving on the tree is great. I'm glad it was found. The carved face you showed at the beginning certainly does look like you.
Hi Doug, Yes we even have Beavers here in Dorset UK. My son introduced me to your tutorials 3 yrs ago just before he passed away. I have bee watching them ever since, I looked at my first Wood Spirit fridge magnet and look at what I am achieving now and wow. It does give me a whole lot of 'ass kick'! When you have a hobby like this it can take you to any place you want to get your head right! Thank you so much for your inspiration and encouragement. KEEP GOING PALL AND YES! TRUST THE BEAVER! Regards
Trust the beaver! Thanks for the videos Doug. You’ve been a great teacher!
Trust the Beaver! Thanks Doug, Inspiration like you is what keeps me progressing when I can.
Thank you for so generously sharing your craft and knowledge. Watching you carve has made me better.
And let me tell you, there is a brilliance to what you have done with this video, because my fist carving, or two or three look just like that. I have small pieces of wood I saved after “starting” a carving some 30 years ago and they look just like that.
You understand the process not just of carving, but if learning. That is why you have picked up carving at and that is why you are are so good at teaching.
Thank you!
Trust the beaver!
Trust the beaver ! I want to say a big Thank You Doug for the inspirational video. I just started to carve in November I am 73 and was starting to feel that I will never be able to carve like you and all the great carvers out there. I try to do a carving every day and find that the time just goes so fast. I really enjoy your tutorials and I would classify you as Master Class carver. From an old guy thanks again and keep the videos coming.
Trust the beaver ! I started carving about four months ago and was discouraged that I sucked at it . I did it as a way to get through the long winter months. A friend suggested I watch your videos and I got a renewed hope that if I keep at it I would get better. You have been a great inspiration !
Trust the beaver! I've often said that I don't have a creative gene and I often having trouble transferring what I think I want to do in my head, to how it actually comes out on the wood. But I keep trying! Watching you, and others on youtube, as well as looking at some books has helped. I'm a bit impatient, and love to see quick progress...the fruits of my labor, if you will, but carving has been both humbling and rewarding as well as a great teacher of patience! Thanks Doug!
Trust the Beaver! I started watching your channel long before the name change, mainly for the canoe tripping. As time went on, I became more and more interested in your wood carving and now I'm hooked. You had Gene , we have Doug!
"Trust the Beaver" You are an inspiration as you can see by the many, many followers; and us that try your examples and think we have accomplished some type of magic when our attempt looks good. There will always be room for improvement, thanks for reminding us.
Trust the beaver! You hit the nail on the head. Walk before you can run. I’m still walking but hopefully one day I will be able to jog a little.
I have carved spoons for years . Your videos have prodded me on. The five minute face. The Odie and the hillbilly. I would watch it 40 times and then try to carve it. The ninja method pull the bow 1000 times before shooting the arrow. Lol! This method works! The pottery shop bought my first 15. They have resold them all even my first one . And they want more, which amazes me. Yesterday I Carved first face, which is not as cartoonish. it looks decent. it was also my first basswood carving!
Thank you Doug for the encouragement. I’m not writing this to get something so you don’t have to send anything to me. I just wanted to say thank you sir!
Trust the beaver.. Doug my friend, you are so humble. I look back at even 1 yr of my carving and I see bits of progress, so you are so right. Practice practice practice. . The phrase never give up is something you say in almost every video and I thank you for that. Be well
Trust the beaver, why not. Thank you sir for encouraging us wannabes. As always great video from a wonderful teacher
Trust a beaver. That was a very good story I am glad you shared that. I am glad you found your tree finally.
Trust the Beaver. Hey Doug, I’ve been a fan and subscriber since your Doug Outside days. Your video on how to carve a little man inspired me to give carving a try. I initially did a little 2” carving of an older gentleman with his hands in his pockets. It turned out okay but you can surely tell it was my first attempt at carving. Your tutorials are by far the best on UA-cam and I never miss a video and refer to them often during projects. Thank you for all that you do!!!!
Trust the beaver and it's so good to see how much happier you are with this channel. I could see when I watched Doug Outdoors that, over time, you got fed up with a lot of the negative comments. Now you are in your happy place!
I enjoy learning from you and always try carving something new. You're never too old to stop learning. I'm 74 and proof positive. Trust the beaver!
Trust the beaver! Thanks for the chance to win one of your carvings. Love the work you do and so appreciate you’re willingness to share.
Well said Doug, all artists/craftsmen have humble beginnings. Practice, practice, practice & trust the beaver!!!
My art, as with my soul, is a work in progress... Gave one of my snowman carvings to a friend for her son's Cub Scout Pack Auction. Went for $18. May not seem like much, but I am happy with that! AND she told me her son wants one "just like it!"
As a fellow Canadian, and a Woodturner for the last 2 years, I always, Trust the Beaver !🇨🇦
Trust the beaver! I had a chip carver tell me when I first started carving, that if I carve everyday for 1yr. you will find that you can carve. You don't have to carve for long periods of time. Some days you may only have 5min. other days you might carve for hour. Just try to do it every day. At first I was making pretty firewood. Now I can make a carving that you can recognize. I've used many of your carvings to keep me motived, and I still try to carve a little everyday. Thanks Doug for the inspiration and motivation
These days my firewood is far better looking because of you Doug!
Thank you for the inspiration. Today I was carving on the beach in Myrtle Beach Sc for little kids. The smiles on their faces puts a smile on mine!
Trust the beaver! I love early morning coffee while whittling along with your videos! I am learning so much. Thank you!
"Trust the Beaver!". This video made me happy; there's hope for my future carvings, thanks Doug and greetings from Italy
Trust the beaver! Because of you, Doug, I saw that I do have the ability to carve and I LOVE it, perfectly imperfect as each one may be. Carve on!
You are a credit to the craft. Honesty is rare and you seem to be of that rare group of humble people. thanks
Trust the Beaver. I started carving a little over two years ago. I was inspired by watching Doug's channel. I am still inspired by watching your videos!
THANKS DOUG FOR BRINGING IT EVERY TIME! ! Love Me Some Woodcarving Illustrated and TRUST THAT BEAVER !!!!
Trust the beaver . As a beginner only carving for 3 weeks now I want to thank you for all your videos, I have learned so much you are like a Bob Ross of carving.
Trust the beaver. I'm retired and have always loved wood. So I've been trying my hand at carving. I'm working and watching how the faces are made. I've a long ways to go, but thanks to you I'm getting there.
Trust the beaver! Thanks Doug. I appreciate the lesson you shared. I've been trying to find some motivation to pick it up again. Maybe I'll just start with 50 noses!
Trust the beaver. Thanks for all your teaching Doug.
Trust the Beaver! My hubby and I loved this one. I think the progression you have made is impressive and can't wait to see where you take it. And by the way, that "stump" carving was rather good for a beginner! When we saw it, we both yelled at the TV, "But that's amazing, Doug!" So there, keep up the good work, and please keep sharing. :D
Hello Doug! You're right on. Very good progress, your an inspiration! Trust the Beaver 👍
Trust the beaver because we all have the beaver in us we just have channel it until we succeed. Thanks for the inspiration, Doug.
Doug, I had never carved before watching you. My first completed carving was the simple Santa, watched that video step by step. Now people buy my carvings.
Trust the Beaver! This has changed my whole mindset now that I’ve seen your tree carving!
TRUST THE BEAVER. Doug, I don't usually comment but I just wanted to say thanks. So many people give up too soon, including myself. I find your whole method of teaching and your manner so easy to absorb. I appreciate you and what you offer people. Take care.
Trust the beaver! They do know the best wood. Thanks for the inspiration and entertainment!
I bought you a coffee Doug just on the basis of what you share for free. Your carvings are inspirational and Your Knowledge is priceless. Thank you ☕️
Trust the Beaver! Grateful for what you do for us Doug. Keep on Truckin' my man!
I have my third cottonwood bark carving (in all his flat faced glory) on the wall of my carving station, he gives me inspiration each and every time I start carving. It is all your fault Doug, you started me on this quest for perfection. Thanks
Trust the beaver! I started carving last year because of your videos. For Xmas I actually carved a whole bunch of gnomes and turned them into tree ornaments for my family, was a big hit on Christmas Day. Thanks for inspiring me to try something new!
“Trust the Beaver” You can’t get this kinda advise just anywhere! Thank you Doug, your kinda my Gene Messer. Since finding your channel and taking up carving, I have learned so much watching you. I do see progress in my carvings as time goes by and this is just the kinda inspiration to keep me making wood chips. Now I need to work on my bush coffee making skills.
Started carving little gnomes on little sticks when I first saw your vids. Thanks for the inspiration!
Trust the Beaver!! Gota love it. Just getting back into carving again after many years away from it. Thanks for the encouraging words of not giving up. Keep up the great videos.
Trust the beaver! Thanks for all of your efforts helping us all! What a beautiful spot you have there!
All the "my first carving" posts I see on FB, leave me discouraged, even though, I'm pretty sure they are not the first. Thanks for posting this. Not giving up, and after 1.5 yrs, still have 10 fingers!
Doug. 12 months ago I had never carved or whittled anything in my life and was not interested in it. I thought nothing of it but I saw a video of yours and now it's all I think about. I have whittled Allsorts of stuff . Thank you very much for your suggestions and videos. I am a full time Bus driver in Manchester England so I can't carve as much as I would love to. When I do get the chance I LOVE IT. Thanks to you I have a new life. 👍😎👍
Trust the beaver. You're the reason I got into carving, I'm still waiting for my brother to take me to the forest so I can collect some better wood, but I've practiced on sticks in my yard making dragons and wizard staffs.
Trust the Beaver! LOL. I started carving because of you. I turn everyone on to your channel that is interested in carving. Like you for the last 2yrs I have grown in my carving skills. Keep up the good work!
Your humble personality makes you so enjoyable to watch!
I dabble in leather craft. Leather carving or stamping is a skill like all others that requires developing.
It is so easy to feel discouraged. That is why it was suggested to me to keep my practice pieces and date them. The dated pieces serve as a benchmark of your journey.
Always trust the beaver. LOLOLOL.
Thanks for your words of encouragement, Doug.
Trust the beaver! Really appreciate you, Doug!
Doug watching your videos a few years ago is what gave me the carving bug. Now I have the time to sit and carve. Like you say practice and improve. Trust the beaver.