A deeper dive into carving, French vs English and the magic of this historic skill.

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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
  • Brent explains the subtle differences between French, Italian and English carvings, then introduces his old friend Vasyl, the master carver from the Ukraine who is so skilled. His journey to America is interesting.
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  • @MarkBratanov
    @MarkBratanov 2 роки тому +8

    Beautiful stuff, hope to see more from Vasyl. And a big thank-you for reviving these lost skills. Love your content.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому

      Thank you kindly! Much appreciated.

  • @risalangdon9883
    @risalangdon9883 2 роки тому +4

    Omg! I hope there are many more videos to come showcasing Vasyl's skills and talents!
    I absolutely love French decor. Even their fabrics are works of art!

  • @anthony01571
    @anthony01571 2 роки тому +3

    OUTSTANDING : o ..... Mr. Hull : ) ..... Welcome to America Master Vasyl : ) .... Whom by the way entered OUR country LEGALLY : | .... Thank you very much Mr. Hull for making it happen : ) .... As always, stay safe, healthy, and wealthy - Peace on Earth FOREVER : ) ....

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому +1

      Yes sir! completely legal. Thanks for watching.

  • @haroldmclean3755
    @haroldmclean3755 Місяць тому

    I work in Stone, It takes years and years to know what you really are doing,, Good to see Traditional Crafts get the recognition they deserve

  • @CarlosMartinez-un4sm
    @CarlosMartinez-un4sm 2 роки тому +1

    Much love from Laredo, TX.

  • @achillesbuchanan2095
    @achillesbuchanan2095 2 роки тому +1

    I love your vision to perpetuate and develop the cream of architectural design. Even the Apollo 11 engineers didn’t keep the plans for the Saturn V rockets and today’s experts say they wouldn’t know how to make it again. The proportion and style of Vasyl’s French carving is so perfect that in my mind it reflects the hand of God, just like the Golden Ratio. He should always have an apprentice with him.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому

      Thanks for your comment, I didn't know that about the Saturn V rocket. Good stuff.

  • @tc9148
    @tc9148 2 роки тому +1

    The epitome of masterful craftsmanship. Magical and just awesome.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому

      Thank you!! It is awesome.

  • @matthewgoetz4988
    @matthewgoetz4988 2 роки тому

    I’m blown away. Exciting to see this kind of skill and the level to which he’s attained. That said- way to recognize him and bring him over here. Great video

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому +1

      Cool. Thanks so much!!

  • @gregschoolland5551
    @gregschoolland5551 2 роки тому +1

    That’s amazingly awesome.

  • @sdsconstruction
    @sdsconstruction 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Brent. I just watched a video from The Finish Carpentry TV UA-cam channel that featured you discussing Georgian trim detail in a 1928 home and from that video, I found your channel. Thanks for the amazing content you have here. I am anxious to carve out time and look over all you have to offer on your channel. And I subscribed! (Forgive the carve pun)

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому

      Cool, thanks! Welcome aboard, let me know what you think!

  • @SongvilayFilms
    @SongvilayFilms 2 роки тому

    Wow I love it!

  • @scottfortune9016
    @scottfortune9016 2 роки тому +2

    It's fun to watch someone (you) to be so excited about a level of skill that will allow you to provide your customers so much more of a beautiful carved finish.
    I saw some wonderful Craftsman in the Philippines doing furniture carvings by hand. They were whipping them out fast, so the fine finish wasn't there, but I wonder what they would be able to achieve if they weren't being told to work so fast.
    Thanks for sharing.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому

      So true! Speed is a sign of a skilled craftsman, but sloppy is a sign of being worked too fast. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ryananthony4840
    @ryananthony4840 2 роки тому +1

    I was holding my breath the ENTIRE time u were handling that carving.... I'm like please don't break that little stick thing off 😳😬😂

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому +2

      LOL, it's really quote firm. Thanks for your concern.

  • @darkstonedf
    @darkstonedf 2 роки тому +2

    If you haven't gone down to Jamaica check it out the furniture carvers are really good

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for the tip!

    • @darkstonedf
      @darkstonedf 2 роки тому +1

      @@BrentHull I also have been following a man from Russia who does beautiful geometric carving

  • @seanmcguire7974
    @seanmcguire7974 2 роки тому +1

    1 of the reasons I watch alot of chateau renovation channels is for the oak panel rooms. Love the detail.

  • @crossroadschronicles4647
    @crossroadschronicles4647 2 роки тому +3

    What type of wood is mostly used for the carvings?

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому +2

      He loves basswood, but that piece was done in soft maple.

  • @ashleyaldridge1555
    @ashleyaldridge1555 Місяць тому

    Hello there, I am new to your channel & am absolutely loving the content! I am also a new home owner and was wondering if you have any book recommendations for adding carvings, moldings, and architectural detail to modern (my house was built in 1980, colonial) builds to make them look and feel less cookie cutter?

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Місяць тому

      Well, I would be looking for good historic precedent. If you look at great colonial revival rooms, you quickly realize that carving was relegated to key areas. Only the finest homes used carving. Thus, you want to use it in just a few areas. My book Traditional American rooms shows examples from the Winterthur Museum. Good luck

  • @crossroadschronicles4647
    @crossroadschronicles4647 2 роки тому +1

    How do the carvings attach to the panel? Are they not carved into the panel or are they separate pieces?

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому

      That particular piece is laid on because these panels were already built. Otherwise it varies from piece to piece. Thanks

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому

      Yes, pin nails and wood glue

  • @53ntsmusic17
    @53ntsmusic17 2 роки тому

    Right

  • @stevemiller7949
    @stevemiller7949 Рік тому +1

    PRESERVATION! I guess it takes a special kind of personality or point of view to take "the road less traveled". Like "The geography of nowhere" says, the world seems to be getting more generic and average and cookie cutter. I hope that Charles can continue to promote canonical design now that he is King. It seems that it is hard to preserve the old wisdom amidst the hustle bustle.

  • @CheeseBae
    @CheeseBae 11 місяців тому

    The full French carvings are obviously very beautiful and impressive, but installing them in one's home in the USA is seen as pretentious because 1) you're not royalty and 2) it's really not even our culture. I think some exceptions would be if they were installed in a historic restaurant or hotel where they can be enjoyed by many. The key to bringing this back is to develop new styles instead of copying the French, or to use a lot less ornament. I have lots of moldings in my home, but the only carved ornament is on my fireplace mantel.

  • @imout671
    @imout671 2 роки тому +1

    You could be a dentist in the same time it takes to be that skilled. I bet if you search india you can find men that could do this.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  2 роки тому

      Agreed, there are many talented carvers there. Thanks for watching.

  • @urbandecay3436
    @urbandecay3436 Рік тому

    Now that you got em you need start a carving school before he dies.

  • @pauldecker60
    @pauldecker60 10 місяців тому

    Im sorry but your research into English carving is way off, please look up Grinling Gibbons and his historical works throughout England. Also I take lessons from Alexander Grabovetskiy. You can find his work online as well as Mary May