I Spent 400 Hours Carving This Out of an Ancient Tree.

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  • This (almost) Life-Size T REX skull took me over 400 hours and was carved out of an Old Growth Redwood Burl estimated to be over 1000 years old. #carving #woodworking #art
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  • @kuro8171
    @kuro8171 5 місяців тому +292

    jurassic bark

  • @eliforeal5261
    @eliforeal5261 7 місяців тому +764

    The pits you noticed running along the jaws are called Foramen and are thought to supply the soft tissues of the face (presumably big lizardy-lips) with blood and nutrients. Many lizards today like monitor lizards have them too! Phenomenal attention to detail, just really outstanding work!

    • @sillygoose4472
      @sillygoose4472 5 місяців тому +19

      I was hoping someone in the comments knew, that's neat

    • @randylivingston9440
      @randylivingston9440 4 місяці тому +11

      I thought they were heat sensors like snakes ngl

    • @Erlik0_89
      @Erlik0_89 4 місяці тому

      Some nice lip holes

    • @greenapple9477
      @greenapple9477 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@randylivingston9440Dude, since when t-rexes were known for sensing heat?

    • @ShadowFox1412
      @ShadowFox1412 2 місяці тому +3

      @@greenapple9477 to be fair, a Rex is just an ancient reptile, and a lot of reptiles do have heat sensing capabilities. Even if not to the extent of a modern pit viper. Again though it is more likely these are foramen and not heat sensing pits.

  • @-MrFozzy-
    @-MrFozzy- Місяць тому +60

    I have no idea how you can sell something you’ve wanted to do for so long. A true artist. I certainly couldn’t sell something so cool

    • @Pho3niX_
      @Pho3niX_ Місяць тому +2

      400 hrs of work is expensive though

  • @kaoticmachine
    @kaoticmachine 7 місяців тому +141

    Never seen you craft before, happy little stumble in my feed. As a huge fan/nutcass for dinosaurs, jurassic park and all things prehistoric, I was absolutely glued to the screen watching this. Your narration, tone of voice and craft skill is incredible. If I had the money and didn't live over the pond I'd be buying this for sure. I'm truely amazed at the work. Incredible my man, amazing

  • @Joshua_Knowles_
    @Joshua_Knowles_ 10 місяців тому +285

    by the way, trex skulls are full of old fractures, broken teeth, lacerations, etc... that void above the eye is very realistic like the trex got into a fight with another animal or even another rex! we also commonly see laceration marks on trex bones that line up exactly with triceratops horns. Beautiful sculpture ❤

  • @JerryRigEverything
    @JerryRigEverything 9 місяців тому +1601

    your workshop has got to smell soooooo good with all that wood. My shop smells like engine guts and oil.

    • @gavynrothaermel5598
      @gavynrothaermel5598 9 місяців тому +59

      I would say both have a great smell haha

    • @deadizbetter
      @deadizbetter 9 місяців тому +65

      I wish i had a shop to smell

    • @BMSculptures
      @BMSculptures  9 місяців тому +348

      Haha maybe we need to start making candles of our shop smells. “Freshly sawed wood” “carburetor delight” 😂

    • @fairstream
      @fairstream 9 місяців тому +31

      @@BMSculptures Yes?? do it! id totally buy candles with wood! Such a magnificent sculpture. So beautiful.

    • @Twiddle_things
      @Twiddle_things 9 місяців тому +9

      My "workshop" (my room) smells likr fresh hay and greens because of my bunny, and honestly? Fresh hay smells amazing.

  • @vortozan5395
    @vortozan5395 5 днів тому +4

    1000 years old Redwood Burl, and you matched the significance of a piece of wood like that.
    Phenomenal work!

  • @TheSapphireStarOfficial
    @TheSapphireStarOfficial 4 дні тому +3

    Absolutely incredible, and sold for $48,000. I wish I had seen this sooner, I would’ve bought it myself LOL. What a wonderful piece of art, and congrats on the massive sale

  • @d4mdcykey
    @d4mdcykey 10 місяців тому +440

    To be able to acquire an old growth redwood that's over 1000 years old is astounding on multiple levels in itself, but then to turn it into THAT exquisite piece of art is the kind of transformations in life I will never tire of. Congratulations on a long journey that proved beyond successful.

    • @BMSculptures
      @BMSculptures  10 місяців тому +45

      Thank you! It was a very special piece of wood and I am so fortunate to use it for Old Red.

    • @paulfernandez2695
      @paulfernandez2695 10 місяців тому +4

      Only a answers: AMAZING, ADMIRAL

    • @TheBigp767
      @TheBigp767 9 місяців тому +4

      Just stunning work....a great white sharks Jaws next please... incredible

  • @pjstraw
    @pjstraw 10 місяців тому +2051

    That needs to be in a museum! Amazing work, once again.

    • @TailEndCustoms
      @TailEndCustoms 10 місяців тому +75

      For real. Hopefully a museum buys for people to enjoy it.

    • @allendean9807
      @allendean9807 10 місяців тому +61

      “That belongs in a museum”! Thank you for that!

    • @brandon3777
      @brandon3777 10 місяців тому +57

      The only problem with it going to a museum is those fuckers will want him to donate it cause they are cheap he won't get paid for it like he should

    • @TailEndCustoms
      @TailEndCustoms 10 місяців тому +30

      @@brandon3777 true which is sad. If that’s the case I wouldn’t do it. Just too much work to just donate it. I’m sure the redwood alone cost way too much

    • @BMSculptures
      @BMSculptures  10 місяців тому +116

      I raise the same question, I don't really know how museums acquire their work... That is why I brought it up, to see if anybody viewing works at a museum... I am hoping someone can help me find the best direction to go.

  • @tylerblazejewski6925
    @tylerblazejewski6925 4 місяці тому +34

    That’s the most amazing and beautiful wood sculpture I’ve ever seen and I’m a massive fan of dinosaurs and their realism/attention to detail and I believe you nailed it and did the right thing with keeping all the small blemishes to give this sculpt character. Truly inspiring!

  • @meglh23
    @meglh23 7 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for making something so amazing to honor this special piece of wood, and for sharing this with us. Thank you for not giving up!

  • @cactusthestupid7222
    @cactusthestupid7222 10 місяців тому +194

    The dimples around the jaw are for nerves! I don't remember whether they're anchor points or something else but they've got to do with the nerves in the tyrannosaur's lips (we know they had lips partially _because_ of the even arrangement of the dimples, which I think is really neat). Glad you included them in the sculpture, it came out amazing!

    • @mykillnow1306
      @mykillnow1306 10 місяців тому +6

      With the way they seem to come out of the skull it's very likely they were nerves yeah! My guess would be the same as yours, them being anchor points for nerves to sprout out off.

    • @BMSculptures
      @BMSculptures  10 місяців тому +15

      I think you are correct! Have had lots of people mention this!

    • @rorytheright5003
      @rorytheright5003 10 місяців тому +1

      If I remember right from a film I saw ages ago Crocs have very similar dimples and they're nerves that detect vibrations.

    • @mykillnow1306
      @mykillnow1306 10 місяців тому

      @@tsunamihilmy I was thinking about the whole vibration thing which iirc sharks have, not sure if that would explain anything since I'm not at all sure if the dinosaur in question has been proven to have some form of vibration location (in sharks it's with electromagnetic waves or something similar). Aside from nerves and blood vessels, those holes seem huge still.

    • @mykillnow1306
      @mykillnow1306 10 місяців тому

      @@tsunamihilmy For the hole be that big you'd expect something like a human leg to be provided blood, I doubt it's just nerves and blood circulation.

  • @FlyinBrian777
    @FlyinBrian777 9 місяців тому +335

    The holes you're referring to at 12:37 are called "foramen" or "foramina". Originally they were passageways/tunnels for nerves and blood vessels. Pretty common in most vertebrae lifeforms, including humans. Love your work, sir.

    • @philiplongee1149
      @philiplongee1149 9 місяців тому +11

      Those “holes” allows attachments to the lips to kiss, smile, and even snarl, depending on your attitude.

    • @johnmaurer3097
      @johnmaurer3097 9 місяців тому +4

      Came to comments looking for an answer to this. I never knew about these - thank you for making it clear

    • @Koligian
      @Koligian 9 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for telling us what those holes are!! 😊

    • @Koligian
      @Koligian 9 місяців тому

      ​@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1wtf???

    • @ER-ws2pb
      @ER-ws2pb 9 місяців тому

      @@Koligian that religious wackjob is probably triggered because he/she doesn't believe in dinosaurs as it conflicts with the age of the world as written in the Bible.

  • @calebpieri2960
    @calebpieri2960 6 місяців тому +3

    You honestly deserve more love for this project. It's beautiful and I really respect the work you put into the amazing wood!

  • @paulcavanagh3324
    @paulcavanagh3324 5 місяців тому +2

    That’s one of the finest pieces of wood sculpture I’ve seen anyone has made..outstanding 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @emilyolsen3916
    @emilyolsen3916 9 місяців тому +290

    I’m so glad you chose to work with the imperfections! It adds the perfect character to it, and lends itself well to an old fossil look! Awesome work!

    • @jamestravenetti7970
      @jamestravenetti7970 6 місяців тому +1

      I'm so glad you didnt give up because the piece is fantastic! Truly a major accomplishment.😊

    • @2009JJW
      @2009JJW 5 місяців тому

      I would go with it and if I didn’t like it I’ll would do one of the two options

  • @DavidsWoodturning
    @DavidsWoodturning 10 місяців тому +209

    When you said the 400 working hours I knew this will be epic, but man the result exceeded my imagination. Defiantly your best sculpture ever. Also love the fact, there is not any epoxy in this project. Well done

    • @BMSculptures
      @BMSculptures  10 місяців тому +7

      Thank you David. I am very happy with how this thing turned out. Love your channel BTW!

    • @DavidsWoodturning
      @DavidsWoodturning 10 місяців тому +4

      @@BMSculptures Thanks Blake, much appreciated. Good luck selling this piece, no doubt this will be an awesome decoration for the right customer.

    • @deadbirdwalking1159
      @deadbirdwalking1159 9 місяців тому +1

      @@DavidsWoodturning A $48K price point is absolute lunacy, no matter how nice it looks. It is indeed a nice sculpture. That said, the price is ridiculous.

    • @DavidsWoodturning
      @DavidsWoodturning 9 місяців тому +7

      @@deadbirdwalking1159 People normally say “ridiculous” price when they definitely cannot afford that specific item even if they would work non stop. Nothing is more expensive than your own time (there are exceptions for sure ), so when you spend, ridiculous amount of time on a project, the price can be also ridiculously high (no pun intended😅) Then don’t google the cost of Salvator Mundi painting 😉

    • @BilldalSWE
      @BilldalSWE 9 місяців тому +1

      @@deadbirdwalking1159 People are splashing out 20k on commissioned wood/epoxy-slab tables that take a fraction of the time and require a fraction of the skill to make so I don't see how 400h x $120 is ridiculous for something this unique and beautiful. In any case It's obvious it's going to end up with someone that has more money than us...

  • @Redlegwar
    @Redlegwar 3 місяці тому +6

    Wow! Just wow!
    Job well done sir! I love to see someone expose their raw talents! Thank you for sharing!

  • @browill9
    @browill9 6 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely stunning! Im so glad you chose not to fill that void on the top left. It looks so much more realistic leaving it out. I absolutely love your work. Thanx for sharing 👏 GBU

  • @seanhogan6209
    @seanhogan6209 9 місяців тому +79

    20 years of building custom wood work pieces here, and this is one of the most incredible pieces I ever seen man. Damn good job! I am super impressed.

  • @SuperVistaprint
    @SuperVistaprint 10 місяців тому +45

    Wow….just wow. With every new project you exceed my expectations. The brass inlets are the cherry on top of this magnificent piece. Congratulations and thank you for sharing it!

    • @BMSculptures
      @BMSculptures  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @richmondawuah7760
      @richmondawuah7760 10 місяців тому

      @@BMSculptures Please am in Ghana and am a lady sculptor but I love working with car tyres, I want to learn more about them. I saw your car tyre works and I realized what am doing is nothing I want to learn more from you. Wish I can come and learn from you there. By the way, you are excellent

  • @AhmedSobhy-ni5wb
    @AhmedSobhy-ni5wb 8 місяців тому +16

    Hey Blake
    I came up to this video after i was trying to recover from a sad incident as my wife suffered from a miscarriage and we lost our twin boys...
    I watched this video with my wife and she was really astonished !
    We realized that this is life...ups and downs
    Your consistency and dedication will always be an inspiration!
    Keep the great job my friend

    • @greenapple9477
      @greenapple9477 2 місяці тому +4

      Late, but sorry to hear about the miscarriage. 😔

  • @pancakeidiot14
    @pancakeidiot14 8 місяців тому +14

    I have no words. It is absolutely mastful, it's like magic watching you carve it! I love the imperfectsion as well, especially because I too struggle to accept them in my work/art too. Either way, this was absolutely worth it, and you are incredibly strong to have persevered enough to finish this spectacularly epic sculpture! ❤
    (I honestly kinda hope this will find its home in a museum, the world needs to see this and not just in video form either!)

  • @ThePotterCollector
    @ThePotterCollector 10 місяців тому +176

    Absolutely stunning! As a dinosaur fossil collector, REALLY well done!

    • @BMSculptures
      @BMSculptures  10 місяців тому +12

      Thank you! Glad you like it!

    • @krishideo8185
      @krishideo8185 9 місяців тому +2

      @@BMSculptures
      I love sculptures too can you make a stegosaurus triceratops hippo eagle tiger lion jaguar gorilla shark moose and dragon next please

    • @Liran_15
      @Liran_15 9 місяців тому +8

      @@krishideo8185wtf

    • @rembrandt972ify
      @rembrandt972ify 9 місяців тому

      @@Liran_15 He don't want much...

  • @mattcavanagh5701
    @mattcavanagh5701 10 місяців тому +64

    As much as I want to say this is your second best sculpture ever, I have no choice but to agree with you lol. Absolutely beautiful! Also I like that you didn’t fill that hole. Completely makes it look more authentic.

    • @BMSculptures
      @BMSculptures  10 місяців тому +4

      hahaha nooo!!! You know, I LOVE the RT, but just the size of the T-rex makes this one a little different. Lets say they are just in different weight classes 😂😂😂

    • @mattcavanagh5701
      @mattcavanagh5701 10 місяців тому +1

      @@BMSculptures oh I get it but I just wish I had a space in my house for that one!

  • @vanilla6326
    @vanilla6326 3 місяці тому +3

    It’s always the most challenging works that you’re the most proud of. Absolutely gorgeous piece

  • @GailNielsen
    @GailNielsen 8 місяців тому +5

    This piece is freaking unbelievable. I've watched all your videos and love every piece you make but this one has to be my favorite so far. You're a true artist!!

  • @allotalksdinosaurs
    @allotalksdinosaurs 10 місяців тому +89

    Awesome sculpture! I think the void on the skull makes it look more like a proper fossil from either morping or an injury (called a pathology). Also, the little holes above the teeth are likely attachement points for muscles and nerves that would lead to the lips that covered the teeth on most dinosaurs! These holes can also be seen in lizard and crocodile skulls.

    • @HieiUA
      @HieiUA 9 місяців тому +1

      👍😍

    • @davel696969
      @davel696969 9 місяців тому

      They are for sensory glands like Alligator & crocodile have. You almost got it completely correct. Pray especially afraid or spooked pray put off an odor those sensory glands pick up on. We'll that what I've read & I'm 99.9% positive. Nah I'm 100% or I would not have mentioned it. They are usually night hunters or ambush predators.

  • @aidenthompson7460
    @aidenthompson7460 9 місяців тому +76

    As a person who is in contact with skulls on a daily basis I found this so cool seeing you carve one, most dinosaur skulls are ridiculously similar to bird skulls and seeing the same holes I see on this as I do on bird skulls was enlightening to me

    • @felsonduem7100
      @felsonduem7100 9 місяців тому +1

      What do you do that you come into contact with skulls daily??

    • @aidenthompson7460
      @aidenthompson7460 9 місяців тому +7

      @@felsonduem7100 I'm a taxidermist/ collector, cleaner and seller of animal skulls mostly sheep at the moment but I'm currently building a couple of horse skeletons

    • @tombellew5688
      @tombellew5688 9 місяців тому +1

      That is a very interesting job

    • @aidenthompson7460
      @aidenthompson7460 9 місяців тому +4

      @@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1 repent to Jesus for dissobaying his teachings of loving thy neighbour and treating them how you wish to be treated, he includes atheists In this passage going as far as saying atheists are better than Christians as we do acts of good for goods sake rather than for fear of retribution, god and Jesus love all including those you would see as sinners according to the bible because God doesn't hate sinners but the sin

  • @all_thingsinteresting
    @all_thingsinteresting 5 місяців тому

    Great job! Thank god you kept that piece of wood and you kept going on this project, you're a real inspiration.

  • @danielmassing1273
    @danielmassing1273 6 місяців тому +3

    I love watching all your videos, and I’m with you, this is my favorite sculpture of yours. Watching this, I couldn’t stop thinking about just how much hard work and effort must go into something like this. The final product blew me away and it’s truly something to be proud of. Can’t put it into words how cool this is. Love all you do Blake. Very nicely done brother man

  • @McBernes
    @McBernes 10 місяців тому +61

    That is one of the most beautiful sculptures I've ever seen. Your treatment of the wood was respectful, the finish on the wood looks so good. And the choice you made for the base was a really good choice too, it's unobtrusive.

    • @BMSculptures
      @BMSculptures  10 місяців тому +3

      wow thank you so much, I am glad you like it!

  • @burttaylor8852
    @burttaylor8852 9 місяців тому +114

    Hi Blake, I am a master craftsman and artist/ machinist myself and I just felt compelled to tell you how impressive your work is. Outstanding.

    • @Shrimp_Insurance
      @Shrimp_Insurance 5 місяців тому

      ​@staninjapan9 Dont be jealous, if you want to do the things he does then just start

    • @Shrimp_Insurance
      @Shrimp_Insurance 5 місяців тому

      @staninjapan9 Just gotta keep practicing, it's a skill

    • @anthonyp2312
      @anthonyp2312 5 місяців тому

      ​@@Aila-in-Japanpractice makes perfect

    • @tylerstanley1064
      @tylerstanley1064 4 місяці тому

      I too am a 'master craftsman `

  • @86fifty
    @86fifty 8 місяців тому +5

    HUGE congrats, this is a giant, impressive achievement indeed! The reveal of the many chunks saved under the tarp at 11:44 is my favorite part - I'm so happy that so many cut-offs from this project will be saved and used in future works!

  • @natepeterson7145
    @natepeterson7145 8 місяців тому +9

    I know it's nothing in the grand scheme of things but you definitely earned my subscription. What a great talent you have and I hope you get top dollar for that sculpture. Really good replica and I'm sure whoever you acquired that burledwood from is astonished too! 💯

  • @BIG-qn6ed
    @BIG-qn6ed 10 місяців тому +53

    The end result was actually wayyy better than I expected, and the missing part at the top added a lot of character to it.

  • @ajsato4206
    @ajsato4206 10 місяців тому +38

    Wow. Your masterpiece deserves to be in the Smithsonian Museum. I hope all your hard work and dedication gets recognized and appreciated wherever it ens up going. We’ll done

  • @zoe78115
    @zoe78115 8 місяців тому +19

    A masterpiece beyond all odds. Blake, I've seen all your videos since you've started, and this work is mesmerizing. Your love for perfection soon will be rewardered. ❤

  • @M3duza__GG
    @M3duza__GG 10 місяців тому +71

    I'm a big dinosaur lover and I have to say that this sculpture is the most beautiful I've ever seen, your work can't be compared to anything else your sense of the little things makes this thing incredibly beautiful to look at :-) WOW keep up the work and i hope to see your work in real life some day

  • @katherinejacoby5915
    @katherinejacoby5915 9 місяців тому +13

    What I appreciate most is how close to accurate anatomy u tried to get. It goes far for detail-oriented people like me to see work this dedicated.

  • @Truthteller024
    @Truthteller024 2 місяці тому

    This is a truly stunning piece. I enjoyed watching it come together from start to finish. It's just beautiful and looks like the real thing. Wow!

  • @Warcity777
    @Warcity777 Місяць тому

    I love the flaw in the wood you are right it makes it look more authentic. You really did do an amazing job!

  • @TheOddHolloway
    @TheOddHolloway 9 місяців тому +25

    As soon as the void came up I immediately thought that I would’ve kept it. It not only is apart of the ancient tree’s past, but it would look like the skull is more withered and authentic. Very beautiful piece ❤️ It would be absolutely stunning in a museum!!!

  • @BMSculptures
    @BMSculptures  10 місяців тому +44

    If you know anybody that may be interested in purchasing this sculpture please reach out via my website www.blakemcfarland.com

    • @c.j2527
      @c.j2527 10 місяців тому +3

      you would be better putting your sculptures on your t-shirts.

    • @TOTHEPOINT82
      @TOTHEPOINT82 10 місяців тому +6

      "It belongs in a museum"

    • @Entertainment-ux8ww
      @Entertainment-ux8ww 10 місяців тому

      I'm pretty sure that the indents are for lip muscles.

    • @arcosprey4811
      @arcosprey4811 10 місяців тому

      @@Entertainment-ux8wwnope they’re for sensory nerves

    • @pete3425
      @pete3425 10 місяців тому

      Most museums would accept this as a donation, I don’t think many would pay you for it, as they’re mostly government funded, and don’t have the right to make purchases.

  • @hackersgoddess
    @hackersgoddess 8 місяців тому +8

    More than anything I'm impressed that you had the courage to cut into such an incredible and valuable of wood. I'm hoping you found some cool uses for the scraps and cut offs.... would make some peutiful pen blanks and small carvings....

    • @MrTian1212
      @MrTian1212 3 місяці тому

      I feel the same way. For a huge burl like this, i would be so hesitant to do big cuts…

  • @AngelEyezWilson
    @AngelEyezWilson 5 місяців тому

    This is a stunning piece of art! Thank you so much for sharing!! You are very VERY talented!

  • @iksounds
    @iksounds 9 місяців тому +41

    The void over the eye gives the sculpture a unique touch and also represents the original wood even more. I love that part. Would have kept it too.
    Your work is amazing! It is awesome what you are able to create out of a piece of wood (and sometimes other materials).
    Wish I had only 1% of your skill.
    This is absolutely a piece of art for a museum! But not for free! You deserve a hell lot of money for that masterpiece!

  • @AndreaHillcreator
    @AndreaHillcreator 9 місяців тому +3

    You are gifted beyond words. Such talent should be showcased on a level such as a Master class. Your works should be sold out worldwide.

  • @southernfriedheathen994
    @southernfriedheathen994 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely stunning!!!🤯❤❤❤
    Leaving that burl section seriously elevates the piece!

  • @trixiedaley5323
    @trixiedaley5323 5 місяців тому

    Hey Blake.. I've been watching ur videos for a little over a year now and even though I've already seen this sculpture , I had to watch it again. All of ur work looks very BEAUTIFUL...u keep saying that this was ur favorite to do and I really think it's because this was something u have always wanted to do and u had all of the control in everything in the design of it (meaning not commission and someone else's idea) so this was something you finally got to do after all that time and it turned out absolutely gorgeous

  • @johnboyd7158
    @johnboyd7158 10 місяців тому +30

    Breathtaking sculpture. I look at my cutting board that you made and understand, just a little more, how talented you are and how much work it took to make the T-Rex. Stunning piece.

  • @StewartFletcher
    @StewartFletcher 10 місяців тому +21

    You're SO RIGHT! The notch over the eye looks incredible. It adds so much character and life to an already spectacular work of art

  • @lordsangone
    @lordsangone 4 місяці тому

    Trials and tribulations can be some of our greatest blessings. Even if the end results are not satisfactory, we gain so much from the process alone. Keep rockin it steady.

  • @primularchangel
    @primularchangel 6 місяців тому +1

    this is FANTASTIC!!! WOW.. Stunning work of art.

  • @pamallen3057
    @pamallen3057 10 місяців тому +9

    Without pain there is no gain. Your attention to detail is always brilliant but you have absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one. Amazing piece of artistry that deserves to be in a museum and enjoyed by many 👏

  • @paulkramer4176
    @paulkramer4176 9 місяців тому +24

    I'm a semi professional woodworker, do a lot of work in textured and carved redwood and cherry, both powered and with gouges, and have to say you did an incredible job. And yes, definitely leaving the void was the right thing to do.

  • @ago5022
    @ago5022 6 місяців тому +3

    this looks absolutely incredible!
    amazing work, Blake!

  • @jdp22960
    @jdp22960 Місяць тому

    That is absolutely incredible! I love the complex grain of the wood, and the extreme detail, absolutely gorgeous!

  • @InterWebGuy99
    @InterWebGuy99 9 місяців тому +17

    The complexity and physical difficulty of this project clearly offered a mountain of challenges, but you overcame it all to create a real masterpiece. Truly mind-blowing to see this gradually taking shape. Such a treat to watch a master sculptor at work on his craft. Thanks.

  • @CharacterDesignForge
    @CharacterDesignForge 9 місяців тому +16

    The lines that dynamically run along the top and sides of the skull got a huge “whoa” from me, this is absolutely insane levels of craftsmanship.

  • @joequintana
    @joequintana 8 місяців тому

    That is absolutely amazing!!! For sure the coolest thing I have seen made from wood yet. I love that’s it is made from old Redwood. Couldn’t stop smiling when you revealed it. Bravo!!!!

  • @gimarr
    @gimarr 5 днів тому

    That’s a Beautiful piece of art. Absolutely stunning! That old growth redwood is gorgeous

  • @brianbarnes2166
    @brianbarnes2166 9 місяців тому +6

    As a hobbyist carver I must say that this is incredible!!! Your skill is very apparent! The wood is beautiful and working around the void was the best decision you could have made! Bravo sir bravo!

  • @DariusJones
    @DariusJones 9 місяців тому +9

    I am calling it, right now. You are on your way to becoming the “Bob Ross” of wooden 🪵 sculptures. Keep up the good work.

    • @davel696969
      @davel696969 9 місяців тому

      Ahh, that's going a little to far. I know some world class carvers from big bear lake Ca. Google it & the wood carving scene. That place is full of carvers from Canada Europe & even Russia. They carve eagles that look life like Totem, bears & you can name the animal & they can carve it with just a chainsaw only. No little Dremel tools just chain saws of all sizes of blade. This guy's good really really good but I've personally seen guys that talented if not more talented in big bear lake Ca. Well they were from all around the world but lived up there at the time I was into chainsaw carving. I'm not even on this guys level. Especially after I broke my neck. I can't hardly hold something that heavy for that long anymore. Lol..

    • @f87115
      @f87115 8 місяців тому

      @@davel696969you sure do have a lot to share😂

  • @artofescapism
    @artofescapism 3 місяці тому

    Super cool work! I love how much detail you put into this, particularly the interior, since there's so much there that's often overlooked!

  • @hardluckclub7271
    @hardluckclub7271 3 дні тому

    what a masterpiece! your work on red is breathtaking! i would love to have had that as a center point in my room 1000%❤

  • @travfran
    @travfran 9 місяців тому +67

    I’m obsessed. Absolutely INCREDIBLE work man.
    First time viewer but definitely subscribed and will continue watching now.
    Between the artwork and your openness about overcoming the complexity and stress of this piece, I fully commend you and admire it. Again, incredible work.

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH 8 місяців тому

      Guys, Salvation is very Simple
      HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”
      YaH is The Heavenly Father
      YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING
      YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins
      YaH was Crucified on an Almond TREE
      - Ancient Semitic Cuneiform of Moshe (Moses)
      - Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah)
      Isaiah 42:8
      "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
      Isaiah 43:11
      I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
      Isaiah 45:5
      I am YaH, and there is none else.

  • @georgea.9684
    @georgea.9684 9 місяців тому +7

    The absolute best part of this whole thing was how that void actually contributed to the end result. This is what people mean when they talk about happy accidents. What an incredible work of art. Bravo to you sir! If this doesn’t end up in a museum somewhere where people can enjoy it, it would be a travesty. . .

  • @bjw4859
    @bjw4859 4 місяці тому

    That would have to be the most beautiful wood sculpture I have ever seen, it was a pleasure to watch.

  • @plsmithed
    @plsmithed 10 місяців тому +20

    Absolutely incredible Blake! You have a serious gift to look at a solid mass and visualize the end result, knowing exactly where the material needs to be removed to achieve your vision. That's a true art. Keep it up man, always inspiring to see your creations

  • @susieholmes3037
    @susieholmes3037 10 місяців тому +6

    I knew it would not be obtainable for me but I said to my hubby that I wanted to buy it if I had the means before I even saw the finished result because I KNEW it was going to be epic! I was not dissapointed. I am in awe and look forward to each and every video you produce!

  • @lynnmudge6441
    @lynnmudge6441 6 місяців тому

    One of a kind and absolutely Amazing! Glad you didn't give up

  • @ianparker5641
    @ianparker5641 8 місяців тому +1

    An absolute joy to see your vision become reality. An amazing piece that shows your skill, determination and endurance. Congrats

  • @MrHomeduck
    @MrHomeduck 9 місяців тому +3

    If I were you, I'd keep this!
    Isn't it so rewarding to see your piece come out beautiful at the end, after all the stress, negative thoughts and anxiety and problems you have during the process?? This thing is amazing. Really awesome source of materials as well! Great job.

  • @CatherineRhoadsNC144
    @CatherineRhoadsNC144 9 місяців тому +8

    Your patience, skill and creativity are amazing. You really brought out the hidden beauty of the burl. Congrats in following your dream!

  • @ryang1963
    @ryang1963 7 місяців тому +1

    Master wood worker here and I am not impressed…
    I am in AWE! That is the most amazing piece of wood working I have ever seen. This is a priceless piece and belongs in a museum!

  • @thebigdb1
    @thebigdb1 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm very happy I'm glad to have found this video. The last few days I've been under great emotional stress. Still am. I'm 48 years old, was born with cerebral palsy, almost died twice in the last 15 years. First time I almost died in the hospital from a chemo overdose. And last year roughly I almost died from a stroke. Basically the ghost a Christmas past. I had caught Covid, and it had mutated within my body. Once you have cancer, you have it for life even if it's dormant. What had happened was that covid fell in love with the fragments that are floating around in my bloodstream, and try to absorb them into itself, causing an allergic reaction to the virus. So I suffered a stroke.
    I'm currently in and out of a wheelchair, and I'm taking care of an elderly mother who is wheelchair bound. She's legally blind, and has a lot of medical issues. I wouldn't say that she's senile yet, but she has neurological issues from things that have happened to her. Sometimes when dealing with her you can tell that the record is skipping. She gets very confused.
    I don't want to get into details as to what happened, but a few days ago I think I had a nervous breakdown because of the immense stress that I've been under. I'm getting NO help. No family, no friends, nothing from social services or anything or the like. At this point I feel emotionally numb and I don't even know exactly how I feel.
    So I understand how it feels to feel broken.
    But I thought this was a beautiful video. I appreciate the work that goes into it, and being a dinosaur nut, I appreciate it even more. Probably wouldn't know it, but when I went to college, I initially went there to be a paleontologist. So I get more out of it than you probably think I would
    I don't know if you know this, but would you have any idea what the closest living relative in the animal kingdom that's alive now that's actually the descendant of a T-Rex?
    Believe it or not it's actually the chicken. That's why in some ways when you were doing the skull it kept reminding you of a bird.
    Figured you get kick out of that!
    As to the dimples around the lip, some of those are blood vessels or holes for blood vessels to get to the outer part of the face so that the blood can get to the muscles on that area of the face. As human beings we have 6. 2 where our eyebrows are at, 2 on our upper lip, and two on our chin. Same concept here.
    And depending on the cavity / dimple, it could also be openings for nerve clusters. The T-Rex had a TON a sensory organs on its head. Similar to the snout on a Gator. They had extremely good smell, and exceptional hearing. They had pretty good eyesight, but they relied more on smell and hearing. It looks like they actually used echolocation similar to a bat when they would hunt. Some of these holes that you see in the head fed into organs inside the skull that helped him track pray. So that's where that comes from.
    But again, thank you again for the video!

  • @user-yh2yr5jx3j
    @user-yh2yr5jx3j 9 місяців тому +4

    Your ability to flawlessly merge wood and epoxy in your sculptures mesmerizes me every video!

  • @formula1fan111222333
    @formula1fan111222333 9 місяців тому +3

    Appreciate your decision to keep the void over the eye as nothing is perfect in this world . That adds character to the sculpture. Incredible work

  • @puryx4927
    @puryx4927 3 дні тому

    man i hope this was sold on an exclusive art auction for at least a million dollars. seriously. impressive work.

  • @darcy1437
    @darcy1437 9 днів тому

    When I first seen T-Rex, it was completely breathtaking. What a remarkable job you did you should be proud of it. I was sitting here looking at it, and I was sitting here, crying, remarkable.

  • @panzerlieb
    @panzerlieb 7 місяців тому +1

    So what ya do with something like this is you get several other of your pieces and display them at a well known art gallery. Art galleries attract potential buyers of art works like this. Plus it’s a great way of getting your name known in fine art circles, which could bring you even more commission work from interested parties.

  • @kevindelaney1952
    @kevindelaney1952 9 місяців тому +4

    I forwarded this to a wood carving dentist friend who would appreciate your efforts on many levels. Incredible work. Good eye. Great ability to rework the plan as you progressed. Patience is a virtue that rewards those who practice it.

  • @austin148sam
    @austin148sam 9 місяців тому +4

    There aren’t words to describe this piece. Simple words like beauty and amazing just pale in light of the piece itself. Fantastic job!!

  • @Bartbarian96
    @Bartbarian96 5 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations on creating (and finishing) your Magnus Opum! The end result is nothing short of astonishing beauty. The rugged look on the brow is fitting for a T-rex, none of these beasts lived their full lives unscathed

  • @mtare8942
    @mtare8942 5 місяців тому +2

    BM,this thing blew me away.Mastery of craftmaship.

  • @GitaraMaker
    @GitaraMaker 10 місяців тому +9

    Thank you for sharing your work and talent for all of us to see. You are an inspiration to artists both present and future.

  • @eviebrody
    @eviebrody 9 місяців тому +3

    This is SUCH an incredible sculpture. I'm so glad you kept the void! I really love natural history, and I collect rocks + fossils. I much prefer their rough natural form to anything polished or cut, because it's part of their story. So happy to see the natural flaws being preserved here :)

  • @VictoriumDea
    @VictoriumDea 8 місяців тому +1

    Oh man, my soul shed a tear, that is so beautiful

  • @rdvdesign6973
    @rdvdesign6973 18 годин тому

    Your art brings peace to my soul

  • @christopherkerns639
    @christopherkerns639 8 місяців тому +15

    That is an amazing sculpture! I agree it should be on display in a Museum, the problem is should it be in a Natural History or an Art Museum! Either way it is beyond remarkable! A true master piece!

  • @johnblaze365
    @johnblaze365 9 місяців тому +6

    Wow! I'm really impressed! You did a fantastic job and it actually looks like the skull of a T-rex! You are a awesome artist!

  • @IrishLion-re8bu
    @IrishLion-re8bu 8 місяців тому +1

    This is ART. Beautiful, elegant and breath taking. You killed this project brother, excellent job.

  • @dd_zzero6827
    @dd_zzero6827 4 місяці тому

    Can't imagine the work that went into this. If I had the money I would get it for sure. Absolutely love it. Truly a masterpiece.
    To tell you the truth, you need to keep this yourself.

  • @modelsbymonte2431
    @modelsbymonte2431 9 місяців тому +10

    I build scale models and that takes a certain amount of patience and determination. I applaud your determination to work through this project and see it to the end. The result is absolutely awesome. I must admit, I don't think I would have the patience for this type of artwork. You are at an entirely different level of creativity. Well done is an understatement! Thank you for sharing this fantastic piece of artwork!

  • @AcestarArtworks
    @AcestarArtworks 9 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely stunning! This piece is amazing, the time and effort you have put into this shows and if this was my work I would not stop smiling 😅

  • @clockworktri
    @clockworktri 4 місяці тому

    This piece is absolutely stunning!
    I dont know how you can bear to part with it.

  • @gusteg83
    @gusteg83 2 місяці тому

    So freaking cool. Love the process and the finished product. And the "scarred" look works really well. Brilliant ❤

  • @BurlsArt
    @BurlsArt 10 місяців тому +21

    This one is insane- incredible work