Absolutely marvelous!!!! Thanks so much for this vid. Only yesterday I was struggling to work out how to do the open neck shirt collar cuts and today you've shown me !! Your head/face carving is uncannily life like. Love everything about this little caricature Kevin. ATB.
Kevin ... I am in absolute awe of your carving ability!!! I truly am. I am a beginning novice who is acquiring his initial carving tools and gear one piece at a time starting with safety glove, thumb guard and quality strop and polishing media. It would be an honor to have one of your figures for my small collection. Specially, would it be possible to purchase your “Whittling Buddy” figure? It would be a very prized addition to my collection. It would kinda be like my inspiration ... of what is possible and what excellence looks like. Either way, I love your videos and channel. I am averaging one video a day since I discovered you last week. Of course, I am proud to be a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing your talent, knowledge and experience with me and the rest of TH-cam!!! That said, I’ll close. I sincerely wish you and yours all things great and good!!!! Take care, be safe, all my best and God bless!!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 🤠🐩🖖
Your attention to detail hinges on compulsion. One must have to whittle 100's of figures to determine where to place creases and cuts, etc. What % of wood is removed from the block until the 'fella' creatively emerges? Whittle on! 🍀
It never stops amazing me how many characters you come up with from roughly the same size wood, Do the names come from people you know or do you have a name book? thanks for sharing.
Beautiful job as always. I see that NO NO spot of your thumb is about grown out. You need to keep that right thumb and index finger out of places they don't belong. Thanks for the video.
Really appreciate your videos and looking forward to getting started again. Im gonna try to use pine braches I find in the forest. I've recently priced live edge basswood and butternut and unless I'm assured Im gonna sell it would be fine but, its incredibly expensive. Its a shame butternut is going extinct
And here I was going to throw out those Old Hickory steak knifes I have had no longer and use for. I will reutilize a couple by shortening the blade and use as a carving tool. Great video.
Kevin, i must be blind or my iPad is not picking up on the far left of my screen. Any ideas from you or any of your viewers how I can see them. They are so helpful. Love your work so much. You are an excellent encourager to us trying to learn this craft. Thanks for sharing your talent with.
RrKevevin,man you are something else " I am 90 been carving 40 years, hooked on waterfowl but cannot spend the hours any more .Was Looking at my computer the other nite and noted all you guys and gals envoled in the joyful endeavor of picking up a piece of the right wood in one hand and your favorite knife in the other and create something beauty and joy. I have experienced joy. Kevin, I have served as a judge in many top shows and brought home lots awards, I have been Blessed. I said all of this to say you are also Blessed . I have really admired your work as well teaching while you carve . By the way ,where did get that. snub nose bulldog of knife that you, use. Got to
I really like your carved characters. It's a joy to watch you carve them too. Two thumbs up Kevin. I do however wish you would show the painting of them too.
@@KevinCoates98 Хм... Нож выглядит, как часть классического, советского кухонного ножа. Выбор и состояние материала, тоже вызывает ассоциации в том направлении. Даже манжеты рубашки, в некоторых видео. Кевин, в какой стране Вы живёте?
Inspiring work Kevin, truly great stuff. My son and I enjoy watching your work. I know you use pine, where are you purchasing it and is it aged? We are new to carving and any help would be greatly appreciated.
I never tire of watching your videos Kevin. You are a wonderfully talented carver. From one Newfoundlander to another good on ya!
Thank you sir
I find watching you work so relaxing. What a sweet little guy. Thank you
Thanks. Glad you enjoy it
Thanks, Kevin! I could watch you for hours! And I do!!!
Thanks. Good to know
Really like that one Kevin....lots of character. Those overalls look to be a pain though :)
Thanks. The overalls are not too bad to do. Just a little time consuming
Love watching you work. I assume you made that knife yourself. I am amazed at what you accomplish with it.
Thanks Tom. It was a fish knife. I fashioned it a little for carving
Absolutely marvelous!!!! Thanks so much for this vid. Only yesterday I was struggling to work out how to do the open neck shirt collar cuts and today you've shown me !! Your head/face carving is uncannily life like. Love everything about this little caricature Kevin. ATB.
Thanks Pete. Good to know the videos are helpful
Omg! This little dude looks so much like my stepfather! Nice work.
Thank you 😆
Thanks a lot for sharing!! He is really a sweet old man!
I sure do enjoy watching you whittle with that snub nosed knife. Thank you sir.
Thank you
get health for your hands and labor.Perfect
Complimenti maestro!
Thank you
Kevin ... I am in absolute awe of your carving ability!!! I truly am. I am a beginning novice who is acquiring his initial carving tools and gear one piece at a time starting with safety glove, thumb guard and quality strop and polishing media. It would be an honor to have one of your figures for my small collection. Specially, would it be possible to purchase your “Whittling Buddy” figure? It would be a very prized addition to my collection. It would kinda be like my inspiration ... of what is possible and what excellence looks like. Either way, I love your videos and channel. I am averaging one video a day since I discovered you last week. Of course, I am proud to be a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing your talent, knowledge and experience with me and the rest of TH-cam!!! That said, I’ll close. I sincerely wish you and yours all things great and good!!!! Take care, be safe, all my best and God bless!!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 🤠🐩🖖
Thank you. As for Buddy, he is long gone. Sorry
Your attention to detail hinges on compulsion. One must have to whittle 100's of figures to determine where to place creases and cuts, etc. What % of wood is removed from the block until the 'fella' creatively emerges? Whittle on! 🍀
It never stops amazing me how many characters you come up with from roughly the same size wood, Do the names come from people you know or do you have a name book? thanks for sharing.
Thanks. A lot of the characters I do come from memories. The old timers I remember from when I was a kid
Bravissimo mi piacerebbe imparare.
Way cool now I'll have to give one of these guys a try . I need a buddy to hang out with lol thanks
Very well done, sir. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.
Thanks Harry
È magnifico complimenti queste sono opere d'arte nel vero senso della parola.....
Thank you
Just a great carve. You do it so easy and awesome work. I love this little guy. You give him so much character. Thanks for the video.
Thank you
How are yoy? What kind of tree is this carving model?
White pine
Your carvings are just beautiful . 😃
Pure class! Exceptional
Thanks Richard
Beautiful job as always. I see that NO NO spot of your thumb is about grown out. You need to keep that right thumb and index finger out of places they don't belong. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Jerry. I get lots of knocks on my hands. I don’t expect that will change anytime soon. 👍🏻
Really appreciate your videos and looking forward to getting started again. Im gonna try to use pine braches I find in the forest.
I've recently priced live edge basswood and butternut and unless I'm assured Im gonna sell it would be fine but, its incredibly expensive. Its a shame butternut is going extinct
I get my pine fairly cheap. Hope the videos help
His BibbOverAlls Are Adorable 🧡💙💝Too
Thanks for the video. The camera angle I'd perfect to see you carve
You’re welcome
Agreed,great angle
I wish I had a talent like that.. beautiful workmanship... Thank you for sharing your talent..
Not a problem. Thank you
You skills with that machete of a carving knife are beyond my comprehension 😆
Thanks. It just takes a little getting use to
One of my favourite carvings
Thanks Peter
Hey Kevin what size knives are you using?
The repurposed fish knife is 2.5”. The flexcut is similar or maybe a little less.
What sort of wood do you prefer to carve?
White pine is the best I can get here where I live. I’m quite happy with that
Beautiful peace of work, keep doing what your doing
Thank you
nicely done Kevin much obliged fer sharin - take care
Thanks. 👍🏻
the colored body??
Is that a cut off knife that you made?
Yeah it was a fish knife. I cut 4”-5” off
Dimensions of the wood is a really helpful addition Thanks
Glad it helps 👍🏻
Why dont you show yourself painting the carving
I have some videos where I’m painting. Sometimes I don’t have time to include it
@@KevinCoates98 You could do a part II with the painting. Those of us who are interested would watch it.
You are the master.
I wouldn’t say that but thank you
That was a real pleasure watching you carve that my friend 👌👌👌👌👌👌 Thank you 👍 Have subbed 👍
Thank you
I follow you and I like what you do, God help. Amen!
Que bonitos
Thank you
Yep👌👌🌺
Thanks
Great video I subscribed.
And here I was going to throw out those Old Hickory steak knifes I have had no longer and use for. I will reutilize a couple by shortening the blade and use as a carving tool. Great video.
Thanks Lynn. Some of these old knives can still be valuable
Kevin, i must be blind or my iPad is not picking up on the far left of my screen. Any ideas from you or any of your viewers how I can see them. They are so helpful. Love your work so much. You are an excellent encourager to us trying to learn this craft. Thanks for sharing your talent with.
Thanks Luther. I use an iPad too and sometimes it don’t work properly. I have to restart it and it’s good again. Just google how to do it
What kind of wood do you use?
RrKevevin,man you are something else " I am 90 been carving 40 years, hooked on waterfowl but cannot spend the hours any more .Was
Looking at my computer the other nite and noted all you guys and gals envoled in the joyful endeavor of picking up a piece of the right wood in one hand and your favorite knife in the other and create something beauty and joy. I have experienced joy. Kevin,
I have served as a judge in many top shows and brought home lots awards, I have been Blessed. I said all of this to say you are also Blessed . I have really admired your work as well teaching while you carve . By the way ,where did get that. snub nose bulldog of knife that you, use. Got to
Thank you Sir. The knife is one I use to fillet fish year’s ago
I really like your carved characters. It's a joy to watch you carve them too. Two thumbs up Kevin. I do however wish you would show the painting of them too.
Thanks. I have done a video on painting a while back. When I get time I will do another
You Know So Well How To Carve Features 💜💚💖The OverAll Look
Thank you
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Fantastic! Love watching you carve
Thanks Mark
You ought to do an old fashioned pilot with the leather hat and goggles :)
Maybe one day I will give it a go
How old are you Mr. Coates? and how long have you been perfecting your craft?
I’m in my 50’s. About 20yrs I been doing this
I just got started and I appreciate your videos. Thanks for sharing and helping me pick it up.
Really great work
Thank you
Nice one thanks .
Thanks Glen
Ok love your work
Thank you
Wicked job .
Thank you Mikey
Lovely to watch. What is the heavy knife you use?
Thanks.its a repurposed fish knife
Kevin Coates Thank you so much for the response. Good steel with a good edge I can hear it slicing. Carry on the good work.
@@KevinCoates98 Хм... Нож выглядит, как часть классического, советского кухонного ножа. Выбор и состояние материала, тоже вызывает ассоциации в том направлении. Даже манжеты рубашки, в некоторых видео.
Кевин, в какой стране Вы живёте?
Wow!!!👍👍👍
Thanks
Cool Man!
Thanks
Отличная работа ))) что за дерево?
thanks. white pine
@@KevinCoates98 у меня были сомнения на счёт сосны ) я думал - ясень .
Hi Kevin, i think thats the Flexcut knife i have just bought. Did you rough up the handle in some way for grip? I'm thinking of doing that.
Inspiring work Kevin, truly great stuff. My son and I enjoy watching your work. I know you use pine, where are you purchasing it and is it aged? We are new to carving and any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you. I get my wood from Home Depot. It’s kiln dried
Great carving,
Thanks Scott