I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT!!! OMG I did one and did not wreck it!! I wish I could give you a sense of how happy this made me, I am totally horrible at everything I do, but I DID THIS OWL! it is not perfect, but my nephew claimed it as soon as he saw it and if that is not saying I did something right for a change I do not knwo what is. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! This old gal appreciates you
Thanks Doug I think you are a great teacher..have looked at many different carvers and have always failed..so far I have been successful with 4 of your projects. Can't thank you enough..keep them comming
Doug is the best I have carved several of his projects I might add with success Have never been able to do that with other carvers..thanks Doug. Can't wait for your next project..spanky
Not many things can grab my attention in life the way you and your videos have. Sat on my floor with a drape cloth down and rewound this video over a thousand times thoroughly following step by step and the feeling I got when my owl turned out was special. Can’t stop looking at this little owl you helped me make. I can’t thank you enough. Seriously the most proud of myself I’ve been in a very long time
This was my first carving a few years ago as a present for my youngest daughter, I drilled a hole up from the base and wrote her a secret more which was hidden there - just for her from the owl who she named "ollie". She still has him. Thanks so much for teaching me how to carve him.
Doug, I always enjoy your videos - you make it seem so simple and easy, but also the way you describe things is so calming. These days that's hugely valuable. Thank you for the work you do.
those 46 dislikes are people who tried to be cool didnt wear the glove and cut themselves badly A&E badly, wear your gloves folks they make you even feel more confident about the cuts your making' its the feeling you need to grasp once you have that you can literally think up a carving in your head and do it safely with or without gloves but id highly recommend gloves they are called steel mesh carving gloves and please buy good ones . thanks Doug youve helped alot .
Wow great job and great idea sir. I’ve given a bunch of your bears away to people at the hospital and children at the food bank. Smiles all around!!! I hope I could do the same with your owls. Bless you brother.
Wish I could master carving. What a super idea you have. I volunteer at my local pantry. We have about 280 families. Many elderly without family and many unemployed families with small kids. How I wish I could bring smiles to even just one. Our town is 1900 people. They rerouted a highway which in turn killed our economy.
Started carving a week ago after watching a few of your videos. You are a very talented character and fun to watch. At 65 years old, an iPad and not so good wifi in the garage, I wish you had a couple of lower gears. Love your stuff and keep them coming. If you ever have the urge to slow down, I’m not going to complain.
Just a thank you. I've made and gave away seven Simple Santa's and twenty of these Owls. I found them to be a lot of fun because I could use all the crayons to color them. Again, thank you. Mike in San Antonio, TX
i loved playing with wood when i was a kig, i loved building stuff with left overs from the furniture factory nearby...i loved the smell of cut wood, of forests, love to explore the nature and i always wanted to do something with wood, work with my hands. As i rent a flat i always dreamd what i will do in my own house when i will have it. By chance i found your channel and i can see i just need a corner of a table to enjoy this hobby. thank you Doug.
I just made the most messed up owl carving and it is fabulous! I accidentally cut off the beak but she was still pretty. This is my favorite video so far! Just learning. Thank you!
May 2020 I started wood carving (for the first time using a box cutter) with your easy to follow demo, since then after the so called protocol implementation to be safe from covid, I've done a lot with the proper tools. . .all of this was inspired by you. In fact I made a video and recreated this owls. I posted it on my channel. Just so you know I've acknowledge in my video description that I recreated your design. I am a fan and thank Mr Doug Linker.
TOTALLY BRILLIANT. I've made alot of Close Friends on-line that have become so important over the last 11yrs and Christmas time I send them a card...But this year I want to send something that will show how much they mean to me. I CAN DO THIS, and I can give each one a personality, I am so excited. because finding this now means I have time. Thankyou so much Doug.
I'm 63 years old and decided I wanted to start carving like Doug. I watched the safety videos bought the gloves and a knife and strop for sharpening. This owl looked like a neat project to start on. Had to watch and rewind often and was feeling pretty good about my first attempt, but then the wood split and there went the beak? Ugh! I reworked it and got it done, not as crisp and clean as Doug's but I am happy with it. Thanks Doug I enjoyed this tutorial!
My wife got me a whittling kit for Christmas and this was my first project after a couple of practices with the different cuts. I tried the 5 minute owl that was in the book but wasn’t happy with it very boring to look at and barely looks like an owl even in the book. Doing ur owl felt much more rewarding at the end and ur instructions r spot on thank u.
Hey Doug! Just finished carving the owl myself, tomorrow I will give it to my grandma as a birthday present, I’m sure she will adore it. Thank you from Hungary, Keep up the good work!
Wow... I was going to ask you again, to do an Owl, and here you are... You've done it🤗. Love Owls, all birds really, but Owls and Hummingbirds are my favourite. Thank you Doug. UK.
I can't believe how this owl has gone viral in the carving community!! I've done one and think everyone who owns a carving knife has done one. Great creation and great video tutorial, Doug. Thank you!
Yesterday I received a nice little Helvie carving knife so today I plan to attempt my first owl Doug I have found your videos calming, soothing and inspirational thank you
I know alot of people dont enjoy watching instructional videos bc it kinda defeats the purpose of creating your style but some of us are less creative but still ambitious so I appreciate your tutorials Doug.
Doug, I started carving because of your videos. The first thing I did was the five minute wizard. It was respectable. Your instruction and videos are the clearest and easiest to follow of all the carving videos. The work isn’t being hidden by your hands. I swear you seem to have some videography skills too. A true renaissance man for today’s age.
Really appreciate the dimension and measurements at the beginning. Makes it easy getting started. also allows scaling up to larger sizes. I can envision a whole family of owls in the tree out in the yard. Thanks for sharing.
I could watch you for hours just like watching old Bob Ross shows but I just can't wait to try some of your carvings thanks so much for showing us your tricks and tips of your trade
I stumbled across this video 4 days ago. Since then, I’ve watched almost all of your carving videos. Yesterday I went to my local wood shop and picked up a knife, strop and some bass wood. You’ve inspired me to try a new hobby. Currently I make furniture and small projects from reclaimed lumber. This will be a nice addition to my hobby that doesn’t require power tools and a lot of setup. Thanks for the wonderful videos. I’m looking forward to learning how to carve!
@Holy Acid for libtards, sjw, lgbtq, dems, & antifa If you are SO concerned, get off this channel!!! I would love to leave you a link but I think more of myself than to go as low as you. Get a life on another channel.
Doug here is a job you can take into your old age and when sat on the old rocker whittle away to your heart's content. Cheers Mate for sharing your passions!
Doug, This was a fun project and only took me several tries before I was ok. Anyway, want to pass this on. Your addition of the collar gave my lawyer daughter in law an idea and encouraged me to make this into an RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Supreme Court Justice). I carved it. I Painted the robes black and added oversized black glasses made from a black paper clip, to complete the look. TH-cam has a lady by the name of BIRD who teaches how to make the glasses. Anyway, my kids love it and I have several requests for the RBG Owl thanks to you. Many, many thanks for all you do to help us. Best, Chuck Leaf
Got 8 stitches tonight while trying to whittle a candle stick holder. Blade slipped, I guess my lesson is to get a glove of some sort that protects from slices. Oh well, lesson learned (yes I was cutting away from myself) and gotta use softer wood. Chicks dig scars, right? Loved this video and still extremely excited to do this carving of the owl. I've done faces now, probably three or four good ones. Now excited to try all others you've posted. I love these little carvings and they are 100% satisfying. Thanks Doug for the excellent videos.
Bought carving tools a few years ago but never used them...didn't know where to start. I love the little owl..going to give him a try! Thanks for the carving lesson!
I love the way you do these videos, since the first time i saw one of your vids, i knew id be watching all of yours i can find. You point out things so well . As a beginner i have learned so much from you, Thanks Doug for the very well done tutorials, please keep them coming.
I already commented once but I had to let you know that I just completed this project and it's a lot of fun. Fast and easy and looks great. Thanks Doug
i love your voice when you are carving it makes me want to watch and not miss anything you my friend are the BOB ROSS of whittling and carving i have done the hill billy and the five min wizard you are a great teacher thank you so much for your tutorials you have made a whittling mad man LOVEEEEEE IT
After watching all your intro videos to whittling this little guy was my first project...he took me all afternoon but he is adorable! My goal is to carve him on hiking sticks for my two grand babies! Thanks for your detailed videos and for sharing your talent!
Fantastic carving! I had been searching for owls to carve but I didn’t love what was out there. I think the belly pattern is so cool. Thank you!! I can’t wait to try.
@@dougLinker for me I find it easier from a book then a can really go at my own pace, also it's a pain in the butt stopping and starting a vid with gloves on.
@@thenurse46 just hit the space button to pause, it can't be hard with gloves it's the biggest key on the keyboard and there's nothing below it you can literally hit it with a hoof :) well I just thought that you might be watching on a phone/tablet so this won't help you lol
Hi Doug . Can´t wait for your next film. I loved the seaside carving the sound of the waves is so relaxing but I much prefer to hear your interesting comments. lots of love to you and yours.xx
Thank you Doug!! I just made my first owl yesterday (second project so far!!) I love your videos. Really helpful and inspiring for getting into this new hobby. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
I started following you for the camping, but you have turned me into a carver. I have always wanted to try your little men, but I have been doing spoons until I get a feel for the basics. This little owl, I think, will be my first caricature. Someday, you need to do a meetup/class. I'd love to attend.
Doug, I really enjoy your videos and have started carving using you inspirations. Sequencing of the steps is a problem for me, at least for now, but I discovered that under the three dots below your video is a tab for a transcript. I have printed your commentary and it is a great help to me while carving. Watching your great videos is inspiration and the transcripts help me remember what you said on the video. Thanks again from an "Old Geezer" who still wants to learn something new every day.
Adorable owls. Great tutorial. The auction idea someone mentioned sounds like a winner to me but if you are anything like my dad, he wouldn't part with any of his crafts for money. He said it would take the joy out of it. I am glad that you share your talent with us. I wish my dad would have tutored us kids a little.
Ok, carving is in since it’s 95+ degrees outside in the states. A new challenge for me, thanks. For the early Fall, please consider another canoe trip, love the water, the camping, fishing, and adventures. Thanks Doug!
Absolutely love watching your whittling videos and picked up a lot and will start making some. I am quite new to this whittling game, but find it very therapeutic. Thanks from the UK for giving mr the inspiration. Keep them coming! Thank you for sharing. Ian
...just as with painting, it's the "just clean this up here", and "just roll that around there" where all the magic happens! :) Great job Doug and thanks for sharing with us the steps. Makes me want to give it a try at least! I'm in an Owl patrol in Scouting so I guess it just makes sense! :)
Just carved my fist Owl, and have done your Bear and Simple Santa. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent. Man am I enjoying my new found hobby and learning the ropes from your videos.
I finally got around to carving a couple of owls per your tutorial. They came out good. I have done quite a bit of carving now and have learned a lot from you. I really enjoy the canoeing, fishing, camping, & carving videos. Much better quality entertainment than TV. Thanks so much !
Doug I have to say that the method you use to show how to do each project is great , no stress in following and as I said before you never talk down to us .zkeep up the great work.
You make my day when I see another tutorial from the master! Thanks for another great little project. Even us kids who have passed the three-quarter century mark can enjoy this one...
I have been looking all types of carving to see what I like best. You're a amazing carver!!!! I noticed that you have alot of who to's videos. And you seem to be a great teacher.
Another great tutorial Doug 👍🏻 When I first saw the chest feathers I was pretty sure I knew how you did it ......... I wasn't even close. Learning little tricks like that is one reason of many why I continue coming back.
I have done a number of your tutorials and have enjoyed them all even all the 1” dowel tutorials. However, I really enjoyed and loved the final product of this carving. I especially liked the vest and all the various colors you used.
I agree the Bob Ross of carving, happy little owlets. Doug your cuts are so fluid and your voice so soothing. I really enjoy your vids. Just purchased my first knife, been meaning to carve for a long time.
Doug you always make me smile. You bring back memories of Mr Rogers. Which is a very good thing. Most times I just listen to your videos then I’ll watch later. I’m very handy but I’m a bit afraid to try the whittling. I don’t like to fail and think I’m gonna mess up. Silly I know. Btw you would make a great pastor with your demeanor and your encouragement. God bless dude.
I wish I would have found this video about 10 years ago when my hands still worked. I think your OWLS are SUPER, all different kinds of character and colorful to boot. I'd buy one if I knew you would sell me one.
Glad you made these, I enjoy watching and learning from you. I just finished making an owl for my 3 year old daughter. That makes 2 projects completed watching your videos.
My grandson has been trying to make these. He’s using soap so far as that’s easily manageable, he’s only 8. We tried a few but this is the best. Some needed so many tools!
This was the first thing I have ever tried to carve. Unfortunately about half way through I cut the beak off, but if you squint it still looks like an owl. Glad I watched Doug's other videos where he said you would suck lol. But I loved it going to give it another go tomorrow.
Nicely done! I followed along on this one and carved one myself. I haven’t done something like that since carving a little man along with Sharon’s videos a couple years ago. My owl is not as refined as yours, but I’ll get there soon enough after making a few more. I’ve been looking for a simple carving that I can complete well within a lunch hour at work. These will be fun to do ... and everyone at work will have one! Thanks!
I just carved my first bearded guy watching your videos, it came out great!! And I have no idea what I'm doing but you make it easy to follow, now to try this owl! Thanks for the videos ❤️
Afternoon Doug! I have carved this little owl so many times and in different sizes since watching your video. Great conversation starter and kids love them. Some veteran carvers have watched while I do larger ones. I get nothing but praises and I always send them to your site. Keep up the good work.
Doug, loved the little owls so much I made a dozen for the children at Church and will make more,they will love them as much as I do making then. I still like my Smokey Mountain comical Bears at 6” tall but they are more involved. Actually they are original to a fine carver from Townsend TN. Keep em comeing my friend God bless
You should also watch Gene Messer's videos, too. He's who got me into carving years ago. I came across his videos while I was down a youtube rabbithole looking for stuff completely unrelated.
Wonderful idea Doug!!! I REALLY like your little carving and now I've got yet ANOTHER one of your carvings to try!!! Glad you're enjoying your 'DRAKE' knives!!! Gil and Bonny Drake are great people & talented woodcarvers plus they make SUPER knives, gouges and other carving tools! Thanks again and safe carving and bushcrafting to you and yours ALWAYS!!!
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I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT!!!
OMG I did one and did not wreck it!!
I wish I could give you a sense of how happy this made me, I am totally horrible at everything I do, but I DID THIS OWL!
it is not perfect, but my nephew claimed it as soon as he saw it and if that is not saying I did something right for a change I do not knwo what is.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
This old gal appreciates you
Yeah!!!
give yourself a break i say that im useless daily if it kills me it kills you chill !!!
Thanks Doug I think you are a great teacher..have looked at many different carvers and have always failed..so far I have been successful with 4 of your projects. Can't thank you enough..keep them comming
Good on ya!
Doug is the best I have carved several of his projects I might add with success
Have never been able to do that with other carvers..thanks Doug. Can't wait for your next project..spanky
Not many things can grab my attention in life the way you and your videos have. Sat on my floor with a drape cloth down and rewound this video over a thousand times thoroughly following step by step and the feeling I got when my owl turned out was special. Can’t stop looking at this little owl you helped me make. I can’t thank you enough. Seriously the most proud of myself I’ve been in a very long time
I know i felt the same after carving my Owl
Dope shit. This is facts.
I felt the same way after carving my first spoon. And I USE it. It's already all nicely coloured from the tea it goes into.
I'm sure it's not the first time it has been said, but you are the Bob Ross of wood carving
NO!! Way better
“Juuust happy little cuts...”
I disagree. Bob Ross is the Doug Linker of painting.
Ha Ha. I was going to say that. I wanted him to say just a Happy little triangle.
came to the comments to make this comparison
This was my first carving a few years ago as a present for my youngest daughter, I drilled a hole up from the base and wrote her a secret more which was hidden there - just for her from the owl who she named "ollie". She still has him. Thanks so much for teaching me how to carve him.
I carved the owl with just one knife and it turned out great!!! I LOVE your videos!!! I watch them several times each!!
Doug, I always enjoy your videos - you make it seem so simple and easy, but also the way you describe things is so calming. These days that's hugely valuable. Thank you for the work you do.
those 46 dislikes are people who tried to be cool didnt wear the glove and cut themselves badly A&E badly, wear your gloves folks they make you even feel more confident about the cuts your making' its the feeling you need to grasp once you have that you can literally think up a carving in your head and do it safely with or without gloves but id highly recommend gloves they are called steel mesh carving gloves and please buy good ones . thanks Doug youve helped alot .
Wow great job and great idea sir. I’ve given a bunch of your bears away to people at the hospital and children at the food bank. Smiles all around!!! I hope I could do the same with your owls. Bless you brother.
MARCEL CONSTANT: Now this is a good thing to do. Thank you for the idea
@Holy Acid for libtards, sjw, lgbtq, dems, & antifa #care
Wish I could master carving. What a super idea you have. I volunteer at my local pantry. We have about 280 families. Many elderly without family and many unemployed families with small kids. How I wish I could bring smiles to even just one. Our town is 1900 people. They rerouted a highway which in turn killed our economy.
@@theresa_lili , hopefully someone will figure out something that will make those cars take the trip off the main way and back into your town.
Am Bless you Marcel.
Started carving a week ago after watching a few of your videos. You are a very talented character and fun to watch.
At 65 years old, an iPad and not so good wifi in the garage, I wish you had a couple of lower gears.
Love your stuff and keep them coming. If you ever have the urge to slow down, I’m not going to complain.
Just a thank you. I've made and gave away seven Simple Santa's and twenty of these Owls. I found them to be a lot of fun because I could use all the crayons to color them. Again, thank you.
Mike in San Antonio, TX
i loved playing with wood when i was a kig, i loved building stuff with left overs from the furniture factory nearby...i loved the smell of cut wood, of forests, love to explore the nature and i always wanted to do something with wood, work with my hands. As i rent a flat i always dreamd what i will do in my own house when i will have it. By chance i found your channel and i can see i just need a corner of a table to enjoy this hobby. thank you Doug.
I just made the most messed up owl carving and it is fabulous! I accidentally cut off the beak but she was still pretty. This is my favorite video so far! Just learning. Thank you!
May 2020 I started wood carving (for the first time using a box cutter) with your easy to follow demo, since then after the so called protocol implementation to be safe from covid, I've done a lot with the proper tools. . .all of this was inspired by you. In fact I made a video and recreated this owls. I posted it on my channel. Just so you know I've acknowledge in my video description that I recreated your design. I am a fan and thank Mr Doug Linker.
TOTALLY BRILLIANT. I've made alot of Close Friends on-line that have become so important over the last 11yrs and Christmas time I send them a card...But this year I want to send something that will show how much they mean to me. I CAN DO THIS, and I can give each one a personality, I am so excited. because finding this now means I have time. Thankyou so much Doug.
I'm 63 years old and decided I wanted to start carving like Doug. I watched the safety videos bought the gloves and a knife and strop for sharpening. This owl looked like a neat project to start on. Had to watch and rewind often and was feeling pretty good about my first attempt, but then the wood split and there went the beak? Ugh! I reworked it and got it done, not as crisp and clean as Doug's but I am happy with it. Thanks Doug I enjoyed this tutorial!
Not to detract from Gene or Sharon, but I find your teaching style the most relatable. Thank you for what you do.
My wife got me a whittling kit for Christmas and this was my first project after a couple of practices with the different cuts. I tried the 5 minute owl that was in the book but wasn’t happy with it very boring to look at and barely looks like an owl even in the book. Doing ur owl felt much more rewarding at the end and ur instructions r spot on thank u.
Hey Doug!
Just finished carving the owl myself, tomorrow I will give it to my grandma as a birthday present, I’m sure she will adore it.
Thank you from Hungary,
Keep up the good work!
Wow... I was going to ask you again, to do an Owl, and here you are... You've done it🤗. Love Owls, all birds really, but Owls and Hummingbirds are my favourite. Thank you Doug. UK.
I can't believe how this owl has gone viral in the carving community!! I've done one and think everyone who owns a carving knife has done one. Great creation and great video tutorial, Doug. Thank you!
Yesterday I received a nice little Helvie carving knife so today I plan to attempt my first owl Doug I have found your videos calming, soothing and inspirational thank you
I know alot of people dont enjoy watching instructional videos bc it kinda defeats the purpose of creating your style but some of us are less creative but still ambitious so I appreciate your tutorials Doug.
Doug, I started carving because of your videos. The first thing I did was the five minute wizard. It was respectable. Your instruction and videos are the clearest and easiest to follow of all the carving videos. The work isn’t being hidden by your hands. I swear you seem to have some videography skills too. A true renaissance man for today’s age.
Really appreciate the dimension and measurements at the beginning. Makes it easy getting started. also allows scaling up to larger sizes. I can envision a whole family of owls in the tree out in the yard. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome Doug !!! Son's girlfriend is an owl lover and her birthday is soon. Thanks my northern friend !!!
And here I thought they were just the logo for WISE potato chips !!!!
Doug, I think you're now officially Bob Ross with a knife. Just as enjoyable, relaxing, and educational. I look forward to every episode.
Doug is the Bob Ross of carving 😊”just make some happy little triangles “
I know he didn’t say “happy” but it was implied
Stinnet has that vibe a little more but this guy close 2nd
I cannot remember when l had more fun watching anything, thankyou so much for sharing, this is so beautifjjl
I could watch you for hours just like watching old Bob Ross shows but I just can't wait to try some of your carvings thanks so much for showing us your tricks and tips of your trade
I love watching this guy carve these critters
I stumbled across this video 4 days ago. Since then, I’ve watched almost all of your carving videos. Yesterday I went to my local wood shop and picked up a knife, strop and some bass wood. You’ve inspired me to try a new hobby. Currently I make furniture and small projects from reclaimed lumber. This will be a nice addition to my hobby that doesn’t require power tools and a lot of setup. Thanks for the wonderful videos. I’m looking forward to learning how to carve!
Hooked on these little Owls, so much so, I’m halfway through a chess set of them. All lined up ready to paint like a Parliament of Chess Owls 😀👍🏼
That is really cool👍🏼
Awesome
Owls are great. You make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing.
@Holy Acid for libtards, sjw, lgbtq, dems, & antifa If you are SO concerned, get off this channel!!! I would love to leave you a link but I think more of myself than to go as low as you. Get a life on another channel.
Doug here is a job you can take into your old age and when sat on the old rocker whittle away to your heart's content. Cheers Mate for sharing your passions!
Doug,
This was a fun project and only took me several tries before I was ok. Anyway, want to pass this on. Your addition of the collar gave my lawyer daughter in law an idea and encouraged me to make this into an RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Supreme Court Justice). I carved it. I Painted the robes black and added oversized black glasses made from a black paper clip, to complete the look. TH-cam has a lady by the name of BIRD who teaches how to make the glasses. Anyway, my kids love it and I have several requests for the RBG Owl thanks to you. Many, many thanks for all you do to help us.
Best,
Chuck Leaf
Glad to see you back with your carving knife. I'll give the owl a shot - I know my Mom would love one. Thanks as always. Ron
Got 8 stitches tonight while trying to whittle a candle stick holder. Blade slipped, I guess my lesson is to get a glove of some sort that protects from slices. Oh well, lesson learned (yes I was cutting away from myself) and gotta use softer wood. Chicks dig scars, right? Loved this video and still extremely excited to do this carving of the owl. I've done faces now, probably three or four good ones. Now excited to try all others you've posted. I love these little carvings and they are 100% satisfying. Thanks Doug for the excellent videos.
Doug you are my hero, love woodcarving the way you taught me in your videos, and gave me the peace and rest in my head, thanks for that carving king 🤴
This was my first carving experience and I was so excited about it I couldn’t put it down: I loved it and thought the tutorial was great! Thank you!
Bought carving tools a few years ago but never used them...didn't know where to start. I love the little owl..going to give him a try! Thanks for the carving lesson!
I love the way you do these videos, since the first time i saw one of your vids, i knew id be watching all of yours i can find. You point out things so well . As a beginner i have learned so much from you, Thanks Doug for the very well done tutorials, please keep them coming.
I already commented once but I had to let you know that I just completed this project and it's a lot of fun. Fast and easy and looks great. Thanks Doug
i love your voice when you are carving it makes me want to watch and not miss anything you my friend are the BOB ROSS of whittling and carving i have done the hill billy and the five min wizard you are a great teacher thank you so much for your tutorials you have made a whittling mad man LOVEEEEEE IT
I agree it looks a lot better then the 5 min owl. You continue to impress. Can't wait to give it a try. Keep up the great work.
After watching all your intro videos to whittling this little guy was my first project...he took me all afternoon but he is adorable! My goal is to carve him on hiking sticks for my two grand babies! Thanks for your detailed videos and for sharing your talent!
YOU HAVE RUINED MY LIFE WITH ANOTHER HOBBY... THANK YOU! You're AMAZING!
Fantastic carving! I had been searching for owls to carve but I didn’t love what was out there. I think the belly pattern is so cool. Thank you!! I can’t wait to try.
Have you ever considered making a book on carving Doug? I'd buy it!! 😁👍
but but...i make free videos
@@dougLinker for me I find it easier from a book then a can really go at my own pace, also it's a pain in the butt stopping and starting a vid with gloves on.
Doug Linker ... I learn more from a video. Books are nice though🤓
@@thenurse46 just hit the space button to pause, it can't be hard with gloves it's the biggest key on the keyboard and there's nothing below it you can literally hit it with a hoof :)
well I just thought that you might be watching on a phone/tablet so this won't help you lol
U earn
Hi Doug . Can´t wait for your next film. I loved the seaside carving the sound of the waves is so relaxing but I much prefer to hear your interesting comments. lots of love to you and yours.xx
Well you’re not gonna like the next one then haha
Thank you Doug!! I just made my first owl yesterday (second project so far!!) I love your videos. Really helpful and inspiring for getting into this new hobby. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Enjoyed video! Great instructions.
Thank you very much for sharing your enthusiasm.
My new born owl appreciates it...
I’d love to see your over the top version of this. With adding all your details using different tools etc. thanks Doug always enjoy these
Since watching your channel, I’ve become obsessed with carving.
Thanks!
These are really fun to carve and the enjoyment in the faces of my grandsons 4 and 2 hrs old is indescribable
a million thanks,
Josh
thanks Josh!!
I started following you for the camping, but you have turned me into a carver. I have always wanted to try your little men, but I have been doing spoons until I get a feel for the basics. This little owl, I think, will be my first caricature. Someday, you need to do a meetup/class. I'd love to attend.
Feels like ages since I've seen the master at work! Love the video, Doug!
Doug, I really enjoy your videos and have started carving using you inspirations. Sequencing of the steps is a problem for me, at least for now, but I discovered that under the three dots below your video is a tab for a transcript. I have printed your commentary and it is a great help to me while carving. Watching your great videos is inspiration and the transcripts help me remember what you said on the video. Thanks again from an "Old Geezer" who still wants to learn something new every day.
My granddaughter is going to love this owl. Thanks for another great video. 🤗
Adorable owls. Great tutorial. The auction idea someone mentioned sounds like a winner to me but if you are anything like my dad, he wouldn't part with any of his crafts for money. He said it would take the joy out of it. I am glad that you share your talent with us. I wish my dad would have tutored us kids a little.
Hello Doug and thank you. My Grandkids will enjoy these.
The Bob Ross of whittling, thanks for the inspiration Doug!
Ok, carving is in since it’s 95+ degrees outside in the states. A new challenge for me, thanks. For the early Fall, please consider another canoe trip, love the water, the camping, fishing, and adventures. Thanks Doug!
So glad to see you carving again I look forward to each one you put on. And I really appreciate how you talk us through each step.
Absolutely love watching your whittling videos and picked up a lot and will start making some. I am quite new to this whittling game, but find it very therapeutic. Thanks from the UK for giving mr the inspiration. Keep them coming!
Thank you for sharing.
Ian
...just as with painting, it's the "just clean this up here", and "just roll that around there" where all the magic happens! :) Great job Doug and thanks for sharing with us the steps. Makes me want to give it a try at least! I'm in an Owl patrol in Scouting so I guess it just makes sense! :)
Chad Mitchem ...congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Bet you could sell them to the scouts!
Took me four hours to carve,,, turned out pretty good! Thanks for your vids and instruction.
Just carved my fist Owl, and have done your Bear and Simple Santa. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent. Man am I enjoying my new found hobby and learning the ropes from your videos.
I finally got around to carving a couple of owls per your tutorial. They came out good. I have done quite a bit of carving now and have learned a lot from you. I really enjoy the canoeing, fishing, camping, & carving videos. Much better quality entertainment than TV. Thanks so much !
Oh, _totally_ ! Dunno when last I watched a movie - they just get stupider and stupider and stupider. _This_ is _something else_ !
Doug I have to say that the method you use to show how to do each project is great , no stress in following and as I said before you never talk down to us .zkeep up the great work.
You make my day when I see another tutorial from the master! Thanks for another great little project. Even us kids who have passed the three-quarter century mark can enjoy this one...
I have been looking all types of carving to see what I like best. You're a amazing carver!!!! I noticed that you have alot of who to's videos. And you seem to be a great teacher.
Didn't have a carving knife or Bass wood but i had my pocket knife and soap!!! I have a little white owl! Thank you!!
Another great tutorial Doug 👍🏻
When I first saw the chest feathers I was pretty sure I knew how you did it ......... I wasn't even close. Learning little tricks like that is one reason of many why I continue coming back.
I have done a number of your tutorials and have enjoyed them all even all the 1” dowel tutorials. However, I really enjoyed and loved the final product of this carving. I especially liked the vest and all the various colors you used.
Nice Job, Doug. Please keep them (carving videos) coming!
I agree the Bob Ross of carving, happy little owlets. Doug your cuts are so fluid and your voice so soothing. I really enjoy your vids. Just purchased my first knife, been meaning to carve for a long time.
Doug you always make me smile. You bring back memories of Mr Rogers. Which is a very good thing. Most times I just listen to your videos then I’ll watch later. I’m very handy but I’m a bit afraid to try the whittling. I don’t like to fail and think I’m gonna mess up. Silly I know. Btw you would make a great pastor with your demeanor and your encouragement. God bless dude.
Doug, I carved this owl and wow it turned out great. I painted the eyes only and stained the rest of the owl. thank you, thank you!
I wish I would have found this video about 10 years ago when my hands still worked. I think your OWLS are SUPER, all different kinds of character and colorful to boot. I'd buy one if I knew you would sell me one.
Glad you made these, I enjoy watching and learning from you. I just finished making an owl for my 3 year old daughter. That makes 2 projects completed watching your videos.
My grandson has been trying to make these. He’s using soap so far as that’s easily manageable, he’s only 8.
We tried a few but this is the best. Some needed so many tools!
Love your stuff...all of it. I'm a friend of Gene Messer...we both love it. Keep it comung when you feel like it...greatly appreciated.
This was the first thing I have ever tried to carve. Unfortunately about half way through I cut the beak off, but if you squint it still looks like an owl. Glad I watched Doug's other videos where he said you would suck lol. But I loved it going to give it another go tomorrow.
Nicely done! I followed along on this one and carved one myself. I haven’t done something like that since carving a little man along with Sharon’s videos a couple years ago.
My owl is not as refined as yours, but I’ll get there soon enough after making a few more. I’ve been looking for a simple carving that I can complete well within a lunch hour at work. These will be fun to do ... and everyone at work will have one! Thanks!
I just carved my first bearded guy watching your videos, it came out great!! And I have no idea what I'm doing but you make it easy to follow, now to try this owl! Thanks for the videos ❤️
Afternoon Doug!
I have carved this little owl so many times and in different sizes since watching your video. Great conversation starter and kids love them. Some veteran carvers have watched while I do larger ones. I get nothing but praises and I always send them to your site. Keep up the good work.
The wind, the water and the birds sound beautiful. 😁
Awesome, I’m trying one now . New to this but getting better at it . Keep up showing how to do things, it helps a lot of us . Can’t wait for more.
Yes definitely like all of those little owls excellent video
Just started couple months but definitely one of best carvers love toe way you explain every cut cheers love to see a video on sharpening blades
He has one in his playlist for beginners called "Strops -Make One ,Use One". Here's the link! th-cam.com/video/Aqw30WU5U04/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video, this was my first attempt at whittling....now I have owls everywhere!
Great to see More of Doug !!
still pretty amazing how a chunk of would can be worked into such creative fun characters!
Doug, loved the little owls so much I made a dozen for the children at Church and will make more,they will love them as much as I do making then. I still like my Smokey Mountain comical Bears at 6” tall but they are more involved. Actually they are original to a fine carver from Townsend TN. Keep em comeing my friend God bless
Thanks Doug. Really appreciate your approach to carving. You inspire people who have never even held a knife I’m sure.
Definitely the Bob Ross of wood carving! Great job! This is a hobby I really want to start. Need to go get some tools.
You should also watch Gene Messer's videos, too. He's who got me into carving years ago. I came across his videos while I was down a youtube rabbithole looking for stuff completely unrelated.
You're a wizzard with that knife. Beautifull work..🦉🥇
My first crack at carving and you made it fun and successful, thanks, I let every ad play through 😁
Great job Doug . Looks awesome .
Wonderful idea Doug!!! I REALLY like your little carving and now I've got yet ANOTHER one of your carvings to try!!! Glad you're enjoying your 'DRAKE' knives!!! Gil and Bonny Drake are great people & talented woodcarvers plus they make SUPER knives, gouges and other carving tools! Thanks again and safe carving and bushcrafting to you and yours ALWAYS!!!