That is just beautiful, and your methodology was clearly very meticulous and planned; I would be curious as to how many hours went into it. What I like the most is that you went for a bent wire armature which gives the whale some sideways movement as well as up and down - often you see these and they use a straight "up and down" system with different height "cogs" which doesn't give the same dynamic animation.
I admired the piece on Instagram. The process video is wonderful. My favorite part may have been watching you strap the patient down for dissection - surely a stressful moment after your beautiful carving. Well done sir. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks a lot. Yeah it kind of is my favourite part as well and it kind of isn't.... :D It is very stressful indeed. I thought that after a few times it wouldn't but no...
This is seriously amazing! I love the extra movement from the spacing of the wire, I’ve never seen anything use the diagonal like that! I especially love that you designed it to show off the mechanism, as much as it is simple looking, it brings a whole new character to it all!
I'm... I'm in love. With the craftsmanship, yes, but also editing, the way you quiet down the loud machinery, but add wind and rain, and your workplace, it looks so cosy, dude, you're like a ghibli character! I'm so glad I found you. You deserve the world.
Mesmerizing to watch and mind boggling to think about the skill and talent in making a Wooden Migaloo. I would love to own one of these pieces of art one day.
I was thinking the same thing. I wonder how he learned? More importantly if he teaches. I'd like to know this artisanship is passed onto to someone else.. I guess a TH-cam video technically counts as teaching.
@@grover9187 I made a change of career to woodworking 3 years ago and learned a lot about wood with a cabinet maker. As for the automaton I learned everything on my own, trying and failing a lot and a lot of youtube video about everything and anything.
Simply stunning! Thank you for showing us every step, especially the hinge mechanism. To hear the church bells (or street clock) in the background brought me right back to French villages.
Bonjour, je suis tombé sur cette vidéo un peu par hasard, et cela a été une des plus belles expériences que j'ai faite sur TH-cam. Un outillage sans prétention, la simplicité Du mécanisme, la présentation de cette sculpture, et surtout la poésie de cette baleine en mouvement...chapeau bas!
The engineering of the device, and working out the lovely motion, I’m so deeply impressed by both the creativity and the design. This is just so impressive. My dad is a master woodworker. He’s 88 now, I sent him this video. Ironically, he was also instrumental in passing legislation prohibiting the capture of orcas in Washington State’s coastal waters. That this beautiful video combines two of my father’s passions made watching it a very special experience. Thank you for filming and posting this remarkable project.❤❤❤
I love how you show all the processes, down to cleaning out the extra wax on the waves. I look forward to exploring more of your channel and Instagram page. Thank you very much for sharing this with us.
Oh, this was the best 25 minutes I've spent on TH-cam in years! I really enjoyed watching you work and the final artwork was truly magical! Thank you, so much, for sharing it!
This is so cool! It reminds me of the wooden snake toys I used to have as a kid. I sometimes forget just how much work goes into making toys and wood crafting in general. Great work seriously amazing.
For most of my untalented life, I have been saying “In my next life, I want to come back as a carpenter”. I’d be delighted to be able to do this! I love automatons and mechanical items! Thank you for sharing your gift!
I didn't think I was going to watch the whole video. I just came to see the end result, but it was such a beautiful process to watch. Thanks for sharing this.
I’ve never seen something so beautiful made with such detail and affection. You are absolutely amazing at your talent and craft. I am totally 💯 in awe. Incredible work. I hope someday you create an entire collection of under the sea 🌊 creatures. You are very very gifted.
@@SylGAUTIER. Finally got it done. Just in time for Christmas. Not sure how to send you the video though. Doesn’t seem to be a way to add a video to this message.
My kind of instruction, no yakity yak just brilliant tutorial on a masterpiece of work the time and effort and materials would make this worth a fortune you must be making it for some child you love! Thank you
Absolutely beautiful piece of art. Thanks for sharing your talent and great video. Will be following you now and I can't wait for another awesome project of yours.
I saw this on IG and I'm so pleased I found your video on here, the work you put in is amazing and the results are just as astounding I'm blown away and would love to try something like this myself but maybe somewhat simpler to start :)
Thank you so much for sharing your talent . I’ve seen this on Pinterest never did I think I would see how it was made . Hope to see more of your skills 👍😇
I was moved to tears, how extraordinary and beautiful. I never have the time to sit and wonder. However I could watch this whale ride this wave all day and contemplate the joy of the day. I am truly taken, what a good feeling.
Thanks a lot. I'm very happy you like it so much. I made a 10hours video of it just moving with whale sound in the background of you really want to keep watching it :D
I am sure the video is enjoyable and I certainly would love to see it. It is really the interaction with this three-dimensional , hand made object that is all engaging and heartfelt. You have made something so whimsical and slightly abnormal. Again it is a pleasure. Thanks
I try to accomplish a lot of what I see woodworkers do on TH-cam. Not this time. I’ll never try because that way I can still believe in magic. Simply astonishing.
You are crazy my friend, are you out of your mind? I am not easly impressed but this, this is beyond this world, it is pure madness, your patience, dedication, the finishing touch. You are a true artist, well done.
It moves with a stop-motion precision. Extraordinary.
I was thinking that very same thing
Agree but shouldn't he be below the waves ??🙂
It's a very special whale :)
I've never seen something so amazing created right before my eyes - fantastic job !!!
Thank you so much :)
You've not had children yet then, ha ha...
That is just beautiful, and your methodology was clearly very meticulous and planned; I would be curious as to how many hours went into it. What I like the most is that you went for a bent wire armature which gives the whale some sideways movement as well as up and down - often you see these and they use a straight "up and down" system with different height "cogs" which doesn't give the same dynamic animation.
Thanks for noticing this, I love the sideway motion as well :)
It takes around 50 hours to make.
The sideways movement makes is all come together.
I'd like to see how you figure things out!
@@nineteenfortyeight Well, generally I start with a drawing, then decide what dimensions I want and..... oh, you mean Sylvain...
50 hours only??
I love this art wood so much!
I admired the piece on Instagram. The process video is wonderful. My favorite part may have been watching you strap the patient down for dissection - surely a stressful moment after your beautiful carving. Well done sir. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks a lot. Yeah it kind of is my favourite part as well and it kind of isn't.... :D
It is very stressful indeed. I thought that after a few times it wouldn't but no...
That's incredible! I love how the movement of the whale resembles stop motion animation in real time! Absolutely beautiful automaton.
Thanks a lot
😢😅😅
This is seriously amazing! I love the extra movement from the spacing of the wire, I’ve never seen anything use the diagonal like that! I especially love that you designed it to show off the mechanism, as much as it is simple looking, it brings a whole new character to it all!
Thanks. Sometimes people say that I should hide the mechanism but I really like showing it.
@@SylGAUTIER it adds to the artwork in my opinion
The contrast between the mechanicals and the organic movement of the whale is very cool.
I'm... I'm in love. With the craftsmanship, yes, but also editing, the way you quiet down the loud machinery, but add wind and rain, and your workplace, it looks so cosy, dude, you're like a ghibli character!
I'm so glad I found you. You deserve the world.
Aw.. you made my day. :)
Thanks a lot
Mesmerizing to watch and mind boggling to think about the skill and talent in making a Wooden Migaloo. I would love to own one of these pieces of art one day.
I was thinking the same thing. I wonder how he learned? More importantly if he teaches. I'd like to know this artisanship is passed onto to someone else.. I guess a TH-cam video technically counts as teaching.
@@grover9187 I made a change of career to woodworking 3 years ago and learned a lot about wood with a cabinet maker. As for the automaton I learned everything on my own, trying and failing a lot and a lot of youtube video about everything and anything.
@@SylGAUTIER Beautiful. If you have not already, check out the works of Arthur Ganson.
@@bryanrudelich1319 I will, thanks
This is perfect. Poetic even. It was so beautiful to watch a masterpiece come to life.
Thank you I'm very happy you liked it :)
Simply stunning! Thank you for showing us every step, especially the hinge mechanism. To hear the church bells (or street clock) in the background brought me right back to French villages.
You're welcome :)
Absolutely breathtaking and inspiring, thank you for sharing 🥰
My pleasure
Bonjour, je suis tombé sur cette vidéo un peu par hasard, et cela a été une des plus belles expériences que j'ai faite sur TH-cam.
Un outillage sans prétention, la simplicité Du mécanisme, la présentation de cette sculpture, et surtout la poésie de cette baleine en mouvement...chapeau bas!
Merci beaucoup :)
This just made my day! Your ingenuity and craftsmanship is absolutely remarkable!
This is an absolutely stunning piece. It’s inspiring. Beautifully done video too.
He is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing Migaloo♥
The engineering of the device, and working out the lovely motion, I’m so deeply impressed by both the creativity and the design. This is just so impressive. My dad is a master woodworker. He’s 88 now, I sent him this video. Ironically, he was also instrumental in passing legislation prohibiting the capture of orcas in Washington State’s coastal waters. That this beautiful video combines two of my father’s passions made watching it a very special experience. Thank you for filming and posting this remarkable project.❤❤❤
With great pleasure. Your father sounds awesome!!
An absolute treat to watch your artistry and craftsmanship in motion. High level of respect for the talent, hard work, and vision. Beautiful piece.
Thank you. I'm glad you have enjoyed it :)
I love how you show all the processes, down to cleaning out the extra wax on the waves. I look forward to exploring more of your channel and Instagram page. Thank you very much for sharing this with us.
My pleasure
Absolutely amazing work. Why this channel doesn't have a million subscribers is a mystery. I'll give you a shout out.
Thanks Joe :)
@@SylGAUTIER Do I have your permission to include a link to this video/channel?
Of course, no worries
Could you send me the link of where you'll share please?
@@SylGAUTIER I sent you the link, but the comment didn't appear. Maybe trapped in the hold folder?
Impressive.
Looked better than I expected, and I could easily imagine that you'll make even better ones in the future.
Fantastique , merci
Amazing work you are a great man 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕
The fluidity of the movement is amazing!
Oh, this was the best 25 minutes I've spent on TH-cam in years! I really enjoyed watching you work and the final artwork was truly magical! Thank you, so much, for sharing it!
Thank you, I'm glad you like it so much :)
Creativity accuracy and precision
This is so cool! It reminds me of the wooden snake toys I used to have as a kid. I sometimes forget just how much work goes into making toys and wood crafting in general. Great work seriously amazing.
I’ve never seen anything so beautiful, such smooth movement
Que trabajo y obra de arte tan espectacular!!!
A modern day Geppetto! Wonderful!
Imagine having the patience that this must've taken to create something so damn beautiful.
For most of my untalented life, I have been saying “In my next life, I want to come back as a carpenter”.
I’d be delighted to be able to do this! I love automatons and mechanical items!
Thank you for sharing your gift!
With great pleasure
What a beautiful thing you have made. Thanks for making the video, it's truly amazing.
Bravo Sylvain. Quelle merveille de patience et de réalisme. Félicitations!
Merci
Thanks for the great video! The little temporary wire-spring-clips to find the link lengths: Genius.
Happy you enjoyed it :)
Who would not be in love with woodcarving? The sound, the smell, the feel of sharp steel on soft clear wood.
I agree 1000%
Great to see a full making of video, really interesting to watch! Keep up the great work :)
I will ! Thank you
Thank you. You are a rare artist! My grandfather was a wood carver.
absolument magnifique, vous êtes un véritable artiste, j'ai hâte de voir d'autre vidéos de vos créations ^^
Merci. Moi aussi j'ai hâte de les voir :D
I didn't think I was going to watch the whole video. I just came to see the end result, but it was such a beautiful process to watch. Thanks for sharing this.
Glad you enjoyed it :)
I’ve never seen something so beautiful made with such detail and affection. You are absolutely amazing at your talent and craft. I am totally 💯 in awe. Incredible work. I hope someday you create an entire collection of under the sea 🌊 creatures. You are very very gifted.
Thank you I'm very happy you like it.
Wow. The detail is unbelievable. Three things I liked the best is the total project, no annoying music and the sound of the tools. Beautiful
Glad you like it!
Really interesting project. Inspired me to try to make one for my grandson. What kind/size/gauge of wires do you use for the mechanism?
Please show it to me when finished. I used 1mm piano wire
@@SylGAUTIER. Finally got it done. Just in time for Christmas. Not sure how to send you the video though. Doesn’t seem to be a way to add a video to this message.
@@jonathangrussing7163 you can add it to your TH-cam and send me the link if you want
Good story telling - excellent videography - amazing result. Quelle beauté. Merci!
Magnífico!
Speechless.....
the most beautiful wooden structure I have ever seen!
Wonder!!!🍀🍀🍀
My kind of instruction, no yakity yak just brilliant tutorial on a masterpiece of work the time and effort and materials would make this worth a fortune you must be making it for some child you love! Thank you
Absolutely beautiful piece of art. Thanks for sharing your talent and great video. Will be following you now and I can't wait for another awesome project of yours.
Thanks, I can't wait as well :)
Extraordinario trabajo. De precisión, delicadeza y muy muy bello !!!
Muchas gracias por compartir el making of.!!!
Bravoooo!!!
👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you :)
I saw this on IG and I'm so pleased I found your video on here, the work you put in is amazing and the results are just as astounding I'm blown away and would love to try something like this myself but maybe somewhat simpler to start :)
Thanks :) Let me know if you try to make one
So cool to see how this was made! Beautiful video 🙌
Thanks a lot. You're one of the people I follow on TH-cam who inspired me to film this ;). Cheers
Thank you so much for sharing your talent . I’ve seen this on Pinterest never did I think I would see how it was made .
Hope to see more of your skills 👍😇
I'm very glad you liked it :)
thanks for sharing your artistry and craftsmanship with us
My pleasure!
.... wow ... awesome work sylvain !!!!
Glad you like it!
Absolutely stunning! Bravo Maestro
A total joy to be able to share in your journey 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
That is the most incredible toy I have ever seen! What amazing talent!
Outstanding in every way! Thank you.
C'est absolument magnifique... Et quelle maîtrise..... Bravo
Merci beaucoup
This is one of my absolute favorites. It’s amazing
Thank you :)
so beautifull and smooth , you done that so well .....looks amazing ......i would love to put that in my garden wind whirling project
Breathtaking!
the amount of talent you have man, absolutley astounding
Thank you :)
I loved every second of this. People using their God given talents with a simple faith in success is an inspiring thing to behold.
Amazing craftsmanship
Your art makes you immortal.
Beautiful work of art .. Thank you .
Never in my life i have seen like this... Thanks...a subscription just for this wonderful art...
Cheers
Simply beautiful
I was moved to tears, how extraordinary and beautiful. I never have the time to sit and wonder. However I could watch this whale ride this wave all day and contemplate the joy of the day.
I am truly taken, what a good feeling.
Thanks a lot. I'm very happy you like it so much. I made a 10hours video of it just moving with whale sound in the background of you really want to keep watching it :D
I am sure the video is enjoyable and I certainly would love to see it.
It is really the interaction with this three-dimensional , hand made object that is all engaging and heartfelt. You have made something so whimsical and slightly abnormal. Again it is a pleasure. Thanks
Absolutely stunning!
The gift of the imagination and the inclined skill to embrace the magical .
Magnificent. !!
That is sick! Well done !! Beautiful
Amazing handmade masterpiece!!! Bravo!
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing
Merveilleux mouvements souples de la baleine..❤ imaginaire Jules Vernien...so great merci 😊
Beautiful job.
Stunning
I try to accomplish a lot of what I see woodworkers do on TH-cam. Not this time. I’ll never try because that way I can still believe in magic. Simply astonishing.
Wonderful!! Great skill and patience.
Saludos desde Urugiay que hermosa manualidad👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Hermosísimo trabajo!! Un artesano artista, genio !!!!
Stumbled upon this. Simply beautiful! Magnifique!
Thank you very much!
OMG, I watched this on IG, I loved it, and now I can admire how beautiful the process was, thank u so much, you're a gifted human!!
Incredibly beautiful.
Absolutely BRILLIANT ...
Absolument stupéfiant. Quel travail admirable.
Merci
OMG. It moves like it's out of a dream. This is wonderful.
A master of his art....
Exquisite result!
Incredibly beautiful piece, meticulous caring craftsmanship, kudos brother.
This is why I love TH-cam. Where else would you get programme’s like this. A true craftsman
This is one of the best things I've seen on TH-cam in a really long time. Thank you for sharing your talents.
With pleasure
Превосходная работа много интересных моментов узнал для себя👍
Awesome. I'm glad you did
You are crazy my friend, are you out of your mind?
I am not easly impressed but this, this is beyond this world, it is pure madness, your patience, dedication, the finishing touch. You are a true artist, well done.
Can't I be both ? :D
Thanks a lot.
Absolutely stunning! I found myself holding my breath as you carved the intricate parts. Thank you for sharing your incredible gift with us. 💗
Are you still alive ?
YES!!!❤IT!!!👌👍🤝Thank you for sharing the whole process. Awesome 3D animation but "analog" technology, Brilliant!
…merci de partager ton génie. Tu es un maître philosophe , artisan,artiste.
Tu m’inspire et me rappelle qu’il faut jouer dans la vie.
Respect!
Je ne suis pas sûr pour le côté philosophie mais merci beaucoup :)
I have NEVER seen such art! Thank you for sharing this.