What Happens if You Don't Give Up
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Congrats to Rob Bullis!! You are the winner of the Woodspirit carving!
DO NOT REPLY TO ANYONE CLAIMING YOU HAVE WON A PRIZE!! THIS IS ALL SPAM AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ME.Drawing will be April 1st as stated in video thanks
Too late, but no cash changed hands.it did seem a bit sketchy. Live and learn😊
Me too
Me too but also thanks for the heads up
No money lost
I did click on a link in my message that led me to a TH-cam page that I thought was yours. I subscribed thinking I was somehow unsubscribed to you and now it won’t let me unsubscribe to it.
Trust the Beaver. I love the Old trunk carving! Thanks, Doug. Dogs are lovely! 🐾☮️
Trust the beaver. My boyfriend Perry watches you all the time. He started carving during covid and he loves it. He's doing alright. He would love to own one of your wood carving. Thank you for inspiring him.😊
Trust the beaver! Doug I have learned that “study to show thyself approved” applies in all aspects of life and if you don’t compare yourself to others, but only the old you, then you will see that you are a lot better than you could have ever imagined that you could be. You’re an awesome teacher and inspiration. By the way, I love the old carving too. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
I'm inspired. Thank you
We have a scammmer in the comments be careful
@Russ Barnes be careful that isn't Doug but an account spoofing him.
He got me
Damn he got me too
I love this video! As a retired Art Specialist, I always asked my students, “How do you know you can’t sail that boat, you haven’t left the dock yet.”
So many people profess to have no talent without trying!
You are such a gifted teacher, and so good at offering encouragement!
“Trust the Beaver”
Thank you!
✌️❤️🙏
Your humble personality makes you so enjoyable to watch!
You are definitely an inspiration. I like the fact that you did show your not-so-successful carving because we all start somewhere. I love that you speak so gently. You are the Bob Ross of carving. I think that is awesome. Also, trust the beaver. :)
I look back at my first carvings three years ago and am amazed at how much better I've gotten since then just by practicing, like you said. Watching yours and other TH-cam carver's channels has helped a lot. Thanks for what you do. Trust the beaver! LOL
You are a credit to the craft. Honesty is rare and you seem to be of that rare group of humble people. thanks
THANKS DOUG FOR BRINGING IT EVERY TIME! ! Love Me Some Woodcarving Illustrated and TRUST THAT BEAVER !!!!
Thanks Doug. I sit by the firepit and try your carvings still a rookie but find myself mostly thinking about stuff while in the peace and quiet fresh air. Wouldn't have happened if I never found your channel. You are more to us than what you realize.
Thank you for this. I'm 19, and started trying to pick up carving when i was 16. I put it down a year and a half ago because I just felt like I wasn't making anything good enough and that the progress was so slow it wasn't even worth it. I've been thinking about doing it again, but I just didn't want to because I knew I wasn't good. I think this video was what I needed to see. Thank you!!
I've watched all kinds of carving videos and I still come back to you. You keep it real Doug 👍
TRUST THE BEAVER! Doug, I think your carving on the tree is great. I'm glad it was found. The carved face you showed at the beginning certainly does look like you.
Trust the beaver! Hey Doug, I started out with Gene Messer too. Gene said everyone should check out a guy named Doug Linker. I'm glad I did. I have done several of your projects.
My wife and I go back and check out your "Supply Run" video every once in a while, it's her favorite. Thanks for doing all your tutorials.
Don
Doug, you inspired me to start up just before Christmas. I started with the easy gnome one and then worked on to owls on dowels, bears, birds, and characters. Christmas week, my dad died, followed by my uncle a week later. The carving helped me deal with it. I don't have much in the way of gear: a cheap Beavercraft set of one sloyd knife, one detail knife, one spoon gouge and one regular gouge, but I've managed to produce some things my friends and family tell me are really good. I appreciate it. So, Trust the Beaver. Keep on truckin' and keep on carvin'.
That old carving is so abstract. Certainly true to an artistic imagination. I see the thought you may have had. I carve with you and your vids consistently. I don't hold the imagination you are gifted with. But, I can make carvings that my wife just loves. I prescribed to the WC you recommended and now have so much more inspirational media. Thanks again Doug. Can't wait for the next vlog tutorial.
Trust the beaver. So glad you found something to make videos about that makes you happy Doug. Your true followers will follow you and learn whatever you do
To quote the famous Football Coach Vince Lombardi;" Practice doesn't make Perfect. Perfect Practice makes Perfect." I live by this quote, and still practicing. " Trust the Beaver."
Doug, it's awesome to see you've gotten back to you carving what makes you happy! The sheer joy of carving has come shining back through! Thank you for all the inspiration you have given me. I started carving when I was 59 1/2, and started watching you on TH-cam. Now two years later thanks to your generosity in free teaching videos my carvings don't suck and you still inspire me!
Trust the beaver! Thanks for sharing all your tips, tricks, and how-tos with us. You and Gene Messer have both been a great inspiration! Thanks Doug.
Trust the Beaver! Grateful for what you do for us Doug. Keep on Truckin' my man!
Trust the beaver. I love when you take us to your family bush❣
I've said it before and I'll say it again, you're an inspiration sir! This video hit the right chord with me. I have three of your Easy Easter Whittle bunnies that I've carved in front of me right now, and the 3rd one is the best of the bunch. I also have many trees around my property that I plan to carve wood spirits into after I purchase the correct tools for the task. But in the meantime, I watch your videos, I practice carving your caricatures and I'm getting better! And like you said, always trust the beavers, they know what the best wood for carving is! Thank you for all you are doing!
Thanks Doug ❣️Been watching you for awhile now for your general attitude towards art and life, I love watching the faces come alive and have been inspired to do small carvings just for fun!! I hope you keep being challenged to improve and take us on your journey-
So much fun to come along 🥰
Trust the Beaver! This has changed my whole mindset now that I’ve seen your tree carving!
By chance, YT recommended the wood spirit video to me in December. It was so broken into easy steps, I said, "I can do that." As a 49 year old man, I couldn't wait for Christmas morning. I asked for a carving knife. Since then I've been carving every day. Eyes are the hardest part for me, but it's therapeutic and keeps me off Twitter and the negative side of life. You never know what will be born when you start chipping away. I want to thank you for everything you do. Changed my life for the better.
For me it was the simple owl. Not the recent one, but the one four years ago!
Oh, and I "trust the beaver"
Thanks for doing this, Doug. Practice makes perfect. Always fun to carve along with you.
Trust (and “Leave it”) the Beaver. I love your stuff, super simple and very calming. Thanks Doug
Trust The Beaver! New follower from Chico, California! Thanks for the kind encouragement!
Trust the beaver! I'm fairly new to carving and at times it does get frustrating! This video really hit home for me. As long as I keep carving and putting the time in my carving will improve! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you so much for your videos... Really encouraged me to start whittling...
I’m relatively new to carving. Luckily several of my mentors introduced me to your videos and WCI. Thank you for you patience, guidance and occasional “kick in the pants.” Your musical analogy is right on. I’m not the best carver in my group, but I am the best trumpet player. Been doing that for over 55 years and will keep working on my carving skills. Thanks for your support!
Carving outdoors, in the woods with a cup of coffee! Raised my carving to a whole new level. Next is taking a grandchild to share the experience with. Thank you.
"Trust the Beaver!". This video made me happy; there's hope for my future carvings, thanks Doug and greetings from Italy
Trust the beaver! Hey Doug! This has been an awesome experience since the beginning when I started watching your channel quite a few times ago. Now when I got the time, I always carve watching your tutorials. It is such a relaxing and brain-focusing experience! It is most than appreciated that you are encouraging us like so.
Sometimes I feel like I don't get any experience from my carvings, and that I do not get any better, but now this video has encouraged me to do more and to trust myself. Thank you very much for that! Looking forward to your next tutorials!
Hey Doug! Thanks a ton for the inspirational video. This was definitely a swift kick in the butt for me and I actually went outside and found one of my old carvings in my kindling pile to compare to one of my newer pieces. I can definitely see the progress and just wanted to give a thank you to you for starting me off on my carving journey. Always a pleasure seeing a new video. Keep up the great work.
Trust the beaver! Thanks for all of your efforts helping us all! What a beautiful spot you have there!
Trust the beaver! And the beaver trusts you! Love carving youwhere my Gene Messer years ago. Thanks for sharing!
Doug thank you so much for breaking down the craft of wood carving to make it easy for anyone to be successful and enjoy it as a hobby. as I approach retirement I plan to spend many hours learning to carve and look forward to many more of your videos . Your an inspiration to so many
Another great video, Doug. You've been my teacher for a few years, and I've noticed your improvements and mine. Thanks for all the guidance and inspiration over the years! Nothing better than coffee and trying to make something happen with a blank piece of wood :) Keep the videos coming! Cheers!
Trust the beaver ✌🏼 Been watching for the past 5 years and love your channel. Thanks mate
Something I always wanted to do and I can't even hold my Dremel tool any longer. My hands are shot and I'm only 68. I have years to go and my stained glass shop sits, gathering dust also. I could cry because I am unable to make anything even though I have made hundreds of stained glass lamps, windows, suncatchers, many wooden carved leaves to put on frames along with acorns, etc...Watching you is all I have left Mr. Linker and you're so nice to show us what you make which is so beautiful. I watch your video of the little guy in the boat bringing supplies, it makes me cry every time I watch it. Thank you.
Trust the Beaver haha! 🦫The first time I watched a video of you, I watched the video about how you made a leather sheath for your new axe. From there I watched more and more of your woodcarving video's. I did a lot of your tutorials and the thing you said about the discipline you have to have in order to become better, really resonated with me! So thanks you for that! I can only say I watch your video's with great joy and really hope to be the lucky one on April 1st. Greeting from the Netherlands! 🇳🇱😄
Hello, Doug. Thank you for sharing your first carving with us it helps shed light for the non-believers. somewhere.
Trust the beaver! Really appreciate you, Doug!
Trust the beaver. You're a great teacher Doug
Trust the beaver, trust the Linker. Lessons from the heart for the beginner.
Trust the beaver! Would love to have this in my home for inspiration! Thanks Doug
Trust the Beaver! Thanks for all you do. 😊 between you, Gene and Kevin I get so much from your videos. Cheers
Trust the beaver! They do know the best wood. Thanks for the inspiration and entertainment!
Trust the Beaver! My hubby and I loved this one. I think the progression you have made is impressive and can't wait to see where you take it. And by the way, that "stump" carving was rather good for a beginner! When we saw it, we both yelled at the TV, "But that's amazing, Doug!" So there, keep up the good work, and please keep sharing. :D
Trust the beaver! Thank you Doug. For you videos and all. 🪓🩹Greetings from Finland.
Trust the beaver! I've been following you since the beginning. Thanks for being a great teacher!
These days my firewood is far better looking because of you Doug!
Thank you for the inspiration. Today I was carving on the beach in Myrtle Beach Sc for little kids. The smiles on their faces puts a smile on mine!
Trust the beaver! I love early morning coffee while whittling along with your videos! I am learning so much. Thank you!
Trust the beaver. Thanks for all your teaching Doug.
Trust a beaver. That was a very good story I am glad you shared that. I am glad you found your tree finally.
Trust the Beaver! Continue to love your “show”!
Trust the beaver. Your always an inspiration Doug! The pep talk I needed lol
Trust the beaver! I remember when i was recommended your simple wizard faces video it took you 15 minutes to carve one, after I watched it something sparked and i went to find a stick and try it while watching. It took me 2 hours just to carve a little face and it looked bad. But that only motivated me to push forward so i can one day do it in the same time as you. Fast forward 4 years this hobby turned into a job and the proggress is jaw dropping for me when i look back. Don't give up guys!
I enjoy learning from you and always try carving something new. You're never too old to stop learning. I'm 74 and proof positive. Trust the beaver!
Trust the beaver! Thanks for the chance to win one of your carvings. Love the work you do and so appreciate you’re willingness to share.
Trust the Beaver! Love seeing the progress! Looking forward to continuing my own!
Started carving little gnomes on little sticks when I first saw your vids. Thanks for the inspiration!
Trust the beaver! Love what you do doug!
Ow. "...more mature audience," I felt that. Ha ha, thanks for adding something valuable to TH-cam!
Leave it to the Beaver…. and DON’T STOP CARVING. Love your videos.
Trust the Beaver! I started watching your channel long before the name change, mainly for the canoe tripping. As time went on, I became more and more interested in your wood carving and now I'm hooked. You had Gene , we have Doug!
I’m a 70 year old new carver. My first carve is trying an upsized little penguin. Actually the first one is in the fire place. But starting over. LOVE your videos. They are like watching an old friend.
Trust the beaver. Doug, I have enjoyed watching and learning . Thank you for this wonderful hobby.
Trust the beaver! Haha, thanks for all that you do, Doug!
Trust the beaver! Thanks for the inspiration Doug. Keep the videos coming.
I bought you a coffee Doug just on the basis of what you share for free. Your carvings are inspirational and Your Knowledge is priceless. Thank you ☕️
Trust the beaver! You've come a long way and I've enjoyed watching the progression. Thank you for sharing your journey with us :)
Trust the Beaver! Doug - you are my original inspiration. I started carving because of your 5 minute wizard. Came across that and was hooked. Now I can't get enough. Everyone has a different style and I'm trying to learn a little from all of them, but I keep coming back to your projects. Thank you all all you do for the community!
Trust the beaver ! I want to say a big Thank You Doug for the inspirational video. I just started to carve in November I am 73 and was starting to feel that I will never be able to carve like you and all the great carvers out there. I try to do a carving every day and find that the time just goes so fast. I really enjoy your tutorials and I would classify you as Master Class carver. From an old guy thanks again and keep the videos coming.
Trust the beaver! Thanks for the videos Doug. You’ve been a great teacher!
I started whittling when I saw the “fantastically simple wood spirit “. My first one is unrecognizable as a wood spirit. I used a dull knife and a piece of 2 x 4. Several years later using sharp knives and good basswood, I have whittled some pieces that I’m pretty proud of. Thanks for hooking me on a hobby I wish I’d known about 50 years ago. (My wife says I’m obsessed with it)
Trust the Beaver! Thanks Doug, Inspiration like you is what keeps me progressing when I can.
Hi. I am one of the guys who struggle with little ability but a desire to learn. Thank you Doug.
Trust the beaver! So happy for your new sponsorship I subscribed to Woodcarvers today!
Well said Doug, all artists/craftsmen have humble beginnings. Practice, practice, practice & trust the beaver!!!
Trust the beaver! Always enjoy watching you.
Trust the beaver, why not. Thank you sir for encouraging us wannabes. As always great video from a wonderful teacher
Trust the beaver! Love what you do Doug
Thanks Doug.... your encouragement is very much appreciated....
Trust the beaver! You hit the nail on the head. Walk before you can run. I’m still walking but hopefully one day I will be able to jog a little.
Trust the beaver. Thanks for all the inspiration, Dug.
Trust the beaver.
Thanks for getting me back into carving after 25 years or so. It's now my retirement hobby and I'm loving it.
Trust the beaver! I like your tree guy! Everybody starts somewhere and yours is just fine since he kept you going. Hope you save him forever. Love WCI.
Trust the beaver!!
Thank you for all you do!! Continuing to practice!!!!😊
Trust the Beaver. Beautiful Work! Love it!
All the "my first carving" posts I see on FB, leave me discouraged, even though, I'm pretty sure they are not the first. Thanks for posting this. Not giving up, and after 1.5 yrs, still have 10 fingers!
I like your old carving. A lot of us are starting out like that. Thanks for sharing.
Trust the beaver :)
hi Doug, i was watching and learning since for years, my Dad gave me all his wood carving tools and i planned on starting by watchin your videos, after i was done taking care of sick people, they all passed away and in 2018 all my craft supplies burned up in 2018. a big fire burned down the whole town and, since then i have been camping in a yurt i went to a how to build yurt workshop all summer in 2019 and finally got mine put together by autumn. so my house is almost done now, soon i can move in, and not camp anymore. but i love camping, a dilemma, and try to get my tools replaced, and have a crafting spot to sore, i want to make tiny elf and fairy ornament sizes. thank you for always being here and being so nice, i fall asleep loots of nights listening to you teach, you are very calming
Trust the beaver! Thanks for the encouragement Doug! I really enjoy it when you head out into the woods looks awesome!
Doug you are an excellent instructor. I have been carving off and on for 15 years. Obtained 2 Helvie and a couple of OCC knives.
I watch all your videos and carve a lot of them. Thanks for your time and energy in producing these videos. Always trust the beaver!
Trust the Beaver!! Thank you so much for your inspiration and tutorials. Stay Awesome!
Thank you for so generously sharing your craft and knowledge. Watching you carve has made me better.
And let me tell you, there is a brilliance to what you have done with this video, because my fist carving, or two or three look just like that. I have small pieces of wood I saved after “starting” a carving some 30 years ago and they look just like that.
You understand the process not just of carving, but if learning. That is why you have picked up carving at and that is why you are are so good at teaching.
Thank you!
Trust the beaver!
Trust the beaver and it's so good to see how much happier you are with this channel. I could see when I watched Doug Outdoors that, over time, you got fed up with a lot of the negative comments. Now you are in your happy place!