fundamentals of woodcarving
How to Capture Expression Pt 1 -- Characteristics of Happiness
Making an angry face happy is a little more than just turning a smile upside down . In this video I will show you how to change the expression of your carving from angry to happy.
Carving a Mountain Man/Fur Trapper
Carve a mountain man with a fur cap. Thanks to Michael Robinson and John Raisbeck for the suggestion.
"Brothers"
“Brothers” Is based on a series of pieces I did in 2018. These works were quite popular and sold almost instantly! Enjoy me showing you how I create them!
Portrait of Christ - Shroud of Turin
In this video I will show you how to carve a portrait of Christ from the 3D images taken from the Shroud of Turin.
Carving a Viking -- pt 1
In this project, I show you how to carve a gnarled viking based on a carving I did a 4 years back. Cheers! Let me know if you have any questions and be sure to post your work on the forum!
Carving Realistic Human Lips - LIVE
A zoom livestream showing you how I carve realistic lips in cottonwood bark.
Carving a Female Profile
This class aims to show you how to carve a female face from the side view. From nose shape to forehead profiles, the differences between male and female faces are generally simple once understood.
Carving Santa
Warning, this is categorized as a beginner project, but includes some challenging elements of carving the face. If you are a beginner and have not already completed the “beginner face carving” project, I recommend you complete that project first. Excuse the piece of fuzz hanging from my chin, and the audio problems for a few minutes toward the end. Post your questions and progress to the FOW facebook group !
Carving a Fall Greenman
This carving is an intermediate project, but more toward the advanced side of intermediate. So this project is not for the faint of heart, but it sure is a blast if you can keep up!
Carving the Profile of a Woodspirit
This is a simple but rewarding side profile wood spirit project that will teach you the basics proportions of the human face. Enjoy!
Carving the Female Face Pt III -The Hair
The final part of a three part series on carving the realistic female face in Butternut wood.
Carving the Female Face Pt II -Details
Part II of a three part series on carving the female face in Butternut (also known as White Walnut).
Carving the Female Face Pt I -Roughing Out
This instructional video covers the roughing in/setting up of the female face in Butternut wood. What is the difference between the structure of the female and the male face? This lesson answers that questions. A good number of people have requested I cover the topic of carving the female face, so here you go!
Carving a Weathered Sailor Part II
This concludes the detailing of the eyes, nose, mouth, hair, jacket and shirt of the weathered sailor carving.
Carving a Weathered Sailor
This carving covers the details of carving a weathered old sailor with an equally weathered coat and shirt.