You did a great job carving this character from white pine. Kudos to you! When I was a beginner woodcarver, I used to make all of my figurines with head straight forward and arms straight to the sides. Later I decided to turn their heads one way or the other, and either put their hands folded behind their backs, or have one of their hands holding something, while the other hand was in its pocket. And I also had his/her eyes looking to the corners instead of just straight ahead. All of these things brings character and personality to the figurines, and suggests movement, instead of a static, rigid, motionless pose. Sometimes just a little thing can create the illusion of movement, such as hair blowing in the wind, a side of the jacket/coat lifted by the wind, etc. I think you get the idea. Nonetheless, I appreciate you sharing your skills and carving with us. Thank you very much!

Fantastic carving Kevin. Another piece of, what looks like the allusive kiln dried white pine, turned into a masterpiece. I wish I could find some place to get some. Thanks for another great video.

I have sent for two wood handled kitchen knives and will shorten them to carve with. Looks easy but I know it will be a challenge to carve a wood figure. My hands will be weak at first, I'm sure. Carving will strengthen them. I'll follow your videos while carving. I'm also a left handed person. Thank you much. Jim

Excellent. Thank you for showing

Just when I think it looks perfect, you take another big chunk out !!! and it looks even more perfect... brilliant work again Kevin, thanks for sharing :)

Kevin you do such beautiful work. I just happen to come upon your videos nd enjoy every one. Yo me it's so relaxing nd I like there is no talking in them. Your the greatest!!!

I always look forward to your videos, Kevin. I consider them a class being taught by a master craftsman. Thank you for teaching me to be a better woodcarver.

Fantastic. If I may ask, how long have you been carving Mr. Coates? Your artistry is superb.

You are a fantastic wood carver . 😀

Amazing. Fascinating to watch especially knowing that one false move could ruin the whole thing.

Kevin is there any place where we could find patterns of your carvings?

Very inspiring. You're an amazing artist and carvers. Ty for sharing. May I ask what carving tools do you use most often and which one show a beginner use such as myself?

Í watch it again and again and again and again and again..........and again and never get tired of it. All the best,,Júlíus

Es fantástico como trabajas la madera, me gustaría que vieras messi de madera. En fabito creativo. Saludos

I think I seen a video of yours that showed when u first using that big knife that u cut it in half to use it to carve. Was that use to be a kitchen knife at one point??

Always enjoy watching your videos. You make it look so easy. I notice you make your blanks fairly detailed to begin with. I would like to see you make the blank on your band saw from the very beginning. Just something to think about for a future video. And can you recommend a good source for patterns? Thanks!

Another great job. I wonder if you have all your carvings on display. I would love to see a picture if you do. Thanks for the video.

Again beautiful work!

Really cool! Thanks for your video! =)

Great work

Con qui coltelli fai di quelle sculture spettacolari.... troppo bravo 👏

Hi, Kevin. You are amazing at wood carving - I kind of want to BE you. Or like you when it comes to carving. I try to imitate what you do, but i need a good start, so I would very much like to know the measures in three dimensions on all the fantastic pieces you make. I mean in the beginning before you start carving. It would help a lot. Thanks anyway - you are the best, and very inspirational. Best regards from Norway.

Great job !!!

Hi Kevin. I’m new at carving and I love your videos. You do some really amazing things with that homemade Knife of yours. If this figure is 8 inches tall. About how wide and thick is it? Thanks and keep up the great videos. We all love them.

Hi Mr. Coates, do you sell any of your carvings? Love your videos.

Sou Valdenir Grande admirador de seu trabalho, do Brasil

Another great job..I have trouble with eyes so went to Michaels and bought some plastic ones..talk about looking goofy..guess practice of eyes gonna be answer..keep up firing the videos our way

Hi Kevin love your work better than any photos they carvings are so realistic just wondering what is the best wood for carving from Jim in ireland

I've looked at the blanks on line. They are very expensive. What would you suggest for a beginner. Stan

Great job

merci pour tout ce que vous faites c est magnifique on voit l experience

Lovely stuff Kevin

Hello dear . I am following your videos from Iran . pleas tell me what kind of wood do you use , what is the name of soft wood . thank you.

geniooooooo

Очень хорошо ! ! ! 👍👍👍 You need to cut the statue of Oscar and cover it with gold paint.

As you are left handed presumably your knife etc are ground for a lefty??

Kevin, do you sharpen your knives before you start a project? They always look so sharp. And do you wipe oil on them to keep them from rusting? But since you use them every day, they don't have time to rust. Haha.

I also would like to know what's the best wood to carve?

Saw the instagram photo, had to watch the video!

i bet you kick some serious ass in thumb wrestling (bowing in admiration) 😉

Great job, where can I find the pattern ?

Hola maestro, ?me puede decir que madera utiliza? Gracias

WHO WOOD???????PLACE

Quel et le bois du thieul ???

Can you please show how you paint

Are you a shipwright? You seem like one. Awesome job. I hope to be as talented and make it look so easy as you someday.

Cerco di copiarti ma con scarsi risultati a volte riesco ad intaglirmi le dita😂

Красивую девушку в бикини можете??? Пожалуйста сделайте!!!

Complete novice here. I wonder what kind of wood he is carving?

55:20 small mistake ) learn from mistakes!