How to Carve a Little Man with Just a Knife -Full Tutorial

#woodcarving #whittling #beginnerwoodcarving

-here we go again with another full woodcarving tutorial.In this video using just a block of Basswood (1 1/2"x 1 1/2" x4") we carve ourselves a little man using just a knife (mine is a Helvie in this video)
-new to carving? check out my beginner series on getting started
-after that have a look around as there are many different tutorials for you to try -thanks for stopping by

-Thanks!

[jorgerosales]

Hey Doug how are you? I am a disable person and am in pain 24/7. Because of my condition I have to stay in bed many hours. Almost a year ago searching videos in YouTube I found one of your videos (HOW TO CARVE A BEAR) wow, for me that's the best wood carving video I have seen because you explain step by step how to do it right. Let me tell you, I bought a set of wood carving knives, follow your your steps and now am carving my own bears. Thanks to your videos now I have a hobby. Please keep posting videos.

[tonydan]

Please don't delete your old vids. It's good to watch both and see how techniques evolve over time

[whittler]

even a old carver like myself who does videos ..always loves to watch your my friend ..Great video Doug

[kevinhampton]

My good man please don’t delete the other video. We all appreciate the new and look forward to more but don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. I watch your live stream and Sophie is an angel. Y’all are perfect together . Bless you

[harolddryden]

“There’s always another shirt underneath that shirt.” Awesome word! Doug, your tutorials are incredible. Your thinking out loud greatly increases our knowledge of why you are cutting where you were cutting. This video is not only a clip of your wood carving skills, but also your production skills. The sound is clear, the picture is clear, the lighting is good, you keep things in frame as you work, very enjoyable way to watch a tutorial. Thank you much, brother.

[christopherharrison]

I thin having the finished little man in the background adds to the tutorial, ie you can see the objective great job Doug

[sambowu]

I've ordered some Bass wood blocks, I inherited my gran dads carving knives, I'm ready to get started ! TY for ALL your Video's, ,,, love em ! We use to whittle & fish at the river behind his house !

[Solid_Jackson]

You are actually the best at teaching this on YouTube

I put you up there with Raffan, Paul Sellers, Holton, Wright and Rex

You are really good! And inspired me to get carving

[davidreyes]

Doug, I discovered your wood carving videos and have been inspired to dust off my old carving tools that my parents gave me as a teenager back in the 1970's and get into the hobby once again. Thanks for sharing your time and talents, it is much appreciated.

[alanmitchell]

Just started carving this past June, and find your videos to be a great help and inspiration. Keep up the good work

[christinedavidson]

Came across your channel last year at start of lockdown in the UK. Loved your work and gave it a go and now finished my 26th one or two fingers but have kept my sanity. Thank you Doug and never give it up, you are a star.

[jwatt]

Thanks for taking the time to do another tutorial. I enjoy and appreciate all you do, but the longer tutorials are my favorite by far. I learn something new each time.

[lindasnow]

It's a wonderful thing to watch this. A friend gifted me a pair of rocking chair people ( male and female). They're carved wood. They're really cute. But lots of work as I can clearly see by watching you work !

[rossgebert]

Great video, thank-you. I love listening to yours & Gene's comments whilst carving.

[kenhuckins]

Tnx's Doug, no matter how much carving I do, your tutorials are always helpful.

[KimSpenceley]

Great video as usual. Found my next project. The ease with which you carve belies your skill. Thanks

[rhodrijones]

Glad I have a few men from following the old video. Thanks for the new one Doug!

[KimSpenceley]

Watching your videos is always inspiring and a little daunting. It make it look so easy when in fact it is difficult. None the less it gives great ideas and a goal to aspire to.
Excellent video. Thank you.

[TheCookieMaster]

I'll be starting to carve soon so I've been watching a lot of your videos, and the roughing out is always my favourite part to watch. I find it amazing how quickly things can take shape with just a few cuts

[scotts]

Hey Doug, I love your videos, you're the reason I started to carve. I've gone through your old videos and didn't see one on just carving faces. That is my biggest problem. If you could do a detailed tutorial on just faces that would be great. I've got about a dozen figures done but with out faces. I think Ive gotten to a place where I'm ready to try. Thanks Scott