what an honour to see this video and hear the nice things you are saying ,I appreciate it more than you will ever know! Thanks Gene you are an inspiration to so many of us
I found Doug through Joe Robinet and he lit the fire for me to carve a little and I found out about you Gene and I am learning so much from both of you. Thanks so much!
Doug is the one who got me into carving. He often references to you and many other great carvers. He has some great beginner carving lessons. Love your videos Gene, thank you!
Doug Linker's videos are what got me started in wood carving. Because of him, I discovered your videos. Now, I'll go check out the other carvers you've mentioned. Thanks!
Gene, Thanks for your inspiration and all you have done for the community. This video is a perfect example of your generosity. I found you through Doug, and agree, he is a great resource. For those looking, he has changed his channel name from Doug Outside to Doug Linker. Doug inspired me to try my hand at carving a year ago while at Boy Scout camp with my son. The factory edge on my Swiss Army knife helped me find my first figure inside a piece of trailside deadfall, and while a bit of a struggle, I was quite pleased with the results. Since then we have picked up a couple of true carving knives, made a strop, and are headed back to camp next week. Before then though, we've got a few more hours of carving videos to watch! ~ Thayer
Hi Gene, Thanks for sharing your talent. I learned how to carve when I was 9 years old (I’m 64 now) from my uncle who got TB early in his life. He moved from Michigan down to Arizona where the weather was much better for his condition. To supplement his income, he used to carve nature scenes on gun stocks for people. He became very popular. He too shared his talent with me. I recently retired, I picked up my knifes and rediscovered my love for wood carving. I’ve also been watching you and other carvers on RUclips. I wish you and your family luck with all your recent struggles. Take care!
Thank you so much Patrick ..and thank you for the kind words Iam glad you had someone to help you learn and also glad you picked it back up ..God's Blessing's On Your Family
Super video Gene. I appreciate the time you take to put up videos. Another wood carver I follow is Kevin Coates. Kevin does amazing work. He uses an old fishing knife to do most of his work. I always look forward to watching your videos and am praying for you and your family Gene.
Hey Gene just discovered your channel. I too heard about you through Doug . I started watching Doug For his outdoor content and when I saw him carving I quickly became interested. Seems like a fairly cheap hobby to get into. Looks like I'll have plenty of content to sift through. Thanks for sharing your hobby with us!
Thanks too all you guy's and ladies that show all your different ways to carve. I'm 76 years old and really love this stuff. Hope thing's go better for you my new friend.
Thank you for all you've done and for those you've inspired. It's nice to see you pass the torch and keep the hobby alive. I'm a big Doug Linker fan... good choice. Good luck and stay well!
Thank you, for your kindness and your teaching. I saw Kevin Coates mentioned. I really find his teaching helpful. Even though he doesn't narrate his videos, they show you exactly how he carves a project from start to finish. PS: Its very nice that you do animal carvings, not too many others on RUclips do them. Take Care
Found Doug Linker first just thinking to do some stick whittling like my grandfather used to do, He made me feel like I could probably carve, started with a hillbilly. Doug turned me on to you and I have learned a bunch from both of you. Thanks so much. God Bless!
Thank you Gene, your a blessing to us new carvers and im sure older carvers too! I like your style and dougs also, will have to check out the others as well. Your in my prayers, God bless!
Dear Gene, You are the person who got me started with the 5 minute wizard. I just want to tell you what an inspiration you are not just to me but to all carvers out there. Without people like you the world would be a terrible place. I'm so sorry to hear for all the trouble you have gone though with your health and home and I wish you every happiness and joy. We don't have the following in England that you have over ther. All the very best from the UK. My wife and I are hoping to visit the USA next year and we would love to take in one of the carving shows. Regards Peter.
Thank you, Gene. You were the person I turned to when I started carving a couple of years ago and your work still inspires. All the best and please keep `em coming!
Thanks so much and I have been watching Doug Outside for some time and like to watch his carving. I met him through Joe and had watched Joe and his camping videos for a long time. I am older - 80+ and did lots of early camping and Civil War re-enacting for 12+ years. I am sure I will continue watching many of your videos and will be trying some of my own carvings during the coming years. I have always carried a knife and whittled a bit but never did any carving.. but love to watch it being done. ..so thanks, and more later.. Thanks, prayers, and I saw and heard all of this one.
Well said sir! I came across you because of Doug but your videos are an inspiration. Through you, and others like yourself, it has rekindled my interest in carving that I had as a kid. Thank you for your videos and sharing your talent with all of us.
I started carving a few years ago and learned so much from your videos. You will always be my favorite! God bless you and we continue to pray for your health and happiness!
hi Gene...thanks for this video...I am an older guy just out....the list of people on the internet teaching carving is wonderful to expand my learnings. I got started by watching Doug and also found your great content. You missed Sharon my art... she gives some great instruction as well.
Thank you Gene for your recommendations. It was by watching Doug Outside’s excellent carving and other videos that led me to you by his recommendation as having learned so much from you. Doug, like you, is a very humble person, and both of you are generous with your helping beginner carvers like me. I will check out your other recommendations as well. Thank you so much. Michael W. O’Brien Alabama
Hi Gene, My name is Mark and I’ve been carving for 30 years. You are an inspiration and have learned some pretty neat tricks by watching you, I am a big fan. Two years ago I started my own RUclips channel called Mark D maker. I teach wood carving among other things. Looking forward to your next video.
I'm in my sixties and recently lost my father 16th Oct 2019 aged 97. He was a beautiful man and taught me a great many things. You sir are a beautiful man. I came across you via Doug and this video in particular touched me. I don't know your history (yet) but I want to say thank you for sharing your passion for hand carving and your graciousness. God bless you.
I think you are the best to watch to learn carving. I do watch arleen too and she also is one of my favorites to learn from. Thank you , for your videos. Sincerely, Sandy
Gene, nice idea thanks for this new discovery. For me, you’re a wonderful teacher and hope to get you with us for many many years. Take care of your health and never quit wood carving. It is the best relief for the mind. Salutations from your Quebec’s fan.
I’ve watched woodworking for years and had no desire to carve till I came across Doug’s simple Santa/ Wizard guy now I’ve watched probably most of all you plus I’m sure many more. Nice video
Doug introduced me to your site. Wow! Just getting started. Really appreciate your art. Doug is a great teacher. Makes you feel like you’ve been his friend for a long time.
It's very kind to talk of other carvers. As a beginner, I appreciate you candid comments. I've found a few, yourself included, that I have chosen to watch, and I learn something every time. Good d luck with you insurance companies. They always want to be your best friend until you need them to pay something!
Great message to young and old carvers. Learn and pass along this great hobby/passion. Ive been carving for a long time, before there was RUclips! I learned to carve Santas and Angels and Wood Spirits from a friend. The more I carved, the better the carvings looked. Recently watched Doug “Outside” carve his little snowman and wood spirit where he always tips his hat to your expertise. Hope things improve for you and family. Keep sharing and passing the baton.
I started carving 15 years ago and it has become a passion. As far as making videos I think the few videos I’ve made haven’t taught the process as much as just showed the process.
Thank you Gene, I am very new at carving and enjoyed watching your videos along with Doug’s and Arleen’s videos. I hope you the very best and know you and your son/family are in my prayers. 🙏😊
Thank you for making all your videos. I’ve watched all of Doug’s videos (he was the first carver I found on RUclips. I also enjoy watching your videos too! I haven’t started yet cause I’m waiting for the bass wood to arrive and need to sharpen my knives.
Thank you Gene for your comments. I started carving about 36 years ago. Then life, Meccano and wood turning took over.Now I have time for more carving so thanks again for your videos.
Thanx fer what you do.....been following you awhile now and have learned a lot ! Awesome that ya mention these other carvers....I'll be checking them out too. All the best to ya.
Gene, thank you for the videos you have made. Please, as you can, keep them coming! God bless you in your recovery, and your son in his job situation. You have taught me a lot.
I want to thank you for all the videos you have produced. I have learned so much from you. I get so many thanks from the mine gnomes I learned to carve from you. Each one comes out differently and have almost a personality. Your unselfish commitment to the craft can not be matched. God will heal you because you are a gift to us all.
mitey nice Sir - i watch you often and it was Doug that got me started carvin las fall - have done 75 lil critters since halloween -- i thankyou both for ur guidence take care
Well said. I too started carving with your videos. All the channels you mentioned are very good. And i have learned a lot from everyone. I hope you continue to upload as long as you can. Thank you and take care friend.
I found you from Doug. I love this, I'm starting out. I'm recovering from surgery so I ordered knives and bass wood and in the middle of your beginner man, mine is rough but it's a start thank all of you for your wisdom.
Your still one of the Kings of carving Gene..you have stayed laid back and true to your craft..you haven't spoiled yourself and gone all commercial and profit based..keep it up for as long as you can.
I appreciate the time that you take to teach carving. I have learned a lot from you and will continue that. I will check out your recommendations also. Take care and Zgod Bless You Gene.
Gene, Could you provide a link for where to purchase the basswood blocks that you use? The ones which I buy locally at hobby shops seem to be of very poor quality in that they splinter easily and seem to have very hard areas. Also, can you repeat your preference for southern vs northern basswood and why? As a beginning carver I truly am very thankful for your channel and others who enjoy sharing their talent. Thank you very much.
Great video Gene, Thank you for all the recommendations to other carvers will take a look at them all, (novice Carver UK ) and I wish you all the best with your health keep strong buddy.
Thank you Gene for all the great video's over the year's . Gary McDaniel Mike Stinnett and Kevin Coates are three other really good carvers . Hopefully thing's will get settled sooner then later for you and son . Take care .
@@whittler0507 They all have a lot of teaching videos on RUclips . Gary hasn't put any new videos out in awhile but his vids are still up . Mike is more of a power carver and Kevin is more your style . But they all have teaching videos .
Hi Gene! I've been enjoying your videos for several years now-thank you very much! Thank you for mentioning these other carvers. I hope your health improves. Take care my friend.
Thank you for the kind words and you give me the motivation after my first horrible Piece, almost said I'm done, but after hearing you I think I can do it!
you certainly can do it and just keep trying ..I wasnt very good at first at all ..but I just kept going and have done better ..thank you for watching and if you need help anytime ..ask me anything ..God Bless
Sorry to hear about all your health problems,I know the Lord blesses us each and every day and will not give us more than we can handle. Thanks for putting up these videos, I always learn so much watching them,so thanks again. from Mesa,Az.
Gene: First off...let me just say a few things from the heart. I came across your channel from Doug Outside and he often speaks how he learned from you and your videos were so great. But after watching you and now this video...you are an extraordinary person i know. To put out this video where you encourage other teachers and carvers and expose them to us is a selfless act of kindness, ego-less attitude and the signs of a truly great teacher and mentor to us all. In these times, this is rare and frankly, so refreshing. I know we all notice that about you and love you because of it. Secondly, i have come to the belief that sometimes bad things truly do happen to good people. I am so sorry for the setups you have recently encountered. Please know that there are lots of us out there cheering for you and wishing you better health and luck. I sincerely encourage you to setup some sort of fundme site or patreon or whatever...so that we can help you through these tough times. We know you will get through them and continue to be our guru of carving and in life itself. You truly are a great model. I have just started carving a few months ago...but you continue to inspire us all even while you are going through some obstacles. Let us help you in any way we can...please reach out (even though i know you probably won't feel comfortable doing so). This community, as you say, is growing and the interest is being stoked by you and others whom you mention. Thanks again and wishing you all the best!
Thank you Mark ..The whole purpose of these videos has been to help people learn to enjoy carving ..there should never be any competition against teachers to help people learn ..we should all be on the same page in teaching and I will not deal with carvers who use the teaching format simply to make money with no love for carving ..Yes you can make videos to sell ..but first should be your love for carving and teach people your God Given Talent ..As far as my situation of illness and hard luck ..I have dealt with this my whole life since I was young and lost my first wife to cancer at only 40 years old ..my second to divorce after I raised her two girls for 16 years and then she left ..so I have seen hardship ..But God is still good and he will see me through this ..Thank you for your concern and God Bless you ..Kepp carving and enjoy and stay safe ..Thank you Mark
Great video sorry to here about everything you've had going out I'm also a big fan of Doug I'm new to carving and I like all the different styles of carving on RUclips. Cheers Tim from Wood 4 Nothing
great video...very well put my friend. We all can learn from each other...keep doing what you do for as long as you can.You are one great man...god bless
Thanks to all of you carvers who have shared you skills on Y outube I am 79 and enjoying a new hobby ( I have the scars to prove it) Gene is not only a favorite but the one who got me started.
Hey gene, funny i am follow all the people you mentioned with the exeception of scott russell. I have also make handkerchiefs and sharpening stroops from doug's ytube videos. Love all you guys.
Doug does some great work. Watching his videos Is how I found you. I commiserate with your plight with the insurance company. Always frustrating and bothersome. Your welcome to come to western KY and spend some time with us; plenty of room. Lol. Will keep you in our prayers, be safe. As always, I appreciate you and what you do. Cheers.
Great video my friend! I continue to love your videos and value your friendship! I hope you are doing good and things are looking up for you! I still look forward to getting the opportunity to carve with you again sometime. Keep it going Gene!
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what an honour to see this video and hear the nice things you are saying ,I appreciate it more than you will ever know! Thanks Gene you are an inspiration to so many of us
Thank you Doug ..you and others are the future of helping people learn to carve
Doug is best !
Doug gives you lots of we’ll set credit
I found Doug through Joe Robinet and he lit the fire for me to carve a little and I found out about you Gene and I am learning so much from both of you. Thanks so much!
Only reason I started carving was from Doug great guy and his videos are just awesome to watch best channel on RUclips
Doug is the one who got me into carving. He often references to you and many other great carvers. He has some great beginner carving lessons. Love your videos Gene, thank you!
Thank you Taylor ..keep carving
Doug Linker got me wanting to try carving
You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing your passion and for being so humble. A great teacher indeed.
Doug Linker's videos are what got me started in wood carving. Because of him, I discovered your videos. Now, I'll go check out the other carvers you've mentioned. Thanks!
Gene,
Thanks for your inspiration and all you have done for the community. This video is a perfect example of your generosity. I found you through Doug, and agree, he is a great resource. For those looking, he has changed his channel name from Doug Outside to Doug Linker.
Doug inspired me to try my hand at carving a year ago while at Boy Scout camp with my son. The factory edge on my Swiss Army knife helped me find my first figure inside a piece of trailside deadfall, and while a bit of a struggle, I was quite pleased with the results. Since then we have picked up a couple of true carving knives, made a strop, and are headed back to camp next week.
Before then though, we've got a few more hours of carving videos to watch!
~ Thayer
I'm so glad that you mentioned all these people. Doug's videos introduced you to me. You are such a blessing Gene. My prayers for you and your family.
Thank you Bobby
Same here
Hi Gene, Thanks for sharing your talent. I learned how to carve when I was 9 years old (I’m 64 now) from my uncle who got TB early in his life. He moved from Michigan down to Arizona where the weather was much better for his condition. To supplement his income, he used to carve nature scenes on gun stocks for people. He became very popular. He too shared his talent with me. I recently retired, I picked up my knifes and rediscovered my love for wood carving. I’ve also been watching you and other carvers on RUclips. I wish you and your family luck with all your recent struggles. Take care!
Thank you so much Patrick ..and thank you for the kind words Iam glad you had someone to help you learn and also glad you picked it back up ..God's Blessing's On Your Family
Super video Gene. I appreciate the time you take to put up videos. Another wood carver I follow is Kevin Coates. Kevin does amazing work. He uses an old fishing knife to do most of his work. I always look forward to watching your videos and am praying for you and your family Gene.
Kevin is amazing ..but I try to refer people to are teaching now on the internet
Hey Gene just discovered your channel. I too heard about you through Doug . I started watching Doug For his outdoor content and when I saw him carving I quickly became interested. Seems like a fairly cheap hobby to get into. Looks like I'll have plenty of content to sift through. Thanks for sharing your hobby with us!
Thank you for watching
Thanks too all you guy's and ladies that show all your different ways to carve. I'm 76 years old and really love this stuff. Hope thing's go better for you my new friend.
Thank you Michael for watching
Great Video!! Thank you for telling us about other carvers. And I agree, Doug Outside is not just fun and educational it’s entertaining.
Thank you Dave
Thank you for all you've done and for those you've inspired. It's nice to see you pass the torch and keep the hobby alive. I'm a big Doug Linker fan... good choice. Good luck and stay well!
Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for watching
Thank you, for your kindness and your teaching. I saw Kevin Coates mentioned. I really find his teaching helpful. Even though he doesn't narrate his videos, they show you exactly how he carves a project from start to finish. PS: Its very nice that you do animal carvings, not too many others on RUclips do them. Take Care
Rita ..Arleen Zoomer of carverswoodshop does alot of animals be sure and look her up
Found Doug Linker first just thinking to do some stick whittling like my grandfather used to do, He made me feel like I could probably carve, started with a hillbilly. Doug turned me on to you and I have learned a bunch from both of you. Thanks so much. God Bless!
Thank you
Thank you Gene, your a blessing to us new carvers and im sure older carvers too! I like your style and dougs also, will have to check out the others as well. Your in my prayers, God bless!
Thank you Wayne
Dear Gene,
You are the person who got me started with the 5 minute wizard. I just want to tell you what an inspiration you are not just to me but to all carvers out there. Without people like you the world would be a terrible place. I'm so sorry to hear for all the trouble you have gone though with your health and home and I wish you every happiness and joy. We don't have the following in England that you have over ther. All the very best from the UK. My wife and I are hoping to visit the USA next year and we would love to take in one of the carving shows.
Regards Peter.
Thank you Peter ..God Bless you and your family ....WE all go through a lot in life but we survive ..Thank you my friend
Gene Messer You are very welcome. Take care in all you do.
Thank you, Gene. You were the person I turned to when I started carving a couple of years ago and your work still inspires. All the best and please keep `em coming!
Thank you Donovan
I found you through Doug Outside and Fox Chapels videos. Good video Gene, God bless you and yours, I’ll be praying for you.
Thank you Gary and thank you for watching ..Thank you for your prayers
I have learned so much from you, Doug Linker and Arleene you three take it slow and show us so much. Thank you.
Thank you
Thanks so much and I have been watching Doug Outside for some time and like to watch his carving. I met him through Joe and had watched Joe and his camping videos for a long time. I am older - 80+ and did lots of early camping and Civil War re-enacting for 12+ years. I am sure I will continue watching many of your videos and will be trying some of my own carvings during the coming years. I have always carried a knife and whittled a bit but never did any carving.. but love to watch it being done. ..so thanks, and more later.. Thanks, prayers, and I saw and heard all of this one.
Thank you Sir
Well said sir! I came across you because of Doug but your videos are an inspiration. Through you, and others like yourself, it has rekindled my interest in carving that I had as a kid. Thank you for your videos and sharing your talent with all of us.
Thank you so much Aaron
I started carving a few years ago and learned so much from your videos. You will always be my favorite! God bless you and we continue to pray for your health and happiness!
Thank you Renee
hi Gene...thanks for this video...I am an older guy just out....the list of people on the internet teaching carving is wonderful to expand my learnings. I got started by watching Doug and also found your great content. You missed Sharon my art... she gives some great instruction as well.
Thank you Duffy
Thank you Gene for your recommendations. It was by watching Doug Outside’s excellent carving and other videos that led me to you by his recommendation as having learned so much from you. Doug, like you, is a very humble person, and both of you are generous with your helping beginner carvers like me. I will check out your other recommendations as well.
Thank you so much.
Michael W. O’Brien
Alabama
Thank you Gene for all your help, I'm just learning but I love carving. I hope that things will go better for you in every way.
Thank you
Hi Gene,
My name is Mark and I’ve been carving for 30 years. You are an inspiration and have learned some pretty neat tricks by watching you, I am a big fan. Two years ago I started my own RUclips channel called Mark D maker. I teach wood carving among other things. Looking forward to your next video.
Hello Mark ..good to meet you ..Iam going to look you up and subscribe ..Thank you for your kind words and God Bless
Thank you for subscribing. It is truly an honor to have you onboard.
I'm in my sixties and recently lost my father 16th Oct 2019 aged 97. He was a beautiful man and taught me a great many things. You sir are a beautiful man. I came across you via Doug and this video in particular touched me. I don't know your history (yet) but I want to say thank you for sharing your passion for hand carving and your graciousness. God bless you.
Thank you Bruce ..And Iam sorry about your father God Bless
I think you are the best to watch to learn carving. I do watch arleen too and she also is one of my favorites to learn from. Thank you , for your videos. Sincerely, Sandy
Thank you
Gene, nice idea thanks for this new discovery. For me, you’re a wonderful teacher and hope to get you with us for many many years. Take care of your health and never quit wood carving. It is the best relief for the mind. Salutations from your Quebec’s fan.
Thank you
I’ve watched woodworking for years and had no desire to carve till I came across Doug’s simple Santa/ Wizard guy now I’ve watched probably most of all you plus I’m sure many more. Nice video
Thank you
Thanks a ton for making this video, I just found your channel and now I have more resources to learn from. Thanks! This stuff is SO hard to find
Thank you for taking the time to watch
@@whittler0507 no problem! Do you have a webpage or email people can share stuff with you that they've made
@@chompers11 All I have is a facebook page under gene messer
It is so nice that all of you speak well of each other.
Thank you Danny
Doug introduced me to your site. Wow! Just getting started. Really appreciate your art. Doug is a great teacher. Makes you feel like you’ve been his friend for a long time.
It's very kind to talk of other carvers. As a beginner, I appreciate you candid comments. I've found a few, yourself included, that I have chosen to watch, and I learn something every time. Good d luck with you insurance companies. They always want to be your best friend until you need them to pay something!
Thank you Carl
Thank you so much Gene for sharing your talent. You are an inspiration. I've learned so much from you, so thank you......
Thank you
You led me to Doug and Doug sent me back to you. Now I'm too dizzy to carve. Love you guys.
Thank you Paul ..God Bless you and carve safely
Great message to young and old carvers. Learn and pass along this great hobby/passion. Ive been carving for a long time, before there was RUclips! I learned to carve Santas and Angels and Wood Spirits from a friend. The more I carved, the better the carvings looked. Recently watched Doug “Outside” carve his little snowman and wood spirit where he always tips his hat to your expertise. Hope things improve for you and family. Keep sharing and passing the baton.
thank you Mark
I started carving 15 years ago and it has become a passion. As far as making videos I think the few videos I’ve made haven’t taught the process as much as just showed the process.
Every little bit helps ..your videos might touch a carver I wont
Thank you Gene, I am very new at carving and enjoyed watching your videos along with Doug’s and Arleen’s videos. I hope you the very best and know you and your son/family are in my prayers. 🙏😊
Thank you Bruce
Thank you for this! I started with you a couple months ago and this is super helpful to expand my learning! Appreciate you so much.
Thank you Adriana
Thank you for making all your videos. I’ve watched all of Doug’s videos (he was the first carver I found on RUclips. I also enjoy watching your videos too! I haven’t started yet cause I’m waiting for the bass wood to arrive and need to sharpen my knives.
Thank you Leonor
I'm so glad to see you back, Gene! You basically taught me how to carve figures through your videos, and I can't thank you enough!
Thank you sir
Thank you Gene for your comments. I started carving about 36 years ago. Then life, Meccano and wood turning took over.Now I have time for more carving so thanks again for your videos.
Thank you Peter for watching
Thanx fer what you do.....been following you awhile now and have learned a lot ! Awesome that ya mention these other carvers....I'll be checking them out too. All the best to ya.
Thank you Lee
Doug introduced me to your videos. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Daryl
Gene your my mentor you got me into wood carving a long time a go and I thank you so so much. God Bless You my friend.
Thank you Al .I am honored to be able to help you
Gene, thank you for the videos you have made. Please, as you can, keep them coming! God bless you in your recovery, and your son in his job situation. You have taught me a lot.
Thank you Barry
Great to see appreciation between fellow carvers, Thank you Gene I wish you all the best.
Thank you Mrs. Katie
I want to thank you for all the videos you have produced. I have learned so much from you. I get so many thanks from the mine gnomes I learned to carve from you. Each one comes out differently and have almost a personality. Your unselfish commitment to the craft can not be matched. God will heal you because you are a gift to us all.
Thank you God Bless
mitey nice Sir - i watch you often and it was Doug that got me started carvin las fall - have done 75 lil critters since halloween -- i thankyou both for ur guidence take care
Thank you sir
Well said. I too started carving with your videos. All the channels you mentioned are very good. And i have learned a lot from everyone. I hope you continue to upload as long as you can. Thank you and take care friend.
Thank you Herman
I also watch Doug very good teacher too! I watch all 3 of you.. I will look into Lynn! Thanks
Thank you
I found you from Doug. I love this, I'm starting out. I'm recovering from surgery so I ordered knives and bass wood and in the middle of your beginner man, mine is rough but it's a start thank all of you for your wisdom.
Thank you Anthony
Thanks Gene. Hoping and praying your situation improves soon and you continue to make these wonderful videos far into the future.
Thank you Captain
Your still one of the Kings of carving Gene..you have stayed laid back and true to your craft..you haven't spoiled yourself and gone all commercial and profit based..keep it up for as long as you can.
Thank you sir
I appreciate the time that you take to teach carving. I have learned a lot from you and will continue that. I will check out your recommendations also. Take care and Zgod Bless You Gene.
Thank you Mark
Gene, Could you provide a link for where to purchase the basswood blocks that you use?
The ones which I buy locally at hobby shops seem to be of very poor quality in that they splinter easily and seem to have very hard areas.
Also, can you repeat your preference for southern vs northern basswood and why?
As a beginning carver I truly am very thankful for your channel and others who enjoy sharing their talent.
Thank you very much.
Dennis www.heineckewood.com/
Great video Gene, Thank you for all the recommendations to other carvers will take a look at them all, (novice Carver UK ) and I wish you all the best with your health keep strong buddy.
Thank you Ken
Thank you Gene for all the great video's over the year's . Gary McDaniel Mike Stinnett and Kevin Coates are three other really good carvers . Hopefully thing's will get settled sooner then later for you and son . Take care .
Your right Glen ..but I was referring more to those who teach on the internet
@@whittler0507
They all have a lot of teaching videos on RUclips . Gary hasn't put any new videos out in awhile but his vids are still up . Mike is more of a power carver and Kevin is more your style . But they all have teaching videos .
Hi Gene! I've been enjoying your videos for several years now-thank you very much! Thank you for mentioning these other carvers. I hope your health improves. Take care my friend.
Thank you Todd
Gene your the man! I’m only 24 and you’ve been such an inspiration thank you so much! Keep on carving buddy!
Thank you Jeremy
Thank you for the kind words and you give me the motivation after my first horrible
Piece, almost said I'm done, but after hearing you I think I can do it!
you certainly can do it and just keep trying ..I wasnt very good at first at all ..but I just kept going and have done better ..thank you for watching and if you need help anytime ..ask me anything ..God Bless
Gene Messer I will do that Sir, thank you!
Thank you for your great video's and I hope that you keep well . God bless you 😃
Thank you
Doug Linker got me into starting my carving hobby
Doug is a great teacher
Thanks for watching
Doug is a great teacher ..thanks for watching
Sorry to hear about all your health problems,I know the Lord blesses us each and every day and will not give us more than we can handle. Thanks for putting up these videos, I always learn so much watching them,so thanks again. from Mesa,Az.
Thank you Charlie
Gene: First off...let me just say a few things from the heart. I came across your channel from Doug Outside and he often speaks how he learned from you and your videos were so great. But after watching you and now this video...you are an extraordinary person i know. To put out this video where you encourage other teachers and carvers and expose them to us is a selfless act of kindness, ego-less attitude and the signs of a truly great teacher and mentor to us all. In these times, this is rare and frankly, so refreshing. I know we all notice that about you and love you because of it. Secondly, i have come to the belief that sometimes bad things truly do happen to good people. I am so sorry for the setups you have recently encountered. Please know that there are lots of us out there cheering for you and wishing you better health and luck. I sincerely encourage you to setup some sort of fundme site or patreon or whatever...so that we can help you through these tough times. We know you will get through them and continue to be our guru of carving and in life itself. You truly are a great model. I have just started carving a few months ago...but you continue to inspire us all even while you are going through some obstacles. Let us help you in any way we can...please reach out (even though i know you probably won't feel comfortable doing so). This community, as you say, is growing and the interest is being stoked by you and others whom you mention. Thanks again and wishing you all the best!
Thank you Mark ..The whole purpose of these videos has been to help people learn to enjoy carving ..there should never be any competition against teachers to help people learn ..we should all be on the same page in teaching and I will not deal with carvers who use the teaching format simply to make money with no love for carving ..Yes you can make videos to sell ..but first should be your love for carving and teach people your God Given Talent ..As far as my situation of illness and hard luck ..I have dealt with this my whole life since I was young and lost my first wife to cancer at only 40 years old ..my second to divorce after I raised her two girls for 16 years and then she left ..so I have seen hardship ..But God is still good and he will see me through this ..Thank you for your concern and God Bless you ..Kepp carving and enjoy and stay safe ..Thank you Mark
Great video sorry to here about everything you've had going out I'm also a big fan of Doug I'm new to carving and I like all the different styles of carving on RUclips.
Cheers
Tim from Wood 4 Nothing
Thank you Tim
We wish you and your family all the best! And thank you for your great videos.
Thank you
Thank you
great video...very well put my friend. We all can learn from each other...keep doing what you do for as long as you can.You are one great man...god bless
Thank you
you have to sort through my videos but there is some carving in there...lol...god bless and thanks for the response
Whatever I still watch ur videos to learn wood carving
Thanks to all of you carvers who have shared you skills on Y outube I am 79 and enjoying a new hobby ( I have the scars to prove it) Gene is not only a favorite but the one who got me started.
Thank you William
Gene, thank you for everything!
Thank you Jacob
What a wonderful and thoughtful video!
Thank you
Hey gene, funny i am follow all the people you mentioned with the exeception of scott russell. I have also make handkerchiefs and sharpening stroops from doug's ytube videos. Love all you guys.
Doug does some great work. Watching his videos Is how I found you. I commiserate with your plight with the insurance company. Always frustrating and bothersome.
Your welcome to come to western KY and spend some time with us; plenty of room. Lol.
Will keep you in our prayers, be safe. As always, I appreciate you and what you do. Cheers.
I watch all of these guys and lady that you have mentioned as well as some others. They, as well as yourself, are fantastic in my book!
Thank you Hilda
Love your videos, Feel better.
Thank you sir
Learned of you from Doug
Thank you for watching
Well said Gene you got me going now I'm frtends on Facebook with all you have mentioned. Thank you
Thank you Scott
Great video my friend! I continue to love your videos and value your friendship! I hope you are doing good and things are looking up for you! I still look forward to getting the opportunity to carve with you again sometime. Keep it going Gene!
We have been long time carving friends for a long time ..I respect you and your family and wish only the best ..God Bless my friend
Doug Outside is awesome. He lead me to carving and this forum.
Yes he is Robert ..great guy
Oshawa Senior Citizens Caricature Carving is another site.
Thank you
Gene you are such a humble God loving man. I would be honored to cross paths you sometime.
Thank you Mark ..the feeling is like wise ..God Bless You Sir
Doug's channel "Doug Outside" is now "Doug Linker". 😃
Thank you John
Doug is how I found you!
Thank you Scott
Same
Doug is now going by his name Doug linker is not Doug outside anymore. He just did this 2 days ago.
Great video Gene I have followed all of those carvers as well as you
Thank you Thomas
Thankyou gene
Doug Linker
Kevin Coates also has great videos.
Yes he does Iam sorry I didnt mention him ..I was trying to remember all the ones who had teaching for awhile
Check out Don Dailey :-)
Thank you Don
I found Doug Outside then though him I found you. Doug has said he learnt from you 😀
Thank you Rumah
lynn o doughty is on you tube now and is verry good
yes is very good ...and a good teacher
Hello Gene
Hey ..how are you
@@whittler0507 just staying warm. Sorry to hear about your house.
@@bigironfist626 Thank you
Morganwoodcarver73 is another site.