I found Walter through social media a few years ago. I asked him where i could find some stone and he sourced some out for me and im all the way in Toronto. Couldn't thank him enough.
Wow! I knew Walter Arnold briefly! Without giving away too much of his or my personal business... He was a regular at a restaurant l used to manage. I believe he was in my city either working on so govt buildings or maybe the University...perhaps both...maybe neither... Been like 25yrs. Either way we kinda hit it off. He came to my home a couple times for some drinks and Gin Rummy. I dont remember if he played cards or not. But l definitely remember the drinks. Think I'm still recovering....I do however remember he, at some point, brought up an old school wooden tool caddy, showed us and explained some of the tools of his trade. Interesting fellow!
@@CraftsmansLegacy Yeah. Small world. It just shows how people with diverse interests, yet similar frame of minds and appreciation of trades and crafts are all connected in some way. Synchronicity IS a thing. Seems the more l notice it, the more it notices me. Weird....
Thanks Eric, as always I enjoy the show and individual craftspeople with their unique stories of passionate discovery and committing to their chosen craft. I even got a nice laugh over a specific exchange between you at around 12:20, "So, uh, I'm gonna make some kind of incredible gargoyle or....", Walter looks up at you and smiles "we'll do some leaves", " leaves?", "yeah", "well, okay", you respond in a resigned fashion, maybe a tad crestfallen that you won't be walking out of his shop with a gargoyle you created. Like all experienced craftspeople, Walter makes what he does look a lot easier than it is, and count yourself lucky that he didn't respond to your gargoyle query with, "how about we start you with an incredible paperweight."
this channel has been going for years. the production values are top notch, the stories are inspiring and the people are super interesting... why hasn't this caught on??? these videos should be averaging 5 figures at minimum!!!!
I was a bricklayer (meticulous arranger of articulous burnt clay products but evidently a poor speller) and built many projects with an artistic design. I never did stone carving but laid some neat stone fixtures as well as really nice arrangement of brick and stone. I really appreciate your episodes of many different crafts so keep them coming, Greg.
Thank you Eric for the great story! It is so ironic that just last night I was on the Chicago River Architectural Tour. Our wonderful tour guide told us historical facts about the Chicago Tribune Tower. How delicate the tiles on the facade are made from Indiana limestone, and the intricities involved in cleaning and repairing the outer surfaces. I am always amazed at the architectural wonders of my beautiful city. And now I am so happy to know that Walter Arnold has a huge hand in the creation, restoration and beautification of so many of our statues and buildings. ❤
Walter Is An amazing Man. He Has A Legacy Even Though He May Not Realize It. Maybe The City Of Chicago Will In Someway Recognize The Amazing Talent And Contribution He Has Made To The Architecture Of The City. 🇺🇸
What a wonderful story! Thank you so much for bringing it to us. You could see Walter come alive as you drew him out. He seemed a little hesitant in the beginning but he warmed to his subject which he obviously loved to talk about. He is a treasure.
What a great episode!!May Walter's work last a lifetime for people to appreciate n enjoy!!Catching up on classic episode, Fri morning w a cup of coffee 👍😎☕Thnx Eric,hv a great wkend!
Thanks Eric, another great story. I picked up the mallet and chisels here in New Zealand as a 60yld three years ago and love it. Listening and watching Walter has given me the insight to finish the back half of a pig carving with a handsome gargoyle. Should look good. Please keep the videos coming. Stonecutter Kev.
I really enjoyed his story and this segment. I can only imagine the stories he could share. I would just love to sit and hear some of them. I also want to get Into stone carving.
Wow, Walter embodies your whole concept with A Craftsman's Legency" thank you Eric. Masters like Walter being so personable make me want to grab my point and set and explore.
I'm from the limestone capital of the world and I love this video,You can't be from the greatest state of Indiana and not love 💕 Indiana limestone,My whole family were stone masons and I loved being 🤍 white with stone dust,And I know personally a lot of stone carvers Bedford and Bloomington Indiana Limestone capital of the world.
What an incredible job you are doing with your channel. I admire how you are able to see and show these skills used by folks out there and equally admire your ability to see and admire the work and value in each and every show. I have enjoyed every single show you have made and look forward to seeing much more. Great job and hope you keep this great work going :-)
I'm one of those when it comes to drawing or painting, just can't do it. I realize that there are those in which can and do. Some learn how, some have a natural ability. There are thousands today that can do what this guy does. What I can't understand is how entire civilizations could apprently do it, when one thinks of the ancients art that still exist today. I'm told that it took thousands to build the stuctors of milleniums ago. And in a time line using extremely old tools. Managed to carve any and all of the artifacts they supposedly did in such detailed configurations that any and all learned or natural artist today would take years and years and more years to accomplish.
I don't think entire civilizations could do one skill. I think, like today, there are people who have different skills and natural abilities. The biggest difference is the number of people who worked with their hands. 🙂
@@CraftsmansLegacy I agree, how in hell if it took thousands to erect a site, who's left to gather and disperse the food and such to maintian them, and what are the artist doing while it's all going on. Toiling in the fields, I don't think so. To me, it's much more feasable that the indiginous groups given credit for all of the erecting and artistry which apparently some how was suddenly lost some how. That in their wanderings, simply came across them and adpated them to their own agenda. Adding most if not all the art and to a certain degree the glipths in the process. I mean caves and their walls existed long before indiginious people who happened upon them added their art works. That still exist today. Discovering a site already built or even partially built is far better than most caves would have been.
I found Walter through social media a few years ago. I asked him where i could find some stone and he sourced some out for me and im all the way in Toronto. Couldn't thank him enough.
Wow! I knew Walter Arnold briefly! Without giving away too much of his or my personal business... He was a regular at a restaurant l used to manage. I believe he was in my city either working on so govt buildings or maybe the University...perhaps both...maybe neither... Been like 25yrs. Either way we kinda hit it off. He came to my home a couple times for some drinks and Gin Rummy. I dont remember if he played cards or not. But l definitely remember the drinks. Think I'm still recovering....I do however remember he, at some point, brought up an old school wooden tool caddy, showed us and explained some of the tools of his trade. Interesting fellow!
Great story! Thank you for sharing.
@@CraftsmansLegacy Yeah. Small world. It just shows how people with diverse interests, yet similar frame of minds and appreciation of trades and crafts are all connected in some way. Synchronicity IS a thing. Seems the more l notice it, the more it notices me. Weird....
Thanks Eric, as always I enjoy the show and individual craftspeople with their unique stories of passionate discovery and committing to their chosen craft. I even got a nice laugh over a specific exchange between you at around 12:20, "So, uh, I'm gonna make some kind of incredible gargoyle or....", Walter looks up at you and smiles "we'll do some leaves", " leaves?", "yeah", "well, okay", you respond in a resigned fashion, maybe a tad crestfallen that you won't be walking out of his shop with a gargoyle you created. Like all experienced craftspeople, Walter makes what he does look a lot easier than it is, and count yourself lucky that he didn't respond to your gargoyle query with, "how about we start you with an incredible paperweight."
Made my heart feel good watching this video. Yes, I will look up! Thank you……
Wonderful!
this channel has been going for years. the production values are top notch, the stories are inspiring and the people are super interesting... why hasn't this caught on??? these videos should be averaging 5 figures at minimum!!!!
IDK - Everything takes time I guess.
I realized I wasn't even subscribed. Clown move. I'm sure it'll get there! Keep up the great work.
I was a bricklayer (meticulous arranger of articulous burnt clay products but evidently a poor speller) and built many projects with an artistic design. I never did stone carving but laid some neat stone fixtures as well as really nice arrangement of brick and stone. I really appreciate your episodes of many different crafts so keep them coming, Greg.
Thanks! That is a tough trade. I've been doing a little of it this summer on a landscaping project. Learning a lot
Wow, thanks for the stories Walter, what a legend!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you Eric for the great story! It is so ironic that just last night I was on the Chicago River Architectural Tour. Our wonderful tour guide told us historical facts about the Chicago Tribune Tower. How delicate the tiles on the facade are made from Indiana limestone, and the intricities involved in cleaning and repairing the outer surfaces. I am always amazed at the architectural wonders of my beautiful city. And now I am so happy to know that Walter Arnold has a huge hand in the creation, restoration and beautification of so many of our statues and buildings. ❤
Chicago has so many beautiful building and intricate carvings. Keep looking up!
Very interesting the last sentence you said made me almost cry
Walter Is An amazing Man. He Has A Legacy Even Though He May Not Realize It.
Maybe The City Of Chicago Will In Someway Recognize The Amazing Talent And Contribution He Has Made To The Architecture Of The City. 🇺🇸
That dude rules!! Great episode, guys!
Walter is a great guy!! Super fun
so far this is my favorite episode, greatness still lives
Thank you
That was absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for introducing us to Walter.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a wonderful story! Thank you so much for bringing it to us. You could see Walter come alive as you drew him out. He seemed a little hesitant in the beginning but he warmed to his subject which he obviously loved to talk about. He is a treasure.
He sure is! Thank you
What a great episode!!May Walter's work last a lifetime for people to appreciate n enjoy!!Catching up on classic episode, Fri morning w a cup of coffee 👍😎☕Thnx Eric,hv a great wkend!
Thank you!
Thanks Eric, another great story. I picked up the mallet and chisels here in New Zealand as a 60yld three years ago and love it. Listening and watching Walter has given me the insight to finish the back half of a pig carving with a handsome gargoyle. Should look good. Please keep the videos coming. Stonecutter Kev.
Very cool! That is a difficult skill to learn. Enjoy!
Totally awesome video , so enjoyed it what a amazing guy . 👍🙏
Glad you enjoyed it
Absolutely a craftsman. It is true that his pieces will last hundreds of years. Great job Eric and crew
We agree!
Loved this story thank you so much for going around and truly exploring what all these craftsmen mean to the world and their fields.
Thank you for the kind words Scotty!
Fascinating! I have always wondered about stone carving. Now i know. I definitely need to start "looking up"!
Please do!
Seems like a guy with a lot of stories. Great video, hope you continue making them!
We will! Thank you
I really enjoyed his story and this segment. I can only imagine the stories he could share. I would just love to sit and hear some of them. I also want to get Into stone carving.
Wow, Walter embodies your whole concept with A Craftsman's Legency" thank you Eric. Masters like Walter being so personable make me want to grab my point and set and explore.
Wow, thanks!
I'm from the limestone capital of the world and I love this video,You can't be from the greatest state of Indiana and not love 💕 Indiana limestone,My whole family were stone masons and I loved being 🤍 white with stone dust,And I know personally a lot of stone carvers Bedford and Bloomington Indiana Limestone capital of the world.
How cool! What an awesome family history. Thank you for watching
Absolutely awesome
Thank you!
Great video! Great story! Could definitely go for more of that. 💎
More to come!
The Stone Never Lies 👍
What an incredible job you are doing with your channel. I admire how you are able to see and show these skills used by folks out there and equally admire your ability to see and admire the work and value in each and every show. I have enjoyed every single show you have made and look forward to seeing much more. Great job and hope you keep this great work going :-)
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Awesome...great stories as well
Glad you enjoyed it
keep the passion burning
Thank you
such a cool story. I've just found your channel, and amazed at the stories and craftsmanship you're able to showcase
Thank you! I'm happy you enjoy.
Good stories. Love it
Does he has a channel teaching the techninces I really want to buy the tools and learn, in my country there are no carvers
Whoa! The hair at 7:47! My jaw literally dropped open.
Right! Beautiful craftsmanship
@@CraftsmansLegacy you are beautiful craftsmanship 😍☺😚😘
I'm one of those when it comes to drawing or painting, just can't do it. I realize that there are those in which can and do. Some learn how, some have a natural ability. There are thousands today that can do what this guy does. What I can't understand is how entire civilizations could apprently do it, when one thinks of the ancients art that still exist today.
I'm told that it took thousands to build the stuctors of milleniums ago. And in a time line using extremely old tools. Managed to carve any and all of the artifacts they supposedly did in such detailed configurations that any and all learned or natural artist today would take years and years and more years to accomplish.
I don't think entire civilizations could do one skill. I think, like today, there are people who have different skills and natural abilities. The biggest difference is the number of people who worked with their hands. 🙂
@@CraftsmansLegacy I agree, how in hell if it took thousands to erect a site, who's left to gather and disperse the food and such to maintian them, and what are the artist doing while it's all going on. Toiling in the fields, I don't think so. To me, it's much more feasable that the indiginous groups given credit for all of the erecting and artistry which apparently some how was suddenly lost some how. That in their wanderings, simply came across them and adpated them to their own agenda. Adding most if not all the art and to a certain degree the glipths in the process.
I mean caves and their walls existed long before indiginious people who happened upon them added their art works. That still exist today. Discovering a site already built or even partially built is far better than most caves would have been.
Buonissimo!!
I cried when he paid for the drink
Does he see himself as an Artist or a Craftsman? And yes, here in Italy there are a lot of stories for everyone...
Probably a bit of both!
He loves Gargoyles...and he kinda looks like one!😂😂
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That was too short
I love watching these videos.. he is such a wonderful craftsman and teacher. 🌺