I Spent 400 Hours Carving This Out of an Ancient Tree.
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- Опубликовано: 23 июн 2023
- This (almost) Life-Size T REX skull took me over 400 hours and was carved out of an Old Growth Redwood Burl estimated to be over 1000 years old. #carving #woodworking #art
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The pits you noticed running along the jaws are called Foramen and are thought to supply the soft tissues of the face (presumably big lizardy-lips) with blood and nutrients. Many lizards today like monitor lizards have them too! Phenomenal attention to detail, just really outstanding work!
I was hoping someone in the comments knew, that's neat
I thought they were heat sensors like snakes ngl
Some nice lip holes
@@randylivingston9440Dude, since when t-rexes were known for sensing heat?
@@greenapple9477 to be fair, a Rex is just an ancient reptile, and a lot of reptiles do have heat sensing capabilities. Even if not to the extent of a modern pit viper. Again though it is more likely these are foramen and not heat sensing pits.
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Make me laugh soon as I saw
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I have no idea how you can sell something you’ve wanted to do for so long. A true artist. I certainly couldn’t sell something so cool
400 hrs of work is expensive though
Imo, these masterpieces of artwork should be displayed in luxury places that belong to the rich. Those who are interested in collecting them are the only customers that a wood carving artist should target to. Customers have to be worthy enough to buy these masterpieces which is some kind of an artist's pride. Who wouldn't want their beautiful artworks to belong to worthy customers and displayed in a worthy place. Though if the artist him/herself is also a rich person and has a freakin big mansion then it is another story.
@@eaglex1007 So you’re only worthy of art if you’re rich, gotcha. Gate keeping art to only the most wealthy people sounds about par for the course.
Absolutely incredible, and sold for $48,000. I wish I had seen this sooner, I would’ve bought it myself LOL. What a wonderful piece of art, and congrats on the massive sale
by the way, trex skulls are full of old fractures, broken teeth, lacerations, etc... that void above the eye is very realistic like the trex got into a fight with another animal or even another rex! we also commonly see laceration marks on trex bones that line up exactly with triceratops horns. Beautiful sculpture ❤
Great points!
your workshop has got to smell soooooo good with all that wood. My shop smells like engine guts and oil.
I would say both have a great smell haha
I wish i had a shop to smell
Haha maybe we need to start making candles of our shop smells. “Freshly sawed wood” “carburetor delight” 😂
@@BMSculptures Yes?? do it! id totally buy candles with wood! Such a magnificent sculpture. So beautiful.
My "workshop" (my room) smells likr fresh hay and greens because of my bunny, and honestly? Fresh hay smells amazing.
Never seen you craft before, happy little stumble in my feed. As a huge fan/nutcass for dinosaurs, jurassic park and all things prehistoric, I was absolutely glued to the screen watching this. Your narration, tone of voice and craft skill is incredible. If I had the money and didn't live over the pond I'd be buying this for sure. I'm truely amazed at the work. Incredible my man, amazing
1000 years old Redwood Burl, and you matched the significance of a piece of wood like that.
Phenomenal work!
To be able to acquire an old growth redwood that's over 1000 years old is astounding on multiple levels in itself, but then to turn it into THAT exquisite piece of art is the kind of transformations in life I will never tire of. Congratulations on a long journey that proved beyond successful.
Thank you! It was a very special piece of wood and I am so fortunate to use it for Old Red.
Only a answers: AMAZING, ADMIRAL
Just stunning work....a great white sharks Jaws next please... incredible
That needs to be in a museum! Amazing work, once again.
For real. Hopefully a museum buys for people to enjoy it.
“That belongs in a museum”! Thank you for that!
The only problem with it going to a museum is those fuckers will want him to donate it cause they are cheap he won't get paid for it like he should
@@brandon3777 true which is sad. If that’s the case I wouldn’t do it. Just too much work to just donate it. I’m sure the redwood alone cost way too much
I raise the same question, I don't really know how museums acquire their work... That is why I brought it up, to see if anybody viewing works at a museum... I am hoping someone can help me find the best direction to go.
That’s the most amazing and beautiful wood sculpture I’ve ever seen and I’m a massive fan of dinosaurs and their realism/attention to detail and I believe you nailed it and did the right thing with keeping all the small blemishes to give this sculpt character. Truly inspiring!
Thank you for making something so amazing to honor this special piece of wood, and for sharing this with us. Thank you for not giving up!
The holes you're referring to at 12:37 are called "foramen" or "foramina". Originally they were passageways/tunnels for nerves and blood vessels. Pretty common in most vertebrae lifeforms, including humans. Love your work, sir.
Those “holes” allows attachments to the lips to kiss, smile, and even snarl, depending on your attitude.
Came to comments looking for an answer to this. I never knew about these - thank you for making it clear
Thank you for telling us what those holes are!! 😊
@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1wtf???
@@Koligian that religious wackjob is probably triggered because he/she doesn't believe in dinosaurs as it conflicts with the age of the world as written in the Bible.
I’m so glad you chose to work with the imperfections! It adds the perfect character to it, and lends itself well to an old fossil look! Awesome work!
I'm so glad you didnt give up because the piece is fantastic! Truly a major accomplishment.😊
I would go with it and if I didn’t like it I’ll would do one of the two options
That’s one of the finest pieces of wood sculpture I’ve seen anyone has made..outstanding 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This piece is freaking unbelievable. I've watched all your videos and love every piece you make but this one has to be my favorite so far. You're a true artist!!
The dimples around the jaw are for nerves! I don't remember whether they're anchor points or something else but they've got to do with the nerves in the tyrannosaur's lips (we know they had lips partially _because_ of the even arrangement of the dimples, which I think is really neat). Glad you included them in the sculpture, it came out amazing!
With the way they seem to come out of the skull it's very likely they were nerves yeah! My guess would be the same as yours, them being anchor points for nerves to sprout out off.
I think you are correct! Have had lots of people mention this!
If I remember right from a film I saw ages ago Crocs have very similar dimples and they're nerves that detect vibrations.
@@tsunamihilmy I was thinking about the whole vibration thing which iirc sharks have, not sure if that would explain anything since I'm not at all sure if the dinosaur in question has been proven to have some form of vibration location (in sharks it's with electromagnetic waves or something similar). Aside from nerves and blood vessels, those holes seem huge still.
@@tsunamihilmy For the hole be that big you'd expect something like a human leg to be provided blood, I doubt it's just nerves and blood circulation.
When you said the 400 working hours I knew this will be epic, but man the result exceeded my imagination. Defiantly your best sculpture ever. Also love the fact, there is not any epoxy in this project. Well done
Thank you David. I am very happy with how this thing turned out. Love your channel BTW!
@@BMSculptures Thanks Blake, much appreciated. Good luck selling this piece, no doubt this will be an awesome decoration for the right customer.
@@DavidsWoodturning A $48K price point is absolute lunacy, no matter how nice it looks. It is indeed a nice sculpture. That said, the price is ridiculous.
@@deadbirdwalking1159 People normally say “ridiculous” price when they definitely cannot afford that specific item even if they would work non stop. Nothing is more expensive than your own time (there are exceptions for sure ), so when you spend, ridiculous amount of time on a project, the price can be also ridiculously high (no pun intended😅) Then don’t google the cost of Salvator Mundi painting 😉
@@deadbirdwalking1159 People are splashing out 20k on commissioned wood/epoxy-slab tables that take a fraction of the time and require a fraction of the skill to make so I don't see how 400h x $120 is ridiculous for something this unique and beautiful. In any case It's obvious it's going to end up with someone that has more money than us...
Hey Blake
I came up to this video after i was trying to recover from a sad incident as my wife suffered from a miscarriage and we lost our twin boys...
I watched this video with my wife and she was really astonished !
We realized that this is life...ups and downs
Your consistency and dedication will always be an inspiration!
Keep the great job my friend
Late, but sorry to hear about the miscarriage. 😔
That is absolutely amazing!!! For sure the coolest thing I have seen made from wood yet. I love that’s it is made from old Redwood. Couldn’t stop smiling when you revealed it. Bravo!!!!
20 years of building custom wood work pieces here, and this is one of the most incredible pieces I ever seen man. Damn good job! I am super impressed.
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1what?😂😂😂
Wow
Wow….just wow. With every new project you exceed my expectations. The brass inlets are the cherry on top of this magnificent piece. Congratulations and thank you for sharing it!
Thanks for watching!
@@BMSculptures Please am in Ghana and am a lady sculptor but I love working with car tyres, I want to learn more about them. I saw your car tyre works and I realized what am doing is nothing I want to learn more from you. Wish I can come and learn from you there. By the way, you are excellent
It’s always the most challenging works that you’re the most proud of. Absolutely gorgeous piece
You honestly deserve more love for this project. It's beautiful and I really respect the work you put into the amazing wood!
As much as I want to say this is your second best sculpture ever, I have no choice but to agree with you lol. Absolutely beautiful! Also I like that you didn’t fill that hole. Completely makes it look more authentic.
hahaha nooo!!! You know, I LOVE the RT, but just the size of the T-rex makes this one a little different. Lets say they are just in different weight classes 😂😂😂
@@BMSculptures oh I get it but I just wish I had a space in my house for that one!
As a person who is in contact with skulls on a daily basis I found this so cool seeing you carve one, most dinosaur skulls are ridiculously similar to bird skulls and seeing the same holes I see on this as I do on bird skulls was enlightening to me
What do you do that you come into contact with skulls daily??
@@felsonduem7100 I'm a taxidermist/ collector, cleaner and seller of animal skulls mostly sheep at the moment but I'm currently building a couple of horse skeletons
That is a very interesting job
@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1 repent to Jesus for dissobaying his teachings of loving thy neighbour and treating them how you wish to be treated, he includes atheists In this passage going as far as saying atheists are better than Christians as we do acts of good for goods sake rather than for fear of retribution, god and Jesus love all including those you would see as sinners according to the bible because God doesn't hate sinners but the sin
Wow! Just wow!
Job well done sir! I love to see someone expose their raw talents! Thank you for sharing!
That could be the most beautiful piece of worked wood I've ever seen! Congratulations! Love to know how much it sold for. I would imagine that would go for a very hefty price. Absolutely stunning, man!
Absolutely stunning! As a dinosaur fossil collector, REALLY well done!
Thank you! Glad you like it!
@@BMSculptures
I love sculptures too can you make a stegosaurus triceratops hippo eagle tiger lion jaguar gorilla shark moose and dragon next please
@@krishideo8185wtf
@@Liran_15 He don't want much...
Awesome sculpture! I think the void on the skull makes it look more like a proper fossil from either morping or an injury (called a pathology). Also, the little holes above the teeth are likely attachement points for muscles and nerves that would lead to the lips that covered the teeth on most dinosaurs! These holes can also be seen in lizard and crocodile skulls.
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They are for sensory glands like Alligator & crocodile have. You almost got it completely correct. Pray especially afraid or spooked pray put off an odor those sensory glands pick up on. We'll that what I've read & I'm 99.9% positive. Nah I'm 100% or I would not have mentioned it. They are usually night hunters or ambush predators.
Absolutely stunning! Im so glad you chose not to fill that void on the top left. It looks so much more realistic leaving it out. I absolutely love your work. Thanx for sharing 👏 GBU
HUGE congrats, this is a giant, impressive achievement indeed! The reveal of the many chunks saved under the tarp at 11:44 is my favorite part - I'm so happy that so many cut-offs from this project will be saved and used in future works!
Hi Blake, I am a master craftsman and artist/ machinist myself and I just felt compelled to tell you how impressive your work is. Outstanding.
@staninjapan9 Dont be jealous, if you want to do the things he does then just start
@staninjapan9 Just gotta keep practicing, it's a skill
@@Aila-in-Japanpractice makes perfect
I too am a 'master craftsman `
The end result was actually wayyy better than I expected, and the missing part at the top added a lot of character to it.
400 hrs @ 20$ = pricey sculpture
On site for 48k
@@tobiemitchell7349 a lot cheaper than a real one :-)
I have no words. It is absolutely mastful, it's like magic watching you carve it! I love the imperfectsion as well, especially because I too struggle to accept them in my work/art too. Either way, this was absolutely worth it, and you are incredibly strong to have persevered enough to finish this spectacularly epic sculpture! ❤
(I honestly kinda hope this will find its home in a museum, the world needs to see this and not just in video form either!)
I love watching all your videos, and I’m with you, this is my favorite sculpture of yours. Watching this, I couldn’t stop thinking about just how much hard work and effort must go into something like this. The final product blew me away and it’s truly something to be proud of. Can’t put it into words how cool this is. Love all you do Blake. Very nicely done brother man
What I appreciate most is how close to accurate anatomy u tried to get. It goes far for detail-oriented people like me to see work this dedicated.
As soon as the void came up I immediately thought that I would’ve kept it. It not only is apart of the ancient tree’s past, but it would look like the skull is more withered and authentic. Very beautiful piece ❤️ It would be absolutely stunning in a museum!!!
The opening is a great reminder to anyone to think hard before turning a hobby or passion into a job. If this was a client piece you probably would have had to scrap that first piece of wood and find a new one or have a hard conversation with the client.
An absolute joy to see your vision become reality. An amazing piece that shows your skill, determination and endurance. Congrats
That is one of the most beautiful sculptures I've ever seen. Your treatment of the wood was respectful, the finish on the wood looks so good. And the choice you made for the base was a really good choice too, it's unobtrusive.
wow thank you so much, I am glad you like it!
Wow. Your masterpiece deserves to be in the Smithsonian Museum. I hope all your hard work and dedication gets recognized and appreciated wherever it ens up going. We’ll done
Thank you for the support!
Great job! Thank god you kept that piece of wood and you kept going on this project, you're a real inspiration.
This is ART. Beautiful, elegant and breath taking. You killed this project brother, excellent job.
You are gifted beyond words. Such talent should be showcased on a level such as a Master class. Your works should be sold out worldwide.
The void over the eye gives the sculpture a unique touch and also represents the original wood even more. I love that part. Would have kept it too.
Your work is amazing! It is awesome what you are able to create out of a piece of wood (and sometimes other materials).
Wish I had only 1% of your skill.
This is absolutely a piece of art for a museum! But not for free! You deserve a hell lot of money for that masterpiece!
I love the flaw in the wood you are right it makes it look more authentic. You really did do an amazing job!
Breathtaking sculpture. I look at my cutting board that you made and understand, just a little more, how talented you are and how much work it took to make the T-Rex. Stunning piece.
I'm a big dinosaur lover and I have to say that this sculpture is the most beautiful I've ever seen, your work can't be compared to anything else your sense of the little things makes this thing incredibly beautiful to look at :-) WOW keep up the work and i hope to see your work in real life some day
Thank you so much 😀
This is a truly stunning piece. I enjoyed watching it come together from start to finish. It's just beautiful and looks like the real thing. Wow!
This piece is absolutely stunning! Incredible work sir!!!
The absolute best part of this whole thing was how that void actually contributed to the end result. This is what people mean when they talk about happy accidents. What an incredible work of art. Bravo to you sir! If this doesn’t end up in a museum somewhere where people can enjoy it, it would be a travesty. . .
The lines that dynamically run along the top and sides of the skull got a huge “whoa” from me, this is absolutely insane levels of craftsmanship.
Thank you!!!
That’s a Beautiful piece of art. Absolutely stunning! That old growth redwood is gorgeous
Watch without skipping or speed up, just can't stop!
It's amazing!
The complexity and physical difficulty of this project clearly offered a mountain of challenges, but you overcame it all to create a real masterpiece. Truly mind-blowing to see this gradually taking shape. Such a treat to watch a master sculptor at work on his craft. Thanks.
Without pain there is no gain. Your attention to detail is always brilliant but you have absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one. Amazing piece of artistry that deserves to be in a museum and enjoyed by many 👏
Thank you so much 😀
Absolutely stunning!!!🤯❤❤❤
Leaving that burl section seriously elevates the piece!
Master wood worker here and I am not impressed…
I am in AWE! That is the most amazing piece of wood working I have ever seen. This is a priceless piece and belongs in a museum!
As a hobbyist carver I must say that this is incredible!!! Your skill is very apparent! The wood is beautiful and working around the void was the best decision you could have made! Bravo sir bravo!
You're SO RIGHT! The notch over the eye looks incredible. It adds so much character and life to an already spectacular work of art
Thank you so much!
The end result is simply stunning. The work is incredible too, but that thing is a beauty.
Incredible, the detail! Overcoming unforseen problems, just impressive and outstanding work.
I'm a semi professional woodworker, do a lot of work in textured and carved redwood and cherry, both powered and with gouges, and have to say you did an incredible job. And yes, definitely leaving the void was the right thing to do.
Your ability to flawlessly merge wood and epoxy in your sculptures mesmerizes me every video!
I'm a woodworker and know about custom pieces. This was an insane build and turned out amazing. I really have no words.
He is outstanding and so noble. You did an amazing job.
If I were you, I'd keep this!
Isn't it so rewarding to see your piece come out beautiful at the end, after all the stress, negative thoughts and anxiety and problems you have during the process?? This thing is amazing. Really awesome source of materials as well! Great job.
Your patience, skill and creativity are amazing. You really brought out the hidden beauty of the burl. Congrats in following your dream!
So what ya do with something like this is you get several other of your pieces and display them at a well known art gallery. Art galleries attract potential buyers of art works like this. Plus it’s a great way of getting your name known in fine art circles, which could bring you even more commission work from interested parties.
this has to be one of the most amazing wood carvings ive ever seen in my life!!
There aren’t words to describe this piece. Simple words like beauty and amazing just pale in light of the piece itself. Fantastic job!!
Appreciate your decision to keep the void over the eye as nothing is perfect in this world . That adds character to the sculpture. Incredible work
That would have to be the most beautiful wood sculpture I have ever seen, it was a pleasure to watch.
Trials and tribulations can be some of our greatest blessings. Even if the end results are not satisfactory, we gain so much from the process alone. Keep rockin it steady.
I forwarded this to a wood carving dentist friend who would appreciate your efforts on many levels. Incredible work. Good eye. Great ability to rework the plan as you progressed. Patience is a virtue that rewards those who practice it.
Absolutely incredible Blake! You have a serious gift to look at a solid mass and visualize the end result, knowing exactly where the material needs to be removed to achieve your vision. That's a true art. Keep it up man, always inspiring to see your creations
More than anything I'm impressed that you had the courage to cut into such an incredible and valuable of wood. I'm hoping you found some cool uses for the scraps and cut offs.... would make some peutiful pen blanks and small carvings....
I feel the same way. For a huge burl like this, i would be so hesitant to do big cuts…
That is absolutely incredible! I love the complex grain of the wood, and the extreme detail, absolutely gorgeous!
I am calling it, right now. You are on your way to becoming the “Bob Ross” of wooden 🪵 sculptures. Keep up the good work.
Ahh, that's going a little to far. I know some world class carvers from big bear lake Ca. Google it & the wood carving scene. That place is full of carvers from Canada Europe & even Russia. They carve eagles that look life like Totem, bears & you can name the animal & they can carve it with just a chainsaw only. No little Dremel tools just chain saws of all sizes of blade. This guy's good really really good but I've personally seen guys that talented if not more talented in big bear lake Ca. Well they were from all around the world but lived up there at the time I was into chainsaw carving. I'm not even on this guys level. Especially after I broke my neck. I can't hardly hold something that heavy for that long anymore. Lol..
@@davel696969you sure do have a lot to share😂
I knew it would not be obtainable for me but I said to my hubby that I wanted to buy it if I had the means before I even saw the finished result because I KNEW it was going to be epic! I was not dissapointed. I am in awe and look forward to each and every video you produce!
Thank you so much!
A masterpiece beyond all odds. Blake, I've seen all your videos since you've started, and this work is mesmerizing. Your love for perfection soon will be rewardered. ❤
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What a master your passion is inspirational. Your love of wood is such a wonderful affirmation as I am so alone in this world and just knowing that someone else has the same love of wood that I do makes me feel a whole lot less lonely. What a master peace this is.
This is SUCH an incredible sculpture. I'm so glad you kept the void! I really love natural history, and I collect rocks + fossils. I much prefer their rough natural form to anything polished or cut, because it's part of their story. So happy to see the natural flaws being preserved here :)
I build scale models and that takes a certain amount of patience and determination. I applaud your determination to work through this project and see it to the end. The result is absolutely awesome. I must admit, I don't think I would have the patience for this type of artwork. You are at an entirely different level of creativity. Well done is an understatement! Thank you for sharing this fantastic piece of artwork!
Everything is perfect in proportions... From the cleft in the lower jawbone, to the nasal cavity, to the oblong orbital region, to the offsetting of the teeth(top and bottom) this thing is incredible. Would love to one day see a complete life size T-Rex Skeleton crafted from wood.
this is FANTASTIC!!! WOW.. Stunning work of art.
I’m obsessed. Absolutely INCREDIBLE work man.
First time viewer but definitely subscribed and will continue watching now.
Between the artwork and your openness about overcoming the complexity and stress of this piece, I fully commend you and admire it. Again, incredible work.
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Absolutely stunning! This piece is amazing, the time and effort you have put into this shows and if this was my work I would not stop smiling 😅
This is a stunning piece of art! Thank you so much for sharing!! You are very VERY talented!
So freaking cool. Love the process and the finished product. And the "scarred" look works really well. Brilliant ❤
That is an amazing sculpture! I agree it should be on display in a Museum, the problem is should it be in a Natural History or an Art Museum! Either way it is beyond remarkable! A true master piece!
That’s wicked! What an insane sculpture! Great job!
Absolutely stunning!
Congratulations on creating (and finishing) your Magnus Opum! The end result is nothing short of astonishing beauty. The rugged look on the brow is fitting for a T-rex, none of these beasts lived their full lives unscathed
Wow! I'm really impressed! You did a fantastic job and it actually looks like the skull of a T-rex! You are a awesome artist!
Gosh this looks absolutely stunning! I hope that it goes to a museum or a collector who shares stuff on social media this way we all can see it again! Congratulations man!
I watched the T Rex and the turtle this morning with my 6 year old daughter. It was fascinating and the finished products were amazing. My daughter wanted to request a Beagle as a future sculpture.
Thank you for sharing your work and talent for all of us to see. You are an inspiration to artists both present and future.
Thank you for the support!
I hate that 3D Printing has put countless of truly artistic sculptors (like me) out of doing what they love because it's no longer worth the time. I love watching your work come to life and still value the love you put in every piece. Living my dream through you brother.....
I don't think 3D printing has the same value as a fully hands on made piece. It doesn't even compete.
I mean, yeah, Zbrush is still artistic but being able to carve a thing like that on wood or stone, or even model in clay is another level.
And 3d printers cant do wood