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Fruit & Flutterbies Puzzle Review- A Cobble Hill Puzzle

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Puzzle Company: Cobble Hill
Number of pieces: 1000
Completed size: 26.625″ x 19.25″
Puzzle Artist: Barbara Behr
Puzzle Pieces: smaller piece size. random cut, thicker than average, no glare linen finish

Notes: Colourful butterflies flutter about against gorgeous backdrop of richly illustrated fruit and flora by artist Barbara Behr.

The colours and patterns created by renowned artist Barbara Behr are the stars of this puzzle show. A rich warm palette or reds, golds, greens and blues will bring colour and cheer to the dreariest of days. The artist creates a tranquil Spring/Summer scene with ripening
fruits mingled with gently floating butterflies.

Did you know that completing sections or the entire puzzle can evoke feelings of satisfaction and fulfillment and can counteract feelings of anxiety and tension?

The thousand piece puzzle size is a commitment, but the sense of accomplishment is that much more when you place the final and piece and that dopamine SNNNNNNNAP!

Filed Under: Puzzles Tagged With: Barbara Behr, butterflies, nature, Spring, summer

Riverside Livingroom – 750 piece puzzle format from Ravensburger | REVIEW

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Riverside Livingroom Review

Puzzle Company: Ravensburger
Number of pieces: 750
Completed size: 31.5” x 23.6” inches
Puzzle Artist: Unknown
Puzzle Pieces: Over sized, easy to grip, thick, top quality
Puzzle Reference Poster: No

Overall Score: 6/10

Notes: A lovely puzzle that brings you outdoors. Imagine yourself sitting in one of the Adirondack chairs by the crackling fireside or watching the river from the cabin while chatting with friends. In the background, a mountain range is cast in sunlight. With 750 pieces, this puzzle boasts a shape that’s wider than it is tall, perfect for folks who’d rather not do the puzzle-time limbo!

Why try a 750 Piece Puzzle Size?

Sadly, the gorgeous image on the box did not reproduce well. I was surprised because Ravensburger quality is typically outstanding; they use highly pigmented inks and top-quality paper. The issue here was not with puzzle quality but with image reproduction and inks on the puzzle itself. This had so much potential, and I was a bit disappointed. However, I did like the 750-piece format and would recommend giving this size a try.

Filed Under: Puzzles, Ravensburger Puzzles Tagged With: 750, camping, fall, nature, Spring

Terry Isaac: Puzzle Artist Profile

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Puzzle artist Terry Isaac

Terry Isaac, born in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington, is a renowned wildlife artist celebrated for his stunning depictions of North American wildlife.

Raised in the picturesque landscapes of British Columbia, Canada, Isaac developed a deep appreciation for nature from a young age. He honed his artistic skills through self-study and formal education, graduating from the Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver. Isaac’s passion for wildlife and dedication to his craft are evident in his meticulously detailed paintings, which capture the beauty and essence of his subjects with remarkable precision. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, earning him widespread acclaim and numerous awards. Isaac’s art serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving Earth’s natural treasures, inspiring viewers to connect with and protect the natural world. Through his art, Terry Isaac continues to make a profound impact on wildlife conservation efforts, leaving behind a legacy that transcends the canvas.

Artist Website: https://www.terryisaacsart.com/products-page/puzzles/

Jigsaw Puzzles that feature work of Terry Isaac

“Mountain Monarchs” Puzzle
“Spirit of the Forest” Puzzle
“Winter Solstice” Puzzle
“Beneath the Pines” Puzzle
“Spirits of the Forest II” Puzzle
“Autumn Morning” Puzzle
“Mystic Mountain” Puzzle
“Wilderness Reflections” Puzzle
“Twilight Mist” Puzzle
“Whispers of the Wilderness” Puzzle

These puzzles showcase Terry Isaac’s stunning wildlife artwork and offer puzzlers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature captured by his brush.

Filed Under: Puzzle Artists & Illustrators Profile Tagged With: artist, nature

Cedar Waxwings Puzzle by Cobble Hill Review

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Cedar Waxwings Jigsaw Puzzle

Puzzle Company: Cobble Hill
Number of pieces: 1000
Completed size: 26.5x 19″
Puzzle Artist: Sam Timm
Skill level: Intermediate
Overall rating:
4.5 puzzle rating

Notes: Puzzle artist is retired pastor Sam Timm, who lives in central Wisconsin. Reverend Timm lives close to the wildlife he loves to paint in his art. He has been painting wildlife since 1975.Stunning Reference poster included. Glare-free linen paper puzzle pieces.

Two Cedar Waxwing birds are perched on tree with laden with colourful red berries. Lovely landscape with a red barn with a silo and windmill and cute pond.

I loved this puzzle. I found the colour palette soothing. The details in painting of the birds made each puzzle snap a delight.
Don’t let the browns fool you-there is lots of colour and texture to m make this a great puzzle experience.
The larger size, 1000 pieces took me longer than usual. This is nice one to do as a couple or family.

Filed Under: Cobble Hill Puzzles Tagged With: artist, birds, January, nature, Sam Timm

Den Dreams by Cobble Hill- a Bear-y cute Jigsaw Puzzle

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Bear in den jigsaw puzzle image

Dreams of Spring for both Bear and puzzler alike1 with Den Dreams puzzle

Puzzle Company: Cobble Hill
Number of pieces: 500
Completed size: 19.25″ x 26.625″
Puzzle Artist: Greg Alexander
Overall rating: 7.5/10

Notes: Image is done in watercolours, with rich, intensely pigmented colours.
Cobble Hill puzzle feature glare-reducing linen paper.
The artist, Greg Alexander, from Wisconsin is a well known nature artist. His art is painting is hyper realistic.

Puzzler Notes: Interesting random cut puzzle pieces. Includes a reference poster- the quality is excellent.

The image nice, but lots of similar grasses and fur make it challenging. This is on the difficult side and would not start out with this or give as a gift to beginner puzzler or if you hate fur, like me.
this is good for someone who likes bears.

Filed Under: Cobble Hill Puzzles Tagged With: 500 pieces, bears, Cobble Hill, February, Greg Alexander, January, nature, puzzle artist, Spring, winter

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