Crossword Man · @crosswordman
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Flurry of Wildflowers by Erin Hanson. Design by David Figueiras and Gema Palacio. 553 pieces. Made by Artifact Puzzles.

We love Erin Hanson's paintings, so any puzzle featuring one is a must-do for us.

This has about as high a piece count as we like to go these days. With two people, it took about five hours maybe, spread over three days. A good eye for color really helps in the early stages, and we always felt we were making slow but steady progress.

The larger piece count allowed the designers to include big multi-piece "whimsy" flowers, as well as groupings of smaller whimsies around the edge. It's difficult to figure out what's happening with these as you piece the puzzle together, but you appreciate the artistry towards the end.

All in all, one of our favorite puzzles from Artifact.

#jigsaws #erinhanson #DavidFigueiras #GemaPalacio #ArtifactPuzzles #jigsawpuzzles

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Crossword Man · @crosswordman
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White Clouds and Crimson Trees by Tanomura Chokunyu. 155 pieces. Made by Artifact Puzzles.

Despite the small number of pieces, the nature of the picture and the design made this a fun challenge (approx. one 45-minute session with two people).

The design is based on one of the pentagonal tiling patterns discovered by amateur mathematician Marjorie Rice.

Another one done during an (ongoing) multi-day power outage.

#ArtifactPuzzles #jigsawpuzzles #jigsaws #MarjorieRice #PentagonalTilings #TanomuraChokunyu #nanga #NorEasters

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Crossword Man · @crosswordman
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Floating Town by Roch Urbaniak. Puzzle design by Chandler Millwood. 228 pieces. Made by Artifact Puzzles.

An average-difficulty Artifact puzzle (approx. two half-hour sessions with two people).

The design is based around V-shaped pieces and you can spot a Flying V guitar among the whimsies. Fun to do during a multi-day power outage.

#RochUrbaniak #ChandlerMilwood #ArtifactPuzzles #jigsawpuzzles #jigsaws

Last updated 2 years ago

Crossword Man · @crosswordman
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Tea Bath by Stasia Burrington. Puzzle design by Matt Lyon. 210 pieces. Made by Artifact Puzzles.

An easy Artifact puzzle (approx. one half-hour session with two people). A nice puzzle with a lot of charm in the image and design. Good to do on a snow day.

#ArtifactPuzzles #jigsawpuzzles #jigsaws #StasiaBurrington #MattLyon #cats #tea

Last updated 2 years ago

Crossword Man · @crosswordman
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Sentinels by Paul Bond. Puzzle design by Tara Flannery. 483 pieces. Made by Artifact Puzzles.

About average difficulty for an Artifact puzzle of this size (three approx. half-hour sessions with two people). Good fun.

#PaulBond #ArtifactPuzzles #TaraFlannery #jigsaws #jigsawpuzzles

Last updated 2 years ago

Crossword Man · @crosswordman
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Really enjoyed the Six Days of Holiday Cheer from . The puzzle pieces are split into six sections so you can complete the wreath over a number of days. I gather the artwork was created with -E.

I have no connection with except as a happy customer.

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#jigsaw #artifact #dall #ArtifactPuzzles

Last updated 2 years ago