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Autumn Scenes Make Challenging Jigsaw Puzzles.

Are you perhaps a dissectologist? Many people are and don’t know it.

Do you like working jigsaws or have you considered giving them as gifts? If you like working/solving jigsaws then you are considered to be a dissectologist, a person who enjoys jigsaw puzzle assembly.

With that definition in mind you may be a person who enjoys the most challenging puzzles. What do you think of Autumn Scenes with many leaves, limbs and different colors? Challenging enough for you?

leaf peeping in newton falls ohio jigsaw puzzle
Leaf Peeping in Newton Falls, OH – Jigsaw art by Bill Swartwout

The above photograph is challenging because of the expanse of sky with “popcorn” cumulus clouds. Those tufts of cotton balls are of various shapes, sizes and positions – yet the puzzle pieces will likely appear similar. How about those leaves in orange, res-orange- and yellow? Just imagine that combination on your new puzzle with either 500 or 1000 pieces.

The first example is more “just one tree” and not so much a landscape scene. Take a look at the image below, Autumn at Coursed Pond in Frederica, Delaware. This has been one of Bill Swartwout Photography’s most popular autumn scenes because it rivals the New England Fall Foliage that people seem to rave about.

autumn at coursey pond jigsaw puzzle
Autumn at Coursey Pond – Jigsaw Puzzle art by Bill Swartwout

This spectacular autumn scene with colorful foliage reflected in the peaceful waters of the pond. Note that the pond also picks up some of the colors of the sky and well as mimicking the trees and leaves. Can you see why this will also be a challenge for the dissectologist in you?

One nice thing about quality jigsaw puzzles is that they are reusable. Some people put them away and work them again. Other people pass them around among family and friends so one puzzle can provide entertainment for, literally, dozens of people.

These puzzles are made from premium 0.2″ thick stock and include a semi-gloss coating on the top surface that makes the image “pop” and keeps the pieces from warping. They are available in two sizes of either 500 or 1000 pieces and include a sturdy box with the puzzle artwork printed on the top. The box provides safe storage and is also easy to wrap as a gift.

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Autumn Foliage in Bar Harbor – Jigsaw art by Bill Swartwout

Where to buy Jigsaw Puzzles by Bill Swartwout Photography

Link to Leaf Peeping: Click Here

Link to Coursey Pond: Click Here

Link to Foliage in Bar Harbor: Click Here

Link to ALL of Bill’s Puzzles: Click Here

Bill Swartwout Photography

Click to learn more about the artist: Bill Swartwout.

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How to Solve a Jigsaw Puzzle

How to approach a jigsaw puzzle, make it a fun endeavor and become a dissectologist.

Jigsaw puzzles are a fun and challenging activity for people of all ages. If you’ve never done a jigsaw puzzle before, or if you’re looking for some tips on how to improve your puzzle-solving skills, this may be for you! Here are a few simple tips on how to solve a jigsaw puzzle:

Jigsaw Puzzle Sample Pieces
  1. Choose the right puzzle. Jigsaw puzzles come in many shapes and sizes. Some are small, some are large, and some even have extra pieces that you can use to make a jigsaw puzzle out of a large piece of artwork. Choose one that fits your skill level and interest.
  2. Prepare the workspace. You’ll want to set up the puzzle on a table or other flat surface. You might also want to find a comfortable place to sit.
  3. Organize the pieces. Find the edge pieces. The edge pieces are the outermost pieces of the puzzle and have one perfectly straight edge. They can be found along the edges and corners of the finished puzzle. Next, separate large sections of pieces into small piles by color.
  4. Work from the outside in. Look for edge pieces first. Next, look for the four corner pieces. The corners are four-sided pieces that form a 90-degree angle along two sides. Assemble the corners and edges to make a frame for the rest of the puzzle.
  5. Don’t force it. Don’t force pieces into place. If a piece doesn’t fit, that means it is in the wrong place.
Putting the last piece of the puzzle into place.
Putting the last piece of the jigsaw puzzle into place.

Conclusion: There is a certain satisfaction derived from completing a puzzle. Take a moment to reflect. Did you feel elated when you snapped that last puzzle piece into place? Are you proud of what you have accomplished? Are there any other puzzles that you would like to do? If you really enjoy doing/working/solving jigsaw puzzles you may call yourself a “dissectologist” – a person who enjoys jigsaw puzzles.

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