Jigsaw Puzzles of Jane Wooster Scott
There are no better pictures to accomplish these "clues" than the artwork of Jane Wooster Scott. This folk artist offers multiple mini-scenes in all of her paintings producing the perfect art for jigsaw puzzles. If a picture/painting is worth a thousand words, then the artwork of Jane Wooster Scott is worth one hundred thousand.
Who is Jane Wooster Scott?
A painter of Americana would be the simplest answer. But what her paintings represent and bring to our memories is so much more. She reminds us of wonderful times, celebrations and simple pleasures of the past.Her paintings are of early 20th century America. Any one painting is a mix of many small scenes. You'll find beautiful country houses, friends interacting, and horse drawn carriages.
Surprisingly, most of her paintings are not from real scenes. They are from her own thoughts with consideration for composition and the joy of color.
As Good as it Gets - 550 pieces
Beach umbrellas, friends talking, people splashing and hot-air balloons. And don't miss the lighthouse in the background. Do you see it?
550 pieces
Puzzle assembled is 18" x 24"
Made in the USA
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Ceaco Jane Wooster Scott - As Good As It Gets
Amazon Price: $9.83 (as of 12/30/2009)
From the manufacturer: This puzzle features a high gloss image on package for reference. It is of quality construction and designed to be beautiful and visually appealing.
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Works of Jane Wooster Scott are part of the permanent White House collection
Turning Back the Clock - 550 pieces
My favorite scenes are these, snow covered houses and skiers on ice. Do you see the boy's scarf whipping in the wind? That is the kind of detail that makes a great puzzle!
550 pieces 18" x 24"
Made in the USA
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Ceaco Jane Wooster Scott - Turning Back The Clock
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/29/2009)
550 pieces
Made in the USA
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100 piece puzzles - 1000 piece puzzles
How many pieces is best?
In my opinion, it's around 500 for an adult. Many puzzles are 550 pieces which is a great size too. 300 pieces is wonderful if you want a shorter stint. And if you are working with a child 8-12ish a 300 piece puzzle is perfect. A 1000 piece puzzle requires help, time and commitment (and space to leave it out to be worked on!). Jane Wooster Scott offers 300's, 550's and 1000 piece puzzles.I remember when my daughter was very young and she "graduated" from very simple puzzles up to 100 piece puzzles. We had (and still have) a 100 piece puzzle with quilts on it. She put it together over and over again. Then to be challenged, she put it together IN ORDER from top left to bottom right. Then put it together by rows horizontally then vertically. I probably, at that point, could have given her a 300 piece puzzle for us to work on together. From time to time she will still get out that 100 piece puzzle and put it together in a flash!
Photo used under Creative Commons from Flickr
The Mother's Day Picnic - 300 pieces
So many things to see in this picture. Folks out in boats on the water, food and children cover picnic blankets and a band plays on the gazebo.
300 oversize pieces
Puzzle assembled is 18" x 24"
Made in the USA
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Ceaco Jane Wooster Scott - The Mother's Day Picnic
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
A 300 piece puzzle is perfect for children as young as 8 years old.
What's your opinion?
I see many puzzles by these three artists who can be described as folk artists or painters of Americana. I know you now have seen puzzles by Jane Wooster Scott, but have you seen or assembled puzzles by the other two?
Local Heroes - 550 pieces
A mom and two children talk to fireman, correctly labeled Local Heroes.
550 oversize pieces
Puzzle assembled is 18" x 24"
Made in the USA
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Ceaco Jane Wooster Scott - Local Heroes
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
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Flights of Fancy - 300 pieces
Ceaco Jane Wooster Scott - Flights of Fancy
The details of this painting include everything you'd find at a country fair including a dunking booth, carousel, roller coaster and more.
There's also a white cat on the framing of the ferris wheel. Do you see it?
Puzzle assembled is 18" x 24"
300 oversized pieces
10 in 1 Multi Pack
Pack of ten different puzzles
Ceaco 10 in 1 Multi Pack - Jane Wooster Scott
Here's a multi-pack set just for you! Includes:
2 - 100 piece puzzles
4 - 300 piece puzzles
4 - 500 piece puzzles
10 different puzzles. A super pack for different skill levels.
Some interesting links...
- Website of Jane Wooster Scott
- Be sure to read the "about" section.
- Jigsaw Puzzle History
- From the American Jigsaw Puzzle Society
- Putting together the world's largest puzzle - a story
- Guess how many pieces? No...more. Guess again. NO...MORE! I'm not giving it away, swing over there and find out and see the puzzle too.
- How to glue a puzzle together
- Step-by-step instructions.
One more thing...
Mitzi's World: Seek and Discover More Than 150 Details in 15 Works of Folk Art
Amazon Price: $11.90 (as of 12/29/2009)
Please leave a comment. Even if you're just browsing, I'd love to hear from you...
Do you love them? Do you put the outside edges together first?
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- LaraineRose LaraineRose Nov 13, 2009 @ 2:44 am
- Winter time at home was a time when we always had a puzzle going when I was young. I still have a closet full of really nice ones. (I parted with some I didn't like as well.) I now do puzzles on the computer when I have time. You can save them so don't need to do it all in one sitting. I have found a retirement home where the puzzles I have saved are now going to go to. Someone may as well be enjoying them. 5*s and fav.
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- missbat missbat Sep 8, 2009 @ 6:03 pm
- Some wonderful looking puzzles. I will have to pass her name along to my grandma; she loves to do puzzles. Great job!
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- prosperity66 prosperity66 Sep 3, 2009 @ 3:48 pm
- I've always been admirative of people who are able to make puzzles... I'm not a patient person and the only puzzle I ever bought got 1000 pieces... I've never finished what I started :(
Those puzzles you feature are so beautiful! They're so appealing!
Great lens, indeed!
Dom.
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- GrowWear GrowWear Aug 26, 2009 @ 3:45 am
- Gorgeous puzzles. Love the feelings they evoke!
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- seashell2 seashell2 Aug 22, 2009 @ 5:22 pm
- How fun... I haven't done a puzzle in years! Great lens!
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