“The Rolls Royce of Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles” -Smithsonian Magazine, 1990
Alison Rose puzzles reflect a lifelong love of color, composition, and the quiet beauty of watercolor. Born in Dorset, Alison was encouraged from a young age to explore art, with parents who nurtured her talent through frequent visits to Europe’s great galleries. A major retrospective of Matisse left a lasting impression—his bold use of color helping to shape her artistic voice. She studied at Dartington College of Art and qualified as a teacher at Rolle College in Exmouth. Today, her delicate yet expressive watercolors have been exhibited in group shows across the UK and are collected nationwide. These Alison Rose puzzles offer a gentle invitation to slow down and appreciate the art of seeing.
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Requires extra concentration |
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Requires extra concentration & patience |
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Requires extra concentration, patience & aspirin |
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Requires extra concentration, patience, aspirin & Valium |
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Hors d'oeuvres-taste Stave shenanigans. |
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Faint of heart? This may be your limit? |
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Be prepared to do battle. |
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If they made Pepto Bismol for the brain, this is when you would need it. |
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What part of 'impossible' don't you understand? |
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You’re feeling like a genius! |
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You start to strain your brain! |
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Frustration creeps in! |
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The real agony begins! |
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Hair pulling, expletives, and screaming ensue! Get the POINT?! |
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If you haven't gotten the POINT yet... ☠️ |
| Troublemakers | |
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Holy Smokes! You did it! |
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You feel feverish as your temperature begins to rise. |
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Requires you to loosen your collar and let out some steam. |
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Be prepared for an eruption, you might as well throw yourself into an inferno! |
| Treats | |
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Good for your heart. |
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Gets your heart racing. |
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Your heart might skip a beat. |
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Time to monitor your heart rate. |