Polar Expedition 58 Piece Wooden Mini Puzzle

Calgary artist John Webster captures a solitary polar bear in a landscape that burns with unexpected warmth — crimson tundra, layered texture, a world both wild and fragile. Puzzle designer Marcy Wiedrick grew up in Northern Canada, and she's brought that lived knowledge to every cut: arctic char dart through the floes, fireweed blazes at the edges and a raven keeps watch overhead. This John Webster puzzle arrives with all the quiet drama of a far northern horizon. Puzzle Shape: Square Piece Count: 58 Artist: John Webster Calgary based artist John Webster is known for his work with Disrupted Realism, a style of painting that combines elements of traditional realism with abstract expressionism. Disrupted Realism is characterized by distorted or fragmented images, bold brushwork and unexpected colour choices. Webster's Disrupted Realism paintings are often inspired by the natural world with wildlife, portraiture and landscapes as recurring themes. He approaches these subjects in a non-traditional way, using a variety of techniques to create a sense of movement and dynamism in his paintings. His paintings often feature bold, vibrant colours, applied in thick, impasto layers. He also employs a variety of textures and signature mark-making techniques to create a sense of depth and dimension in his work. The resulting paintings blend recognizable imagery amidst the ‘disruptions’ of paint and colour. Born in Quebec City, John pursued a career in advertising before moving west to pursue a career in fine art. He has been represented by Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont in Banff, Jasper and Whistler since 2015 and has received critical acclaim for his innovative approach to traditional imagery. Puzzle Designer: Marcy Wiedrick Additional Information: From Calgary's StumpCraft, makers of heirloom quality wooden puzzles Volume 2 of StumpCraft's Canadian Wildlife Mini Series Bite size taster of StumpCraft wooden puzzles Perfect as a gift, for travel or as a puzzle treat at home Difficulty: 2 out of 5 Puzzle Dimensions (in): 4.72 x 4.72 Puzzle Box Dimensions (in): 4.75 x 3.15 x 2.25 Age: 8+ Warning – Choking Hazard: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years of age.