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Here are a few of our favorites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdd puzzles where animals run the kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual scenes of surrealistic happenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrange jigsaws with strange children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerry bands of misfits weirdos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"they-came-for-silver-by-will-eskridge-1000-piece-jigsaw-puzzle","title":"They Came for Silver, by Will Eskridge - 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe juxtaposition between the hard, sharp edges of the modern world and the textural elegance of the natural world comes to life in Will Eskridge’s brightly colored, soulful oil paintings. This is no accidental pairing; “In my work, the dichotomy between nature and technology complement each other” Will states, “There are secrets to the animals that we, as humans, cannot comprehend.” Those wild secrets are what Eskridge has been able to perfectly portray through his subject’s eyes. When confronted with something as confusing as human society, what must they think? “No one knows exactly what the animal is experiencing, except for the animal,” Will explains. Can nature and man co-exist? Time will tell, but for now, in Eskridge’s works, they pair beautifully. Will holds a B.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute, and is a full-time working artist based in Athens, GA with his wife, son and their many dogs and cats. 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Often it is a relic from the past that has succumbed to time and decay, here an old railcar sits silent amongst the mountains in the distance. A graduate of UGA with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts, John has been painting realistic landscapes for over 25 years. \"I'm fascinated by the light in a place, and I try to bring that into my painting. 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A red feather floats above an empty birdcage in the Vigil. What happened to the bird and why are the boys sad? Lisa implores the viewer to answer these questions and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My hope is that my work opens up a dialogue,\" says Freeman, \"to consider alternate points of view and how we as people of the world got to this point.\" Well, one thing is for sure, she has us talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreeman is a self-made artist and a prominent member of the Athens art community. Her works have been featured in galleries and exhibits since 2006 and she has created nine solo exhibitions. Lisa Freeman has worked in the medium of painting, but recently her art has shifted to a focus on assemblage art using found objects. 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As Rowlett’s subjects turned toward themes of wandering, the hand of God slowly faded away and his spiritually questing characters became framed in scenes which increasingly celebrate landscape and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was during this period that Rowlett set off on his own spiritual journey to the Holy Land. He spent several months living in Israel in the hopes that life in the presence of a sacred place would only affirm his religious convictions. Instead he only witnessed the prejudice and meanness that prevails when religious convictions clash. He returned to Athens having lost the Christian faith that had always driven him to paint. Birth at Mount Gilboa (1998) essentially illustrates such a spiritual reawakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry Rowlett was born in 1962 and grew up in the mountains of Arkansas. He served four years in the U.S. Army in the 1980's as an armor reconnaissance scout in the United States and Germany. 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In The Merry Boatmen (2000) we see a beloved band of Athens musicians floating along, celebrating life for all its song, dance, and debauchery. Throughout his career, Rowlett has hoped that his artwork reaches out to the viewer, offering observations that might help us in some subtle way. The familiar themes, images, and techniques found in his paintings illustrate profound ideals and teachings that transcend the obvious and so often speak to our souls. Terry Rowlett was born in 1962 and grew up in the mountains of Arkansas. He served four years in the U.S. Army in the 1980's as an armor reconnaissance scout in the United States and Germany. After receiving his M.F.A. in painting from the University of Georgia in 1995, he has made his way and living as an artist ever since. His paintings have been featured in numerous publications such as the GEORGIA REVIEW, OXFORD AMERICAN and HARPER'S MAGAZINE to name a few. 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Capturing rare stage moments as well as intimate private shots, Jason’s art includes portraits of the Drive-By Truckers, of Montreal, R.E.M., the Elephant 6 Collective and images of OutKast at Stankonia and Rico Wade at his infamous hip-hop \"Dungeon\" in Atlanta. On-tour images include Ty Segall, The Whigs, Widespread Panic, Cracker, Drive-By Truckers and Against Me! to name a few. Thrasher's photography has been published nationally in Rolling Stone, Billboard, New York Magazine, New York Times, The Bitter Southerner, SPIN and many more. His work is also featured in the album designs of the Drive-By Truckers, Patterson Hood, Booker T., Randall Bramblett, Cracker, David Lowery, Macha and Bad Religion. Additionally, his fine art photography has been exhibited from coast-to-coast in America as well as in London, England. 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I just point to Thrasher's photo and say, 'look'.\" - Wilmont Green, Georgia Theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle\u003cbr\u003e• Finished Puzzle Size: 19.25\" x 26.625\"\u003cbr\u003e• Linen pieces on quality blueboard backing\u003cbr\u003e• Matte Finish to reduce glare\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended Age: 13+ Years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VERY GOOD PUZZLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44519828259135,"sku":"thrasher0011000","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2390\/4657\/products\/prod-thrasher001-Don_BOX2.png?v=1709232701"},{"product_id":"catechism-by-sara-machen-fogle-1000-piece-jigsaw-puzzle","title":"Catechism by Sara Machen Fogle - 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eSara Machen Fogle’s recent work pulls from traditional iconography to depict a pervasive, modern-day figure, the cat. 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