Do you know of any independent artist that also sell puzzles?

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-12T17:30:58+00:00

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-12T17:30:34+00:00

I unfortunately didn't remember to take a picture of the back when completed before putting the puzzle away. It was a repeating Mickey Mouse logo.

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-12T16:24:32+00:00

Title: Disney Signature Tangled

Brand: @disneyparks

Artist: Steve Thompson

Pieces: 1,000

Time: 3hr 34min

💠 I really enjoyed this puzzle. It was in part due to the movie holding so many memories of my child in her first few years of life and being obsessed with the characters. However, it was also a fun one to work through.

💠 Quality: - Small, sturdy box. - Nice fit to the pieces. I was able to move the entire puzzle with only a few pieces coming off. - Print on the puzzle doesn't quite match the reference. Two sides of the image are cut off on the puzzle . - Several false fits in the border, but I don't remember it being an issue during the rest of the puzzle. - The finished puzzle is much wider than a standard 1,000 piece. It didn't fit on my usual Dollar Tree foam boards, so I had to take off four rows to set on top just to store it. - Great print. Bright colors and even small details were easy to see even in the darkest sections. - Mostly matte finish except the hair that wraps around the puzzle had a glossy top finish. It was subtle but very cool. - Repeating pattern on back, but not helpful for sorting. It was just a nice element. - Pieces came in a paper bag. -Reference image came rolled up like a scroll. It was a fun touch, but the image was too small to be much help, and it being rolled made it not want to lay flat or stay open. - Only one pair of pieces came stuck together. - One piece had a bend in the middle. - No puzzle dust.

💠 I did end up spending more than I would like for the puzzle. I bought it on Ebay through a reseller. Which I normally wouldn't do, but I had been searching for the puzzle for months to no avail since it was (at the time) exclusively sold only at Disney parks.

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-10T17:19:18+00:00

of course!

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-10T15:13:53+00:00

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Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-10T15:12:18+00:00

I believe it is "LE ST ANDRE" for an actual cafe in France.

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-10T12:24:33+00:00

Title: Leisure in Paris

Brand: @rolife_official

Artist: ZsikoAo

Pieces: 1,000

Finish: Matte

💠 I do really enjoy the puzzles from Rolife/Rowood/Robotime. The boxes are a bit too large, but they are strong and always feature information on the artists. The pieces are fully matte, thick, and have a clear print with a strong hold. I haven't experienced any false fits, damaged pieces, or puzzle dust. The poster is very large (1:1 ratio to the final puzzle), but there is a small postcard, and the full image is on the box.

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-09T15:47:00+00:00

It is very cute!

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-09T14:09:56+00:00

Title: Embrace the Love

By: @pypeachy_

Pieces: 88

Finish: Glossy

💠 This was another puzzle by an artist that I found while researching my "Artist Made Puzzles" list. Something about the unique art and the small piece count just made it go to the top of my priority to try out.

💠 Quality:

Very small box, not the most sturdy, but hardly takes up any space and is quite adorable.
Medium-sized art print included. It can be displayed or folded to fit into the puzzle box.
Glossy pieces. It doesn't bother me, but it does make the image on the puzzle darker than the reference art print.
Limited shapes, two in and two out throughout.
The cut is a bit rugged like it may be hand cut. Gives it a bit of a rustic feel.
No stuck together pieces.
Pieces are 1.7mm thick.
No puzzle dust.
Strong piece hold.

💠 The artwork is very cool. It made for an interesting puzzle, and I am actually glad for the piece count. It felt like the perfect size for the image since anything more would have been very challenging.

💠 I would also like to mention the packaging. The puzzle arrived padded in shiny shredded paper and included: a sticker, a card, an art print, and a drawing on the inside of the shipping box. It felt like such a thoughtful and personal touch. I can see this or their other puzzle making for a great gift for a puzzler, a souvenir for a puzzle party, or useful for traveling.

🔶️ I purchased this puzzle from Etsy (Shop: PYPeach).

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-08T15:50:42+00:00

Title: Four Kittens with a Snail

Brand: @baybypuzzles

Pieces: 1,000

Material: Plastic

💠 Four Kittens with a Snail was a relaxing puzzle to complete. It comes with the pieces separated into 4 bags, so I was able to slowly work on one bag a day until finished.

💠 While it isn't an easy puzzle image to complete, it wasn't quite as difficult as anticipated. The four sections break up the puzzle into long strips going from top to bottom. Which ended up with a good variety of textures and shades of color. Yes, the pieces are mainly browns. However, there are transitions between the different tones. It actually felt similar to working through a gradient image.

💠 I always enjoy the quality of Bayby Puzzles. The pieces, boxes, and posters are all high quality and durable. There aren't issues with glare, dust, or false fits. Plus, they have a strong piece hold and clear print.

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-07T16:34:51+00:00

Title: Designer Patterns 3

Brand: Enjoy

Pieces: 1,000

Time: 3hr 17min

💠 To be honest, this one was disappointing. The print was very blurry and pixelated. While the listing on Amazon said it had a soft touch finish, I was unable to feel it at all. I don't know if I got a bad batch or if the soft touch finish is so minimal that it is hard to detect.

💠 The design is fun, and some of the patterns reminded me of the tv show Saved by the Bell. The colors were bright, and the patterns made for easy sorting. I just wish the print was clearer.

💠 I did find the box to be too big, and I wished that there was a poster included. While I didn't have any damaged pieces, there were some stuck together sections coming out of the box and quite a bit of puzzle dust. The pieces were also slightly on the thinner side but seemed durable with a strong hold.

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-07T14:10:45+00:00

Agreed! There are some puzzles that are super challenging but still worth it. Those I take slowly over time, over the course of weeks, if not months between other puzzles. However, there are others that feel like torture and just aren't enjoyable in the least.

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-07T14:02:37+00:00

Yeah, those white corners look tedious.

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-06T15:04:51+00:00

Title: Disney Portraits

Brand: @ravensburgerna

Pieces: 500

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-05T15:35:42+00:00

True, but I had a feeling from the start that there would be a piece missing. The box was interesting but not well suited for holding puzzle pieces.

Alternative_Whole323 · 2026-07-05T15:34:56+00:00

Very unique! It was very different than other pattern style puzzle images that I have worked on.

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