From The Extraordinary Artisans known as 'Stumpcraft'
Our wood jigsaw puzzles are made in a small workshop in Calgary, Alberta, by a dedicated team of StumpCrafters. Art for each puzzle is carefully printed directly onto 6mm thick wood and then laser-cut following a unique, thematic puzzle pattern inspired by the artwork itself. As you hold each wooden puzzle piece, an unmistakable aura of craftsmanship invites you to embark on a deeply considered journey. These irregular pieces fit together in unexpected ways, each shape offering a clue about its place in the bigger picture. Slowly, they reveal some of Canada’s most gifted artists. The joy is in a meditative, collaborative, soul-satisfying experience of puzzling through the journey. Photos and words don’t do justice to how unique StumpCraft Puzzles are. Whether it's a personal indulgence, a gift for your loved ones, or a distinctive offering for corporate or client appreciation,
our puzzles are an exceptional choice.
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'MORNING' 40x60" oil By Steve R. Coffey
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Stumpcraft Deep Dive on "Morning"
'Morning' was painted at the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. Steve describes it as an attempt to capture the shift of seasons and a metaphorical call to accept the swirl and chaos of change, while also embracing the warmth and safety of being “home”. That sense of security of course requires hard work and companionship. We’ve therefore imbued the puzzle with traditional elements of rural farm life: tools both old and new, animals both kept and wild, various patterns of landscapes, and people in relationship with nature that makes life sing with a certain musicality of being. Take a breather, slow down and stare up into those turbulent skies. Let your mind drift and allow a little pareidolia to set in while listening to Steve’s Paint Songs album. Who knows what shapes might develop and emerge from this one particular Polaroid out of Steve’s impressive memory vault. “I believe tempo is embedded in our conscious landscape and the physical heart forever reminds us. Musicality directs holistically; it's just whether or not we are willing to listen for it and in turn utilize it to problem solve - aka: create. Essentially this is who I am.” - Steve Coffey
'Morning' was painted at the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. Steve describes it as an attempt to capture the shift of seasons and a metaphorical call to accept the swirl and chaos of change, while also embracing the warmth and safety of being “home”. That sense of security of course requires hard work and companionship. We’ve therefore imbued the puzzle with traditional elements of rural farm life: tools both old and new, animals both kept and wild, various patterns of landscapes, and people in relationship with nature that makes life sing with a certain musicality of being. Take a breather, slow down and stare up into those turbulent skies. Let your mind drift and allow a little pareidolia to set in while listening to Steve’s Paint Songs album. Who knows what shapes might develop and emerge from this one particular Polaroid out of Steve’s impressive memory vault. “I believe tempo is embedded in our conscious landscape and the physical heart forever reminds us. Musicality directs holistically; it's just whether or not we are willing to listen for it and in turn utilize it to problem solve - aka: create. Essentially this is who I am.” - Steve Coffey
