Jigsaw Journal

New Zealand artist and illustrator Greg Straight. Renowned for his confident and ‘kiwi cool’ aesthetic, Greg’s nostalgic and retro artworks are recognisable by their bright hues, simple geometric shapes and sense of fun. A keen surfer, Greg’s artwork explores all corners of Aotearoa, capturing quintessential moments in time like summer roadies, riding bikes, hitting the waves and hanging out at the beach.

Marcus holds a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most talented creative individuals, creating works that are funky, fun and space-defining. His wildly creative and bold illustrations explore traditional motifs within a modern setting and can be viewed in some of Auckland’s coolest businesses. Not content to stay within the boundaries of one style, Marcus constantly evolves his visually compelling pieces and range of mediums.

New Zealand graphic designer and multidisciplinary creative Francesca Melis. Bright pop colour palettes, vintage 60s and 70s designs, Victorian botanical prints and medieval iconography are all ingredients in Francesca’s work, as she celebrates vivid memories of her childhood, spent in close contact with nature and animals. The incorporation of Sardinian decorative art honours the rich cultural heritage of her island homeland.

Jigsaw puzzles have been a popular pastime for centuries, providing entertainment and intellectual stimulation to people of all ages. The history of jigsaw puzzles dates back to the late 18th century when they were first created as educational tools for children.

In a world where screens have become part of our daily lives, it's important to remember the value of screen-free activities. One such activity that has been enjoyed for generations is the humble jigsaw puzzle. Jigsaw puzzles provide a variety of benefits that make them an excellent screen-free activity.

The perfect way to show off your amazing puzzle is to frame it for your wall, so you can continue to admire the artwork you just pieced together. Framing your puzzle masterpiece can either be done by professionals or you can do it yourself. At PieceHouse we recommend that you use professionals to frame your puzzle, which will mean that the frame size is perfect for the puzzle, the puzzle will sit perfectly straight and your masterpiece will look premium for a long time. Here are a few tips and instructions for the method you choose.

Puzzles are all very different, which mainly comes down to the puzzle artwork, however there are a few factors that can impact how long a puzzle will take to be completed, here are things to consider before you get started on your puzzle...

Julia is an Auckland based illustrator and typographer. With her work appearing on book covers to beer cans for clients like Harper Collins, Huffer and Garage Project, Julia’s passion for typography flourished when she integrated it into her graphic design. Julia’s work uses colour in a playful way and her creations have a sense of endearing femininity.

Allan Wrath is an Auckland based graphic designer, illustrator and muralist. A masterful mixer of strong conceptual, compositional, typographic and illustrative elements, Allan has drawn, painted and printed his quirky expressions of positivity on every conceivable and legally available surface. Inspired by clean and simple living, people are drawn to his idiosyncratic marriage of coolness and clear communication.