25-Year Journey by Janet K. MacKay
Artist: Janet K. MacKay
Puzzle Designer: Jasen Robillard
Dimensions: 27.5 cm x 27.5 cm
Piece Count: 258
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Janet K. MacKay is a sculptor and painter working out of Worldview Studio and Gallery of Fine Art, located in Ottawa, Ontario. Her oil-on-canvas paintings are vibrant and distinctly Canadian, currently focusing on the dazzling reflections of boats on water — from canoes and kayaks to fishing vessels. Janet has participated in numerous solo and group shows and enjoys these opportunities to see, first hand, that spark of connection her art can make with its audience.
'25-Year Journey' was commissioned as a wedding anniversary gift: a beautiful reflection of their time together as a couple. The commemorative gift was given without fuss or fanfare, no party or evening out on the town to mark the occasion. The painting was hung on the wall while her husband was out walking the dog and surprised him with it upon his return. Sometimes, a simple unexpected gesture is all that love requires...
We recommend putting on your favourite sappy movie in the background while solving this puzzle. The movies that served as inspiration for the puzzle design include Big Fish, UP, and A River Runs Through It.
Read more about this design at our Deep Dive Design Blog.
Made in Canada.
From coast to coast, StumpCraft collaborates with Canada’s most gifted artists. Each puzzle is a celebration of Canadian creativity, transforming fine art into heirloom-quality pieces you can hold, admire, and assemble.
Our puzzles feature handcrafted, irregular shapes that surprise and delight as they lock into place. A one-of-a-kind challenge that rewards patience and imagination.
Tucked within each design are playful, smaller whimsy pieces; animals, symbols, and shapes that add joy and wonder to the puzzling journey. Discover these hidden treasures as the bigger picture comes to life.
Fun in Every Piece
Begin the journey one piece at a time. Each uniquely cut shape offers a quiet clue, sliding into place like a key into a lock. As the puzzle comes together, the unexpected forms reveal extraordinary artwork and invite you into a meditative, soul-satisfying experience