A Wright to Liberty 500-Piece Puzzle
Designed by William Phillips, this Puzzle marks the revival of the cherished Pastime Puzzle brand, featuring the return of unique puzzle piece shapes called Whimsies. What Are Jigsaw Whimsy Pieces? "Whimsies" add a whole new level to this popular indoor pastime and can make a puzzle a lot more fun. Whimsies are puzzle pieces cut into specific recognizable shapes, like flowers or animals. They got their name because they were originally cut according to the whims of the puzzle craftsman. William Phillips - Painter of American Nostalgia. "A small town is like a pocket mirror reflecting events taking place in the world at large. This is where history really happens, in the families of our neighbors, in our own living rooms, over the course of decades". William Phillips chooses this intimate stage to chronicle America's past and present in his nostalgic series of landscapes set in the idyllic small town of Phillips Bay. This charming village is everyone's dream hometown, where we all want to raise our children and eventually retire. "Rejoice" reflects the artists' gratitude for a life filled with blessings, especially the opportunity to see a thrilling new era begin. Completing the original painting in the closing seconds of the old millennium, he signed "William S. 1999" just before midnight and "Phillips 2000" moments later.