Jay Hollis designs and cuts one-of-a-kind wooden jigsaw puzzles. Influenced by the early jigsaw puzzle makers of the Great Depression, he strives to create the finest and most imaginative puzzles available anywhere today. Hollis' puzzles embody a keen and exacting eye for detail, composition, and graphic presentation from his traning as an architect. He enjoys challenging his audience by adding 'tricks of the trade' to every puzzle.

The puzzles are of 1/4 inch mahogany plywood, and every piece is cut freehand, using a specially designed scroll saw. The intricate cuts are achieved by using scroll saw blades machined as thin as a horse hair. All puzzles include 'whimsies', whimsical figures that add delight and humor to the overall composition. In addition, every puzzle includes a signature piece which is a silhouette of Bogart, Hollis' Portuguese water dog, for whom his company is proudly named.

exhibitor website: bogartswoodenjigsawpuzzles.com

visit me at these 2010 Paradise City shows:

Paradise City Marlborough: Spring

Paradise City Northampton: Spring

price range: $150 to $1000

wholesale orders accepted

custom orders accepted

credit cards accepted

rush delivery possible

gift wrapping available

studio open to public

All prices in US dollars. The pieces shown are representative of the artist's work. Contact the artist directly for availability and purchasing details for the work shown.