Art You Can
Build

Puzzling is like painting. It asks you to bring together intricate colors and designs — piece by piece — the way an artist builds a composition on canvas. Not everyone can see it that way. Those who can't perceive the subtle details rarely take to puzzles. Deb believes completing a jigsaw puzzle is a genuine talent — one that demands a sharp eye, patience, and a deep appreciation for the beauty hiding in the details.

Deb has always believed that puzzles are more than a pastime. They are a practice — a slow, deliberate act of attention that rewards patience and rewards the eye. For years she completed puzzles for the joy of it, then began framing them, and realized she had something worth sharing.

Deb's Jigsaw Gallery grew from that realization. Each piece in the collection is personally selected, built by Deb herself, and framed with care. She writes the story that accompanies every artwork — not just about the image, but about the experience of completing it: the challenges, the discoveries, the memories made along the way.

The gallery's first featured work, Big Boy, is a testament to that philosophy. A 1,000-piece peacock photograph by Debra & Dave Vanderlaan, it took ten years, a beloved brother, and a great deal of heart to complete. It now hangs framed — a tribute to James, and to the quiet power of finishing what you start.

Deb is always looking for the next piece — images that reward close attention, that carry a story, and that transform beautifully under glass and frame. If you are an artist whose work you think belongs in the gallery, she would love to hear from you.