November is here, and people are starting to take their holiday puzzles out of hibernation. Personally, my puzzling holds no seasonal limitations. I just grab and go.

Today, I am going to write about the Art & Fable puzzle that I just completed. This is a very premium brand, and a niche brand, that is loved by everyone who tries one. They don’t get a lot of love in mainstream puzzling, mostly because of the price point. Additionally, they are simply not as well-known because they have limited distribution.

Art & Fable believes in supporting artists. The puzzle images are paintings in puzzle form. The company wants to allow a way for painters to show their work through puzzles. As stated on their website:

Our mission is simple :

That’s an admirable and original idea and unique in the puzzling world.

The puzzle I did was A Day in the Garden, and the artist is Betsy Silverman. It was a nice reflection image of trees and a boat against the water and tiny bits of font with wording throughout.

The packaging is beautiful. The box is solid with a photo of the artist and a description of her artistic style on the back. it also comes with a cardboard print of the image, a box stand, and an extra bag for your puzzle pieces. I was very impressed by this. It really added something to the experience.

The pieces are described as having a “velvet-touch surface”. They are not quite velvet. I would describe them as smooth, comparable to silky chalk in feel. The pieces are standard cut, no unusual shapes. They are equal in thickness and size to Ravensburger, and I really enjoyed the smooth and seamless fit. There was no puzzle dust and zero glare from the matte pieces. The actual puzzle quality is outstanding, and I honestly have never done a puzzle that compares.

However, I just couldn’t connect to the image and that’s a personal thing. I love art, and I love puzzles, but I felt disconnected from the image, and I just didn’t find it fun. There are a few other Art & Fable images that I like, and I would definitely try another if it came across my table.

The other thing I would like to mention is that prices on these puzzles are higher than the average. Prices start at $29.99 for 500 pieces, and $39.99 for 1000. They are special. Unique. Giftable. A treat. If you like to frame your puzzles, or frame artwork, this is a puzzle for you.

All in all, this is a special brand. It’s a beautiful quality. I strongly recommend that every puzzler give one a try. Sincerely. I loved the quality and the packaging, and I was struggling on where to find fault. Then I realized that the image just wasn’t for me. Not every brand or image is for everyone. That’s why we have so many options. 😊

Here is a SWEET 15% off discount code for all Art & Fable Puzzles!

CODE: HelloAF15

Give them a try and let me know what you think!