Learn Art History using Jigsaw Puzzles (Pomegranate Puzzles Review)

[@KarenPuzzles]

I loved these puzzles so much! Have you ever done an art puzzle by Pomegranate?

[@Kimberly-wt1nu]

Karen Puzzles I have not done one by Pomegranate, but I’m inspired. I just did a Klimt by Eurographics puzzle.

[@flowergrowersmith449]

No - never even HEARD of them! The puzzle looks beautiful. Another terrific video Karen.

[@lilyannsmom]

Inspired to try one. Great review .

[@bartsimpsonhi]

I ordered my first puzzle as an adult two weeks ago. It was a 300 piece Pomegranate puzzle called Resounding Success. Super excited to find that you reviewed the brand so recently! Loving this channel!

[@bartsimpsonhi]

Also I got it for 10 dollars on Amazon including shipping in India! If that is not an absolute steal, I don't know what is!

[@animalover21218]

The Matisse puzzle is of a painting at a museum right near my house. I might need to get the puzzle, then go stare at the actual painting.

[@KarenPuzzles]

Do it!

[@nurhanenexhipi2574]

Whatt?

[@richardtata5320]

We just did the Pomegranate art puzzle "Autumn at Saruiwa" two days ago. It was great fun and what I would call an "appropriate" level of difficulty at only 500 pieces.

[@richardrobertson3115]

Ahh. Pomegranate One of my favourites and I could write much flattering purple prose about them I've at least 20 puzzles by them including two you mentioned wanting to do. The birds one and the exquisite creatures one, which I highly recommend. A beautiful puzzle indeed. Lovely video and a gorgeous puzzle

[@brirox35]

Yes! I have done the pomegranate “Do Not Disturb” puzzle. That was a super challenging one but now I have it hanging in my library. So pretty! Also, the customer service for the the pomegranate company is awesome. One of the pieces was missing and I contacted them and they sent it to me within a week! I was so surprised!

[@fryingpan552]

I have an MC Escher puzzle from Pomegranate! The print is called "Relativity" and is the image with stairs in all different directions. I really like the challenge of not having any colors (such as purple), which allows you to appreciate all the textural differences you can create in greyscale. I completely agree that spending so much time studying every inch of a piece of art while assembling it can deepen your appreciation for the care that went into creating it.

[@jorgebaracat4763]

As I am 55 😁 I loved the puzzles and their site as well as the vídeo. I haven't had the chance to try them so far. Thanks Karen 😍 Purple

[@BKLisaP]

I'm a new jigsaw puzzler (thanks to shelter in place) and new subscriber to your channel. Your reviews are really great! Coincidentally I ordered this puzzle last week so I'm happy to see it's such high quality.

[@davidlove236]

This reminded me of the puzzle I bought in Spain of Guernica by Picasso. I bought it in the gift shop of the museum that it’s housed in as a memento, and I thought that it would be unique to put it together, frame it, and put it up. Guernica doesn’t have any purple or other bright colors, just grey scale, but that’s part of the message.

[@coehorn]

Purple. I have learned a lot about assembling puzzles more efficiently from you. Keep-up the good work!

[@ceciliasouza5814]

Hi Karen.. here in Argentina Pomegranate puzzles are not so easy to find.. i've done a 1000 piece of Gustav Klimt "the kiss", super full of details. Art puzzles are one of my favourites, glad that brands are making more modern art puzzles. And purple.

[@mistymountains9968]

Just recently found your channel, and I'm loving it! I think it showed up in our feed because we watched a speed cube video and then one of your videos of speed puzzling showed up and I watched your latest speed puzzling championship, and I didn't even know that that was a thing, and now you have me, and one of my children, all inspired to work puzzles! Not doing any speed puzzling, however, I've already bought about 8 or 9 puzzles from marketplace with more purchases to go ...This particular video caught my eye because I can see jigsaw puzzles being used for a lot of educational settings for all subjects, especially for home educators!

[@surrendersweet]

Purple! I haven’t done a jigsaw of a famous artwork before. I haven’t really found one that’s caught my attention. Loved this video!

[@susanrobeno6739]

I m just getting around to viewing your older videos as I only recently discovered your channel. I love this puzzle, especially the ‘purple’ section. I will need to wait for this (and others) to be restocked since these days, puzzles are a hot item.

[@readingpastbedtime]

I know this is an older video but I got excited when it popped up on my feed. I bought (& put together) my first Pomegranate puzzle this year, The Quest for Knowledge. I love it. And I like what the company is doing. I have my eye on several others puzzles. I’ve always had a appreciation for art and enjoyed taking art history classes. Wouldn’t it be next level if Pomegranate Puzzles came with an audio you can listen to along side doing the puzzle giving you a mini art history lesson on the piece and artist? [I do recognize that production cost would likely increase the price of the puzzles. I am still curious if it could be managed.]

[@megfowler4177]

Purple!!! I love Pomegranate puzzles!!! Especially the art ones. I was so glad that you gave them a super review. Maybe it will encourage them to produce many more arty ones.

[@HaikuMarionette]

Sooo yeah I’m so going to buy some of those wonderful paintings! Especially Birth of Venus! Purple

[@cmyers7807]

Hello, Yes, I do agree for most of your comments. I have done a Thomas Kincade, which I thought it was pretty good quality. I have trouble with dark colors in the puzzle when putting together. Dark colors such as dark blue, black, and of course purple. And yes, when I am putting a puzzle together nothing else gets done.

[@judithgorham-nye4255]

Hi Karen, I really loved these 3 puzzles you showed today. The third one "Morning" was my favorite. That one would be a challenge! Also, purple!

[@suntexi]

I suppose it must be about 30 years ago, probably more, that I did a puzzle of the girl in the bar by Manet. It was very interesting to do as the colours weren't as diverse as you would think, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. Sadly, I don't know what happened to it - probably lost during house moves. By the way: purple.

[@sarahmonster4936]

Im fairly new to the puzzling world, and I recently thrifted M.C.Escher's Up and Down Pomegranate Puzzle (didnt know anything about them, but I couldnt heckin' turn down a 2 dollar price tag on a cool lookin' puzzle, I just kept my fingers crossed that the pieces are all here). I love the quality of the pieces! I love the box! I love your video on it and I def plan on checking the website out! Thank you! oh, uh...purple rainboots.

[@paulineturk5219]

Love the “purple” dress in the puzzle. I enjoy all your videos & wish my puzzle experience went as fast as yours.

[@saraangel6696]

I'm only starting to get into puzzles, so i'm just learning what I like. I'm planning on buying an artwork puzzle, probably van gogh (because it's the only one i could find at my store). I like colorful puzzles, but i found out that i dont enjoy rainbow puzzles as much as i would, specially after buying one that i did not finish. I enjoy patterns a lot more.

[@pete5668]

I enjoyed this review. Good point about putting the pieces in a ziploc bag so you don't lose any pieces (be they purple or not). Nice video! P.S. Also I just thought of looking for puzzles in the museum gift shop next time I go to an art museum.

[@lynaes.9154]

Purple! You videos are the perfect background to doing jigsaw puzzles! I've only done a few dollar store puzzles, but I have two $20 movie poster puzzles of footloose and flashdance that I am very excited to get to

[@123adamjg]

Purple! I came across an employee review of Pomegranite puzzles at the local Austin book store and I was really impressed by the fit, feel and the look of the puzzle. I love the feel of the pieces. It's hard to explain. They are precise and crisp edges yet soft to the touch. I love these puzzles and enjoyed your video.

[@lourdestroche556]

I am 63 years old and have loved jigsaw puzzles all my life. But, had not done a puzzle in years, until I came across your channel a few months ago. I was amused how much we have in common about puzzles. So went looking to buy some new ones. I did come across Pomegranate and bought three: Mandala Fruit Tree by Paul Heussenstamm, Venice by Olga Suvorova and Untitled,1965 by Edward Gorey, all beautiful and very well made. Now back to Gorey and Purple Rain :)!

[@basselpisces]

Thank you so much, I love artwork puzzles and I am definitely be buying their puzzles in the future. I loved the purple puzzle it is so joyful to look at. 😊

[@MsDaisy003]

I'm into jigsaw puzzles but I like the brand Sunsout. They have some shaped ones and I love the challenge in putting them together even though it takes me about a month to finish a 1000pcs one. This is the reason I subscribed to your channel so I can know of other puzzles out there that I might enjoy. Thanks and btw - Purple :)

[@isabelalima4857]

I loved how you let the vídeo going in the end of the puzzle. It is so satisfying ! I deffinitely want to try some art puzzle after this video. I've been seen a lot your videos lately. Happy puzzling ♥️

[@PJMarsosudiro]

I really appreciate your comments about appreciating the art all the more by touching every inch of the puzzle (purple and otherwise!) many times, and seeing things you wouldn't have otherwise notice. I didn't study art history in college but I did spend some time in the art department, glancing at the art history slides and thinking, "this would be hard!" I also gazed out the window at *your* college because I was just up the hill at Brown, at the List Art Center :-)

[@Lyntintin1]

Just watched your jackson pollack video which lead me to this one. So much fun watching you put together puzzles, esp the purple sections. I can totally see how you get an intimate knowledge of the painting while putting it together. I feel that way about all detailed puzzles. Details that you wouldnt notice before you suddenly see when looking for that particular piece.

[@alrightspock]

I love the purple! Ooh, you’ve inspired me to look out for fine art puzzles. I buy nearly all my puzzles in thrift shops, though, so it will be a challenge to find ones secondhand. I might wish for some for Christmas.

[@richardrobertson3115]

alrightspock I've found several in hospital shops. Not sure if they have them where you are, but in the UK quite a few hospitals have charity shops, usually raising funds for the hospital. When I do find them I always give at least 10 pounds as they are worth a lot more than that new and it helps the hospital out as well

[@Lisa-ym1si]

I just bought Morning off of eBay because of you - thanks a lot. Pomegranate has discontinued it. I have one other from this company as well.

[@glendycastro3586]

:( thats why its impossible to find it. Thx for sharing!

[@dawnpiccolo7044]

I loved the purple pomegranate puzzle. I've done several art themed puzzles and have glued them together and hung them in my she shed. I am so enjoying your videos, from nerdy girl over here! In my 6000 piece Noah's Arc puzzle there are 2 pieces that are permanently wrong because I mod lodged it. No one else can find the mistake but I can. Its still gorgeous on the wall! Can't wait for your next video!!

[@samanthao.3431]

i just ordered the bubble street puzzle! i love going to ur page to listen to ur review before i buy from a brand. so excited to get it😃

[@wadeaminute]

Love the purple trousers on this painting ?, so enjoyed this art tutorial Karen x

[@shra1ekml]

Purple is my favorite color too! 💜 I enjoyed watching you put the puzzle together 😊

[@arciafrench993]

I don’t think I ever sorted my puzzle PCs out like you do, but I tried it and it made the experience fun. I’ve never put together a Pomegranate puzzle before. I like the purple robe one best and will definitely order it. “Purple😉” I agree the price is reasonable.

[@lindadb6755]

I've never seen the Pomegranate puzzles, but I'm anxious to check them out after your review. I studied art history in HS so I think I would enjoy these puzzles. From a fellow NJ girl - Purple!

[@vibcgal1026]

Heard that HomeSense in Canada had some before Christmas ... need to check that out soon 💃🏻

[@sarahraymer574]

I have never done a Pomegranate Purple puzzle, but they look awesome and I will definitely try one!

[@jamieoestreich9927]

Way late to this purple party but I love art puzzles and I have a few pomegranate ones that I enjoyed putting together and have hanging up. I also like Heye puzzles for their interesting artwork, the Zozoville puzzles and the graphic bicycles are up my alley.

[@bunpeishiratori5849]

I'm amazed that you can do a puzzle like that in about four hours. Purple!

[@paperchaser29]

So glad I found this video. I love Pomegranate puzzles and was wondering why you hadn't mentioned this company in the videos of yours I've watched. Right now I'm looking forward to doing Van Gogh's Irises puzzle from Pomegranate. I saw it in person at The Getty a few years ago. Just love his use of PURPLE.

[@Uniquelyyours1]

Purple. I know this comment is late but I really enjoyed your review of this company. You are spot on. I did Jackson Pollock's Convergence art puzzle by Pomegranate, 1000 piece, and I think it was the hardest puzzle I have ever done. Keep up the good work, Karen:)

[@maddie77933]

I love this review a lot! I’ve done some of the monet pieces with lots of purple as puzzles and those were hard. I agree with you that it would be a cool twist if you ever hung up art to use the puzzle versions instead :)

[@MSTARGAZER2]

No, I've never done a famous physical artwork puzzle. I had done a famous puzzle online- it was a Monet. The Henri Matisse puzzle you did had a lot of PURPLE in it. :) It is beautiful. I might buy one after your glowing recommendations. Nice work, Karen!

[@fruitofthespiritgalatians5856]

Last evening was the first time I decided to look at the history of puzzles. Then I ran across your channel. Interesting stuff. Purple Rain artist lived in my city. 😉

[@kimberkrestsolocamping6186]

Purple. Excellent video. Thanks. Will definitely give them a try.

[@SC27154]

Bought a pomegranate puzzle used and i was very very surprised at the quality of the puzzle. Plus the artwork on them are amazing as well. Ive since bought more pomegranate puzzles new and used.

[@NJP928]

Karen I love your reviews. Thanks purple.

[@johnhoens]

I am catching up with the videos. I enjoyed the purple part of the puzzle. Nice!

[@HannahGreendale]

I've been watching your videos all day and managed to resist going on a puzzle buying spree. But then you showed the Bubble Street puzzle, and I couldn't resist buying it immediately. I love the artwork so much! Especially the Purple house. *wink* I've been buying Ravensburger puzzles for years, and now I have a new brand to keep an eye on thanks to you. Cheers!

[@marinazablit]

Hi Karen- again purple is for completed puzzles. It is amazing on how fast you can complete 1000 pieces. I will be ordering few ones from Pomegranate- to try. Again, I am truly thankful for your videos. 🥰🌹

[@jazzcat320]

Love the color purple! Love these puzzles! I have a few in my collection.

[@GraemeRobinson]

Also I just got delivery of the Pomegranate puzzle 'Contagion' by Jackson Pollock. Really looking forward to doing it.

[@catalina9844]

Gosh, pomegranate is so great! From my native Portland they have so many beautiful things.

[@Poppaea13]

How curious! Yesterday I was all over this brand getting lost in all the amazing artwork they have. I ended up ordering two puzzles: Daniel Merriam's "Fish Story" that coincidentally has a purple border and title. Fell for all the bubbles on that one. Then there were Olga Suvorora's "Venice" for its rich opulence and gorgeous dresses. One bearing a puple iris. It was so hard to choose between so many gems. Anyways, being new to puzzles it boosted my confidence in my choice of brand after having seen this review. Thank you and happy Saturday

[@KarenPuzzles]

How weird! I hope you enjoy those puzzles!

[@kathleendudek2955]

I love the color purple.

[@barbieshatky5682]

💜💛💜💛💜 I love puzzles based on paintings!!!😍😋😘

[@jenmckitrick]

I noticed that you had a lot of purple pieces to fit together at the end of the Matisse puzzle. That seemed like the hardest part.

[@KarenPuzzles]

It definitely was! I wasn't expecting that section to be so difficult!

[@dawnpiccolo7044]

My number one hint for successful puzzling is sort your pieces thoroughly. I sort by color and use paper plates or cookie sheets to hold the pieces depends on the piece count. This way you can move the pieces so much faster and easier. And then sort, sort and resort. I find I'm sorting alot depending on lighting, tired eyes,etc. Hope this helps.

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Yep I like the matt finish 👍

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Purple - Yes, I have had the same experience as you described. I’ve copied famous art works and have learnt so so much from doing so. You might know the image your entire life, but when you have to really look at it, it’s then that you see things that you have never seen before. I think that doing a puzzle of an art work would be another great way to gain greater insight into the artist and their process. A deeper and more intimate way of learning about that particular work. Note: having a code word really works for me ha ha. I think that it’s a very clever idea, so yeah, well done 👍. I’m not sure 🤔 why the code word is so effective with me, I’m not a competitive person by nature, but I think it’s me wanting to prove to you that I really did watch the video all the way to the end. I think it’s my way of showing you that your work is (and you are) very much appreciated. Well that’s my unqualified analysis of the situation anyway lol. Thanks Karen 🙂🐿 P.s I realise that this is an older video but….does the algorithm distinguishing between old and new content? Or is each video assigned the same “value” by the algorithm? I’d be fascinated to know. This sounds like a perfect question for Hank Green 🤔🐿

[@MegaVILMARIE]

I loved how there was so much PURPLE

[@rainsingingwolf]

Purple is my color 👍🏻. Off to their website to order 🙃. Loved this review

[@lisagoodenough1760]

I did the 2000 piece pomegranate Charley Harper web of life puzzle which was great fun and highly recommended 👍

[@KlassyKat45]

Love the Coral reef. I only started doing puzzles that year. Never heard of the Pomegranate brand until now however, I put a few on my Amazon wish list. They cost a little more here in Canada but not too bad.

[@ukegirl13]

Yes, I have to agree. I too am really impressed with Pomegranate puzzles!! I normally like to do the wooden piece puzzles, but was given a Pomegranate puzzle called "The Country Dog Gentleman" by Roy De Forest and really enjoyed it. The next one I saw on their website is one I have to get. "Convergence" by Jackson Pollock!!!

[@Katie-vy5rd]

I've tried the Pomegranate Cray Fishing as I adored the painting but very difficult with so many leaves. I did not finish, I do best with objects I can pin down -with definition. ... purple!

[@cindygroves5804]

I agree with you about the price - IMO, that's inexpensive for the quality. I've also wondered why more puzzles don't come in zip-lock bags. Also, purple.

[@peacelove1312]

Pomegranate’s quality is top notch! (I have several.) I compare all other brands to them. The ziploc bag is another added bonus that sets them apart. The purple really popped in the one you completed and has me wanting to try it next.

[@joehill8014]

Karen You commented about Pomegranate Puzzles in another video. So I recently purchased four puzzles to take advantage of the free shipping. I got Birds and Flowers, Trial Riders, The Connoisseur, and Bridal Veil Falls. All four are 1000 pieces puzzles. They are excellent puzzles. I prefer them over Ravensburger.

[@AnEmmeni]

Just beautiful cant wait to try one of these xx

[@vibcgal1026]

Lovely description of this brand ... oh, and purple 🐞

[@emmyguan]

I always get so nervous when Karen takes the puzzles apart. Whenever I take the puzzles apart, I would be so careful not to bend the pieces. Also "purple" :)

[@kastanie7445]

Actually I found it damages the pieces less the way Karen takes them apart, because it twists the pieces in a way that reduces friction between them, making peeling less likely That's been my experience so far

[@emmyguan]

@@kastanie7445 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@GraemeRobinson]

Karen, please do a video on your sorting techniques. I mean you have explained that you sort by colour and it is shown in this video how you pull out piles of different shades, but I think there is a lot more you could tell us about sorting that would make a whole video and that we puzzlers could benefit from. Also the time lapse in this video is one of the most beautiful you've done.

[@mariagabriela_bia]

Famous paintings in puzzles are my favourite theme, but here in Brazil they are quite expensive and hard to find. One day, I’ll send you one box of a very colourful painting jigsaw puzzle from Romero Britto when this Covid-19 is over and deliveries are back on speed. His paintings are pretty appreciated here and Grow (the most famous jigsaw puzzle maker here) made a lot of options. Maybe you can evaluate the quality of Grow Puzzles too and compare with other companies. Meanwhile, purple.

[@jeannieherrer9323]

I just started doing puzzles again since my youth. Its so much fun. Found your videos and can see you're excited about the thoughtfulness behind puzzles. Thank you for all the information. I found when I do the Norman Rockwell or Thomas Kincaid puzzles they are so much fun and its true you see how these artists do ther shading and brush strokes. Cant wait to do this brand Pomangrante. Hadn't heard about these but looking forward to doing them.

[@dr.johnandyvonnewagner5067]

I've never done a purple Pomegranate puzzle, but judging from the quality of the puzzle pieces and your discussion of why people should do a historic artwork puzzle, I might be inclined to try one.

[@rawlsawh2804]

Purple, I have a challenging idea for you, do the 1000 piece gradient puzzle [or any puzzle you like] but.... you have to do it line by line, like a printer. you can't do the edges first but you are allowed to sort anyway you wish. Love always.

[@camilagracielabraun1660]

Monet’s Water Lilies was the third puzzle that I put together, it has beautiful purple tones on the painting. I feel the same way, I know every single detail of the painting now. About the ziplock bag, Four Point Puzzles also put the pieces in a reusable ziplock bag, check it out 😊. Currently they only have “The Moon” puzzle, you may think that it is boring because it is all gray colors, but they are coming up with more colorful ones in a couple of months.

[@AnEmmeni]

I have a 1000 piece called The Wedding Party a painting by Carl Herpfer was a beautiful puzzle. $4.00 IN a charity shop.

[@LauravanBarneveld63]

I've never heard of this brand, but I'm definitely going to look it up right now. I might even buy a purple puzzle 😉

[@KarenPuzzles]

Do it!

[@kathleenwiegard360]

I also have 3 Pomegranate puzzles. The first was “Bedroom at Arles” by Van Gogh. Next I bought “Saguaro Cactus” by Frank Lloyd Wright, which is my favorite of the 3. My third one is “Cakes and Pies” by Wayne Thiebaud. That one I have had for 2 or 3 years, but is still sealed. I guess I will have to open it and just DO IT! I also love the fact that they puzzle comes in a ziplock bag. (All my puzzles get put in plastic bags). One more point is their boxes are the thickest of any puzzle brand that I have done. Your video makes me want to get more Pomegranate puzzles, but I am running out of places to put my puzzles. Purple.

[@kathleenwiegard360]

I also have La Grande Jatte by George Seurat (Buffalo Games) and I used to have 2 Springbok art puzzles, American Gothic by Grant Wood and Modular Painting by Roy Lichtenstein.

[@steveroark6393]

My genre at the moment is Art puzzles. I get to scratch my puzzle itch AND learn about art history.

[@jliner7]

i like the purple monster puzzle look it uo

[@samevans1289]

I have the same puzzle that Sarah was talking about, it looks like it's going to take a while to do.

[@susanbuchholz5992]

Karen, my favorite color is purple, the puzzles looked very good quality, I would be interested in looking at these pacific puzzles. Susan Buchholz

[@tia283]

Less than 30 min. ago, I started a 1000 pc. puzzle of Van Gogh's Starry Night. The pieces are tiny, about 5/8" long and the full puzzle measure about 10" x 15". I just might glue this one together. I've never done that before. Oh, and there's no purple in it. :)

[@cindydriver9112]

Love that it has a zip lock bag. I put mine in zip lock bags.

[@mynameislisa2281]

Bubble Street at 12:43 is beautiful! I think purple is ok, but pink is much prettier.

[@pennyfarrow2692]

Purple, I would love to get Morning🙂

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Purple….oh and you asked if I agreed or disagreed with anything you said - I TOTALLY agree that John Green should come over to visit your channel, and/or do a puzzle together with Sarah Green - perhaps a custom DFTBA puzzle. Oh and thanks for introducing me to Stave puzzles, just beautiful - you could/should become one of their “Puzzle Testers” and given that many people now work from home and via zoom, you wouldn’t have to leave home. I drooled over the stave website and the puzzle I liked was $6000, made to order. I would be happy to just be on their mailing list 🙂🐿

[@marbrn]

Loved this puzzle..Purple

[@Kanguruo]

Life in strange. I live in Sydney, Australia and had never heard of Pomegranate jigsaws. I am interested also in art, so yesterday evening I watched your video. Today I went to the charity shop closest to my home and what do they have? The Matisse jigsaw from Pomegranate. There exists so many jigsaws and among the few they have in that shop there is the one you reviewed in the video I watched just a few hours before.

[@cldwllnk]

Hey Karen, great review. I prefer doing puzzles that I can imagine framing afterward, so I am a bit picky. These look great, will definitely check them out. Thanks! P.S Purple make me think of Royalty :)

[@KarenPuzzles]

I hope you find one you like!

[@jessicarobins1770]

This is a puzzle company in my local area (Portland, OR) and, with the pandemic, it's where all the local game/toy stores are restocking puzzles for curbside pickup. I didn't know about this puzzle company or you before the shutdown (and my progression to complete Karen Puzzles fandom). I am going to buy some from a local business because it's not hedonism or a waste of time these days to buy puzzles, right?!?! It's supporting the small businesses and the local economy! I really liked that one with the purple robe. I wish they had more of the Frank Lloyd Wright designs they appear to have had years ago.

[@gracymayfield457]

Purple is my dads vavorite color

[@barbieshatky5682]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I agree ! 😃👍