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Gallery Log John! K. Chin

Gallery Puzzle Log
This is a list of puzzles I've made and sold [almost all] via
Custom Puzzle Craft's Art Gallery or the 100 Puzzles Project or Annual Auctions
100 Puzzles Project puzzles are numbered and the six Annual Auction puzzles are indicated by year in the "Special" column

Custom Puzzle Craft is permanently closed to new orders.

No.
Name Completed Style Pieces More
Avail
Special
Notes
931
Golden Dragon #2 August 5, 2016 Long Round
1009
Yes
2016
The last puzzle cut at Mixed Media after being there since the founding Custom Puzzle Craft more than 16 years ago. The sixth K. Chin dragon puzzle. Featured as Annual Auction Puzzle #6. Displayed at the Puzzle Parley 2016 in Salem, MA., won Best in Show. Figurals: Flying Saucer, Turtle, The Observer, Shooting Star, Big Twirl Star, Small Twirl Star, Solar Sun, Dragon's Sword, Eva Gagnon Tribute Piece.
929
The Crystal Pattern April 4, 2015 Long Round
916
No
2015
One of my favorite Geometric Pattern Puzzle images. Featured as Annual Auction Puzzle #5. Observer and Fractagon figurals. A very difficult puzzle to assemble! Featured as Annual Auction Puzzle #5.
926
Green Dragon January 13, 2015 Push Fit and Long Round
455
Yes

Remake of #631 which was stolen from the customer. Very intense color line cutting for the Dragon, rest in Long Round with a few
Creative style pieces per customer request; Twirl Star figural
922
Celestial Dragon August 23, 2014 Swirl Curl w/ a few Creatives
622
No
2014
The fifth K. Chin dragon puzzle, following the Green, Red (Royal) and Silver (Imperial) and Golden K. Chin dragons! Featured as Annual Auction Puzzle #4. Image derived from a painting in NYC. Figurals: The Observer, small Twirl Star, Solar Sun, Dragon's Sword, Wiener Dog, Eva Gagnon tribute piece, Shooting Star, large Twirl Star.
920
San Diego Bay - January 18, 2014 July 7, 2014 Long Round
727
Yes

Picture of San Diego Bay I took on January 18, 2014. The sky is incredibly difficult to assemble. I helped by making all of the edges interlocking and added many figurals: Four birds including Seagull and Pelly the Pelican, Dolphin, Mermaid, Whale, Turtle, Cat, Bug, Butterfly, Dog, Witch on Broom, Sailboat, Cruise Ship, UFO, Twirl Star, Solar Sun, Bubble Thing, Cover Leaf, The Observer, California, Pedestrian with Briefcase, Telephone Pole with Transformer. The Witch on Broom and Whale figurals were added because the Puzzle Parley was held in Salem, MA.
884-886
Mini Octastar - various June 5-27, 2014 Long Round
181-190
Yes

A smaller version of Octastar made in February 2010. The puzzle can be assembled in six shapes and in 16 color configurations. The first mini puzzle was a trial run, the next for a Museum, the next 16 for the 2014 Pagey Elliott Puzzle Exchange, two as gifts and one for sale at the Puzzle Parley.
895
Arsenal, Venice Italy December 19, 2013 Long round
506
No

Only Gallery puzzle made in 2013 besides Golden Dragon. Venetian Mask, Observer, G Clef
893
Golden Dragon June 22, 2013 Long round w/ a few Creatives
916
Yes
2013
The first appearance of the K. Chin Golden Dragon after more than 12 years passed since the Green, Red (Royal) and Silver (Imperial) K. Chin dragons had been introduced. Figurals: Turtle, The Observer, Twirl Star, Pelican, UFO and Dragon's Sword. Auctioned as my third "Annual Puzzle Auction" puzzle.
GR #9
6 Piece Golden Ratio Compulsory #9 April 18, 2013 Creative
6
No

A second large format Golden Ratio Compulsory design. Framed and pieces held in place with screws.
GR #8
6 Piece Golden Ratio Compulsory #8 January 31, 2013 Creative
6
No

The last in the GR5, 6, 7 and 8 series based on the same design (5 & 6 were damaged and destroyed). Framed and pieces held in place with screws.
GR #7
6 Piece Golden Ratio Compulsory #7 December 30, 2012 Creative
6
No

First large size Compulsory (30" x 18.54"), not including GR5 and GR6 - GR5 severely damaged upon shipment, GR6 paint problems, both later destroyed. Cut using 1/2" 9-ply Baltic Birch with finished surface on both sides, not painted on back. Framed and pieces held in place with powerful magnets.
890
Cubic Alternations November 11, 2012 Long round
531
Yes

First time in about 5 years for a full sized version of this pattern, the second one. Fractagon, Observer.
884-886
Creative Showcase - #1.24-1.26 July 12-14, 2012 Creative
33-34
Yes

A continuation of the set Creative Showcase puzzles, see 853-867. These three were made for sale at the 2012 Puzzle Parley
883
Creative Art with Three Tricky Eggs July 9, 2012 Creative
294
No
2012
The sixth and last puzzle in the excellent Tricky Eggs series! Auctioned as my second "Annual Puzzle Auction" puzzle.
GR #4
6 Piece Golden Ratio Compulsory #4 July 4, 2012 Creative
6
Yes

The 4th Golden Ratio Compulsory.
873-880
Creative Showcase -#1.16-1.23 / 2012 Pagey Elliott Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Puzzles 16-20. June 12-16, 2012 Creative
30-34
Yes

A continuation of the set Creative Showcase puzzles, see 853-867. The first 5 were for the Puzzle Exchange, the next two for myself and the final one for sale at the 2012 Puzzle Parley.
871
Pentagons & Triangles April 11, 2012 Swirl Curl
502
Yes

Introducing one of the most spectacular Geometric Pattern Puzzles I've made! Figural: Fractagon
870
The Attractor April 9, 2012 Long Round / Creative
409
Yes

Second time for this Geometric Pattern Puzzle - the difficult interior cut in Long Round, the outer solid black areas cut in Creative. Figural: Fractagon
869
Mini - Cubic Alternations April 7, 2012 Long Round
201
Yes

First time for this cool mini Geometric Pattern Puzzle!
868
Mini - Squares & Triangles with Gray April 6, 2012 Long Round
181
Yes

Third time for this mini Geometric Pattern Puzzle
853-867
Creative Showcase - #1.01-1.15 2012 Pagey Elliott Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Puzzles 1-15. March 13-22, 2012 Creative
30-34
Yes

A fantastic set of painted piece Creative style puzzles. Eleven design elements repeated in all of the puzzles, painted approximately the same way. Each puzzle cut free hand, everyone arranged differently! The puzzles were made for the July 2012 Pagey Elliott Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange at the 2012 Puzzle Parley in Salem, MA.
851
Black Kitten with Flowers December 19, 2011 Long Round
312
Yes

A "cute" K. Chin kitten picture. First time cut. Figurals: Cats & a Mouse
850
Green Dragon December 19, 2011 Long Round
453
Yes

The ninth time for this puzzle too, first time since December 2007. Reduced dragon set: Dragon's Sword, Large Twirl Star, Small Twirl Star, Observer, Solar Sun, the unicorn cut as treat piece
849
Large King Owl December 17, 2011 Swirl Curl
311
Yes

The ninth time I've cut this puzzle, and the first since February 2003! Figurals: Twirl Star, Owl type 1, Shooting Star, Unicorn
847
Restaurant Interior - Provence, France December 5, 2011 Long Round
515
Yes

A nice Michael Seewald puzzle. Figurals: Eiffel Tower, Fleur di lis, France
846
Fantasy Faire September 11, 2011 Long Round w/ a few Creatives
1015
Yes

The fifth time I've made Fantasy Faire. The first time since April 2003! Full Fantasy Faire figural set
843
The Magnificent FlowScape Pattern May 9, 2011 Long Round
813
Yes

The second time I've made this nearly impossible puzzle
842
Creative Art with Two Tricky Eggs February 20, 2011 Creative
240
No
2011
The fifth in the Tricky Eggs series. I've done one with 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 Tricky Egg. Auctioned as my first "Annual Puzzle Auction" puzzle. Next year I'll do the last one, with 3 Tricky Eggs.
840
Iterated V Pattern August 6, 2010 Swirl Curl
203
Yes

First new Geometric Pattern Puzzle sold outside the 100 Puzzle Project in almost 9 years. Octagon shaped puzzle (Sold at 2010 Puzzle Parley - Salem MA)
839
Mini - Magnificent FlowScape Pattern August 6, 2010 Long Round
182
Yes

2nd mini version of The Magnificent FlowScape Pattern (Sold at 2010 Puzzle Parley - Salem MA)
837
Mini - Synthesized Serendipity August 5, 2010 Long Round
176
Yes

The first mini version of Synthesized Serendipity (Sold at 2010 Puzzle Parley - Salem MA)
837
Storm Panorama - July 22, 2007 August 5, 2010 Long Round
208
Yes

San Diego cloudscape, Pellie the Pelican figural (Sold at 2010 Puzzle Parley - Salem MA)
836
The Garden of Earthly Delights July 17, 2010 Swirl Curl, Long Round and Creative
4271
No
100
The Grand Finale of the 100 Puzzles Project! Four boards knit together via double cutting. Left panel 1121 Swirl Curl pieces; Center panel 2506 Long Round pieces; Right panel 644 Creative pieces. 22 figurals. Extensive work to develop the digital image. First and only appearance of the 100PP Logo puzzle piece.
GR #3
6 Piece Golden Ratio Compulsory #3 May 16, 2010 Creative
6
Yes

The 3rd Golden Ratio Compulsory. (Sold at 2010 Puzzle Parley - Salem MA)
835
Logosphere April 27, 2010 Long Round
2035
No
99
After almost 9 years, I set a new personal record for the number of pieces in a puzzle! $ sign shape. Celebrating my years of interest in the stock market. Giant 45 1/8" high by 33 1/8" wide at the widest point. Three boards double cut to fit together. Logos of all 500 of the S&P 500 Index companies as of April 9, 2010 included in the puzzle, plus an oversized Signature Piece.
834
Carnival of Harlequin February 28, 2010 Swirl Curl
1322
No
98
Lots of color line cutting and figurals! The most number of pieces for a Swirl Curl style puzzle. Spiral Love Heart, corn stalk, bottles, airplane, elephant, man carrying suitcase, fish, antelope, bug, cherries, rocket, butterfly, turtle, solar sun, stand-up Observer, Feynman diagram, dachshund, dragon, chess knight, steer, stretching cat, stiletto shoe, Pellie the Pelican, magic wand, twirl star
833
Octastar February 16, 2010 Swirl Curl
254
No
97
My first puzzle with multiple solutions. Six in fact! Required stack cutting and a lot of experimentation..
832
Tiles 11 December 3, 2009 Long Round
531
Yes
96
The last Geometric Pattern Puzzle puzzle within the 100 Puzzles Project. Observer and Fractagon.
831
Creative Art with Five Tricky Eggs November 24, 2009 Creative
466
No
95
Another in the Tricky Eggs series, a beautifully cut puzzle.
830
Eucalyptus Sunrise October 15, 2009 Long Round
415
No
94
The last "Mostly Nature" photo-take-by-me puzzle within the 100 Puzzles Project. Hummingbird, Solar Tri-Star, Pellie the Pelican, Witch on Broom.
829
First Harvest in the Wilderness September 15, 2009 Creative
1065
No
93
My biggest and most spectacular Creative Style puzzle and with the most pieces for a Creative style puzzle.
828
Beyond the Rainbow August 27, 2009 Swirl Curl
500
Yes
92
The last K. Chin puzzle auctioned within the 100 Puzzles Project. Twirl Star, Spiral Love Heart.
827
Motorcycle man visits Venice July 16, 2009 Long Round
500
No
91
The last Michael Seewald puzzle auctioned within the 100 Puzzles Project. Winged Lion with Paw on Book figural.
826
Carina Nebula June 21, 2009 Swirl Curl + a few Creatives
1003
Yes
90
A spectacular Swirl Curl puzzle with a few Creative pieces featuring a super impressive collage of the Carina Nebula published by NASA. 124 stars along the border with 5 more "false edge" stars inside.
825
Space Shuttle Triptych April 30, 2009 Swirl Curl
712
Yes
89
A collage of three Space Shuttle pictures: Atlantis, Columbia and Discovery. Well cut Swirl Curl puzzle, most pieces for a Swirl Curl puzzle so far.
824
Colorful Thin Cloud Sunset April 9, 2009 Milton Bradley Grid Line
527
Yes
88
A picture of very thin cirrostratus after sunset. Cut in a style the way Milton-Bradley's Big Ben 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles were made in the 1950's. Most # of pieces for one of my Grid style jigsaw puzzles. Visit the page for a major discussion and analysis of the MB Grid Line cutting style.
GR #2
6 Piece Golden Ratio Compulsory #2 March 18, 2009 Creative
6
Yes
87
The 3rd Compulsory to be offered within the 100 Puzzles Project
The first Golden Ratio Compulsory - 6 pieces, 10" x 6.18". Included stand. Extensive write up.
822
Snow Tree January 11, 2009 Long Round
503
No
86
A cool photo of a large tree in the snow at Cuyamaca State Park in California. Two snowflake figurals.
821
New Orleans Umbrella Girl December 30, 2008 Swirl Curl
300
No
85
A print featuring graffiti in New Orleans by Banksy. Three hurricane symbols of different sizes, cat, laughing rat, spray can, letter B coming out of the spray can.
818
Stairs to Infinity, Kyoto December 3, 2008 Swirl Curl
509
Yes

Another nice Michael Seewald print. Gate, Pagoda, Throwing Star, Dragon.
816, 817
Mini - The Great Pattern November 26,28, 2008 Long Round
160, 161
Yes

5th and 6th mini versions of The Great Pattern
815
Unicorn with Gems November 15, 2008 Long Round
276
Yes

2nd time for Unicorn with Gems. Bubble Star
813
Triangles to Infinity November 1, 2008 Long Round
300
Yes
84
The 8th Geometric Pattern Puzzle offered in the 100 Puzzle Project
My first black and white pattern puzzle. Fractagon
812
Chrysanthemums Oriental October 29, 2008 Creative and Long Round
756
No
83
A large puzzle with cool Creative style cutting in the white areas and Long Round cutting within the flower arrangement. Bee, Butterfly, Twirl Star, Unicorn, The Observer.
811
Mini - Magnificent FlowScape Pattern October 22, 2008 Long Round
191
Yes

The first mini version of The Magnificent FlowScape Pattern
810
Spectra October 21, 2008 Long Round
502
Yes

3rd time for this image
809
Mini - Incredible Pea Pattern October 20, 2008 Long Round
162
Yes

2nd mini version of Incredible Pea Pattern
808
Mini - The Great Pattern October 19, 2008 Swirl Curl
154
Yes

4th mini version of The Great Pattern
807
Mini - Squares & Triangles with Gray October 19, 2008 Swirl Curl
180
Yes

2nd mini version of Squares and Triangles
806
San Diego Skyline from Coronado, September 7, 2005 October 19, 2008 Long Round
455
No
82
Pretty picture of the San Diego skyline taken from Coronado
805
Creative Art with Four Tricky Eggs October 15, 2008 Creative
270
No

Another "Tricky Eggs" puzzle request, the third.
Again - an impressive plain wood Creative style puzzle
803
Panda-Monium September 4, 2008 Swirl Curl
300
Yes
81
Pretty K. Chin image of a Panda. Spiral Love Heart, Unicorn, Shooting Star, Girl reading book.
802
Royal Dragon July 25, 2008 Swirl Curl
237
Yes

7th time for this red Dragon, first time printed via the Light Jet printer
800
Spectra July 16, 2008 Long Round
503
Yes

2nd time for this image; made for 2008 Puzzle Parley
798
Not Everyone Can See a Unicorn July 3, 2008 Long Round
1012
Yes
80
First puzzle with more than 1000 pieces in more than 5 years
Howling Wolf, Long Stem Rose, Bear, Football Quarterback, Poodle, Bug, Faerie, Spiral Love Heart, Pawn (Chess), Rabbit, Dalek (Dr. Who), Twirl Star, Owl, Unicorn, Sun Glasses, Magic Wand, Texas Jack Star, Stretching Siamese Cat, UFO, Grid Puzzle Piece, Elephant, Rocket, Dog, Turtle
796
Gragnana June 15, 2008 Long Round
506
No
79
Small town in Italy - side of residence with staircase, plants, hanging clothes and phantom woman
795
Mombasa Market June 13, 2008 Long Round
506
No

Letter "M", "80", Liberty Bell, Merrill Lynch Bull Logo, Trow, Concrete Boat, Shamrock, Philadelphia Country Club Horse Logo, The Alligator Club @ Palm Beach Logo
794
Creative Art with Six Tricky Eggs June 6, 2008 Creative
571
No

A massive spectacular, incredible plain wood puzzle
793
The Antiques Store May 27, 2008 Long Round / Push Fit
187
Yes
78
Extensive color line cutting
792
Wait... I'll be right back... April 27, 2008 Creative & Long Round
846
Yes

By amazing coincidence, the 3rd of three for three different customers!
791
Wait... I'll be right back... April 18, 2008 Creative & Long Round
867
Yes

By amazing coincidence, the 2nd of three for three different customers!
C9 #1
9 Piece Compulsory #1 April 8, 2008 Creative
8
Yes
77
The 2nd Compulsory to be offered within the 100 Puzzles Project
The first 9 piece Compulsory, 6" x 6". Included stand.
789
Wait... I'll be right back... March 27, 2008 Creative & Long Round
837
Yes

The 2nd iteration of this cool puzzle. My Creative cutting style has evolved quite a bit since my first one seven years earlier!
788
Imperial Silver Dragon March 17, 2008 Creative
399
Yes

The 9th iteration of Imperial Silver Dragon. Nice cut.
Standard Dragon figural set with Galloping Unicorn instead of Unicorn Head. Last one for 2008.
787
I'll Make You a Rainbow March 9, 2008 Creative
226
Yes
76
A pretty Creative style puzzle with a wavy border. Dragon and Twirl Star figurals. Note this page has a really cool picture of a bird - please let me know what kind of bird it is!
785
Imperial Silver Dragon February 28, 2008 Creative
378
Yes

The 8th iteration of Imperial Silver Dragon. Nice cut.
Standard Dragon figural set minus the Griffin
784
Caesaria, Israel - Summer 1993 February 21, 2008 Swirl Curl
421
No
75
Companion puzzle to #740 (same number of pieces!),
Picture of Roman ruins in Israel with power generation towers faintly visible in the background.
Flying Saucer, Israel, Roman Gladiator, Star of David.
780
K. Chin mini - Unicorn Fantasy January 13, 2008 Swirl Curl
100
Yes

Mini puzzle
779
K. Chin Mini Puzzle - Celestial Dragon January 12, 2008 Swirl Curl
101
Yes

Mini puzzle
777
Poker Playing Dogs - The Big Bet! January 8, 2008 Long Round
327
Yes
74
4th of four Poker Playing Dog puzzles - Mass produced K. Chin print
Heart, Diamond, Spade, Club
774
Cubic Alternations December 13, 2007 Long Round
516
Yes
73
The 8th Geometric Pattern Puzzle offered in the 100 Puzzle Project
My first pattern puzzle with manual lines added to augment the pattern
Fractagon, Observer
761
Green Dragon December 3, 2007 Swirl Curl with Creative
451
Yes

First time in a more than couple years for this image.
Customer requested that I come up with a variant of the standard figural set
Pegasus, Gargoyle, Unicorn, Sphinx, Dragon, two Twirl Stars, Shooting Star
759
Unicorn Fantasy November 29, 2007 Swirl Curl
211
Yes

First time in more than five years for this image
Gryphon, Dragon, Butterfly
758
Poker Playing Dogs - Got Something for You! October 28, 2007 Long Round
230
Yes
72
3rd of four Poker Playing Dog puzzles - Mass produced K. Chin print
Heart, Diamond, Spade, Club
754
Balboa Park Sky October 28, 2007 Swirl Curl
230
Yes
71
A clouds cape over Balboa Park in San Diego. Image contrast adjusted to highlight cloud features.
Bird, Solar trinity star
749
Poker Playing Dogs - Where'd It Go? September 13, 2007 Long Round
321
Yes
70
2nd of four Poker Playing Dog puzzles - Mass produced K. Chin print
Heart, Diamond, Spade, Club
746
Twilight of the Wienerschnitzel August 21, 2007 Swirl Curl
403
Yes
69
A somewhat melancholic urban landscape with a Wienerschnitzel store as a focus.
Pole with Transformer
745
Watching Time July 27, 2007 Swirl Curl
408
Yes
68
The 5th artwork of mine in a series of 10 under development, the first to be made into puzzle
No figurals
741
Creative Art with Tricky Egg July 3, 2007 Creative
149
No

Cool Creative style puzzle on plain wood with a "Tricky Egg" shape piece. Although a custom puzzle I eventually decided to make a series of these puzzles each with a different number of "Tricky Eggs". I eventually made six of them.
740
Ponte de Lima, Portugal - Fall 1991 June 26, 2007 Swirl Curl
421
No
67
Photograph of an old church with modern electrical tower in the background
Flying Saucer, Portugal
738
Kennebec River, Maine June 24, 2007 Long Round
430
No

Pleasant river scene
Trout, Flying Saucer, Rowboat
735
K. Chin 2 Owls and Moon June 14, 2007 Creative
207
Yes

Mass produced K. Chin Owl print
Stretching Siamese Cat, grid shaped puzzle piece
723
Poker Playing Dogs - Gotta Leave May 21, 2007 Long Round
319
Yes
66
1st of four of Poker Playing Dog puzzles - Mass produced K. Chin print
Heart, Diamond, Spade, Club
721
Imperial Silver Dragon May 7, 2007 Creative
361
Yes

Another fine version of this popular image
Standard Dragon figural set with addition of Gryphon by request
711, 713
714
Mini - The Great Pattern April 11,21,22, 2007 Swirl Curl
151, 154
153
Yes

One of my geometric pattern puzzles - mini-sized
The first one was displayed at a Puzzle Parley and sold, with two additional orders
710
Mini - Incredible Pea Pattern April 10, 2007 Long Round
170
Yes

One of my geometric pattern puzzles - mini-sized
Sold at a Puzzle Parley
709
The Young Shepherdess April 8, 2007 Creative
590
No
65
A very major Creative style puzzle - displayed at a Puzzle Parley and silent auctioned. Impressive puzzle!
Robin on Branch, Rocket, Observer, Fractal Cross, Dancer, Solar Sun
708
Pea Picker March 27, 2007 Creative
154
Yes
64
A cool abstract image painted by Lanetta Wilkes of Mixed Media San Diego
707
Cosmic Cat March 23, 2007 Swirl Curl
319
Yes

Yet another nice version of this popular image
Observer, Twirl Star, Shooting Star, two cats
703
The Colorful Owl February 28, 2007 Long Round
354
Yes
63
Photo of a K. Chin acrylic painting I own
Dancer
702
Koala Bear with Flowers January 31, 2007 Swirl Curl
355
Yes
62
Photo of a K. Chin oil painting I own
Unicorn, Observer, Twirl Star
697
Spectra 2 December 10, 2006 Long Round
505
Yes
61
The 7th Geometric Pattern Puzzle offered in the 100 Puzzle Project
Variant of Spectra (see #128)
Fractagon
696
Squares and Triangles with Gray December 10, 2006 Swirl Curl
508
Yes

Encore of #359 a major geometric pattern puzzle
Fractagon, Observer and Reflection of Observer; 4 Tri-curls, 4 Quadra-curls, 4 Penta-curls
693
Enchanted Jungle - The Lion November 24, 2006 Swirl Curl
327
Yes
60
K. Chin mass produced image
Cicada, Dragonfly, Wiener dog, Mouse
689
Cosmic Cat November 19, 2006 Swirl Curl
310
Yes

Another nice version of this popular image
Observer, Twirl Star, Shooting Star, two cats
687
The Marriage of Many Elements, Venice November 9, 2006 Swirl Curl
504
No

Venice scene
Pellie the Pelican, Penta-Curl, Observer, Dog, Cat.
684
Altocumulus Sunset, San Diego, September 2, 2006 October 30, 2006 Swirl Curl
312
Yes
59
Pretty sunset picture taken by me in San Diego
Solar Trinity Star
682
Altocumulus Sunset 1980 Pennsylvania October 25, 2006 Long Round
173
Yes

Pretty sunset picture taken by me in Pennsylvania
Solar Trinity Star
675
Old City Center, Tallinn, Estonia - 1992 September 15, 2006 Long Round
444
No
58
Picture of an old section of Tallinn, Estonia with a mixture of new elements
G Clef, Dove, Candle
674
The Knob by Quissett Harbor August 23, 2006 Swirl Curl
409
No
57
Picture taken of a peculiarly attractive landmark in Cape Cod
Shark, Pelican, Seagull figurals, Penta-Curl
673
Slot Canyon, Arizona, USA '98 July 22, 2006 Swirl Curl
500
No
56
Seewald print; figurals - Flute Player, Arizona
671
Tiger June 26, 2006 Long Round
358
Yes
55
K. Chin print; figurals - Twirl Star, Wolf, Unicorn, Turtle, Owl
670
Catie's Puzzle June 8, 2006 Swirl Curl
60
Yes

K. Chin print of three owls in a tree. Excellent puzzle for a niece.
More available - name customizing, of course
669
Imperial Beach Pier May 31, 2006 Swirl Curl
401
No
54
Photo of heavy surf taken by me December 21, 2005; figurals - Mermaid, Observer, Dolphin, Shark, Pellie the Pelican, Solar Star
668
Window, Machu Picchu, Peru May 14, 2006 Long Round & Swirl Curl
507
No

Seewald print; difficult puzzle - figurals - Gecko, Ant, Corn Stalk
667
Ocean Waves at Imperial Beach, CA April 30, 2006 Swirl Curl
413
No
53
Photo of heavy surf taken by me December 21, 2005; figurals - Mermaid, Observer, Dolphin, Shark
664
Koala Bear March 31, 2006 Long Round
299
Yes
52
K. Chin print; figurals - Twirl Star, Turtle (revised)
657
Volterra February, 2006 Long Round
504
No
51
Seewald print; difficult puzzle - figurals - Wine bottle, 2 wine glass, Italy
648
Red Flowers January 20, 2006 Creative
282
Yes
50
K. Chin print. Excellent Creative style puzzle - white background enhances the cutting. Several figurals.
643
The Incredible Pea Pattern November 29, 2005 Long Round
533
Yes
49
The 6th Geometric Pattern Puzzle offered in the 100 Puzzle Project
Geometric pattern first created in the 1980's. A very difficult puzzle. Observer and Fractagon figurals.
642
Miracle day color in Burano, Italy November 23, 2005 Swirl Curl
508
No

Nice Seewald photo; Italy, Seagull, Dancer, Fish figurals
641
Old Port, Marseille, France November 21, 2005 Long Round
511
No

Nice Seewald photo; Sailboat, Airplane, Pellie the Pelican,
Italy (should have been France, but use the Plane figurals to get there!)
640
Celestial Dragon November 15, 2005 Swirl Curl
100
Yes

K. Chin Mini Puzzle - early version of Green Dragon painting; mandatory twirl star figural
637
Ploughed Fields November 1, 2005 Creative
550
No
48
First major Creative style puzzle auction on eBay.
Has some intricately cut Creative style pieces. Rocket figural, nine eggs
636
Life Complexity October 8, 2005 Creative
69
No

An experimental Creative style puzzle, with pieces painted different colors
634
Vineyard Napa / Sonoma California September 29, 2005 Long Round
503
No

Seewald print; California, Wine Bottle figurals
631
Green Dragon September 19, 2005 Push Fit and
Long Round
465
Yes

Very intense color line cutting for the Dragon, rest in Long Round with a few
Creative style pieces per customer request; Twirl Star figural
620
Jumping Koi and Bridge August 28, 2005 Swirl Curl
500
No

Seewald print; Japanese Rising Sun, Pagoda figurals
624
Red Boat, Thailand, 2003 July 23, 2005 Swirl Curl
505
No
47
Seewald print, photo taken prior to the tsunami which hit in December 2004
Thailand, Observer, Seagull figurals
620
Hotel del Coronado #2 Christmas 2004 May 19, 2005 Swirl Curl
120
Yes

First of four "San Diego tourist puzzles" for a local art show; wavy border, two birds
619
San Diego Skyline #2 May 19, 2005 Long Round
152
Yes

First of four "San Diego tourist puzzles" for a local art show; wavy border, two birds, whale and dolphin figurals
618
San Diego Skyline #1 May 18, 2005 Swirl Curl
81
Yes

First of four "San Diego tourist puzzles" for a local art show; wavy border, bird, solar trinity star
617
Hotel Del Coronado #1 May 17, 2005 Swirl Curl
123
Yes

First of four "San Diego tourist puzzles" for a local art show; wavelet border, two bird figurals
616
The Friendly Otters April 28, 2005 Swirl Curl
35
Yes
46
4th of a series of small K. Chin puzzle auctions
615
The Friendly Otter Family April 28, 2005 Swirl Curl
35
Yes
45
3rd of a series of small K. Chin puzzle auctions
614
Let's go over to the Monterey Peninsula April 27, 2005 Swirl Curl
35
Yes
44
2nd of a series of small K. Chin puzzle auctions
612
Peacock Garden March 28, 2005 Creative
96
Yes
43
First of a series of small K. Chin puzzle auctions
605
Disappearing dog and wife,
Les Baux, Provence, France, 2000
February 14, 2005 Swirl Curl
503
No
42
Seewald print, medieval area in France; Eiffel Tower and France figurals
595
We Have to Believe in Rainbows February 3, 2005 Swirl Curl
486
Yes

Image last cut 4 1/2 years ago! Customized logo from initials, geometric figural complex
593
Beads, Beads and Beads January 23, 2005 Swirl Curl
302
No
41
Photo of Mardi Gras beads I obtained during a New Orleans visit in 2004
590
The Great Pattern December 23, 2004 Swirl Curl
435
Yes
40
The 5th Geometric Pattern Puzzle offered in the 100 Puzzle Project
One of the earliest patterns I created, when I was 16. Fractagon Figural
587
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) December 18, 2004 Swirl Curl
154
Yes

Photo taken by me in San Diego of CVN-74 with surrealistic "beach sand" sky
570
Pink Tulips December 5, 2004 Swirl Curl
150
Yes

Lab, Moose, Love Heart figurals
568
The Puzzle Tree September 8, 2004 Long Round
510
No
39
Limited edition of one, collage of The Puzzle Tree; bonus Puzzle Tree Puzzlet #2
Pellie the Pelican, Observer, The Puzzle Tree figurals
560
Fish Market, Venice, Italy '97 October 23, 2004 Swirl Curl
509
No
38
Nice Seewald print, Pellie the Pelican figural
552
The Church At Auvers September 8, 2004 Creative
435
No
37
Van Gogh. I've received many compliments about this puzzle
Auctioned at AGPC meeting in Concord, MA
Twirl star (large), Shooting star (first type), Observer, Pelican, Tri-Quadra-Penta Curls
551
Riverboat Carnival (Mini) September 4, 2004 Grid Line
108
Yes

Similar to #549, sold at AGPC meeting in Concord, MA
550
Mini - Squares and Triangles with Gray September 2, 2004 Long Round
198
Yes

First mini version of Squares and Triangles
First puzzle cut after June shoulder surgery
Sold at AGPC meeting in Concord, MA
549
Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach June 14, 2004 Grid with False Edges
(Grid Line)
108
Yes
36
My first Grid cut puzzle to appear in the 100 Puzzles Project
548
Night Solitude in Murano, Italy June 12, 2004 Swirl Curl
503
No

First Swirl Curl puzzle with Eggs in some time
C6 #11
Six Piece Compulsory #11 May 30, 2004 Creative
6
Yes
35
The first Compulsory to be offered within the 100 Puzzles Project
Included first Compulsory Stand
536
Night Restaurant Reflections, Venice Italy April 30, 2004 Swirl Curl
489
No
34
An intense Swirl Curl puzzle with 15 egg pieces; one Figural: Italy.
527
Royal Dragon April 10, 2004 Swirl Curl
247
Yes

6th time for this red Dragon, first time in a larger size; most pieces
510
The Magnificent FlowScape Pattern March 21, 2004 Long Round
806
Yes
33
The 4th Geometric Pattern Puzzle offered in the 100 Puzzle Project
One of my very best geometric pattern puzzles; extremely difficult to assemble
New record price for a 100 Puzzles Project puzzle
504
Afternoon color in Burano, Italy March 2, 2004 Long Round
509
No

First puzzle for Michael Seewald's 2004 Calendar
503
Cosmic Cat February 18, 2004 Swirl Curl
307
Yes

Most pieces for The Cat
486
The Inquisitive Owl November 22, 2003 Swirl Curl and
Creative
242
Yes
32
An Owl by K. Chin, similar to the Large King Owl.
Observer, Twirl Star figurals; some nice Creative pieces; shipped to France
474
Coastline, Izu-Hanto Peninsula August 28, 2003 Long Round
503
No
31
Pretty tough puzzle to assemble, particularly the sky
One figural - a female Lagenaria Gourd bud from The Vine
469
There's a Unicorn in my Garden August 23, 2003 Creative
183
Yes

Standard cut for this puzzle
468
Green Dragon August 15, 2003 Long Round
458
Yes

Two Twirl Stars, The Observer, Dragon's Sword and Weather Spiral figurals.
467
There's a Unicorn in my Garden August 12, 2003 Creative
182
Yes

Standard cut for this puzzle
466
There's a Unicorn in my Garden August 10, 2003 Creative
178
Yes

Standard cut for this puzzle
462
Synthesized Serendipity July 29, 2003 Long Round
407
Yes
30
The 3rd Geometric Pattern Puzzle offered in the 100 Puzzle Project
My first "oval wavy border" puzzle.
Observer and Fractagon mandatory figurals.
Beautiful challenging puzzle!
460
Imperial Silver Dragon June 23, 2003 Swirl Curl
501
Yes

Standard Dragon figural set
453
Green Dragon July 7, 2003 Long Round
445
Yes

Two Twirl Stars, The Observer, Dragon's Sword and Weather Spiral figurals.
446
Montalcino Windows June 23, 2003 Swirl Curl
501
No

Hard puzzle! Five birds including two swans in a heart/swan
complex; twirl star, star fish, turtle, cat, love heart, shooting star,
dolphin, sailboat, whale, Swirl Curl Butterfly
441
Canevara (old river toll station) June 8, 2003 Swirl Curl
508
No

Dense Swirl Curl; Owl, fish, Italy figurals
438
Lullaby May 26, 2003 Creative
203
Yes
29
First puzzle featuring work of Molly McCracken;
First puzzle sold in Japan; The Observer showed up.
428
Fantasy Faire
(see 52)
April 29, 2003 Long Round
1011
Yes

Original Fantasy Faire Figural set: 29 figurals
427
Unicorn With Gems April 24, 2003 Long Round
252
Yes
28
Small "Bubble Star" figural, very pickup-able puzzle
426
Cosmic Cat
(see 65)
April 23, 2003 Swirl Curl
312
Yes

Standard "Cosmic Cat" figural set
Tri-Curl a bit more subtle
419
Denali, Alaska - Mt. McKinley (see 95) April 3, 2003 Long Round
456
Yes

Continued improvement on initial cutting technique
Three figurals: Labrador and Chow dogs, Dragon Fly
417
Steps, Koraku-en Garden, Okayama March 28, 2003 Swirl Curl
472
No
27
15 eggs, nice Swirl Curl - Two pagodas, small Twirl Star, Observer
404
World After War February 20, 2003 Creative
217
No
26
Weapon Figurals: M-16, AK-47, Abrams Tank, F-117
MIG-33, Nuclear Blast, Aegis Destroyer, Joint Strike Fighter
402
Large King Owl
(See 32)
February 14, 2003 Swirl Curl
300
Yes

Twirl Star, Owl, Shooting Star, Unicorn
3rd Mahogany Puzzle
399
Moonlight Reverie
(See 44)
February 11, 2003 Swirl Curl
190
Yes

26 point gear moon, rabbit, small twirl star, Eva Gagnon 2 way symmetric geometric figural
393
Lily Magic February 3, 2003 Swirl Curl
167
Yes

Image adopted from a Custom Puzzle
385
Happiness is a Unicorn January 26, 2003 Swirl Curl
245
Yes
25
Introducing "Hexels": a Puzzle Within a Puzzle!
384
Large King Owl
(See 32)
January 24, 2003 Swirl Curl
306
Yes

Figurals: Sitting cat, owl (first kind), twirl star
382
The Great Peace Rose
(see 164)
January 21, 2003 Long Round
461
Yes

15 x 10 size, smaller than the 100 Puzzle Project version
381
Royal Dragon
(see 119)
January 15, 2003 Swirl Curl
196
Yes

Standard "Royal Dragon" figural set
379
Royal Dragon
(see 119)
January 7, 2003 Swirl Curl
200
Yes

Standard "Royal Dragon" figural set
371
Royal Dragon
(see 119)
December 13, 2002 Swirl Curl
199
Yes

Standard "Royal Dragon" figural set
359
Squares and Triangles with Gray December 3, 2002 Swirl Curl
497
Yes
24
The 2nd Geometric Pattern Puzzle offered in the 100 Puzzle Project
First puzzle cut with Mahogany backing
4 Tri-curls, 4 Quadra-curls, 4 Penta-curls (first time for Q&P curls.
Observer showed up AND a reflection (first time this has happened). Fractagon Figural
357
Frozen Stream, New Mexico '98
(see 33)
November 23, 2002 Swirl Curl
433
Yes

Seven Figurals, five eggs, and a Tri-curl
345
Imperial Silver Dragon
(see 76)
November 9, 2002 Creative
363
Yes

Excellent Creative puzzle, lot's of flow cutting
Dragon Figural Set, four eggs
327
Striped Cat October 24, 2002 Swirl Curl
382
No
23
Irregular border,
Eight Cat figurals and a mouse, one Egg and one Tri-curl
318
Zebra September 22, 2002 Long Round
with Ball
390
Yes

NYC AGPC 2002 puzzle #6 (last one).
Considerable clc around the Zebra.
Butterfly figural with external enhancement cuts. Densely cut.
Scalloped edges
316
Pink Tulips September 21, 2002 Swirl Curl
121
Yes

NYC AGPC 2002 puzzle #5
315
Mini - Spectra September 14, 2002 Long Round
218
Yes

NYC AGPC 2002 puzzle #4. Very dense cut, puzzle is excellent!
314
Coronado Collage September 13, 2002 Long Round
with Ball
325
Yes

First puzzle cut in Long Round with Ball style - a variant of Long Round.
Two Twirl Stars, The Observer, Shooting Star and Weather Spiral figurals.
First puzzle displayed in an Art Gallery
312
Green Dragon September 8, 2002 Long Round
with Ball
512
Yes

First puzzle cut in Long Round with Ball style - a variant of Long Round.
Two Twirl Stars, The Observer, Shooting Star and Weather Spiral figurals.
305
September 11, 2001
(see 148)
August 25, 2002 Swirl Curl
Few Creative
427
No

NYC AGPC 2002 puzzle #3.
2nd, and last of the "September 11, 2001" puzzles
38 Figurals (changed Pentagon); two eggs; for my collection
304
Denali, Alaska - Mt. McKinley August 22, 2002 Long Round
525
Yes

Another densely cut Long Round
Three figurals: Labrador and Chow dogs, Dragon Fly
303
Cosmic Cat August 19, 2002 Swirl Curl
309
Yes

NYC AGPC 2002 puzzle #2.
First version of Cosmic Cat using "photo paper"
First "Tri-curl" accompanied by The Observer
One egg, five figurals total.
297
Tuscany Landscape August 2, 2002 Swirl Curl
515
No
22
NYC AGPC 2002 puzzle #3.
Lot of Eggs show up in this Swirl Curl - a fairly dense cut!
Country of Italy figural
294
Happy Flower Owl July 17, 2002 Swirl Curl
271
Yes
21
Mass produced K. Chin print from the 1970's.
First Swirl Curl Egg. Go to the page for an excellent screed about the First Swirl Curl Egg.
287
Blue Bottle June 30, 2002 Swirl Curl
409
Yes

4th time around for Blue Bottle, increased number of pieces.
285
Banfi Vineyard June 25, 2002 Swirl Curl
476
No
20
Most Swirl Curl pieces in a puzzle to date
Italy and Wine Bottle figurals
Coincidentally the same number of pieces as the previous Gallery puzzle.
267
Cat in Paradise May 30, 2002 Long Round
476
No
19
Successful re-attempt at Cat in Paradise (see #244)
Intricate border, lots of color line cutting, cat figurals
256
Unicorn Fantasy May 8, 2002 Swirl Curl
208
Yes

Customized with Pegasus, Dragon, Butterfly and "2002" date figurals.
Unicorn completely color line cut.
251
The Captive Unicorn, But Not Really April 21, 2002 Swirl Curl
244
Yes
18
Some geometric cutting within stained glass section
First attempt (#250) had some problems, not sold
244
Cat in Paradise
(see 267)
March 31, 2002 Long Round
439
No

First intricately bordered puzzle, first puzzle with dropout
Broke a piece, puzzle not auctioned, puzzle destroyed April 10, 2015
231
Still Life, Sant'Angelo in Colle, '99 February 26, 2002 Creative
445
No
17
Includes "show-off" Whirlies and a dozen eggs - 12 figurals
226
Imperial Silver Dragon
(see 76)
February 20, 2002 Creative
416
Yes

First I.S.D. puzzle without lamination
12 eggs; nice whirlies
Puzzle obtained via credit card fraud
203
Fantasy Faire December 31, 2001 Long Round,
Creative
949
Yes

Carriages cutout as interlocking train cars - Scalloped Border
Mermaid Treat Piece
201
Pink Tulips December 16, 2001 Swirl Curl
149
Yes

First Katrina Tekavec puzzle ordered.
199
The Noble Gathering December 15, 2001 Long Round
179
Yes
16
First circular puzzle
Nice beginner's puzzle
164
The Great Peace Rose November 30, 2001 Long Round
679
Yes
15
Very difficult, densely cut puzzle
163
The Attractor November 24, 2001 Long Round
Creative
464
Yes
The only Geometric Pattern Puzzle first sold outside the 100 Puzzles Project
Extremely difficult
148
September 11, 2001 October 6, 2001 Swirl Curl
Few Creative
424
No
14
Major puzzle w/ 38 Figurals commemorating September 11, 2001
World Trade Center Disaster Fund Raiser
145
Large King Owl (See 32) September 20, 2001 Swirl Curl
344
Yes
Five new figurals
140
Royal Dragon
(see 119)
August 7, 2001 Swirl Curl
231
Yes
Densest Swirl Curl to date
138
Green Dragon
(see 62)
August 5, 2001 Creative
342
Yes
First puzzle shipped to the Mideast
137
In the Beginning, There Were Unicorns July 28, 2001 Long Round
234
Yes
13
Thin paper - nice crisp lines
133
Fantasy Faire
(see 52)
July 19, 2001 Long Round
1132
Yes
2nd highest piece count to date. Another difficult puzzle
128
Spectra June 29, 2001 Long Round
541
Yes
12
The first Geometric Pattern Puzzle offered in the 100 Puzzle Project
First puzzle with my own art, most difficult puzzle to date
124
There's a Unicorn in my Garden May 29, 2001 Creative
166
Yes
11
Nice bright colors - good starter puzzle
123
Imperial Silver Dragon
(see 76)
May 28, 2001 Creative
350
Yes
The Observer faces the Dragon
119
Royal Dragon May 15, 2001 Swirl Curl
192
Yes
K. Chin Dragon Trilogy Completed
111
Large King Owl
(see 32)
April 3, 2001 Swirl Curl
261
Yes
Reversed bird in branch
110
Camille
(see 45)
April 1, 2001 Swirl Curl
295
No
Last Camille Print; very precise figurals - Mount problems, returned
107
Butcher on Break March 26, 2001 Swirl Curl
332
No
10
Basic Swirl Curl; 2 figurals
96
Patio, Mykonos, Greece March 8, 2001 Long Round
557
Yes
Has a cat on the patio
95
Denali Alaska - Mt. McKinley March 4, 2001 Long Round
564
Yes
Densest cut so far
94
Wait... I'll be right back... February 28, 2001 Creative and
Long Round
790
Yes
9
First scalloped edge puzzle, one of my best so far
Many great "Creative" pieces
76
Imperial Silver Dragon December 21, 2000 Creative
386
Yes

Very polished "Creative" cut, 4 eggs;
Revised the dragon figural set
74
The Road - Winter
(See 21)
December 16, 2000 Swirl Curl
321
Yes

100% Indirect Edges - Revised snowman; new snowflake
Small pieces
70
Blue Bottle - Venice Italy
(See 26)
December 13, 2000 Open/Flow Curl
334
Yes
Solid Flow Curl; eight eggs; Griffin; First Seewald without lamination
65
Cosmic Cat December 4, 2000 Swirl Curl
305
Yes
Difficult Puzzle; Sitting Kitten Figural
64, 67, 68
Large King Owl
(See 32)
December 3,
9, 10, 2000
Swirl Curl
274,305
139
Yes
64 - Sitting Cat Figural
63
Self Portrait (L. Wilkes) December 1, 2000 Swirl Curl
171
No
8
Guest Artist - L. Wilkes - Limited Edition of One
62
Green Dragon November 30, 2000 Creative
328
Yes
16 Figurals; 5 Eggs; Dragon's Sword figural
57,69
Moonlight Reverie
(See 44)
November 19,
Dec 12, 2000
Swirl Curl
173,194
Yes
Without Title Bar; "Jenny"
55
Sophia November 8, 2000 Flow Curl
414
No
First Flow Curl, first puzzle with Eggs; problems with Glicée print
54
Imperial Silver Dragon November 5, 2000 Creative
284
Yes
7
First Creative cut with Flow Curl Genesis
53
Ghost of Florence
(See 18)
November 4, 2000 Swirl Curl
284
Yes
Kept for historical purposes, later destroyed April 10, 2015
52
Fantasy Faire November 2, 2000 Long Round
792
Yes
My biggest puzzle so far; 29 Figure Pieces
45
Camille October 14, 2000 Swirl Curl
263
No
Very difficult puzzle
44
Moonlight Reverie October 13, 2000 Swirl Curl
198
Yes
With title along bottom - Figurals getting more complex
39
Opera of Kings and Queens September 21, 2000 Swirl Curl
232
Yes
6
Dark areas highlight the "Swirl"
34
We Have to Believe in Rainbows September 2, 2000 Multiple
553
Yes
Quite a few milestones
33
New Mexico Frozen Stream August 8, 2000 Open Curl
294
Yes
2nd Open Curl Style
32
Large King Owl August 6, 2000 Swirl Curl
254
Yes
5
First Irregular Boundary
30
Biarritz, Southern France July 21, 2000 Swirl Curl
255
Yes
First interrelated Figurals
29
Cosmic Cat July 14, 2000 Swirl Curl
265
Yes
First made-to-order puzzle, first Word Pieces
28
Genoa, Italy July 5, 2000 Swirl Curl
303
Yes
Color Line Cutting, destroyed April 10, 2015
27
Cosmic Mother June 22, 2000 Swirl Curl
208
No
Multi-piece Butterfly Figural
26/41
Blue Bottle, Venice, Italy June 21, 2000 Open Curl
285/252
Yes
4
First Open Curl
25
We Have to Believe in Rainbows June 2, 2000 Swirl Curl
350
Yes
3
Largest Swirl Curl To Date
24
In Heaven's Arms May 18, 2000 Swirl Curl
263
No
Very Challenging
23
Green Dragon May 14, 2000 Long Round
269
Yes
2
Excellent Line Cutting
21
The Road - Winter May 5, 2000 Swirl Curl
240
Yes

First 100% Indirect Interlocking Edges
18
Ghost of Florence April 6, 2000 Swirl Curl
263
Yes
1
First Puzzle Sold!

Notes: Puzzles 27, 28 and 53 were not sold and were eventually pulled from the market; #110 was returned due to defects.


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