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by Rick Hansen
$37.50
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Challenge your brain with a jigsaw puzzle designed by an independent artist! Our puzzles are made from premium 0.2" thick paper stock and include a semi-gloss coating on the top surface to make the image pop. Puzzles are available in two different sizes, and each puzzle includes a puzzle box with the artwork printed on the top for safe storage when you're not puzzling. The puzzle pieces are unique shapes.
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Up close view of a beautiful wild thistle blossom in the morning sun. They are so colorful with a combination of pink and purple. A few years ago I... more
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Store the puzzle in the provided box at room temperature with low humidity.
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Up close view of a beautiful wild thistle blossom in the morning sun. They are so colorful with a combination of pink and purple. A few years ago I painted a still life with a bunch of thistles in a green vase, and I've been fascinated with them ever since. I actually have a bunch of them growing in my yard, not only for the birds (for food), but for me to admire and paint. I photograph them quite often too, as seen by this beautiful image.
Thistle:
The common thistle is one of the most well-known and widespread thistle plants. Growing up to 5 feet tall in fields, meadows, and along roadsides, their spiky stems and leaves have prodded many a hiker, yet despite their prickly disposition, they have been intentionally cultivated for thousands of years.
Common thistles are perennial herbs that produce large, bulbous, purple flowers, which are quite striking, but not striking enough to shake the “weed status” given to this plant by green thumbs around the globe.
Rick was born in St.Cloud Minnesota in 1958. He attended St Cloud State University and received a BFA in Fine Arts. Rick also minored in Aviation Technology while working towards his degree in Fine Arts. He joined the United States Air Force Reserve, and served for nine years giving him a chance to pursue his love of flying. Rick also flew commercially for many years and this gave him the opportunity to travel and see many parts of the world. Although he enjoys flying, Rick decided to continue his education in the field of art. This led him to attend The Minnesota River Valley School of Arts, where he took two years of portrait classes from the director Pat Jerde. Rick is a dedicated Plein Air artist, and always carries a...
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Rick Hansen
Thank you Jerry!!
Katya Atanasova
Great capture, Rick! L/F
Rick Hansen replied:
Thank you Katya!
Rick Hansen
Thank you Hannah!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular thistle composition, lighting, shading, lovely pink colors and artwork! F/L voted
Rick Hansen replied:
Thank you Gary!
Rick Hansen
Thank you Rita!
Rick Hansen
Johanna, Thank you for featuring my photograph in your group "Beautiful Flowers 1 Image per day"!
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L Congratulations on your features!
Rick Hansen replied:
Thank you Gary!!
Rick Hansen
Thank you Jenn!!
Rick Hansen
Thank you Marilyn!
Jenn Chemasko
Just gorgeous!
Marilyn DeBlock
Beautiful capture!
Sharon W
They are so, so pretty! Beautiful capture!
Rick Hansen replied:
Thank you so much Sharon!