The bloom captured in “Dancing Dahlia” is a swirling celebration of summer’s brilliance. Delicate petals, painted in shades of apricot, blush, and soft gold, twist and curl with a sense of motion, as if caught mid-spin in a sunlit waltz. This close-up perspective invites the viewer to step into the flower’s world, where every fold of the petal feels like a carefully choreographed step, and the bloom itself becomes a dancer, radiant and alive in the spotlight of warm seasonal light.

Dahlias are among summer’s most extravagant performers, arriving in midsummer and continuing their display well into the early fall. Known for their wide variety of forms and dazzling colors, they thrive in garden beds and borders, offering bursts of drama and elegance. In this artwork, the dahlia's layered petals reflect the heat and fullness of the season—a lush culmination of sunlight, soil, and time. Its intricate structure is a visual metaphor for nature’s creativity at its peak.

The artist’s rendering emphasizes not only the dahlia’s beauty but also its vitality. The interplay of light and shadow across the curling petals creates depth and energy, transforming the flower from a static subject into a living, breathing entity. It's as if the bloom is swaying to a breeze that exists only within the frame, a reminder of how flowers can appear almost sentient in their graceful movement and luminous presence.

“Dancing Dahlia” stands as a tribute to the quiet exuberance of summer gardens. It reminds us that even in stillness, there is movement—an invisible rhythm to which all living things respond. Through the eyes of this single flower, we glimpse the entire season: warm, abundant, and fleeting, urging us to pause and savor the beauty that blooms so boldly, if only for a while.

The perfect gift for wood jigsaw puzzlers and flower fans, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our puzzle artists have included many shaped whimsy puzzle pieces that match the theme of the image, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the puzzle together. 

• Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
• Number of Puzzle Pieces: 250
• Completed Puzzle Size: 10" X 10"
• Serial #: NPO25-250-811
• Artist: © Michele Avanti
• Wood Thickness: 4mm
• Design Cut Style: Modern
• Difficulty: Level 2
• Made in the USA
• Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults