Nocturnal Creatures (486 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

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This striking image by Maria Matos shows a richly patterned night garden on a deep black background. Beetles, butterflies, and...
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  • Every puzzle invites you to discover uniquely handcrafted whimsy (shaped) pieces, thoughtfully designed to complement the image theme.
  • Irregular pieces provide an engaging challenge, keeping puzzlers intrigued with interesting shapes and rewarding problem-solving.
  • To ensure exceptional durability, each puzzle is crafted from premium 4mm FSC-certified Finnish birch plywood.
  • Nautilus Puzzles are thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted in the USA, on California's sunny central coast.
  • The puzzles are precision laser cut with advanced technology, ensuring every piece fits together perfectly for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

This striking image by Maria Matos shows a richly patterned night garden on a deep black background. Beetles, butterflies, and moths are arranged like glowing specimens in a decorative cabinet. Each insect is surrounded by flowers that seem to bloom just for the night, such as lilies, poppies, and delicate bell-shaped blossoms, all painted with jewel-like detail. The insects are drawn with precise symmetry and intricate markings, making them feel like living symbols instead of scientific diagrams. The mix of order and wildness gives the scene a gentle rhythm, as if nature is quietly showing off its finest details.

People have always been fascinated by beetles, butterflies, and dragonflies because they represent change, strength, and brief beauty. Beetles, with their tough bodies and shiny shells, show endurance and hidden power, living almost everywhere. Butterflies symbolize change and new beginnings, and their short, bright lives reflect times of growth and transition in our own lives. Dragonflies, often associated with water and air, symbolize clarity and movement, reminding us to be adaptable and present. These insects seem both strange and familiar, small but meaningful, connecting the natural world with our imagination.

Flowers help connect insects to familiar cycles like blooming, fading, and returning. People are drawn to flowers because they mark important times and feelings, such as celebrations, losses, and hopeful seasons. In this image, flowers are companions to the insects, not just decoration. This pairing shows how we see ourselves in nature, finding beauty in change and small details rather than in perfection. That is why these images feel so meaningful: they quietly reflect our own lives, where fragility, color, and pattern come together, and even the smallest creatures seem important and relatable.

The perfect wooden jigsaw puzzle for adults, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many themed, shaped, whimsy wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces. We have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together.   

  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Number of Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces: 486
  • Artist: © Maria Matos
  • Completed Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Size: 14” X 14”
  • Serial #: NPL26-486-910
  • Wooden Puzzle Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Wooden Puzzle Difficulty: Level 3
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Serial #: NPL26-486-910
  • Artist: Maria Matos
  • Keywords: Wooden Puzzle
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 486
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 14” X 14”
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 3

Maria Matos

Maria Matos is a talented watercolor artist whose work draws on the delicate interplay between light, color, and nature. Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, Maria’s artistic journey began at an early age, inspired by the rich landscapes and vibrant cultural history of her homeland. After studying fine arts at the University of Lisbon, she honed her skills in watercolor, a medium that allows her to explore the subtle nuances of emotion and atmosphere. Her paintings are characterized by their fluidity, capturing the ephemeral beauty of everyday moments with a unique sense of intimacy.

Maria's work often reflects her deep connection to the natural world. From sweeping coastal scenes to the quiet serenity of botanical studies, she seeks to evoke a sense of peace and mindfulness through her use of soft washes and transparent layers. Her color palette, which ranges from warm earth tones to cool, tranquil blues, mirrors her desire to capture the fleeting beauty of light and shadow. The artist’s ability to depict both the softness and vibrancy of nature allows her to create work that resonates with viewers on a personal level.

Throughout her career, Maria has exhibited her work in galleries across Europe and the United States, earning recognition for her mastery of technique and her emotive, thought-provoking compositions. Each piece she creates is a meditation on the passage of time, a visual poem that invites the viewer to pause and reflect. Maria continues to explore new subjects and techniques in her watercolor practice, ever inspired by the world around her and the endless possibilities of her medium.