Christmas Shopping - by H. Hargrove

1000 Piece Puzzles - 685mm x 490mm

Box Dimensions - 305mm x 305mm x 50mm

All of Gibsons Christmas related jigsaw puzzles are extremely popular especially through the holiday season. This 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle is a best seller for obvious reasons. The puzzle, which was introduced in 2007, has a highly appealing theme with the most traditional Christmas toys such as rocking horses, puppets, teddy bears and doll's houses arranged for the childrens' delight. Christmas trees covered in bright, colourful decorations appear inside the shop. There are additional Christmas trees outside together with eager children building a cheerful snowman. Without appearing overly commercial an old fashioned cash register, Christmas wrapping paper and ribbons are on the foreground table. As the eye is lead out of the jigsaw's shop window the puzzle hobbyist will notice the family groups heading toward the wooden church in the background. Adding to the overall yuletide charm of the puzzle, all the homes and other shops are built with wooden shingles and are adorned with Christmas wreaths. Snow falls gently over the entire puzzle panorama and all the buildings have windows lit with families at home anticipating the imminent Christmas spirit.This 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle will be a mainstay in the Gibsons puzzle catalogue for years to come.

In 1996, H. Hargrove was honored to create a commemorative painting for the centennial Olympic Games. "From Athens to Atlanta" is one of the artist's most celebrated works.

In 1999, H. Hargrove was again called on to create a work celebrating the Women's World Cup Soccer Tournament. "The World is Watching" captured the spirit of this most historic event. The artist was asked to attend a special event at the sTête capitol in New Jersey, where he presented the then Governor Christine Todd Whitman with a limited edition of the "World is Watching" to help celebrate the "kickoff" of the Women's World Cup Soccer Tournament.

H. Hargrove has been featured on television, radio and in magazines throughout the world. He has appeared on NBC's Today Show, FOX Television and local network and public television. Other highlights include a retrospective showing of his work at the historic Cincinnati Art Club where the artist and his celebrated guest, hall-of-fame basketball player Oscar Robertson, raised thousands of dollars for inner city children. The Children's Miracle Network also benefited from a chariitable appearance by H. Hargrove in New Orleans.

Additionally, H. Hargrove was honored by an invitation to Washington, DC by the United STêtes Marine Corps in a special showing of his work at the Pentagon.