Bicester artist creates Diddly Squat puzzle with Lisa Hogan

The puzzle capturing the ‘udder chaos’ that is Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan’s Diddly Squat Farm was created by Bicester-based illustrator Stuart Matthews.

It tells the story of a Diddly Squat Farm year, beginning with frosty winter scenes and moving through to harvest time.

A year-long creative project, it was shaped with Ms Hogan’s input from initial artist selection to final sign-off.

The artist joined Ms Hogan in the Cotswolds to celebrate the forthcoming launch along with a team from puzzle manufacturer Ravensburger whose UK team is based in Bicester.

Ms Hogan said: “We want to share the joy of farming in all that we do.

“We hope everyone who has enjoyed watching Diddly Squat Farm grow can enjoy the puzzle and memories it will bring back.”

Available in 500 pieces, the puzzle is one of three new Diddly Squat Farm Shop-themed releases.

It will go on sale on June 16 via diddlysquatfarmshop.com and ravensburger.co.uk.

Mr Matthews said: “I had great fun creating this puzzle image, my first round composition.

“Getting to visit Diddly Squat and collaborate with them has been a really interesting, and fantastically full-on experience.

“I hope everyone enjoys their time puzzling as much as I had creating it.”

The collection also includes a 1,000-piece puzzle and a 100XXL-piece children’s version.