About

Airmail

Airmail

Postage Stamps

Postage Stamps

Studio

Studio

The First Book

The First Book

I grew up in Maryland and really enjoy mailing people things. Now I write, paint, and fix typewriters in the Hudson Valley.  These paintings began over 16 years ago with an envelope full of stamps from my dad (see album above left) and a tiny book project (album above right).

Each painting begins with a postage stamp glued down to the paper. Then I paint around it, extending the scene, with watercolor and gouache. As a result, the paintings are quite small – usually around 3 inches tall. Like a jigsaw puzzle, I begin with the edges and work from the outside in. Everything is done freehand with a brush; I do not use pens or pencils. I do not paint on the stamp itself. And I do not research the subject, so the extension is completely invented and should not be tested for accuracy.

Contact me to keep in touch about upcoming exhibitions and sales, or to make a custom request.  You can see more of my work here: www.mollyrausch.com