Art Postal

Welcome to Art Postal. Here you can find creative gifts carefully crafted for every occasion.

Art Postal started as a way for me to honor the legacy of two people: my paternal grandmother, a member of the Polish Underground Army, codename “the Seagull,” and my great-uncle, on my husband’s side of the family, a medic in the U.S. Navy, “the Collector.” As is often the case, I did not realize how profound their impact on my life was until they were gone. But the legacy they left me gave me the idea that allows me to share their story through the unique and artistic designs.

Art Postal is a way to incorporate history into the modern world and it offers a way for me to cherish the memory of people I love. When I first started taking an interest in postage stamps, I was surprised by the many misconceptions that existed about them and by how contentious they could be. Whether it be an image on the stamp, the country where it was issued, or the current market value (or lack thereof). One of the most common comments on various stamp-related forums is that the stamps have no value, other than the one the collector/owner perceives. That can be a disheartening realization. What I learned, though, is that the value of the stamp is often not in the stamp itself but instead in what it represents. Every stamp incorporated into my design has the potential to be a meaningful piece of history for you or your loved ones. Many of the Art Postal stamps do carry catalog and market value, but their meaning goes beyond the historical importance of its rarity, watermark, perforation, and cancellation. The legacy of the Seagull and the Collector lives in these designs. My hope is that you find in my designs the piece that represents the connection you have with those who are important to you.

The value of stamps is based on their meaning to those who cherish them.

Art Postal is a creative way to bring history into the modern world. My hope is that you find in these designs the piece that represents the connection that you have with those who are important to you.