Each painting begins with an actual postage stamp that is glued down to the paper.  Then Molly paints around the stamp, extending the scene, with watercolor and gouache.  As a result, the paintings are quite small—usually around 3 inches tall.  Everything is done freehand with a brush; she does not use pens or pencils.  She does not paint on the stamp itself, and she does not research the subject, so the extension is completely invented and should not be tested for accuracy.

Please contact Molly to purchase any of the paintings shown here, or if you would like to commission something new. You may select a subject or country of origin of your choice, and she will send you a selection of possible stamps to choose from.  Or if you already have a stamp of your own, that's fine too.

Each painting is archivally matted and framed to a standard 8x10" suitable for tabletop or wall display.  Limited edition prints (up to 24" wide) may also be available--please contact the artist with your specific request.

Molly Rausch grew up in Maryland, and has lived in New Paltz, NY for the last 7 years.  As a child, she loved LEGOS, treehouses, and crayons.  Rausch completed her MFA in Painting at SUNY New Paltz in 2003 and is represented by VanBrunt Gallery in Beacon, NY.  She still loves LEGOS, treehouses, and crayons. And really enjoys mailing people things.