On January 20, the U.S. Postal Service released five gorgeous stamps. The artistry of American stamps is nothing new, but this collection brought to mind the potential value of decorative stamps in targeted direct mail campaigns.

In searching for high resolution versions of the five stamps, I ran across a great website, BeyondthePerf.com.

For those interested in the art and design of U.S. stamps, the site features a video interview with the five USPS art directors who bring illustrative meaning to “decorative stamp.”