Meet the Brooklyn artist who designed a new USPS Forever stamp

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Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.

NEW YORK - Millions of stamps designed by a celebrated New York City artist are decorating postage envelopes circulating across the United States.Brooklyn neighborhood inspires floral painter Kim ParkerA spring stroll through the brownstone-lined streets in Carroll Gardens is enough to understand why flowers are always on Kim Parker's mind. 'The garden for me is a metaphor for a community,' she tells CBS New York's Hannah Kliger.

She turned it into a career that spans more than 30 years, best known for the vibrant floral prints that decorate the clothing, tableware and furnishings of her home.

 

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