America's rich tradition of cryptid folklore is getting a postage-sized makeover, led by an Austin-based tattoo artist whose background in printmaking and traditional ink is bringing regional legends to mailboxes nationwide.

The backstory: Nat Power, a resident artist at Royal Legion Tattoo in Austin, digitally illustrated the U.S. Postal Service's upcoming "Mythical Creatures" stamp set.

Designed under the direction of USPS Art Director Antonio Alcal, the five-stamp pane features regional legends spanning from coast to coast.