![hand-painted quetzal stationery](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/5080017968_4cdd0e7f35_z.jpg)
Wow, was this ever a sight to behold! This fine pen pal is (obviously) a fabulous artist, and I've been treated to her wonderful artwork before. The explosion of color on this hand-painted stationery is so exciting!
![quetzal closeup](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5079425107_bb03c6cc5e.jpg)
I hope I am not misremembering, but I believe she called this bird a quetzal, a tropical bird with brilliantly colored plumage.
![glitterfeathers](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/5079425331_168aa89d79.jpg)
I know you wanted a closer look at those glittering feathers! Her use of glitter accents is ever so masterful.
![Quetzal stationery + rose envelope](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5079425575_d9b08624ef.jpg)
This beauty came packaged in a handmade rose envelope. I could almost smell it...