This is my little corner where my love of history, design, and language come together in hand-drawn art prints and signage.

Each piece starts with something that catches my attention — a neglected compliance sign that deserves better, quirky tidbits of modern history, questions around philosophy and perception, and all the other odd things humans have been up to. I'm inspired by art nouveau and mid-century design, Californiana, old craft traditions, whimsical art and language, and the physical act of forming letters by hand. It's part retro, part curiosity, and always a little offbeat.

I create hand-drawn artwork and signage with personality, altered vintage photographs with unexpected additions, and work that's equal parts thoughtful and absurd. My work is for the curious, the nostalgic, for lovers of quirk, for those who think "Employees Must Wash Their Hands" signage can be art, and who find beauty in the strange corners of human behavior.

Every piece is original and hand-drawn by yours truly. Each print is made to order and professionally printed on museum-quality archival paper with archival inks. They’re offered unframed or hand-framed in quality, solid oak or metal frames. Cards are printed on thick, FSC-certified card-stock with recycled paper envelopes.

Thank you for supporting my art studio. Every purchase, share, and bit of attention is meaningful. I hope you find something here that makes you smile or think (or both).

This photo was taken by my talented friend Will Ruby

I'm Erica Katrak, a San Francisco-based artist working across illustration, lettering, and sign-making.