This is the teeny studio of Erica Katrak, a San Francisco-based artist and designer with inclinations towards the whimsical, nostalgic, and offbeat.

Hey there! I’m Erica Katrak, the brain (and hands) behind Barley Studio, a tiny shop for eclectic art and signage for your lonely, blank walls and the mailboxes of people you like.

Each piece you see here started as a scribble, a doodle, and a burst of inspiration fueled by my love for hand-drawn lettering and unexpected oddities. Think 70s color palettes meet quirky tales from the past and my life.

Barley Studio allows me to explore my aesthetic interests while getting out of my head and into the world. It’s an ever-evolving experiment where I push my style and form — sometimes loose and expressive, sometimes neat and structured — and always with a smidge of nostalgia. If you’re into art that’s got character, history, and a bit of funk, you’re in the right place.

Thank you for supporting my small business. Every purchase, share, or bit of attention is meaningful.

Interested in a collaboration? Want to license my artwork?

This photo was taken by my talented friend Will Ruby

Why "Barley"? It's a family name! Paying homage.

— — Common question