Barking Goat Studios offers custom illustrations hand drawn by Stacey Barker of Pocatello, Idaho. He is a nature loving trail runner, skier, artist, veteran, illustrator, printmaker, graphic designer, and owner of Barking Goat Studios. Stacey draws much of his inspiration from adventures in the mountains, deserts, and coastlines of his travels while honoring the personal taste and design needs of his clients.
Here are a few projects Transcend Ideas already completed together in 2022:
JH Nordic NoSoPatches
Jackson Hole Nordic is one of those collaborative projects we’ve worked on. Much of what Stacey is interested in focusing on with his illustrations are conservation and recreating responsibly outdoors.
JH Nordic wanted to try something new and fun for Winter 2023. This new NoSoPatch is used to patch up outdoor gear or just slap it on gear just because it’s cool.
We took a poll among JH Nordic’s audience and this variation was popular among the Nordic community in Jackson.
Aquatic Invasive Species Guide
Teton County Weed and Pest had another pocket guide they wanted to print for the 2022 Summer season. The cover art needed a little omph and we had a feeling Stacey could help with that little something. He illustrated some different aquatic invasive species (AIS) for the front cover and a boat for the back cover.
This guide offers information on the AIS you might find in the Greater Yellowstone and best practices on how we can minimize the spread of invasive species.
“One of the most exciting things to me is being able to be creative. Having total freedom to be to expressive with my art is a great feeling.”
Stacey Barker
People Spread Love Starter Kit Program
The People Spread Love Starter Kit just didn’t seem complete until Barking Goat Studios added a little something to the mix. This “Smile” Eagle coloring page was included among the rest of the kit that appeals to all ages that volunteer to write notes of love.
Meet Stacey Barker with Barking Goat Studios
1. Tell me something about you that’s not in your bio or resume.
My family and I bike, camp, hike and ski together as much as we can!
Trail running is one of my big loves! Several ultras have been fun to train for in the last few years. Training for a 50K in Oklahoma this fall has taken up a good amount of my time.
Live music is so important to me. I use to play in a metal band, but I’ve grown to love folk and bluegrass music!
2. What are your strengths and how do you apply them to your life?
I think one of my strength is being able to endure through a problem, whether that be an art project or something in life.
3. Tell me about your entrepreneurial journey. How did you know this path was the right move for you?
Being an entrepreneur, the one thing I’ve learned is that you never know until you ask. The worst case scenario when you approach someone or a business to work with is them saying no.
If you are okay with that, you learn to realize that a lot of people also say yes to working with you.
4. Tell me about you and your business more. What about your industry that most excites you?
One of the most exciting things to me is being able to be creative. Having total freedom to be to expressive with my art is a great feeling.
5. What are your weaknesses and how do you overcome them?
Being a creative does have some difficult moments. Sometimes it takes some time to find to proper mindset before diving into a project.
Finding balance with family, work, social media is always something that I strive to improve upon.
6. What would you say to another person considering this field?
I would say that it is the most rewarding feeling that someone wants to pay you for your art. I would also say that this is hardest job I’ve ever had and worked many long hours into the night.
7. How can people be in touch with you about your services?
Folks can contact me on my website at barkinggoatstudios.com
Or through instagram @barkinggoatstudios
8. Fun questions:
– what are you grateful for this week?
My family!
– chocolate or sour candy?
Dark Chocolate!
– mountains or beach?
Mountains!
– white or red wine?
Red
– pen or pencil?
Pen
– ice cream or puff pastry?
That’s a tough one! I might have to say a doughnut!
– top favorite 3 songs?
This a very tough one! I love listening to punk, ska, metal and bluegrass.
Here’s 4 songs that I’ve been digging recently.
- Tyler Grant- Believe
- Todd Snider – Play a train song
- Greensky Bluegrass – Windshield
- Twiddle- Lost in the cold
– a good cry or a belly laugh?
A belly laugh!
– favorite movie right now or all-time movie? I use to love zombie movies and Star Wars. Now I love to watch ultra running and climbing documentaries!
9. Do you have any specific updates for your business that you want to highlight here?
I am getting ready to for a few art events coming up.
I’ll be set up at:
- Pop up Shop at Fireweed in Driggs, Idaho on August 20th
- East Idaho Art Market in Rexburg, Idaho on August 27th
- Hyde Park Street Fair in Boise, Idaho on Sept 16th-18th
Stacey is currently accepting new clients for any graphic design / illustration / painting commissioned projects.
Email him at stacey@barkinggoatstudios.com to inquire on his work.
