beautiful design
inspired by art history.
what we do.
West Ochre is a family-owned design company creating graphics and art for those who love an earthy aesthetic with a touch of vintage. We honor historic artistic styles in the pieces we create, nodding to the beauty of the arts throughout anthropology. We are committed to hand illustrated work, thoughtful designs based in art history, and quality apparel and goods.
earthy roots.
West Ochre began in Colorado in 2026 with a desire to meld historical art styles with modern earthy design.
The name serves as tribute to the timeless beauty found in nature: “west,” where we create, and “ochre,” a natural clay pigment rich in iron oxide, used by humans for thousands of years to create stunning works of art.
traditional.
We believe art should be created by humans, honoring the distinct merit of creativity that sets us apart. We believe cultural traditions have value, family comes first, history is wonderful, and old things can still sometimes be the best things.
meet the makers.
West Ochre is a family-owned business started by Kobi and Shauna Jekel in Loveland CO. The couple have backgrounds in studio art, education, and art history. When not creating, Shauna and Kobi along with their two children spend time hiking, cooking, baking, and watching films.
our mission.
Create beautiful designs inspired by art history and provide them on quality products.