About The Art of Francella

Francella Baca is a multidisciplinary artist and creator behind Dreadful Things, a darkly whimsical curiosities shop born in El Paso, Texas. Drawing inspiration from folklore, natural history, ancestral symbols, and the thin veil between the mystical and the earthly, her work blends the macabre with the tender. Skeletons, sacred hearts, celestial creatures, and curious relics appear throughout her illustrations and designs—each piece telling a story of transformation, humor, mortality, and magic. Self-taught and fiercely experimental, Francella works across mediums as a tattoo artist for 20 years, and works in apparel design, packaging, printmaking, and curated objects. She builds worlds: strange, beautiful ecosystems where the cosmic meets the everyday, where spirits mingle with animals, and where the seen and unseen coexist in playful reverence. Her art is rooted in personal mythology—memories, heritage, local desert culture, and the quiet power of symbolism. Dreadful Things and The Art of Francella are not just a brand, but an invitation to look closer, feel deeper, and find wonder in the odd and enchanted corners of life.Read their story