Artistic Process – Ren S.K. Studio

Risograph print of a Whippoorwill and moth in flight in steel blue ink, neon red ink on warm cream colored paper

Blood Moon Risograph Print

On the evening of the last full lunar eclipse until 2025, I finally finished a piece that I started in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s the behind the scenes!

Folded mini zines in a stack printed with vibrant yellow and blue inks. A spring peeper frog is featured on the front.

Celebrating ONE YEAR of the “Non-Human Neighbors” Mini-Zine!

By: renskstudio December 13, 2022December 12, 2022

Artistic Process, Behind The Scenesanimal art, antispeciesism, brush lettering, earth, hand lettering, ink, mini zine, nature art, non-humans, plant art, risograph, wildlife art, zineLeave a Comment

Here I am, reminiscing on the one year anniversary of the Non-Human Neighbors zine project. What a dream come true!

Non-Human Neighbors Mini Zine

By: renskstudio November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

Artistic Process, Behind The Scenesanimal art, antispeciesism, brush lettering, earth, hand lettering, ink, mini zine, non-humans, plant art, risograph, wildlife art, zine1 Comment

I’m excited to share my newest project with you all–the Non-Human Neighbors Mini Zine! Read on for details and how to subscribe for the quarterly publication.

Pride rainbow stickers spread over a table, heart shaped that say "Stay Proud"

‘Stay Proud’ Heart

By: renskstudio June 22, 2021June 21, 2021

Artistic Processanalog illustration, brush lettering, calligraphy, gouache, hand lettering, ink, lgbtq, painting, pride, queer artist, rainbow, watercolorLeave a Comment

Here and queer! See the artistic process that transformed this LGBTQ+ ‘Stay Proud’ painting to a final sticker design. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

Gumbo the Cat ink and gouache commissioned portraits side by side

Portraits of Gumbo the Cat

By: renskstudio March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Artistic Processadopt don't shop, analog illustration, animal art, brush lettering, cat portrait, commission, companion animals, custom art, gouache, hand lettering, ink, painting, watercolorLeave a Comment

Gumbo is silky black cat who was adopted from a wood pile as a small kitten. Read more about this mischievous cat and the artistic process behind his two commissioned portraits!

Snowy Cardinal Holiday Commission

By: renskstudio March 4, 2021March 10, 2021

Artistic Processanimal art, commission, custom, gouache, ink, nature, painting, sumi ink, watercolor, wildlife artLeave a Comment

This Northern Cardinal painting was commissioned as a custom gift for the holidays. Created at the end of 2020, the image symbolized perseverance and hope for the months ahead. Read on to see the story!

Portrait of Eli the Bunny

By: renskstudio February 17, 2021March 10, 2021

Artistic Processadopt don't shop, animal art, commission, companion animals, custom, gouache, ink, painting, vegan art supplies, watercolorLeave a Comment

Eli is a big rescued bunny who is loved dearly by his family! Read about the process of painting his commissioned portrait.

Fancy Enough Swan Illustration

By: renskstudio February 10, 2021November 29, 2021

Artistic Processanimal art, conservation, digital, hand lettering, ink, nature, painting, poster, print, river, screen print, vegan art supplies, wildlife artLeave a Comment

The ‘Fancy Enough Swan’ screen print poster is my studio’s first ever retail art for sale! Read about the inspiration for the piece and artistic process behind creating it.