Ren S.K. Studio

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VERTIGO [?]

By: renskstudio December 9, 2025December 23, 2025

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Wrote this poem today after some vertigo symptoms took over.

Rainford, the budgie supervisor, walking on risograph print sheets for zines

Last Events of 2025, 12/6 +12/13

Announcing two events to wrap up the 2025! Come see me in Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana. And take a look at the cutest studio helpers just because.

Photo of artist at their booth - table cloth in yellow. ZInes and books and prints and cameras on display. Cropped for wordpress feature size

Railroad City Mobile Book Fair

By: renskstudio October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

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Thanks to everyone who supported the read-in event! Read for the recap and details about two self-publishing events you can find me at in the midwest this month.

Spotted kittens, Cinder Mei is grey and white and Sumi Bliss is black and white on a rainbow background - cropped for blog post header

Wrangling Cats [Literally and Figuratively]

By: renskstudio September 18, 2025September 23, 2025

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September is wrapping me in crisp air from open windows, ragweed pollen and a full heart. I’m finally getting back into the flow of working in the studio after a wild few months… which has mainly consisted of cat crises and wrangling kittens, literally. Read on for studio updates!

Key Learning of Running A Small Studio

By: renskstudio March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

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I wanted to share a thought I have regarding my studio as slide into 2025. I originally wrote five learnings that were marketing and business related, but instead of a list, I leave you with the most important learning to stay grounded.

Two event posters side by side, BAMF Bloomington Alternative Media with woodland critters and cut out letters. BIG GAY HOLIDAY market poster with snow, a snow rabbit and a cute little guy in a winter coat

Last Events of 2024, 12/7-12/8

By: renskstudio November 26, 2024February 25, 2025

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Announcing two back-to-back events to wrap up the 2024 year! Come see me in Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana.

Risograph print of a person and dog standing in front of a nuclear power plant in neon orange and green

Becoming Lake Erie REDUX

By: renskstudio September 5, 2024February 25, 2025

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A More-Than-Human Society vol 2 zine has launched, so I want to reshare my ode to Downriver area of Detroit, Michigan in its final risograph form!

Two green and yellow parakeets sitting on a spiraling rainbow rope, preening and napping

MONUMENTAL CIRCLE

Liberation is a dream within reach through the compassionate actions of each of us. This poem was inspired by a conversation with a man who is able to tap into a reality that most cannot fathom. Forms of oppression will appear in cycles if we don’t heed the learnings of history.

Two zines side by side, A More-Than-Human Society volume 1 and 2. Volumes are printed in neon pink, yellow, neon orange and turquoise

Introducing A More-than-Human Society Zine!

A More-than-Human Society is a collaborative semi-annual zine series by myself and my partner (on the project and in life), Mark, from Punk Academx. In it, we bring together our skills and passions to promote a message of respect for the Earth and all life.

Ren and Mark, artists, vending at a booth outside with zines and prints

June 2024 Events!

By: renskstudio June 1, 2024February 25, 2025

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June is packed with exciting events in Indianapolis, including markets, poetry conferences, and film screenings! Come say hi!

To Mama Tripod

This post is in part an ode to my lady, Mama Tripod the doe, who roamed the woodland next to my college apartment. The rest are thoughts about how past work informs the present, zines, artist books and some exciting related updates!

Becoming Lake Erie

By: renskstudio January 29, 2024February 25, 2025

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I wrote this poem for an upcoming zine themed on “place”. Downriver, Michigan is a place that is a part of me. I am always in awe of its beauty and neglect.

FREE GAZA Poster

By: renskstudio January 25, 2024February 25, 2025

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This poster design is available for download if anyone would like to use it in protest of the U.S. funding the Israeli genocide of Palestinians.

sketch of the rocky mountains in black ink outlines and colored with mint gouache, cropped in on the top of the mountain and pines

5′ Mountain

Back into writing poetry after a long hiatus… again. This piece was written in response to a Long Covid flare-up and the lessons learned from places I’ve met.

Mini zines folded on a cutting mat with paintbrushes and ink

HURRAY! Two years of the Non-Human Neighbors Zine

Channeling sorrow, I began ‘Non-Human Neighbors’ zine as a project to highlight the JOY I feel in living with the individuals around me. My hope is to communicate that the beings we share space with are inherently worthy of consideration and respect. Thank you to all who support the project.