RISO Studio Arts has been an official North America Riso sales and services team for decades. We offer new and used RISO printers and supplies. 

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Explore the limitless possibilities of RISO printing with amazing environmentally friendly inks.





︎  risostudioarts
︎ (805) 642 6789
︎ info@risostudioarts.com

Meet the Team

Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Albert McCartney moved to Los Angeles in 1985 and has since built a reputation as Southern California’s main source for all things RISO. He has since found a deep appreciation for artists and art educators, and leverages his business experience to make RISO more accessible to schools, nonprofit organizations and artists on the west coast.

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Ross is a California native with 22 years’ experience in print technology, network integration, and print fleet management. His responsibilities include pre-sales consultation, technical installation and product network compatibility.  After years of supporting commercial enterprises large and small, Ross has found new joy working with Riso artists and Art educators.

︎: rmccartney@risostudioarts.com

Karina Richardson is a Los Angeles-based tattooist, artist, and educator with a passion for sharing her creative skills with others. She has extensive experience in a variety of craft disciplines, including but not limited to silkscreen, cyanotype printing, and sticker design. Karina holds a degree in Communication Design with an Emphasis in Illustration from Pratt Institute.
︎: karina.richardson@risostudioarts.com

Jayes Caitlin is an LA based artist, designer, and printmaker producing colorful abstract compositions of limited edition prints, concert posters, and original paintings for clients and collectors. She also runs the publishing and print studio Heavy Gel which offers public screen printing and risograph workshops, live printing, commission silkscreening, and an artist publishing program.


︎ ︎ ︎:
jayes.caitlin@risostudioarts.com

Jun Ha is a Graphic Designer and Artist from LA. They graduated from ArtCenter College of Design with a BFA in Illustration, and are now working to help build ArtCenter’s first RISO lab facility.


︎ ︎ ︎: jun.ha@risostudioarts.com

David Bow is a certified Riso technician who has been a part of the Los Angeles art scene for over ten years. He works as a multi-disciplinary artist and musician as well as co-founder of the long-running DIY collective Non Plus Ultra.  David graduated with a BA from Bennington College in 2009.


︎ ︎ ︎:
dave.bow@risostudioarts.com

Testimonials

UCLA
DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS

“Riso Studio Arts has gone far and above with its amazing team... We have other departments coming to use our RISOs for either class projects or events. Which has culminated into a creative community and has been a bridge building tool for our departments here at UCLA...” (READ MORE)

–Israel Gutierrez,
Print Lab Supervisor

ARTCENTER
ILLUSTRATION DEPARTMENT

PASADENA, CA 

“The Riso Studio Arts team has been thoughtful and patient with us from the beginning. Due to the size of the college, we had to make changes throughout negotiating for a proper space on campus. We wanted to dedicate a space for the risograph and Makers Lab. We had custom-made cabinetry for the ink drums and other equipment. Albert and his team were so thoughtful that they dropped off a drum so we could have precise measurements.
    Since we acquired the risograph duplicator, Jun has been generous with her time and expertise. She often helps us at a moment’s notice. When we confront difficulties, she spends time with us to problem solve. It was incredible to have her help us. She was an alum of the college and understood our system very well...We expect the risograph community at ArtCenter will continue to grow. Someday, we hope to acquire a second or even a third duplicator to support our creative community” 

–Bonnie Lee,
Senior Coordinator

USC
ROSKI SCHOOL OF ART+DESIGN

LOS ANGELES, CA

Riso Studio Arts has proven to be the most responsive, reliable, and trustworthy vendor I have ever worked with. They are always there when needed with an honest opinion and professional support. The Studio Arts team’s passion for Riso duplicators in Arts applications is contagious and their mission to promote Riso in California school districts and universities is something to admired.

The Riso placed at USC Roski School of Art and Design in 2016 has been a very popular tool with all students.

–Hayk Avetisyan,
IT Manager

SADDLEBACK
COLLEGE


MISSION VIEJO, CA

“RISO Studio Arts has generously provided not only RISOgraph printers and inks for Saddleback College but most importantly they have supported our learning curve with technical support and connected us to the vibrant creative network of local and international RISOgraph print studios.  Since meeting at the 2018 California STEAM Symposium we have worked together on bringing RISOgraph to our campus.  It has been used by multiple foundation art courses such as 2D Design and Color Theory as well as advanded Printmaking courses.  We have also used the RISOgraph for interdisciplinary collaborations with our Anthropology and History departments and expect to continue expanding our publishing projects into other disciplines and with the local community.  Our relationship with RISO Studio Arts has increased our capacity for student expression and engagement and I look forward to the incredible work ahead of us!“

–Erin O’Shea,
Professor of Visual Arts
Fine Arts and Media Technology

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