Riso SF5450 printing a two-color gradient of Fluorescent Orange and Federal Blue.

We Are Risolana.

South Valley • Albuquerque • New Mexico

Risolana is a community risograph studio located in the South Valley.

Risolana operates in the front Casita of Partnership for Community Action’s Social Enterprise Center, located at 722 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Enter the building through the back door.

Riso for Artists workshop led by co-founders Michael Lopez and Karl Orozco.

 

We see power in printmaking as a tool for community dialogue where personal and collective expression meet.

Risolana is Open!

Every Friday! 12 PM - 6 PM!
Check out the studio, ask questions on projects, see what’s possible!
20% Discount on printing, reserve your slot today!

Reserve Your Printing Slot Here!

What is a Risograph?

A risograph is a printer invented by the Riso Kagaku Corporation in Japan in the 80’s. The Risograph uses ink to produce vibrant digital prints with a uniquely handcrafted feel. Although originally marketed to corporations, schools, and churches for their efficiency and low cost, artists have recently used risographs to start small presses and DIY printmaking spaces. 

How to Riso
Lets Make Something!

Artwork above by artist and musician Asenath Lizárraga.

A person holding a yellow sticky note with the handwritten message "ALBU CTAZY" in blue ink. The background shows a tiled reddish-brown floor.
Open notebook with the word 'CRAZY' written upside down and sideways on the right page, and the word 'ALBU-CRAZY' written vertically next to it, held over a tiled floor.
Open photo book with two pages, showing two black-and-white portraits, one on each page. Hand holding the book, on a tiled floor.
A person holding a photograph of a tattoo on a person's arm, with the tattoo featuring black ink text in a decorative font. The photograph is tilted upside down, and the background shows a reddish-brown tiled floor.
A person holding a small photo booklet with two photos inside. The left photo shows a shirtless young man with tattoos, standing outdoors near bicycles, posing with one arm flexed. The right photo is a close-up of a person's midsection, showing a tat
A hand holding an open book with the number '505' written in black on the left page, and the right page is blank, with a background of reddish-brown tiled floor.
A person's hand holding a yellow ticket with blue text that reads '505'. The ticket is printed at risolano in South Valley, Albuquerque, NM, and is shown over a reddish-brown tiled floor.
A person holding a black card with visible windows and a room interior reflected on it, against a brick wall background.
A person holding an open photo album showing an interior scene of a person sitting on a chair near windows, with natural light coming through.
Photo of a person holding an open photo book showing two pictures: the top picture has a collection of plush toys including teddy bears and pigs with a person sitting among them, and the bottom picture shows a person sitting on a car with a building
Photo of an open book showing two photos of a person sitting on stairs, one on each page. The person is wearing a dark jacket, pants, and shoes, and has long dark hair. The setting appears to be indoors with staircases, railings, and ceiling lights.
A person holding a photograph showing an indoor and outdoor scene with three people in silhouette, a car outside, and tables inside a cafe.
A person holding an open card with an artistic illustration of a woman seated near a window, surrounded by multiple floating eyes, with more eyes on the ground in front of her.
A person holding a white paper with words like 'guilty', 'excited', 'content', 'happy', 'peaceful', 'relaxed', 'frustrated', and 'disappointed' printed on it, with a dirt ground background.
A hand holding an open booklet with a photo of a blue hand reaching for snacks on a table. The table has various snack items, and the caption below reads "guilty / excited." The book is held over reddish-brown dirt ground with small pebbles and a few
A photo of a hand holding an open photo album with a background of a dirt ground. The left page shows a picture of a dog on a leash walking on a sidewalk with grass and trees in the background. The right page contains three images of a woman making d
Open booklet with two images: left shows a washing machine drum with soap and water, captioned 'excited / content'; right shows a person working at a desk, captioned 'frustrated / disappointed'.
A person holding an open photo book with two images inside. The left image shows a laptop on a blanket with the caption 'peaceful / relaxed'. The right image shows the interior view of a vehicle, focusing on the steering wheel and dashboard with the
An open book with two photos of dogs on a sandy surface. Below the photos, the words 'relaxed / frustrated' are visible.
A person's hand holding a small white booklet with the name 'asiana lee' printed on it against a background of reddish-brown dirt or gravel.
Hand holding a black booklet with the words 'Taken for Granted' embossed on the cover, with a textured square shape above the text, against a tiled floor background.
Open book showing a page with a photograph of a sunset or sunrise over trees, with the text "Taken For Granted" underneath.
Open book showing two landscape images, one of a bright sun over water and the other of a blue sky with clouds and trees.
Open scrapbook featuring landscape photographs of a beach and sunset, held against a tiled floor background.
Open scrapbook with a landscape photo of a river and a hot air balloon image beneath it.
Open booklet showing a stylized image of a desert landscape with rock formations and rock arch, with a bright blue sky in the background.
A set of school notebooks or workbooks titled 'Prep School' with a black and white cover design, placed on wood chips or mulch.
An open comic book being held outdoors over a ground covered with wood chips, showing a black-and-white comic on the left page and a colorful comic on the right page.
Open comic book with black and white illustrations, featuring scenes of children and teenagers in various settings including outdoors under the moon, sitting at a table in a lunchroom, and talking.
A comic book open on a wooden table, showing a conversation about cooking and a large illustration of people eating together at a table in a restaurant or cafe.
Open book with comic strip on the left page and a colored illustration on the right page, held in a person's left hand over a wooden surface.
A hand holding a booklet with illustrations of hot air balloons on the cover, placed on a dry, reddish-brown soil ground.
A person holding an open small booklet or photo album with pages that feature images of red and white checkered hot air balloons, with the background showing brown, dry dirt.
Open book with checkered red and white pages, held by a hand over sandy ground.
Open sketchbook with line drawings of hot air balloons, held above rocky ground.
A hand holding an open booklet with illustrations of hot air balloons featuring red and blue checkered patterns on a dirt surface background.
A hand holding an open white booklet with a stylized orange Wi-Fi signal icon on the right page, against a background of reddish-brown dirt or soil.
A person's hand holding an open book with line drawings of hot air balloons on each page, against a background of reddish-brown soil.
A hand holding a pamphlet with illustrations of hot air balloons on a sandy surface.
A person holding a small white card with a black and white sketch of a bird on it, outdoors on grassy ground with dry leaves.
A person holding an open book with black-and-white images of soldiers, with a background of dried grass and leaves.
Open book with black-and-white photographs of soldiers in helmets and hats, and a person releasing a bird into the sky, held outdoors over dry grass.
Close-up photo of a hand holding an open typewritten message booklet outdoors on dry grass. The message mentions a parade, a bird, and military references.
Open book displaying black-and-white images of various birds, held outdoors over dry grass and leaves.
A person holding an open booklet with a black and white photograph of a bird on the right page and text about a soldier on the left page, outdoors on dry grass.
A hand holding a book or booklet with an illustration of a bird on the cover, with a background of dried grass or leaves.
A hand holding a small card with the words 'Hi Sunday' handwritten in blue crayon or marker, with some artistic lines and scribbles in the background.
A person holding an open small photo album or scrapbook with a picture of a stone wall and a window on the right page, against a background of tiled indoor floor.
Photograph of a person holding an open photo album showing two images: the left image depicts two people sitting on a large rock, and the right image shows a small stone structure with a window, set against a bright blue sky.
Open photo book showing two landscape images: one of a leafless tree against a blue sky, and the other of mountain ranges with clouds overhead.
A person holding a small open book with two black-and-white photographs on glossy pages, showing silhouettes of two people and a signpost, against a background of brown tiled floor.
A small photo of two children sitting by a window, viewed from inside a room, with warm indoor lighting and the window showing an outdoor landscape.
A person holding a black book titled 'DISTURBED' by Riley Designs outdoors with dry grass and fallen leaves in the background.
A hand holding open photo book with two visible pages, one black and the other purple, against a background of dry grass and leaves.
A person holding an open book with a blurry, purple and pink-toned image printed on the pages. The background shows dry grass and leaves.
A person holding an open booklet with an abstract image of a candle and flames in a reddish hue against a background of dry grass.
A person holding an open booklet or magazine outdoors on dry grass. The booklet's pages display images of a glowing, red-colored object, possibly a stone or sculpture, against a dark background.
Open book with a landscape photograph of a small building or shed on the left page, and a blank black page on the right, held outdoors on a ground covered with dry grass and leaves.
A hand holding a card with an illustration of a root vegetable with green leaves, labeled "LA RESILIENCIA" in Spanish, with fallen leaves on the ground in the background.
Open booklet held over fallen autumn leaves, with text titled '2021 Albuquerque Resilience Boxes' and a blue and white illustration of plants and a person.
Open pamphlet or booklet held by a person's hand, featuring information about mutual aid, community organizing, and a drawing of a snake with multiple segments, on a background of dried leaves and some outdoor objects.
A hand holding an open notebook outdoors among fallen leaves. The left page features a poem about harvest with a grayscale illustration of onions and decorative elements. The right page contains handwritten instructions and sketches for planting and
An open book held by a person's hand outdoors, with autumn leaves and some garden tools in the background. The left page has a gold-printed note indicating it was printed at Risolana in South Valley, Albuquerque, NM. The right page features a blue-to
A person holding a vinyl record with an album cover featuring artwork of a mountain scene and a figure with three other figures, with the text 'LA DOUCHERIA' at the top. The background is reddish dirt ground.
Open small book with gold text on the right page resting on red rocky ground.
Open book with illustrations of ancient Egyptian art, including a scene of people working at a bakery or workshop, and a depiction of a person pouring water from a vessel, with labels 'Fed' and 'Drogga' in small font.
An open book laying on dirt ground, showing a snow-covered mountain scene on the left page and an image of people in traditional clothing with animals on the right page.
An open picture book held by a person with a sandy outdoor background. The left page features a painting of a woman with long hair wearing a headdress made of white fluffy material, labeled 'Dressed'. The right page shows a dark scene, labeled 'Place
Open book with artistic images of a woman, held over a sandy, rocky surface, with a small bee in the background. The left page has the year 1500, and the right page has the year 1999.
A person holds an open book with handwritten text on a page and a photo of a woman sitting and looking down on the other page. The background shows reddish-brown dirt ground with small rocks and footprints.
A hand holding a beige card with gold embossed text that reads 'BY LILY HESS 2021' against a background of reddish-brown dirt or sand.
A person holding a light blue book with the title 'why can't we go play?' written in lowercase letters against a stone wall background.
A person holding a small photo book open to two photographs of children, against a brick wall background.
Open photo book showing a woman posing with a peace sign on the left page and an animated scene of women in swimsuits and swim caps on the right page.
A person's hand holding an open booklet with two pages, each featuring a different pixelated image: the left page shows the inside of a tunnel or archway, and the right page shows a person hanging from a zip line against a blue sky.
Open book showing two photos of outdoor scenery, held against a stone wall. The photos depict trees and a pond or lake, with a reddish hue, possibly taken at sunset.
Open photo book showing a pastel-colored photograph of a basketball hoop on a court with trees in the background.

Inspired by the New Mexican concept of la resolana*, our resolana is a two-page spread open to the sun.

*a south-facing wall where community members gather, share, and reflect

Risolana’s 2023 Annual Calendar, featuring artwork by artist Beedallo.

Our Mission

Risolana started in 2021 to fill the need for a publicly accessible risograph studio in the state of New Mexico. We prioritize empowering our community by teaching the process and uses of the risograph over simply providing printing services. We aim to:

  • Cultivate an artmaking space as accessible as the risograph itself

  • Establish a network of socially engaged artists and designers

  • Organize a printed archive of Albuquerque’s artistic and social movements

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Artwork above by artist Carlos I. Gabaldon.

Color & Paper Options

The image features a black background with the word "Black" written in bold white letters.

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Text reading 'Federal Blue' on a dark blue wavy background.

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A stylized gold-colored banner with the words 'Flat Gold' in white text.

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Pink banner with white text that says 'Fluorescent Orange'.

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Bright pink background with the words "Fluorescent Pink" in large, bold, white text.

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Sunflower logo on a yellow background with a wave-like white border at the top.

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Pink background with the word 'scarlet' in white, bold letters.

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Blue background with the word "Cornflower" written in white, bold font.

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Green banner with the word 'Green' written on it.

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Light mauve background with white text that reads 'Light Mauve'

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Purple banner with the word 'Orchid' in white text.

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A graphic with a brown background and the word 'Brown' in white text.

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Riso Black on White Paper

Riso Black on White Paper

Riso Black on Blue Cardstock

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Riso Black on Yellow Cardstock

Federal Blue on White Paper

Federal Blue on White Paper

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Federal Blue on Yellow Cardstock

Flat Gold on White Paper

Flat Gold on White Paper

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Flat Gold on Creme Cardstock

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Flat Gold on Gray Cardstock

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Flat Gold on Yellow Cardstock

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Fluorescent Orange on White Paper

Fluorescent Orange on White Paper

Fluorescent Orange on Blue Cardstock

Fluorescent Orange on Blue Cardstock

Fluorescent Orange on Creme Cardstock

Fluorescent Orange on Creme Cardstock

Fluorescent Orange on Gray Cardstock

Fluorescent Orange on Gray Cardstock

Fluorescent Orange on Green Cardstock

Fluorescent Orange on Green Cardstock

Fluorescent Orange on Yellow Cardstock

Fluorescent Orange on Yellow Cardstock

Cornflower on White Paper

Cornflower on White Paper

Cornflower on Blue Cardstock

Cornflower on Blue Cardstock

Cornflower on Creme Cardstock

Cornflower on Creme Cardstock

Cornflower on Gray Cardstock

Cornflower on Gray Cardstock

A light green design sheet with the Risolana logo at the top. It features various font size samples, lines, and text repetitions of 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.' There is a drawing of a bird at the bottom left and a photo of a city s

A light green design sheet with the Risolana logo at the top. It features various font size samples, lines, and text repetitions of 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.' There is a drawing of a bird at the bottom left and a photo of a city street at the bottom right. The text at the bottom indicates South Valley, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2021.

Cornflower on Yellow Cardstock

Cornflower on Yellow Cardstock

Scarlet on White Paper

Scarlet on White Paper

Scarlet on Blue Cardstock

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Scarlet on Creme Cardstock

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Fluorescent Pink on White Paper

Fluorescent Pink on White Paper

Fluorescent Pink on Blue Cardstock

Fluorescent Pink on Blue Cardstock

Fluorescent Pink on Creme Cardstock

Fluorescent Pink on Creme Cardstock

Fluorescent Pink on Gray Cardstock

Fluorescent Pink on Gray Cardstock

Fluorescent Pink on Green Cardstock

Fluorescent Pink on Green Cardstock

Fluorescent Pink on Yellow Cardstock

Fluorescent Pink on Yellow Cardstock

Sunflower on White Paper

Sunflower on White Paper

Sunflower on Blue Cardstock

Sunflower on Blue Cardstock

Sunflower on Creme Cardstock

Sunflower on Creme Cardstock

Sunflower on Gray Cardstock

Sunflower on Gray Cardstock

Sunflower on Green Cardstock

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Sunflower on Yellow Cardstock

Sunflower on Yellow Cardstock

Green on White Paper

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Green on Blue Cardstock

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Green on Creme Cardstock

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Green on Gray Cardstock

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Green on Yellow Cardstock

Green on Yellow Cardstock

Light Mauve on White Paper

Light Mauve on White Paper

Light Mauve on Blue Cardstock

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Light Mauve on Creme Cardstock

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Light Mauve on Gray Cardstock

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Light Mauve on Yellow Cardstock

Light Mauve on Yellow Cardstock

Orchid on White Paper

Orchid on White Paper

Orchid on Blue Cardstock

Orchid on Blue Cardstock

Orchid on Creme Cardstock

Orchid on Creme Cardstock

Orchid on Gray Cardstock

Orchid on Gray Cardstock

Orchid on Green Cardstock

Orchid on Green Cardstock

Orchid on Yellow Cardstock

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Brown on White Paper

Brown on White Paper

Brown on Blue Cardstock

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Brown on Creme Cardstock

Brown on Creme Cardstock

Brown on Gray Cardstock

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Brown on Green Cardstock

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Brown on Yellow Cardstock

Brown on Yellow Cardstock

Artists-In-Residence 2026:

Gage Fernandez
and Madison Ortega

Madison and Gage are a dynamic creative duo who have been collaborating since childhood. Their work reflects their shared roots in New Mexico and their experiences with rural living and gentrification. Maddy, a writer, food creator, and bakery owner, brings a unique perspective to her projects, often infusing them with humor and a touch of the surreal through her food-centric art. Gage, a multi-talented illustrator and tattoo artist, contributes his distinctive design style, which spans album art, sign making, printmaking, and graphic design. Together, they've developed a collaborative voice that's both funny and powerful. Currently they're channeling their creative energy into exploring the quirks and complexities of New Mexico culture, seeking to capture the nuances of their lives here as children and adults.

 

Gage Fernandez

Gage Fernadez hails from Taos, NM. A multi-talented artist, Fernandez's creative endeavors range from tattooing, illustration, graphic design, screen-printing, crafts, and many other such things. They find  inspiration in the fantastical, in the mystical, and all things strange.

Fernandez has been creating art their entire life, always finding solace in sketchbook pages. Self-taught in every regard until They struck out for Tacoma, Washington, to complete a two-year tattoo apprenticeship. They are now home again, have a sun-filled tattoo studio, and are brimming with inspiration and passion for all things art!

Instagram: @goblin.gage

Madison Ortega

Madison Ortega,  a multidisciplinary artist,  weaves together food, art, and community to create immersive experiences. Growing up in an artist community such as Taos, Ortega developed a deep appreciation for the intersection of culture, cuisine, and creativity. After years in the food industry, they  felt burnt out and lost touch with their  creative side. It wasn't until they  started their own business and started prioritizing their creative eye, that they found their way back to art as a way of life.

As Ortega’s creative journey evolved, they began to merge their skills, collaborating with magazines, curating culinary exhibits, and bringing their thoughts to life through food styling, painting, and writing. Through their work, Ortega celebrates the beauty of food, community, and creative expression. Ortega is constantly seeking new ways to push boundaries and craft experiences that are visually stunning, thought-provoking, and engaging.

Instagram: @mood.bake.baby

Support Future Risolana Residencies!

Our Services

  • A man with glasses and a grey shirt holding a colorful informational poster about nutritional values and community food locations.

    Studio Access

    We invite community members to come to our space and get hands on experience with the risograph themselves.

  • Two people wearing masks looking at papers on a table in a room with wooden walls and furniture.

    In-person Consultation

    We provide one-on-one consultations with those who need design or printing support.

  • Desk covered with various art prints, sketches, and books, including a prominent poster with the text 'risolano.'

    Workshops

    We host regular workshops for the community to introduce others to digital and analog processes.

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Artwork above by artist Vicente Telles.

The Gallery

View fullsize This Wednesday the 27th! 🪩💥 Xena Brar @bedfullofdirt from @secret_riso_club in New York stops by Risolana for a special Along The Way! Xena will lead a collage workshop in response to Jenny Odell's book How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Ec
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View fullsize The end of the month means printing!! 30 copies, 2 colors, what more can you ask for?? Saturday May 30 2-5pm at Risolana ✨🪻 Link to register in our bio 🌞 nos vemos
View fullsize Two recent eye-catchers from April’s Thirty Under Thirty. 👀🐠 Stay tuned tomorrow when May’s sign-up goes live!💥🪩 Rainy Batroff: @littleprickart Kate Bee: @heykatebee
View fullsize See you this Saturday, start thinking… 🥀🍓✂️ 💌 1 Color Print Party 🗓️ Saturday, May 16 🕔 2:00-5:00pm 💵 $20-$40 sliding scale 🗞️ 50 copies, double sided 🔗 Register at link in bio
View fullsize Recent work from our Cornflower 1 Color Print Party! Keep an eye out around the middle of every month to play with that months color 🖍️🐠 Nina Katz: @ninatummyache Carlos McCord: @farmshark
View fullsize Thirty prints for Thirty dollars 💌 Hope to see some new and old faces next Thursday! 🌱🌞 register at the link in our bio 🔗
View fullsize Client appreciation 🌞 @kat_kinnick 🦊 It’s lovely to see how Kat creates such a wonderfully painterly print by thoughtfully using textured layers of color. Her imagery also sweeps you off your feet and takes you outside. 🦔 ✨Find these print
View fullsize Strange Overtones - Sofia Leyba | now available online at risolana.org/store (link in bio to purchase!) 🧩💝 $7.00 6.5’’x10’’ Risograph Print by Sofia Leyba | Ed. - 30 | 2026 Printed on 80# Cougar Natural Cover | Sunflower
View fullsize We'll see you today from 11am-4pm at Risolana for the ABQ Print Crawl! Got a good activity for y'all 😎🌞 Come ready with an image on your phone or tablet to try out some new color schemes! ABQ Print Crawl Sat. April 18th 11am-4pm 722 Isleta Blvd
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View fullsize TODAY! ✨Learn how to turn photos into Riso prints! 📸 Sunday, April 12th at 2:00 pm walk-in or sign up at link in bio. Free print with entry - this is a talk and demo with artist @yazweh as part of his ‘Native Genes’ show. Proceeds at t
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View fullsize A week from today is the best cornflower risograph party you’ll ever see 🧵🐬 + Bookmarks and a never before done memo-pad made at our last 1CPP! 📝🔖 Andi Sanchez: @luna.liminalities.art Lana Nguyen: @lan_del_art 💌 1 Color Print Party 🗓️