Contact Us
Diana Chu & Ben Grzenia
heybearbear@gmail.com
262.203.3712
@bearbear.co
1214 E Crawford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207 USA
Open by Appointment Only
Who are the bears?
Diana H. Chu is a writer and illustrator who works best with pencil to paper. She traded years of art director gigs for the entrepreneurial frontier in 2021. Her background is in communication design (BFA) and illustration practice (MFA). She hails from Virginia, Hong Kong and St. Louis. Ben Grzenia is an avid outdoorsman who grew up in Southern Wisconsin. His background is in graphic design (BA) and printmaking (MFA), with emphasis on collage, screen-printing, and now Risography. He has worked across various industries as a designer (and once as a bagel baker!) Diana and Ben launched BearBear in Milwaukee as a self-publishing Risograph studio in 2019. BearBear hand-crafts contemporary art books and indie publications, believing that artisan imperfection is a virtue.
FAQ
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Do you print for hire?
Yes. We accept a limited number of custom Risograph print orders a year. Learn about our ink color library, file and paper requirements, and more here. Then reach out for a quote.
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Can I visit your shop?
Our production studio, where all the magic happens, is open by appointment only. Reach out to inquire about a visit. We'd love to host you!
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How do I take a class?
We teach 2 classes: Riso Basics is our most popular course and we recommend taking that first. We also teach 1:1 private Risograph sessions. Email us to request a private class.