About Ronzio Studio Arts
The Vision
Ronzio Studio Arts is a culmination of three decades of mastery in the art of creation, blending imagination and precision. It was founded from a vision fueled by a passionate genuine need to create alongside the desire to provide connection and community. With a legacy rooted in building extraordinary sculptures, fabrications, and immersive experiences, the studio is a beacon for innovation and craftsmanship taking on opportunities to express and communicate through the design and fabrication of many types of art. The historical 14,000 sq ft building—once a company store from the 1870s—now serves as a hub of artistic transformation, radiating the spirit of ingenuity.
Ronzio Studio Arts is a testament to the power of dedication, family legacy, and a relentless pursuit of turning visions into reality, solidifying its place as a cornerstone in the art, education, and special effects industry.
Services Offered
Need a lightning bolt of creativity and structure to bring your ideas alive?
The warehouse workshop contains multiple rapid prototyping machines. Building, fabrication and installation areas for crafting silicone prosthetics, traditional sculpture, life-casting. Mould making specializing in theme design and fabrication, using any number of the following: epoxy, sand, fiberglass and stone moulding. Also skilled at metal sculpture, cast iron, bronze and aluminum casted metal work, all types of art fabrication.
Contact RSA for a consultation and have your ideas brought to life using their many years of experience in the field - we have the tools and expertise.
Future renovation art studio plans include an event space to host private parties, green screen production room for movies, a cafe, live workshops, and a dedicated wood-working shop and metalsmith site.
The Process
Our process starts with understanding your needs and vision, honoring that every project is unique and deserves a personal approach, with the intent of exceeding your expectations.
We create a customized plan and work closely with you to ensure satisfaction every step of the way. Using technology alongside brilliant minds of seasoned artists to unleash the best methods of implementing skilled techniques, to bring you phenomenal results.
Meet the founder
The artist, the living legend
Shawn Ronzio was born in the small town of Dawson, nestled along the banks of the Youghiogheny River in the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania. Self described as a lightning bolt, his creative genius runs fast through his veins, it is second nature to him. As a child he had an insatiable need to take things apart to gain an understanding of how they worked.
Throughout his youth, inspired by special effects films of the 70s,and 80s he made effects and props for homemade adventure films with his two brothers, building from whatever materials he could get his hands on.
After graduating high school, Ronzio attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in January of 1993. In the fall of '95 he graduated with an Industrial Design Technology degree. The following year he opened 'Coffee on Crawford' with his brothers. In 2000 he moved to Los Angeles and was hired by Michael Burnette Productions and worked for 7 years within the special effects industry. During that time he also studied metal art and fabrication at Mount San Antonio College.
He returned home to Pennsylvania in 2007 and taught special effects for 13 years. During that time he mentored countless talented artists and continues to employ 90% of the individuals he taught during his tenure, fostering a thriving community of creativity and skill. From helping create iconic works in special effects like Doc Ock ( Spiderman II ) to producing stunning visuals and props for multiple Hollywood films such as The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) The Last Mimzy, (2007) The Black Phone (2021) and many more.
Full list of movies here <https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3979023/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1>
Shawn has also completed many private contracts over the years, including spectacular shop front installations - see Artistic Visions Showcase below. He founded Ronzio Studio Arts in 2011, which continues to expand. His career showcases an unparalleled commitment to the world of art and storytelling.
Artist Shawn Ronzio