Andrew Ruano
Andrew Ruano a.k.a. Arystudio is a SoCal based artist that has developed a unique style since 2006. After creating a character to ease the pain of a friend in need, his Happy Robot was born. As he developed his character farther in 2012, he found the unique style you see today.The Ary Robots, as it has been known by, has brought color and joy to collectors locally, nationwide and around the world, including Sweden, Mexico, South Korea, Chile, Sri Lanka.His work has been exhibited at the Chocolate and Art Show, Pancakes & Booze LA, SF & Oakland, Hellada Gallery, The Hive, Resin, Beyond the Lines, Squeeze Art Collective, Expo Art Center’s North Gallery, Patches and Pins Expo, LA County Fair, Pasadena Artwalk, Toy Robot Expo Pasadena, The OC Night Market, Love Long Beach Fest.
Expressions by Arystudio
Here, the Happy Robots expand into a spectrum of color, while the smaller works below show them journeying into different worlds — from outer space to bursts of neon. It’s a reminder that joy doesn’t have boundaries; it travels with us, reshaping itself in every environment.
This piece is about diversity and unity — thousands of Happy Robots, each with their own color and presence, coming together to form a vibrant whole. It’s a celebration of individuality inside community, and how joy multiplies when it’s shared.
The Happy Robots have always been about joy and connection, so turning them into something functional — like this seat — felt like a natural extension. Sitting among them is like being embraced by the community they represent: colorful, curious, and always alive with energy.
At shows like this, I love surrounding myself with the Happy Robots because they remind me why I started — to bring color and joy into people’s lives. Each canvas behind me tells part of their story, from bold sprays of graffiti energy to carefully patterned grids of characters. Together, they create a universe of playfulness and resilience, where every piece — no matter how big or small — carries that spark of positivity I first imagined back in 2006.
