Every month I make a Risograph print to send out to my Riso Club subscribers over on Patreon. (Oh, and I ship internationally!) It’s a fun, affordable way to get a print from me, and I post a lot of behind-the-scenes/drawing process content on there, too.
In case you don’t already know:
Risograph printing is essentially the screen printing process and a copy machine rolled into one. A print’s colors are added one at a time and layered on top of one another to create the final image. The inks are much more vibrant than your standard inkjet printer, and the print still has a handmade feel to it!
Both prints are 4.25 x 5.5" – I've been sticking with this size lately because it wastes less paper when I trim the prints. Running through a lot of paper is inevitable when it comes to Riso printing due to the nature of the machine, so I’ve been trying my best to be mindful of waste.
You Could Be Happy Here
65lb Bright White cover weight paper
3 inks: Black, Primary Blue and Scarlet Red
This image is based on a pathway that goes toward my childhood beach in Sandy Hook, NJ ❤️ I don't live near there anymore, but it still feels like home to me.
Do Not Disturb
65lb speckled cover weight paper
2 inks: Scarlet Red and Primary Blue
Based on my cat Lou :) Though he would never be allowed to be so close to a hot drink because he loves to push things over...
I'm just starting to learn more about Riso and am taking a workshop in December. It's really cool to see what colors you are using and to start thinking about how you are layering. Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.