RISOGRAPH: Digital Drawings to Risograph Prints

RISOGRAPH: Digital Drawings to Risograph Prints

Take your digital artwork from the screen to the page in this hands-on introduction to 2–3 color Risograph printing. This class is designed for artists who have some familiarity with digital drawing programs and want to dive deeper into how digital files translate into bold, layered Riso prints.

Together we’ll explore how to thoughtfully set up and separate your artwork into color layers, how to prepare files for the Riso, and how to make creative decisions that take advantage of the machine’s unique textures and vibrant inks. By the end of class, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to move from ideation → digital artwork → finished Risograph print.

What to Bring

Students must bring a laptop or iPad with the digital art program of their choice. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fresco, or Procreate are recommended, but the techniques taught will apply to most…