Introduction to Creating Illustrations for Risograph Printing
A Warning for Perfectionists
A course by Olivia Fields , Illustrator
About the video: A Warning for Perfectionists
Overview
“In this lesson, I will describe some of the quirks that come with the process and the ways I try to avoid them. Printing is all about going with the flow. Know that imperfections are to be expected!”
In this video lesson Olivia Fields addresses the topic: A Warning for Perfectionists, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Creating Illustrations for Risograph Printing. Learn how to translate your creative and artistic illustrations into risograph printing..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'll be going over a few of the inconsistencies that you can expect with risograph printing and how to best avoid them. I mentioned before that misregistration is a big part of risograph printing and is to be expected. To best avoid this, you would adjust the printing position of your color layers using the risograph printer, but there are still things that can be expected. A few of them being roller marks, smudging, and uneven coverage from the risograph printer. When paper is fed through the printer, it's grabbed by two rollers. Depending on how dense the ink is on the pap...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Creating Illustrations for Risograph Printing
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Category
Craft, Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Procreate -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, Digital Illustration, Printing

Olivia Fields
A course by Olivia Fields
Olivia Fields is an accomplished illustrator and cartoonist based in Brooklyn, New York. With a focus on editorial illustration and a keen interest in printmaking, Olivia has gained recognition for her vibrant and captivating artwork. Her illustrations have been featured by prestigious clients such as Google, The New York Times, Cartoon Network, and Xbox.
Olivia's love for printmaking, especially Risograph, has led her to explore and experiment with this unique technique, resulting in stunning and visually striking illustrations. Her expertise and passion for sharing knowledge make her the perfect guide for aspiring artists eager to delve into the world of Risograph illustrations.
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