Risography for Illustrators: From Digital Design to Printed Art
A course by Carmen Casado Pallarés , Digital illustration
Discover the fascinating world of risography and its graphic potential. Learn to create multi-ink prints and master the entire process.
Risography is a printing technique that invites you to experiment and play with color, textures, and overlays. You'll learn to create risograph prints in multiple inks and master every phase of the process, from the conception of the idea to the final design. You'll discover how to transform your illustrations into unique works, exploring the possibilities and limitations of this technique to give your creative work a unique twist.
Immerse yourself in a world of inspiration where 80s and 90s pop culture merges with modern digital processes. You'll develop a series of riso-print-ready illustrations, playing with layers and opacities to achieve striking visual effects. You'll also learn how to optimize your designs for your budget and prepare print-ready files. Upon completion, you'll be part of a creative community that promotes self-publishing and graphic experimentation.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 26 downloads
- 12 students
- 20 lessons (2h 51m)
- 26 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe Photoshop
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Students will create a series of three A3-sized illustrations, prepared for risograph printing in one, two, and three inks. They will learn to manage color, textures, and composition to achieve unique pieces in each creative project.
Who is this online course for?
Creative people eager to explore and experiment graphically through risography. Ideal for those familiar with Photoshop who want to apply digital techniques to illustrations, taking advantage of a limited color palette and the magic of textures and overlays.
Requirements and materials
Basic Photoshop is required, intermediate level recommended. Both Procreate and Photoshop can be used; the steps are similar. A willingness to experiment creatively is key. Digital and physical materials for textures and colors will enrich the learning experience.
Carmen Casado Pallarés
A course by Carmen Casado Pallarés
Carmen Casado is a freelance illustrator specializing in digital illustration. Based in Madrid, she collaborates with international media, publishers, brands, and organizations such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, El País, Vogue, Forbes, Penguin Random House, Mosquito Books, Samsung, Meta, and the Ministry of Equality, among many others. Her work, recognized for its expressive use of color, textures, and graphic experimentation, encompasses editorial, advertising, and cultural projects. One of her first major challenges was The Honest Art Dictionary, which allowed her to explore the technical limits of print illustration and consolidate her experience in editorial collaboration.
Her approach combines digital with analog processes such as risography, a printing technique that gives her images an aesthetic reminiscent of craftsmanship and the graphics of the 1980s. With a style that emphasizes humor and message, Carmen views illustration as a tool for communication and reflection capable of connecting with diverse audiences.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The magic of risography
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What is risography?
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Characteristics
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Think risograph
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Color chart 1
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Color chart 2
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Risograph Bible
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U3
Drawing in riso
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Inspiration
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Sketches and composition
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3-color Riso
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Textures 1
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Textures 2
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U4
Print in riso
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Riso 2 inks 1
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Riso 2 inks 2
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One-color riso
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Budget
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Riso file
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U5
Riso community
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Limited edition
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Risograph atlas
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to risography for illustrators
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