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Introduction to Creating Illustrations for Risograph Printing

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Overview

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Learn how to translate your creative and artistic illustrations into risograph printing.
  • Introduction
  • The First Steps
  • Color Consciousness
  • Print Preparation
  • Printing and Sharing Your Work
  • Final project
Welcome to an exciting journey into the vibrant world of Risograph illustrations. Join renowned illustrator Olivia Fields as she guides you through the process of creating stunning and unique artwork using the Risograph printing technique.

In this online course, you'll learn how to adapt your own designs into captivating Risograph illustrations, from conceptualization to the final printed piece. Explore the history of Risograph, experiment with colors and overlapping, understand the importance of negative space, and master the process of color separation.

By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the skills to confidently create multicolor images that reflect your personal style and vision.

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • What Is Risograph Printing?
  • Making Your Mark
  • Gathering Inspiration
  • Sketching Out the Illustration
  • Defining the Line
  • Picking the Colors
  • Color Blocking: Planning Ahead
  • Color Separation: Thinking in Layers
  • Coloring Tips: Overprint, Knockout, and Trapping
  • A Lack of Color: Utilizing Negative Space
  • Setting up the File
  • Basic Printing Terminology and Applications
  • Final Print Formatting
  • Getting a Risograph Printer Ready
  • A Warning for Perfectionists
  • Having Fun with the Process
  • Sharing Your Work
  • Introduction to Creating illustrations for Risograph Printing

Taught by

Olivia Fields

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