Illustrator Mandy Finke has spent the last month experimenting with translating some of her more “painterly” illustrations into Risograph prints. Instead of using the normal kind of file setup, she turned her drawings into fake CMYK. Mandy’s illustrations cover subjects including people, nature, folklore, food, travel, and the built environment…
Visual artist Agnes Vokata first discovered the world of art when she was four years old. She tell us; “My mother took me to an elementary art school in the small town where I was born for some art classes for children. I never thought that one day art would…
Micorri-Zine – Appunti visivi di simbiosi mutualistica (A fanzine dedicated to the world of lichen) is a project curated by Francesca Habe, created as number 14 in the FranZine_Milano series. Designed in the summer of 2023 in collaboration with Federico Blu di Prussia, the publication was conceived as a reflection…
A Scottish native currently based on the North-East coast, Eva Crawford-McKee works as a graphic designer, creating pieces that are bold in colour and feature funky typography. Eva works to both personal and client briefs across a range of deliverables, and also facilitates art projects in Aberdeenshire in a voluntary…
On the blog with Verfied People of Print member, Mandy Finke. Mandy is an artist and illustrator based in Amsterdam. Her distinct style and mark-making are what capture viewers’ attention, here we find out more about her process, work, and inspirations. For new visitors, please tell us what you do…
Back in 2018, Rou Jiao, an innovative designer, embarked on an eye-opening journey in the realm of card design. Entrusted with the task of weaving Chinese cultural elements into her work, she initiated her landmark project, Bad Print. This endeavour was an homage to history and a reflection of personal…
Alice Oehr is a commercial illustrator, artist, and designer from Melbourne. Her distinct, colourful style incorporates a love of food, pattern, collage, and drawing. Her background in design informs her art practice with a strong emphasis on bold forms and strong colours. She draws both for work and for fun,…
Edie Woolf is a Bristol based illustrator, comic artist, and printmaker who creates introspective comics and animations that promote themes of self-exploration, kindness, positivity, and anti-hustle culture vibes. She also regularly releases new clothing lines and art prints with these same themes. Edie graduated from UWE with a degree in Illustration back…
Gradspotters is here to help emerging printmakers make their mark on the industry. Applications are currently open for 2023 graduates who have a keen interest and eye for print-orientated work. With perks including social media shares and blog articles, as well as personalised mentorship and exclusive goodies, Gradspotters is the…
Alice Thomas is a Bristol-based multidisciplinary printmaker whose creative practice focuses on the mediums of linocut, silkscreen, and Risograph printing. Alice also experiments with other creative mediums such as zine-making, film-making, and ceramics, resulting in a well rounded and diverse body of work which explores a variety of themes from…
Utrecht-based graphic design and illustrator Petra Verkade’s Risograph calendar is ideal for jotting down all of your friends and families birthdays. Making the Risograph birthday calendar was a fun process for the designer; “I enjoyed the freedom of designing without constraints, creating colourful, vibrant compositions.” After digital designing and layer…
We’re here to support and champion the work of recent graduates with our brand new platform, Gradspotters. With a heap of perks including blog articles, guided mentorship, and features in our publications, Gradspotters helps new graduates in the fields of print and design make their mark and establish their presence…
We’re here to help you get your new year organised with our round up of the best calendars for 2024. From wall planners, to desk calendars, and vibrant illustrations, to simple typography, there’s a calendar for every space and taste. Check them out below and fill your 2024 with joy…
During Wobby Workout, a work period at Dutch autonomous illustration platform Wobby.club, Mika Schalks produced a fictional TV guide, Normal Ordinary SIGNAL. During this residency, he continued his graduation work about the queerness of television. The TV channels he created for that work inspired him to dive deeper into the…
Freelance lettering artist, Ollie Cooper, has released a limited edition 30 piece Risograph print series of his Kinder illustration exclusively for The London Illustration Fair (LIF) 24-26 November 2023. The inspiration for the piece was ignited after Ollie’s niece shared her “first day at a new school” jitters before the…
We’re super excited to be launching Gradspotters; a new space dedicated to championing emerging graduates in the fields of print and design. The platform aims to assist graduates in making their mark in the industry through showcasing their work across our pages, personalised mentorship, and networking opportunities. Applications are now…
Street Art for Home is an international presentation of works by graffiti artists which includes three exhibitions across three locations; Sofia, Sao Paulo, and Bogotá. Organised by Sito Studio and Visionary, with support from the National Fund “Culture” under the program “One Year Grant”, Bulgarian and international street and graffiti…
Dasha Starostin is an illustrator and visual artist originally from Moldova, and now based in Amsterdam. Working across screen printing, Risograph, and sublimation, printing is one of Dasha’s favourite ways to bring her stories to life and share them with others. Her creations cover the mediums of zines, posters, installations, and…
When London-based artist Vitoria Bas started working with Riso printing, she was blown away and eternally grateful for the extremely open community around it. Learning how to use the machine on the job, she tells us “I was never met with gatekeeping or condescension from other studios when I got…
Since the beginning in 2018, Chemistry Publishing have worked with artists to create and release books, magazines, and prints. Last month, they released their 42nd collaborative project. Besides the projects they release in collaboration, Chemistry Publishing also do commissioned work as they have their own print shop where they can…