As part of the visual communication project we were given the opportunity to create and learn with new traditional methods with specialised workshops. The first workshop that I was to participate in was based on the method of Risograph printing. So what is Risograph printing?
Risograph printing is a printing process that is a stencil duplicator which works like a photocopier by comping in its technology with the idea of screen printing method. Risograph prints works in a similar way by using layers starting with lightest colours first before layering with the darker tones. To create these stencils you must use monochrome colours such as whites, blacks and greys.
Above shows a colour chart explaining the different colours and what happens when layered and combined to create new colours. It also shows the darker the monochrome colour the darker the printing colour you have chosen. In this brief we were told to create an image inspired by our local folk project only using pink and blue ink.
Above shows my chosen character and the plan for the print that I wanted to develop into my risograph print. To do this I would have to create two separate layers one for each colour which I would then layer. In the plan above I show i want to use the idea of pattern to create a bold and effective piece that would frame the character and add energy to the overall artwork. 
Above shows the two individual layers one for each of the colours, the first layer shows how the blue will be used to create a dark strong outline for the character. Whilst the second will be the pink layer that will frame the character as well as adding fun details such as the rosy cheeks and pink coffee cup. I created both these layers digitally as it felt like the easiest process to create two layers that would line up perfectly . As you can see from both these layers I used darker monochrome colours meaning that when printed the blue and pink will appear darker and more vivid.
Above shows my example of how I wanted the print to turn out with the combination of blue and pink to create an effective image with negative apace used to create a pattern which would add character and energy whilst enchanting the viewer into a vivid exciting piece.
Unfortunately I was unable to be at the workshop in person however participated online. During this session I was able to see how the artwork was printed and how the machine is used to create the final piece. Overall I was really happy with how this came out and felt it was a really effective piece in which stood bold and effective to the viewer. This is definitely a process and printing method which I personally enjoyed and feel could be used again within my work.
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