RISO Artist of the Month John Pham

RISO Artist of the Month John Pham

RISO Artist of the Month John Pham

Meet RISO’s January Artist of the Month

What is your name and the name of your organization/location?

John Pham, I call my self publishing operation Epoxy Press

How long have you been in the art industry?

I’ve been making comics and illustration since 2000. I’ve been working in animation since 2010.

How long have you been using RISO duplicators and the method of RISOGRAPHY?

I started using the Risograph since around 2012.

What are some of your favorite colors to use with a duplicator?

I love using Blue, Pumpkin, Flo Pink and Yellow. Recent favorites also include Aqua and Mint.

Why RISOGRAPHY?

I’ve always loved the aesthetic of limited palette printing, whether it’s screenprinting or prewar-era Menko cards. I purchased a few collections of the manga Norakuro, published originally in the early 30’s, that was a huge influence on me. I think it was printed using 3 spot colors, red, blue, and yellow. I based a lot of my color techniques on stuff from this era.

What would you tell people who are just finding out about RISO Duplicators and the art form of RISOGRAPHY?

Be patient, experiment a lot, and focus on the content of your work, not just the techniques and aesthetics.

Upcoming Events:

I will be appearing at Printed Matter LA with Riso Studio Arts in May

Website Links:

You can find me on Instagram @superphamicom and my website is substitutelife.com