24 Feb RISO Artist of the Month Sheila Wong
Meet RISO’s February’s Artist of the Month
What is your name and the name of your organization/location?
My name is Sheila Wong, I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon!
How long have you been in the art industry?
I’ve been working as an artist since 2014. Prior to going freelance full time, I worked in consumer tech and mobile game marketing.
How long have you been using RISO duplicators and the method of RISOGRAPHY?
I was first introduced to Risography in 2024, when a friend asked if I wanted to take a zine making class with them. It was so fun, we ended up finding more classes to take, and have been working with RISO duplicators ever since.
What are some of your favorite colors to use with a duplicator?
Some of my favorite ink colors include fluorescent pink, aqua and violet!
Why RISOGRAPHY?
I love Risograph because the process is a fantastic blend of technology with a human touch. Almost all of my work is digital, but learning and creating art for riso has helped to pull me out of that a bit. Seeing how fellow artists utilize and mix colors is incredibly inspiring. There’s also so much camaraderie and shared knowledge in the craft. Every RISO artist I’ve met is passionate about discussing their printing experiences, and sharing tips and tricks.
What would you tell people who are just finding out about RISO Duplicators and the artform of RISOGRAPHY?
Find a class near you, and try it out! It’s such a versatile and fun medium. Even if you don’t use any type of digital drawing software. It is not limited to just illustration and comics. There’s amazing work out there that has been created with photography, collage, and other traditional tools.
Upcoming Events
I’d actually love to plug some folks that are part of Portland’s amazing risograph community: @sonnyshouseof, @outletpdx, @amppdx, @iprc_pdx
A huge thank you to them for sharing their knowledge, empowering their local communities, and making this artform accessible.
Website Links:
Website: sheilamwong.com
Instagram: @sheilawong