COWBIRDRISO

COWBIRD is an original illustration by Mathew Humphries depicting a Brown-Headed Cowbird perched on a branch, surrounded by floating leaf motifs, created May 2026. The composition has a folk art quality — the scattered leaves feel almost like a decorative wallpaper pattern framing the bird. Printed in a striking two-color RISO combination of steel blue and lime green, the result is bold, graphic, and unlike anything else in the series. This listing is for the Risograph reproduction print of that illustration.

These are special limited Risograph reproductions produced by RISO Studio Arts, a local printmaking studio in Chinatown, Los Angeles. Color matching, color separation, and precise cardstock cutting were handled by printmaster technician Jun Ha.

Risograph printing is a stencil-based duplicating process that produces rich, layered ink tones with a distinctive texture unique to each print. Known for its vibrant ink saturation and slight natural variation between prints, Risograph is beloved in the fine art and zine communities for its warmth and handmade character — no two prints are exactly alike.

• Size: 5 x 7 inches
• Medium: Two-color Risograph print on cardstock (steel blue + lime green)
• Edition: Limited reproduction of 32
• Signed: In graphite on the reverse — preserving the full integrity of the print face

The original artwork (shown on the left in the reference image) is archived permanently in the artist's collection and is not available for sale.

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