GREATBLUEHERONRISO

GREATBLUEHERON is an original illustration by Mathew Humphries depicting a Great Blue Heron standing tall in the marsh, created April 2026. The entire background is filled with dense handwritten script text — a signature compositional element that gives the piece an aged manuscript or field journal quality. The warm ochre and burnt sienna RISO ink layers beautifully over the linework, creating a rich, earthy atmosphere that feels both naturalistic and deeply personal. 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: Risograph print on cardstock
• Edition: Limited reproduction of 23
• 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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