UNKNOWNBIRDRISO

UNKNOWNBIRD is an original illustration by Mathew Humphries depicting an unidentified small bird perched on a weathered wooden post, created May 2026. The composition is dominated by a dramatic splattered ink sky — an expressive, almost cosmic background that contrasts beautifully with the dense woodgrain linework of the post below. The monochrome RISO print in deep navy/slate ink amplifies the drama, giving the piece a brooding, atmospheric quality. This listing is for the Risograph reproduction print of that illustration.

A note from the artist: The bird's species remains unidentified — part of the charm of field sketching. Sometimes the moment matters more than the name.

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, monochrome
• Edition: Limited reproduction of 27
• 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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