A colorful, pixelated illustration of a vintage instant camera reminiscent of a riso print. The camera, crafted by an illustrator, has a cube-like shape and features vibrant gradients of green, purple, and pink, giving it a retro, artistic appearance with a protruding photo.
  • 2020-2022
  • Riso print
  • Personal illustration
  • Prints

RISOPRINTS 

The risoprints I designed from 2020 - 2022. You can see a little how my style changes, but the riso is definitely staying! I illustrated a lot of more experimental and still colorful prints in 2020. At the end of that year I discovered the 3D tool in illustrator and I now love combining my flat vector work with 3D shapes. I also made a zine this year where I made really fun and colorful shapes and patterns and I experimented with riso animation! Lots of discoveries in 2022. I still love the older prints too, some are still so fun and playful and often a bit more story based than the ones I made later. I would still to risoprint a whole picture book someday, to be published. Maybe about a cowboy or a wizard... I have so many ideas, but not enough time! :)

2022

A colorful grid of 25 square icons, crafted by a skilled illustrator. Each icon boasts unique symbols like a hand, flame, sun, and more. The vibrant colors and geometric designs burst with creativity that's sure to inspire any motion designer.
Colorful 2023 calendar showcasing stylized buildings of Utrecht at the top. Each month is displayed with numbered days below in a vibrant riso palette, featuring green, yellow, pink, and purple hues.
A geometric, abstract illustration of a cactus with a pink flower in a yellow pot, inspired by riso techniques. The background features a pink and purple gradient with triangle patterns, much like the dynamic art scene in Utrecht.
A stylized, geometric illustration of a colorful flower with white petals, green leaves, and stem in a bright pink pot. The background showcases a pink and white cloud pattern, framed by an orange arch—perfect for a motion designer's portfolio in vibrant Utrecht.
A stylized, abstract flower with a pink, swirled bloom and two green leaves stands in a green vase. Created by a talented Utrecht illustrator, the print features a background with a purple and pink geometric pattern.
Risoprint with a geometric and colorful yellow, purple and green flower
Colorful riso print of abstract floral shapes in rows, featuring variations of yellow, pink, and green flowers. Each row displays a different style, with geometric and simplistic designs, crafted by a talented illustrator & motion designer from Utrecht against vibrant backgrounds.
Open book with a blank left page and a vibrant right page, designed by an illustrator. The colorful right page features a large pink letter
A vibrant pattern of purple, donut-shaped objects graces a colorful background. The left side bursts with orange while the right blends riso-inspired pink and orange hues, crafting a diagonal contrast reminiscent of motion designer flair from Utrecht.
Abstract artwork featuring overlapping cylindrical shapes in gradient colors of pink, blue, green, and yellow, reminiscent of a motion designer's dynamic touch. The background is divided vertically with pastel pink on the left and green on the right, enhancing the contrast of the cylinders.
A vibrant abstract image by a skilled illustrator showcases a symmetrical geometric pattern. The left side features a colorful gradient from purple to yellow, while the right transitions from pink to light blue, forming a 3D tunnel effect reminiscent of Utrecht's artistic flair with repeating rectangles.
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WILLY WONKA ZINE

The Sweetness project. I really wanted to make some experimental work and try out some new, more abstract and artistic things. I was experimenting with 3D work, and decided to combine 3D and risoprinting. I wanted to create a lot of candy-like shapes, without making it actual candies. I called the zine Willy Wonka, because he was a experimental candy artist and I thought that fit really well. Yum

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2020-2021

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Illustration of two stylized robots in geometric shapes and patterns, crafted by a talented illustrator. The top robot boasts a triangular design, while the bottom features a zigzag pattern.
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Two abstract figures crafted by a Utrecht illustrator boast geometric shapes and vibrant colors: one features rounded traits with a halo-like circle, while the other displays angular elements topped with a small hat. The plain background accentuates the colorful, bold designs of these striking figures.
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Abstract illustration of a motion designer figure with a dark face, spiral eyes, red upper body, and striped legs standing on purple and pink shapes, reminiscent of riso prints against a colorful geometric background.
A colorful grid of abstract flower designs crafted by a talented illustrator, featuring a variety of geometric shapes and patterns. Each square contains a unique, colorful flower illustration in vibrant hues of pink, blue, yellow, green, and orange.
A vibrant riso-style illustration depicts a factory assembly process with four sections: a machine adorned with levers, a conveyor belt showcasing three objects, a smoking chimney crowned with a flame, and an intricate control panel featuring various switches and a prominent lightning symbol.
An abstract composition by an illustrator, featuring various geometric shapes like circles, triangles, and polygons in vibrant colors—red, green, blue, and pink—set against a dark background. The structured layout is reminiscent of a riso print's bold textures and hues.
An abstract image reminiscent of riso prints features various geometric shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and zigzag lines in shades of green, yellow, and light blue on a pale yellow background. Perfect for an Utrecht-based motion designer seeking inspiration.
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Ellis Tolsma

Illustrator & animator

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A small cat with a soft, light grey coat and a pink bow gazes upward, resembling the whimsical style of a colorful riso print. Set against a white backdrop, its features pop like an illustration by an Utrecht-based motion designer.
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