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

insects
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, 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.
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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.

Ellis Tolsma

Illustrator & animator

info@ellistolsma.nl

+316 40818727

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Studio Adress

Grave van Solmsstraat 2

3515EN Utrecht

The Netherlands

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.