Week 5 - #3

I have finished laying out my manuscript and I am preparing it to print. I decided to use the Risiograph printer again since I am familiar with the machine and since it can create multiple copies at a quick pace. I need to print out multiple copies of each page since I will be drawing my illustrations directly on to the page and will need backups in case I mess up. The printmaking team recommended I try to use the Reprographic department since I will only be printing in black but after reviewing the options of their paper quality, I was unsatisfied and decided to stick with the Risiograph.

Below you can see the print ready version of my manuscript which leaves room for all my illustrations and illuminated letters. This process is mimicking the traditional way I’ve seen modern artist replicated illuminated manuscripts. They print the body text and fill in the rest. I believe this is also heavily inspired by the authentic way monks illuminated manuscripts in the medieval times too.