Tokyo Collective 'Himitsu' Riso Print, Natalie Andrewson

Tokyo Collective “Himitsu” — Risograph Print (11" x 17")

Originally created as the cover art for Tokyo Collective’s annual Tokyo anthology Himitsu, this striking piece reflects the theme of secret (the meaning of “Himitsu” in Japanese) through layered color, movement, and narrative detail. The anthology debuted in November 2019, with each contributor exploring the idea of hidden stories, whispered magic, and inner worlds.

This edition is a hand-printed reprint produced by Natalie Andrewson in her Los Angeles studio, recreated using fluorescent pink, yellow, and federal blue Risograph inks for a vivid, glowing interpretation.

Print Details

• Size: 11" x 17"

• Paper: Smooth 65lb natural white

• Inks: Fluorescent pink, yellow, federal blue

• Print Method: 3-color Risograph

• Printed by: Natalie Andrewson in her Los Angeles studio

• Origin: Cover art for Tokyo Collective’s anthology Himitsu (2019)

• Note: The original edition was printed in fluorescent red and federal blue by RetroJAM in Osaka.

About the Risograph Process

Risograph printing is a unique, imperfect process where each color layer is applied one at a time. Because of this, slight shifts in registration and occasional roller marks can occur—small quirks that make every Riso print perfect in its own way. Each piece is inspected for quality and printed with care.

About the Artist

“Natalie Andrewson is an illustrator, cartoonist and printmaker specializing in vibrant, narrative Risograph prints. Her work is inspired by fantasy and folklore she grew up with in the creeks and woods of North Carolina. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California, and prints and ships out of her studio in Atwater Village.”