Jill Kittock’s The Assistant feels like a tiny scene pulled straight out of a vintage circus poster — playful, theatrical, and just a little dramatic. Printed in warm red, soft black, and golden tones on sunny yellow paper, this Risograph captures a moment between two performers mid-act. One stands proudly with a flourish, while the other — the “assistant” — poses in front of a classic stage prop lined with wooden pegs, equal parts glamorous and unamused. There’s a charming sense of storytelling packed into this small 4×6 piece: the velvet stage curtains, the patterned floor, the sparkly backdrop, and the exaggerated body language that feels straight out of an old traveling show. Jill’s linework brings personality to both characters — one clearly loving the spotlight, the other perhaps questioning their life choices — and the Risograph texture adds that soft, nostalgic grain that makes every print feel warm and handmade. Because each Riso print is pulled by hand, no two are exactly alike. The slight color shifts, the layered ink, the imperfections — they all add to the vintage magic of this limited-edition piece. Details Three-color Risograph print on yellow paper Limited edition; each print numbered in pen Ships Flat Each Riso impression is unique due to natural variations in ink layering Size: 4 × 6 inches (10.2 × 15.2 cm) Color may vary slightly depending on screen settings. Illustrated by Jill Kittock, whose work blends theatrical nostalgia, expressive characters, and mid-century warmth into small, story-filled scenes.
