Leland Vaughan is a printmaker, illustrator, graphic designer, + educator based in Portland, OR. They co-own Outlet PDX, a risograph press + community space, where they get to print, teach, + nerd out about printmaking + zines to anyone who will listen. They believe print is a great equalizer in terms of access to information + mutual aid—they consider it their life’s work to make print + design as approachable as possible to everyone.

Leland facilitates workshops, events, + other pop-ups alongside Outlet’s other owner + founder Kate Bingaman-Burt. They also teach graphic design as an adjunct professor at Portland State University, sit on the board of the Independent Publishing Resource Center, + are one of the founding organizers of POP! Printmakers of Portland.

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printmaking + illustration + graphic design + zines

  • Array of colorful prints featuring images and text of canned foods, beverages, and food brands with vibrant illustrations and bold typography.

    Vintage Packaging Print Series I

  • Colorful hand-drawn style matchbox zine with decorative border and the words 'MATCH BOX' in bold, orange and yellow letters.

    Matchbox Mini Zine

  • Colorful collection of printed papers and posters for Outlet's 5th birthday party featuring abstract designs, text, and graphics related to printing.

    Riso is Forever Print

  • A pink piece of paper with red illustrations and text.

    All Good Things Print

  • Handwritten blue text on a light blue sticky note that reads "Ghosts To Watch Out For" with a small doodle of a ghost.

    Ghosts To Watch Out For Zine

  • Collage of colorful vintage seed packet illustrations featuring various fruits and vegetables such as oranges, pears, pumpkins, and leafy greens, with some text indicating origins and brands.

    Vintage Packaging Print Series II

  • A white card with green and pink text and illustrations reading 'GOD? FOR CUBS' and an outline of a rabbit or hare.

    Good Jobs For Cats Zine

  • A colorful collection of postage stamps featuring various floral designs and plant illustrations.

    Vintage Stamp Print Series

  • Colorful spiral-bound guides with the words "thank you" and "codes" on the covers, decorated with paisley patterns in pink, yellow, blue, and black.

    Hanky Code Guide + Mini Zine

  • A close-up of various colorful matchbox covers with illustrations of flowers, animals, and abstract designs.

    Vintage Matchbox Print Series

People sitting at a red table covered with paper, markers, and papers, engaging in creative activities. There are signs with phrases like 'Let's Make a Zine!' and 'Make Your Own Zine,' indicating a zine-making workshop. Items like a phone, keys, and colorful crafts are scattered on the table.
Two women sitting on a wooden staircase, smiling at the camera. The staircase is decorated with various colorful posters and artwork on the wall beside them. One woman has glasses, tattoos, and is wearing a black shirt, while the other has curly hair and is wearing a denim jacket over an orange shirt with striped pants.

outlet pdx

Outlet is part risograph print shop, part store, part illustration studio, part workshop + pop-up event space, part community resource, + part zine library! Opened in 2017, Outlet is the studio of Kate Bingaman-Burt + Leland Vaughan

Come print with us!

Colorful storefront with a yellow and purple flower design, a signboard advertising stock photo, printing press, community art space, classes, events, zines, shopping, and more. There are plants and fallen leaves on the sidewalk.
Interior of a boutique or print shop with colorful banners, artwork, and printing supplies. There is a red table with black chairs, shelving with books and supplies, and a neon sign that reads 'PRINTING' on the wall.

teaching

I love to teach! Currently I teach group workshops and classes about risograph printing, digital illustration, zine making, page layout & typography. I also love working one-on-one on projects and publications and I’m always happy to do consultations about risograph printing, maintenance, and the joys and trials of running these quirky machines.

A person with glasses and wearing a black beanie and mask standing behind a checkout counter in a colorful store decorated with various posters and signs, with another person with a striped sleeve visible in the foreground.
A person in an orange hoodie, red pants, and a green cap is using a cash register or payment terminal, while two other people observe in a colorful store or cafe with yellow and white walls, decorated with posters, signs, and string lights.
A group of people sitting at tables in a bookstore or community space, with some standing and engaging in discussion. Items like notebooks, pink flyers, and bottles are on the tables, and the space is decorated with books, posters, and colorful artwork.
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Pixel animation of a risograph running.