Rist would take diligent notes before starting an edition, detailing every aspect to ensure consistency, from direction the pigment was to be brushed on to exact pigment weights for color mixing. Known for his meticulous and multilayered delicate prints, at times it would take him an entire year to create an edition. Breaking convention, Rist's wife, Ida Weber, fully supported the household, gifting him the time dedicated solely to his craft without financial pressure.
