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Sketchbook to Online Shop | Paintings on Parchment
As an avid archivist, Storm Ritter's body of work not only exists in gallery, but in sketchbooks. In the past years, she produces and sells classic editions of The Cool People as paintings on paper. And, as of February 2026, she is creating and releasing new variations of her classic works, inspired directly from sketchbook entries. ` Paintings on parchment paper, produced in March 2025 at the East Village Studio. Available to purchase online and as prompts for commission wor


Studio Process: January 2026
Photos archives from studio and art salon refresh.


Studio Process: Fall 2025
Artist shot process photos from the East Village Private studio.


In Production: Summer '25 Collection
Since February 2025, Storm has been in the creation and planning stages of her summer collection of fine art and fashion. With a heavy...


January Home Studio '25
This January, the home & studio received a magical revival. Elevated warm and zen atmosphere for an immersive vibe. Storm freshly...


Solo Show Extension & Closing
"A Kind Soul Is A Cool Soul" solo exhiition was originally set as a week-long show, but with the success and additional events, Detour Gallery extended the run twice. The artist resided daily at the gallery catering to client meetings, private tours and photo/video interviews. On December 18th, the show officially closed with plans for the artist to show again in 2025.


Artist Talk at Detour Gallery
Artist Talk event led by Storm Ritter at Detour Gallery November 21, 2024.


Opening Night: "A Kind Soul Is A Cool Soul"
Storm Ritter's solo show opening night of "A Kind Soul Is A Cool Soul" at Detour Gallery in Chelsea, NYC.


Press: Storm Ritter for Ovono Magazine
November 2024, after the opening exhibition, Ovono Magazine published an online internview and article about the artist, including coverage on the showcase at Detour Gallery.


"A Kind Soul Is A Cool Soul" at Detour Gallery
Visuals from Storm Ritter's 2024 solo exhibition at Detour Gallery at 545 West 23rd Street, NYC.


Exclusive Textile Garments Fall '24
For the opening of "A Kind Soul Is A Cool Soul," Storm created a small collection of her classic designs of digitally printed textiles,...


Home Art Salon in Fall '24
The artist's East Village Private Studio has been the hub of creation for the 2024 solo show collection, acting as a studio work space...


East Village Art Studio in Fall '24
Past two months, the studio has been in full production mode, finalizing the collection for the November 14th Solo Show, "A Kind Soul Is...


Growth of East Village Studio Living Quarters in Spring/Summer '24
February 2024, Storm moved into her new home studio and living quarters in the East Village. She worked into March renovating and...


East Village Studio of Summer '24
July to August 2024, Storm has been actively working in studio on her new collection, "A Kind Soul Is A Cool Soul." With over 30 pieces...


Tattoo Work | "The Cool People" and "The Cool Cats"
Since 2020, Storm began tattooing variations of "The Cool People" and "The Cool Cats" for clients at her West Village Private Studio and Storm Ritter Gallery in Meatpacking. As of summer 2024, Storm is offering artist authenticated tattoo designs for clients to purchase for their tattoo artists.


Costume Design: "Mean Girls" on Broadway & National Tour
As of July 2024, Storm continues to provide garments for the Mean Girls National Tour. Since 2017 at S torm Ritter Studio, she was hired to design costume pieces for the character "Janis Ian" for Mean Girls On Broadway . Storm's village street style aligned with the energy of the eccentric, rebellious character. The show opened in April 2018 at August Wilson Theater and closed in March 2020. The garments are handmade in large quantities made of her original digitally-print


Indoor Mural: "The Cool People" for 'JC Vintage' with Performance by 'Chinchilla"
In June 2024, Storm was commissioned to paint her iconic wallpaper mural of The Cool People in rainbow colors for the new vintage store on 141 Nassau Ave in Brooklyn, New York. Covering the trim, double doors and fuse box, the 10-foot wall successfully transformed into a optical illusion, accenting the white and gold space. If you are interested in commissioning a mural in this design, please submit an inquiry on the online form . Before & After Artist Chinchilla performed
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