SEARCH COLLECTIONS

End of 2022, OrangeHare collaborated with Storm Ritter to release an exclusive NFT on their platform. The focus was on modern day village artists, and and they filmed an interview at Storm Ritter Gallery. This NFT is a digital variation on the original painting, "Trio Design of The Cool People (2022 Original)" which was previously sold at the solo exhibition. The physical piece was painted on loose canvas, mimicking a tarot card design featuring the classic trinity design. The feature focused on her artist process and residency at the gallery storefront in Meatpacking.

Commissioned double-sided fabric curtains, Storm executed this project at Storm Ritter Gallery in January 2023. With the classic wallpaper mural design of The Cool People , the massive curtains were installed at the Rosewood Theater nightclub and lounge in Manhattan. The curtains are interior design accents spread out to separate private VIP nooks in the space. After the completion of the pieces, two of the panels hung at the gallery as a centerpiece display for a two weeks before client pick-up. LOGO DESIGN ROSEWOOD THEATER After the completion of the double-sided curtains, the client hired Storm to create a logo image for Rosewood Theater in the style of The Cool People. With the addition of handwritten font, the logo was successfully used for their marketing branding. THE PROCESS

As a two-time art donor for the Church Street School for Music and Art in Tribeca, Storm participated in the fundraiser auctions in 2023 and 2024. Four original paintings were donated collectively and the raised funds supported their school arts program, creating positive growth for their youth community downtown Manhattan. In 2023, Taunt of Taurus, A Lucky Night (X), and The Dance were collectived donated from Storm Ritter Gallery. In 2024, the framed original design of Harmony of The Cool People was gifted from the collection at the East Village private studio. Our studio foundation is rooted in giving back and supporting young artists to pursue their creative interests. Past years, Storm has donated to various other fundraising auctions not only supporting the arts, but for medical institution's events. In 2021 - 2023, she repeatedly donated art and merchandise to fundraising evvents for BL Foundation for breast cancer and the Clearwater Free Clinic for uninsured families. In 2023, Taunt of Taurus, A Lucky Night (X), and The Dance were collectived donated from Storm Ritter Gallery. In 2024, the framed original design of Harmony of The Cool People was gifted from the collection at the East Village private studio.

April 2023, Storm was commissioned by two collectors in California. They were in process of having a sliding double door built and wanted it to be made solely of canvas. The door would lead to their "Icon Room" which is decorated in full monochromatic decor and a mirrored ceiling. Storm was shipped two 8-foot pieces of loose canvas to execute the murals. On one side of the door, the classic wallpaper mural pattern of The Cool People  was painted, and the other, an isolated trinity of expressionistic figures. Once completed, the canvases were directly shipped to be stretched and installed. Process Video Once stretched and install, the two canvases transformed into a door, allowing for two main rooms to display the artwork. Stunning addition to their home filled with beautiful decor. If you are interested in a commissioned piece or on-location murals, please submit a request in the online form . Process Photos

May 2024, Storm housed a Master Trax session at the private East Village studio with youth from the Road Recovery program. She led a tour of the studio and gallery space, speaking about her journey and process. The guests shared their current creative passions and projects in collaborative spirit, sparking conversations on growth and art business. With Storm's past history of working with the NYC Girl Scouts , mentorship and classes at the studio have been a consistent in past years. From the inspiration of Storm's friend, Jimmy Webb , she started her association with Road Recovery  back in 2020. A fundraiser  was created with local punk band, Bad Vacation , in Webb's honor after his passing. Storm used the band's tee shirts as canv ases to raise funds for the foundation. Jimmy Webb was highly involved with Road Recovery , and he was a large supporter of Storm Ritter Studio . Creatives support over creatives, and in turn, giving back is always the way of the studio.

July 20th, 2023, a special gallery event was held at Storm Ritter Gallery II at 38 Little West 12th Street in Meatpacking, NYC. In collaboration with TMJ Arts Collective , the gallery night included a live DJ spinning records and cocktails. Storm reset the space to showcase new work and accommodate accessible merchandise sales. Two fine art pieces were added to the exhibition: " The Great Gig in The Sky , " " Natural Mystic " and " " Hole in The Sky . " Not only were new paintings added to the showroom , but this event featured vintage painted records   displayed on the wall and in print racks. The records were sourced by the artist from Village Revival Records  on Bleecker Street, NYC. Each piece was painted, varnished, and packaged for immediate sale. Also, Storm released a new merchandise shirt: the “A Kind Soul Is A Cool Soul”   tank top  foreshadowing her 2024 collection.   Event Video Press Photos New Fine Art & Merchandise at Storm Ritter Gallery II Event Photos

March 2024, Joining the "Leading Women In Our Lives" event in lower Manhattan, Storm spoke on a panel and individually to the audience of Girl Scouts of Greater New York. The topics ranged from the importance of work ethic and authenticity to an interactive discussion about their personal challenges in education. Alongside other powerful females, the event fruitfully benefited youth going into high school and college years. As a creative business owner and self-employed artist, Storm was able to provide a perspective on dedication and resilience that resonated with people in the audience finding their passions. After the panel, Storm was able to have an one-on-one with the girls, building friendships and bringing positive energy.

April 2024, Storm was commissioned to paint a mirror frame and create to canvases for the front lounge at Blur Nightclub. With their preexisting indoo r mural of The Cool People painted wallpaper (2021)  and 60-foot building mural, Age Of The Cool People (2022) , it was a trifecta to contribute a third creative showcase in Dunedin, Florida. The wood frame was designed and custom built by Dan Carlson, prepped for painting on location. Two 20 X 30 inch canvases were created in a complimentary fashion to hang on both sides of the mirror. Using the iconic blue of the Blur logo, the final design features The Cool People dancing and flowing in an ethereal night sky. A fitting addition to the front of the lounge, transformational for daytime cocktails or nightlife party. CUSTOM PAINTED FRAME & CANVAS "THE COOL PEOPLE OF THE BLUR" 20 X 30 CANVASES INSIDE AT BLUR NIGHTCLUB BLUR NIGHTCLUB'S PREVIOUS MURALS OUTSIDE & INSIDE PAINTED FRAME IN STUDIO CANVAS DETAILS "THE COOL PEOPLE OF THE BLUR"

October 20th, 2023, this was the first event at the new Storm Ritter Gallery with G23NY after the solo show opening. Featured by Meatpacking District online, Storm led a group tour of the solo show and spoke about select pieces in depth. The artist spoke in depth about the creation of the works, focusing on the piece, Saturnalia in July, which sold immediately after the public discussion. Live music by Strange Majik. wearing custom Storm Ritter, the event provided guests an intimate conversation with the artist and her collection. View the photographs below, shot by by Walter Rore. LIVE MUSIC BY STRANGE MAJIK CUSTOM SUIT BY STORM RITTER FEATURED ARTWORK

November 2022, Storm launched an Art Salon Series night in collaboration with the digital-art focused company, Pollinate . The event featured a panel discussion for online business and arts branding. Afterwards, Storm led a tour of the current exhibition, explaining the process in fine art creation, gallery sales, and independent marketing. Pollinate  founder Nam Le joined Storm in conversation, including audience questions and a live stream engagement. Sales for fine art and merchandise were available, accompanied by a release of new art prints.

After the opening of Storm's second solo show, "Realm of The Cool People" in Meatpacking, she led a workshop tour and interactive talk with the Girl Scouts of Troop 3302. Discussing the collection and business process, the class was structured as an one-on-one with the girls, encouraging creativity in their lives. With everyone owning a different interest, it was a positive experience unifying over the topics of work ethic and confidence. The young ladies were about to enter into high school, and this event gave the girls inspiration to pursue their passions, not forgetting to value kindness with themselves and others. Storm has worked with this troop since 2020 and continued her mentorship involvement into 2024 with additional workshops, speaking events, and donation auctions.

In memory for East Village legend, Jimmy Webb, Storm Ritter collaborated with musicians of the Lower East Side band, Bad Vacation and photographer Matt Aquino to launch a fundraiser in his honor. After Jimmy's passing in 2020, the collaborative team aimed to raise funds for his favorite non-profit. A large percentage of the proceeds was directly donated to Road Recovery. The program works with youth downtown Manhattan, creating safe spaces fueled with music and art. The fundraiser unified friends of Jimmy Webb, giving back in his name. Storm implemented this collaboration and fundraiser to give back, as Jimmy was a huge supporter and influence during her Storm Ritter Studio brick-and-mortar from 2015-2019. She took the band's merchandise logo t-shirts and customized a select collection for an immediate online drop. A promotional photoshoot was held near Jimmy's store in the LES. The custom shirts and exclusive art print was featured online. Jimmy was a pioneer of creativity and kindness. As the face of the punk retail store Trash & Vaudeville on St. Marks Street and iconic owner of the store I NEED MORE on Orchard Street, he made a massive impact on the community and youth in need of friendship. As of Summer 2024, Storm continues to get involved with Road Recovery, acting as a new arts mentor in the program.

From 2020 to 2022, Storm led art classes via Zoom with a troop 3302 from the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. The various classes thematically focused on Herstory, the study of powerful women who shaped our culture. Lessons on color theory, the creative process, and painting styles supplemented the discussions on female creatives from music to art. The workshops featured painting sessions, with everyone individually painting t-shirts and self portraits on canvas. Creating together over Zoom was a wonderful way to bring inspiration and fun during a challenging time. As it became safer to interact in person, Storm continued to host classes with the Girl Scouts at her gallery shows, storefronts, and eventually larger scale mentorship speaking events in 2024. View the visual slides used in the art workshops:

In 2021, Storm was commissioned by the owners of Blur Nightclub , to paint her signature wallpaper pattern of The Cool People behind the VIP lounge. Storm covered the indoor wall with the ascending pattern work, popularizing the motif in the downtown area. After the mural completion inside, Storm was commissioned by the city in 2023 to create the 60-foot surrealist mural outside the building to carry forth the theme. Process Video A signature, The Cool People in the "ascension" pattern is a commonplace in the artist's portfolio and commissions. In a few hours, the black-and-white painting was executed, sound-tracked by the 1980-90's party music of the club's aesthetic. The song, "Happy Shiny People" is an associated theme song for eccentric Downtown Dunedin's locals, so it was only fitting to cohere The Cool People  to their environment. An artist interview aired on Dunedin's "Art Corner" once the bar started showcasing the new addition. The interview focused on her motif and artist bio with a conversation about Storm's work with face masks in 2020-21. The Cool People  wall became a well known image in the city, with locals commissioning exterior paintings of The Cool People  on their homes.   I f you are interested in commissioning a mural, please submit an inquiry online,   here . Press Cameos The nightclub is often rented out for music videos and television shows near the Tampa Bay area. The backdrop recently appeared in the Amazon Prime phone, “Life’s Rewards” Episode. 4 as seen below. Making Of Process Photos

From March 2020 to 2022, over two thousand face masks were handmade, donated, sold, shipped, and delivered from Storm's West Village home studio. Right before the start of the pandemic, Storm and her talented seamstress Jenny Lin designed street style face masks for a client. Conveniently having patterns prepared and using the Storm Ritter Studio deadstock original fabric, Storm focused on mask production in March. Sending material back and forth with Jenny, bulk double-sided masks were produced at a rapid speed. The rate of production and shipping was at an all time high. The online website was just being built by the artist, so this was the first launch of online commerce for the artist. Storm shipped masks and care packages daily to essential workers of all positions, people in need, and to purchasing/donating customers. Full time working from the home studio, Storm ran the website, communicated with various businesses for donations, packaged shipments and delivered masks around the community. Masks were safely given to medical centers, hospital staff, community outreach groups, veterinarians, public service workers, grocery store employees, food/service laborers, postal heroes, teams of nurses, elderly neighbors, rest home caretakers, firefighters, low-income individuals, etc. The money produced went right back into the labor and project costs, as well as donated to many charities. Sourcing PPE from Camolots, she included medical face masks in orders as well. Storm became involved with New York Cares COVID-19 Relief Program, donating masks, apparel, PPE, and monetary donations. FUNDRAISER T-SHIRT FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS The "Heroes Rock" T-Shirts were specifically designed to celebrate and benefit our essential workers. The sales online went towards monetary donations and care packages to the New York Cares COVID-19 Relief Program and Black Lives Matters Global Network. Care packages to essential workers including fabric masks, sourced medical masks, bandanas, & heroes rock t-shirts. SAMPLING OF MASK VISUALS All masks were made with Storm's original textiles. Due to the unique lay of the fabric, all masks were one-of-a-kind organized by style and size. The classic reversible mask featured The Cool People in black and white and expanded into many variations of patterns. As masks were produced so quickly, it was a fast turnaround to photograph the products, advertise and ship out, all in the same day. With the masks all being handmade, specific design styles were listed online or chosen at random in small quantities. SMALL CARE PACKAGES Through social media, Storm was able to connect with thousands of people who needed PPE or knew a loved one who could use a thank you. Care packages were sent upon request without payment and masks were sold in bulk online to customers. The fabric masks were also accompanied by medical masks in care packages. SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS Thousands of people shared their appreciation on Instagram and Facebook. And it was accessible to quickly advertise the masks, shirt, care packages, and donation efforts though stories and posts. In a virtual time in the world, it was a beautiful way to connect with a community of new friends and clients. Positive action results in positive change.