An Artist with Attitude
@vritchey.bsky.social
Just another artist and his dog, Bastian. I have opinions on all things and I'm not afraid to state them, and that goes for my art as well. See more at vicritchey.com
Music and art go hand in hand for me. Painting The Beatles was a way to honor the soundtrack of so many lives—including mine.
Which song always gets you singing along?
Which song always gets you singing along?
January 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Music and art go hand in hand for me. Painting The Beatles was a way to honor the soundtrack of so many lives—including mine.
Which song always gets you singing along?
Which song always gets you singing along?
Sometimes you just have to paint something that makes you laugh. This dapper dog with his cigar and fedora is my little tribute to the characters who make life interesting.
What’s the quirkiest pet you’ve ever met?
What’s the quirkiest pet you’ve ever met?
January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Sometimes you just have to paint something that makes you laugh. This dapper dog with his cigar and fedora is my little tribute to the characters who make life interesting.
What’s the quirkiest pet you’ve ever met?
What’s the quirkiest pet you’ve ever met?
Well, I almost made it! I was trying to get these finished before the end of the year, but as you can see, I didn't quite make it. So, guess what will be the first completed paintings of the New Year!
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Well, I almost made it! I was trying to get these finished before the end of the year, but as you can see, I didn't quite make it. So, guess what will be the first completed paintings of the New Year!
Year-end truth: this wasn’t chaos by accident—it was collapse by design. The Epstein files stalled to protect power. A strong economy dismantled by tariffs, grift, and corporate silence.
Read both essays:
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Read both essays:
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January 1, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Year-end truth: this wasn’t chaos by accident—it was collapse by design. The Epstein files stalled to protect power. A strong economy dismantled by tariffs, grift, and corporate silence.
Read both essays:
🔗 vritchey.substack.com
Read both essays:
🔗 vritchey.substack.com
This wasn’t just another year. Democracy doesn’t erode quietly. It happens while people look away or remain silent. My final post of the year on "An Artist with an Attitude" explains why we can’t afford neutrality anymore.
➡️ Read here: vritchey.substack.com
Art has an attitude. So should we.
➡️ Read here: vritchey.substack.com
Art has an attitude. So should we.
December 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This wasn’t just another year. Democracy doesn’t erode quietly. It happens while people look away or remain silent. My final post of the year on "An Artist with an Attitude" explains why we can’t afford neutrality anymore.
➡️ Read here: vritchey.substack.com
Art has an attitude. So should we.
➡️ Read here: vritchey.substack.com
Art has an attitude. So should we.
Too many irons in the fire, and something always cools.
Bruegel warned us 400+ years ago. This article is about overload, creativity, and choosing focus in the new year.
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#TooManyIrons #ArtHistory #CreativeLife
Bruegel warned us 400+ years ago. This article is about overload, creativity, and choosing focus in the new year.
🔗 vritchey.substack.com/p/too-many-i...
#TooManyIrons #ArtHistory #CreativeLife
December 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Too many irons in the fire, and something always cools.
Bruegel warned us 400+ years ago. This article is about overload, creativity, and choosing focus in the new year.
🔗 vritchey.substack.com/p/too-many-i...
#TooManyIrons #ArtHistory #CreativeLife
Bruegel warned us 400+ years ago. This article is about overload, creativity, and choosing focus in the new year.
🔗 vritchey.substack.com/p/too-many-i...
#TooManyIrons #ArtHistory #CreativeLife
I’m thrilled to announce a new update to VicRitchey.com — cleaner, faster, and designed to make your experience easier. You can order prints, notecards, postcards and bookmarks from the site! Whether you’re collecting art, sending a note, or looking for a gift, it’s all just a click away.
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I’m thrilled to announce a new update to VicRitchey.com — cleaner, faster, and designed to make your experience easier. You can order prints, notecards, postcards and bookmarks from the site! Whether you’re collecting art, sending a note, or looking for a gift, it’s all just a click away.
t's finally time for soup season with olives of course.
October 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
t's finally time for soup season with olives of course.
“It can’t happen here.”
But what if it already is—quietly, incrementally, behind headlines and hashtags?
I just published Echoes of Fascism, a piece exploring the slow return of old patterns in new packaging.
👀 Give it a read: vritchey.substack.com/p/echoes-of-...
But what if it already is—quietly, incrementally, behind headlines and hashtags?
I just published Echoes of Fascism, a piece exploring the slow return of old patterns in new packaging.
👀 Give it a read: vritchey.substack.com/p/echoes-of-...
May 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“It can’t happen here.”
But what if it already is—quietly, incrementally, behind headlines and hashtags?
I just published Echoes of Fascism, a piece exploring the slow return of old patterns in new packaging.
👀 Give it a read: vritchey.substack.com/p/echoes-of-...
But what if it already is—quietly, incrementally, behind headlines and hashtags?
I just published Echoes of Fascism, a piece exploring the slow return of old patterns in new packaging.
👀 Give it a read: vritchey.substack.com/p/echoes-of-...
My painting of "I Love Lucy" Notecards are now available! Hit me up if you want any cards or visit my website for prints (until I have them available directly) at vicritchey.com
May 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
My painting of "I Love Lucy" Notecards are now available! Hit me up if you want any cards or visit my website for prints (until I have them available directly) at vicritchey.com
Another set of "Celebrity" TV Sitcom paintings are done. I'm waiting for them to dry a bit before taking pics and getting them ready for cards and prints! I can't believe it took me so long to get to this TV comedy show, and you all know who I mean!
May 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Another set of "Celebrity" TV Sitcom paintings are done. I'm waiting for them to dry a bit before taking pics and getting them ready for cards and prints! I can't believe it took me so long to get to this TV comedy show, and you all know who I mean!
May 4th 1970 Kent state massacre. 4 students killed by National Guard for protesting Vietnam War. Crosby Stills and Nash, "Ohio" will go down as one of the greatest protest songs in history. I'm wondering what song will go down in this era of hate in our government against dismantling democracy.
May 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
May 4th 1970 Kent state massacre. 4 students killed by National Guard for protesting Vietnam War. Crosby Stills and Nash, "Ohio" will go down as one of the greatest protest songs in history. I'm wondering what song will go down in this era of hate in our government against dismantling democracy.
Now for the story on my latest painting! Here is the compelling tale about Rockwell's painting and my additions to the painting behind my painting...
vritchey.substack.com/p/whitewash
vritchey.substack.com/p/whitewash
April 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Now for the story on my latest painting! Here is the compelling tale about Rockwell's painting and my additions to the painting behind my painting...
vritchey.substack.com/p/whitewash
vritchey.substack.com/p/whitewash
What's up? Bastian says Good Morning.
April 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
What's up? Bastian says Good Morning.
Looking for interesting commentary that combines Art and what affects us? That feeling when the normal starts to feel... wrong. My new story, "A Walk into the Shadows," captures that creeping sense of dread as our world unravels. Tap the link to experience it: vritchey.substack.com/p/a-walk-int...
April 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Looking for interesting commentary that combines Art and what affects us? That feeling when the normal starts to feel... wrong. My new story, "A Walk into the Shadows," captures that creeping sense of dread as our world unravels. Tap the link to experience it: vritchey.substack.com/p/a-walk-int...
Just our family! Bastian is so loved... he's the one with fur. Love the other one too. One great family.
April 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Just our family! Bastian is so loved... he's the one with fur. Love the other one too. One great family.
L'État, C'est Moi, "The State is Me," reflects on the parallels of Authoritarian states to the actions we see today. Please read my latest article and subscribe to receive all my commentaries! You can also share this article on your Social Media (I need more subscribers)! vritchey.substack.com
April 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
L'État, C'est Moi, "The State is Me," reflects on the parallels of Authoritarian states to the actions we see today. Please read my latest article and subscribe to receive all my commentaries! You can also share this article on your Social Media (I need more subscribers)! vritchey.substack.com
With my next set of paintings started, you know what that means. The painting I've been working on for 9 months is completed! But before the reveal, I wanted to get this set out there. As a lot of you know, I'm a huge fan and its a wonder I haven't done these by now. Do you know who this is?
March 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
With my next set of paintings started, you know what that means. The painting I've been working on for 9 months is completed! But before the reveal, I wanted to get this set out there. As a lot of you know, I'm a huge fan and its a wonder I haven't done these by now. Do you know who this is?
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February 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Time to start practicing Voodoo
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Time to start practicing Voodoo
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February 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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January 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Progress Update: The frame and background are all done. Now on to the front figures. Only 20 days to go, will I make it. Side Note: The Norman Rockwell reproduction will have one more addition at the end to complete the symbolism in this painting.
January 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Progress Update: The frame and background are all done. Now on to the front figures. Only 20 days to go, will I make it. Side Note: The Norman Rockwell reproduction will have one more addition at the end to complete the symbolism in this painting.
Did anyone else get their first kiss of the year?
January 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Did anyone else get their first kiss of the year?
Here is what I'm working on for months. It will be a reproduction of Norman Rockwall's "Ruby Bridges" painting, The Problem We All Live With.
My take goes further in symbolism and meaning. My painting on the easil, below right is where I am headed. Im calling it "Whitewash". Completion in January.
My take goes further in symbolism and meaning. My painting on the easil, below right is where I am headed. Im calling it "Whitewash". Completion in January.
December 31, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Here is what I'm working on for months. It will be a reproduction of Norman Rockwall's "Ruby Bridges" painting, The Problem We All Live With.
My take goes further in symbolism and meaning. My painting on the easil, below right is where I am headed. Im calling it "Whitewash". Completion in January.
My take goes further in symbolism and meaning. My painting on the easil, below right is where I am headed. Im calling it "Whitewash". Completion in January.