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
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.
Charlie Kirk made a career out of “owning the libs.”
But his Christian Nationalism and divisive rhetoric didn’t just win debates—it tore America further apart.
But his Christian Nationalism and divisive rhetoric didn’t just win debates—it tore America further apart.
The Canonization of Kirk
The Right Mourns Loss While The Left Shows Reason
vritchey.substack.com
September 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Charlie Kirk made a career out of “owning the libs.”
But his Christian Nationalism and divisive rhetoric didn’t just win debates—it tore America further apart.
But his Christian Nationalism and divisive rhetoric didn’t just win debates—it tore America further apart.
The “Three Wise Monkeys” once stood for moral wisdom. Today, Congress ignores Trump’s overreach. The media downplays warnings. Citizens stay quiet. 2024? 90 million Americans didn’t vote. When we refuse to see, hear, or speak out, we’re not avoiding trouble. It’s time to break the silence.
You May Be the Problem
You were warned but ignored it...You May Be a Part of the Problem
open.substack.com
August 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The “Three Wise Monkeys” once stood for moral wisdom. Today, Congress ignores Trump’s overreach. The media downplays warnings. Citizens stay quiet. 2024? 90 million Americans didn’t vote. When we refuse to see, hear, or speak out, we’re not avoiding trouble. It’s time to break the silence.
Trump’s 2025 pardons are a warning — they’re not just rewards for loyalty. They reflect his own fears and legal vulnerabilities.
In my latest Substack piece, I examine the implications of his latest clemency spree.
🔗 Read it here: vritchey.substack.com/p/trumps-par...
#Trump #Pardons #Substack
In my latest Substack piece, I examine the implications of his latest clemency spree.
🔗 Read it here: vritchey.substack.com/p/trumps-par...
#Trump #Pardons #Substack
Trump’s Pardons and His Own Legal Entanglements: A Troubling Overlap
How Trump's use of clemency powers foreshadows his own convictions
vritchey.substack.com
June 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Trump’s 2025 pardons are a warning — they’re not just rewards for loyalty. They reflect his own fears and legal vulnerabilities.
In my latest Substack piece, I examine the implications of his latest clemency spree.
🔗 Read it here: vritchey.substack.com/p/trumps-par...
#Trump #Pardons #Substack
In my latest Substack piece, I examine the implications of his latest clemency spree.
🔗 Read it here: vritchey.substack.com/p/trumps-par...
#Trump #Pardons #Substack
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Non-violent resistance to fascism: Educate communities, amplify truth, and organize peacefully. Vote, protest, and support free press.
Build solidarity through art, dialogue, and mutual aid to counter hate with hope and unity. #ResistFascism
Build solidarity through art, dialogue, and mutual aid to counter hate with hope and unity. #ResistFascism
June 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Non-violent resistance to fascism: Educate communities, amplify truth, and organize peacefully. Vote, protest, and support free press.
Build solidarity through art, dialogue, and mutual aid to counter hate with hope and unity. #ResistFascism
Build solidarity through art, dialogue, and mutual aid to counter hate with hope and unity. #ResistFascism
Weaponization of DOJ against legal citizens...the ones who should be charged are the convict in the WH and his B#$#ch Pam Bondi
No offense to anyone, but if you don’t instantly see how straight-up evil the Trump administration is being here you weren’t raised right
This man isn’t in a gang, has no criminal record, was never charged with crimes pre-Trump, and everyone involved in this *scam* well knows it
This man isn’t in a gang, has no criminal record, was never charged with crimes pre-Trump, and everyone involved in this *scam* well knows it
June 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Weaponization of DOJ against legal citizens...the ones who should be charged are the convict in the WH and his B#$#ch Pam Bondi
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** Evidence You Might Be In A Cult **
You follow one charismatic Leader.
In your Leader’s mind, your Leader can do no wrong.
In your mind, your Leader can do no wrong.
Your Leader demonizes dissidents & outsiders.
Loyalty's the ultimate measure of your devotion.
You don't know you're in a Cult
You follow one charismatic Leader.
In your Leader’s mind, your Leader can do no wrong.
In your mind, your Leader can do no wrong.
Your Leader demonizes dissidents & outsiders.
Loyalty's the ultimate measure of your devotion.
You don't know you're in a Cult
May 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
** Evidence You Might Be In A Cult **
You follow one charismatic Leader.
In your Leader’s mind, your Leader can do no wrong.
In your mind, your Leader can do no wrong.
Your Leader demonizes dissidents & outsiders.
Loyalty's the ultimate measure of your devotion.
You don't know you're in a Cult
You follow one charismatic Leader.
In your Leader’s mind, your Leader can do no wrong.
In your mind, your Leader can do no wrong.
Your Leader demonizes dissidents & outsiders.
Loyalty's the ultimate measure of your devotion.
You don't know you're in a Cult
The I Love Lucy show is iconic for multiple reasons—cultural, artistic, and Lucille Ball’s role in it is historically significant. She found herself entangled in one of the darkest chapters of 20th-century U.S. politics: the Red Scare. Read my latest here:
vritchey.substack.com/p/red-scare-...
vritchey.substack.com/p/red-scare-...
Red Scare Revisited
Lucille Ball, Political Repression, and Echoes in the Trump Era
vritchey.substack.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The I Love Lucy show is iconic for multiple reasons—cultural, artistic, and Lucille Ball’s role in it is historically significant. She found herself entangled in one of the darkest chapters of 20th-century U.S. politics: the Red Scare. Read my latest here:
vritchey.substack.com/p/red-scare-...
vritchey.substack.com/p/red-scare-...
Sure, totally not stoned out of his gourd...
This was today… Sotally tober… NYT clearly way off base…
May 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Sure, totally not stoned out of his gourd...
Who's ready to wave that TACO flag? It's time we have one to piss them off!
a taco with arms and legs is dancing on a white background
ALT: a taco with arms and legs is dancing on a white background
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May 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Who's ready to wave that TACO flag? It's time we have one to piss them off!
“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
I guess they're really "owning the libs" now.
I'm no good with patterns. Can someone help me out here?
April 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I guess they're really "owning the libs" now.
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"This is not a left or right moment. It is a right or wrong moment."
-- Senator Cory Booker, today
-- Senator Cory Booker, today
April 2, 2025 at 3:51 AM
"This is not a left or right moment. It is a right or wrong moment."
-- Senator Cory Booker, today
-- Senator Cory Booker, today
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Time doesn’t just pass—it transforms. In my latest post I reflect on the shifting tides of change. From past to present, how have these changes shaped the world we live in today? And more importantly—how have they shaped you?
vritchey.substack.com/p/changes-th...
#History #Change #Substack
vritchey.substack.com/p/changes-th...
#History #Change #Substack
Changes Through the Eyes of Time
Change is hard to perceive when it's happening in the present moment
vritchey.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Time doesn’t just pass—it transforms. In my latest post I reflect on the shifting tides of change. From past to present, how have these changes shaped the world we live in today? And more importantly—how have they shaped you?
vritchey.substack.com/p/changes-th...
#History #Change #Substack
vritchey.substack.com/p/changes-th...
#History #Change #Substack
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“Illegal immigrant” was their first success.
Now comes
“Illegal boycott”
“Illegal protest”
“Illegal votes”
“Illegal posts”
Until the “illegal” is you. #3E
Now comes
“Illegal boycott”
“Illegal protest”
“Illegal votes”
“Illegal posts”
Until the “illegal” is you. #3E
March 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“Illegal immigrant” was their first success.
Now comes
“Illegal boycott”
“Illegal protest”
“Illegal votes”
“Illegal posts”
Until the “illegal” is you. #3E
Now comes
“Illegal boycott”
“Illegal protest”
“Illegal votes”
“Illegal posts”
Until the “illegal” is you. #3E