Chelsea Ritter-SoronenReflections on the Capitol Insurrection as a DC-based Chalk Artist*This was originally a newsletter that I sent out to our Chalk Riot list, but I am posting here at the request of several people. This is…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
Chelsea Ritter-SoronenWorking for my Local Government was AwesomeMy entire adulthood, I’ve considered myself an activist. I’ve worn multiple hats in non-violent direct action endeavors, taught others how…Jul 16, 2019Jul 16, 2019
Chelsea Ritter-SoronenWhat I’ve Learned About Humanity as a Pavement ArtistChalk art and I found each other on a St. Louis sidewalk in 2013, and it was complete love at first draw. Until then, I had been painting…Mar 9, 2019Mar 9, 2019
Chelsea Ritter-SoronenTell Me More About Your “Struggling Vines”Hey, sommeliers! How’s the hangover today? Nothing a La Croix and a burrito can’t fix, I’m sure. Do you have lots of tastings to do today…Feb 17, 2017Feb 17, 2017
Chelsea Ritter-SoronenThe Importance of — S P A C E — for Optimum CreativityThe art hustle is rough, man. When I moved in March from St. Louis to Napa, I was so afraid of not having art work that I hit the ground…Oct 26, 2016Oct 26, 2016
Chelsea Ritter-SoronenGreenpeace’s Poster Contest is Harmful to Our MovementArt has the power to influence social change. I fully agree that we should encourage our comrades to express themselves creatively and…May 27, 20161May 27, 20161
Chelsea Ritter-SoronenOn Selling OutAt this moment, I want you to acknowledge your passion — the activity that grants you more purpose than anything else in the world. What is…Oct 17, 2015Oct 17, 2015