Ritter's realism
Although many may be unaware, senior Olivia Ritter has grown to be a very talented artist in her past four years at Germantown. While she has been interested in art for years, her passion for it has really grown in the past year.
“If you compared her progression to a baby, I see her growing from a four year old to a thirty year old,” art teacher Teresa Phipps stated.
While Olivia has progressed, she does have a natural gift for art.
“Olivia is a perfectionist. She combines her drive for art with her natural gift, and she is unstoppable,” Phipps stated.
Even though some of Olivia’s artwork may go unknown to some of her peers, she has received recognition for her work.
“I received second place for the Memphis Airport piece, where it will be hanging for a year, and it is also on the front cover of the 2012-2013 Shelby County calendar. I also received the acceptance letter to the Memphis College of Art summer class that only accepts twenty students,” Ritter stated.
Just last week, Ritter was also recognized with the MidSouth Scholastic Award, Gold Key award for her portfolio, Gold Key Award and American Visions Award for her painting called “Silent Abyss”, and the Silver Key award for her painting called “Recollections”. Since Ritter received a gold award, she can go to New York to be recognized for her accomplishment. These already winning pieces will be published and then entered into the national contest.
Most of Olivia’s inspiration comes from her grandmother.
“When she died, it was hard for me to cope, so I used my art as a way to help,” Ritter stated.
Ritter’s first realism piece was a painting of her grandmother’s bedroom, and the dedication and work she put into the piece is very evident.
Olivia hopes to pursue some form of art later in her life and has applied to the Columbia College of Art.
“Every painter strives for fame, and I would love to be able to make a steady income from art and only art. Unfortunately, that’s not realistic” Ritter stated.
While the odds of becoming a famous painter may seem slim, it is very evident the amount of talent Ritter has. Even at her young age, Ritter has already seen some potential future customers inquire about her work. Even art teacher Teresa Phipps has her favorite.
“The one with the drapes, she knows that’s the one I want,” Phipps said with a chuckle. “If she ever gets famous, could she just give that one to me?”
Even though Olivia will graduate soon, she has already gained fans of her artwork here at Germantown High. She hopes to soon create a website where she can showcase her art for others to see.
“If you compared her progression to a baby, I see her growing from a four year old to a thirty year old,” art teacher Teresa Phipps stated.
While Olivia has progressed, she does have a natural gift for art.
“Olivia is a perfectionist. She combines her drive for art with her natural gift, and she is unstoppable,” Phipps stated.
Even though some of Olivia’s artwork may go unknown to some of her peers, she has received recognition for her work.
“I received second place for the Memphis Airport piece, where it will be hanging for a year, and it is also on the front cover of the 2012-2013 Shelby County calendar. I also received the acceptance letter to the Memphis College of Art summer class that only accepts twenty students,” Ritter stated.
Just last week, Ritter was also recognized with the MidSouth Scholastic Award, Gold Key award for her portfolio, Gold Key Award and American Visions Award for her painting called “Silent Abyss”, and the Silver Key award for her painting called “Recollections”. Since Ritter received a gold award, she can go to New York to be recognized for her accomplishment. These already winning pieces will be published and then entered into the national contest.
Most of Olivia’s inspiration comes from her grandmother.
“When she died, it was hard for me to cope, so I used my art as a way to help,” Ritter stated.
Ritter’s first realism piece was a painting of her grandmother’s bedroom, and the dedication and work she put into the piece is very evident.
Olivia hopes to pursue some form of art later in her life and has applied to the Columbia College of Art.
“Every painter strives for fame, and I would love to be able to make a steady income from art and only art. Unfortunately, that’s not realistic” Ritter stated.
While the odds of becoming a famous painter may seem slim, it is very evident the amount of talent Ritter has. Even at her young age, Ritter has already seen some potential future customers inquire about her work. Even art teacher Teresa Phipps has her favorite.
“The one with the drapes, she knows that’s the one I want,” Phipps said with a chuckle. “If she ever gets famous, could she just give that one to me?”
Even though Olivia will graduate soon, she has already gained fans of her artwork here at Germantown High. She hopes to soon create a website where she can showcase her art for others to see.