Hakimipour-Ritter was raised in Calcutta but was born in Aruba. She now lives in Orlando Florida with her three children. She loved art since her childhood and could fill her free time painting, drawing and sketching on any surface and using any material that she could lay her hands on. She knew that she would become an artist right from the word go. She has managed to become a professional artist and today, her art has been published as greeting cards, as fine art prints, and as posters. Her work can be found in several homes, galleries, institutions and in thousands of private and corporate collections all over the world. They are available in many outlets especially as framed Hakimipour-Ritter art which are very popular with many clients. She studied at the Art Institute of Chicago where she obtained a bachelor of Fine Arts degree. After her graduation, she taught for 2 years at Young Rembrandts and later started an art education course for children called “Budding Artists.” The artist has always been influenced by the international world. That’s why her paintings are much sought after by many private collectors and galleries. Her work in photography has grown to advanced levels of art, including tainted glass, squilting, acrylics on canvas and faux finishing. She has also worked as art director on the TV show called “Extreme Home Makeover.” The experience she has gained after several years has allowed her to obtain the unique look on her artwork. Currently she’s considered to be one of the best artists in Orlando Florida.