Excited to announce the launch of Art of Us, a New Zealand artist community supporting and championing each other – Strong. Together.

Discover how pushing the boundaries of fibre art transforms craft into art in my latest blog post.

‘Glory’ – new needle-felted fibre painting by Sarah Ritchie

I attended my first Art Battle in Auckland – impressed by the 20-minute live painting format. Congrats to winner Oliver Ridgen!

Thanks to Creative Fibre Magazine, I was given my first magazine cover. Now it’s the first time of having a piece of my art in a diary!

My love of collecting glass and clay works from around New Zealand (and my dislike of having ‘perfect sets’).

Monthly challenge for artists to refocus and plan. Step back from creating to work on your creative practice. Are you making time to dream?

Creative Fibre Magazine review of the Auckland Felters’ first art exhibition, by Sarah Ritchie.

Sarah Ritchie's needle-felted fibre art painting, Pīwakawaka, on exhibition in Second Life® virtual world.

Are you an artist or a content creator? Join me as I discuss how to make social media work for you as you build your art practice.

Finding your audience or tribe as an artist is challenging, but with quick pivots, experimentation, and the right platform, it’s achievable!

Simplify your art practice and life to focus on what truly matters, avoid burnout, and amplify creativity.

Why you should always keep a 'Caution: Wet Paint' sign in your studio (or in your mind).

How small inefficiencies in your art practice can clutter your success. It’s time to clear the path and grow.

Elevate your art business with strategies inspired by high-performance athletes.

This picture just goes to show that there are SO many different ways to exhibit your art that is outside of the traditional art ‘ecosystem’.

As we enter July (the middle of the year), it’s the perfect time to reflect on your digital presence and do a social media audit.

Here’s the making of my latest fibre artwork, the second in my series ‘Sheep on a Thousand Hills’.

‘Ewe-topia: Two Sheep in Aotearoa’ by Sarah Ritchie voted 3rd in the People’s Choice section of the Changing Threads Awards, New Zealand.

‘Sheep on a Thousand Hills #2’ by Sarah Ritchie