Re-directed art – how to take abandoned pictures and turn them into an amazing fundraising initiative.

Discover the power of cloud-gazing to spark creativity and find peace. Simple moments can recharge your creative mind.

Boost creativity and track progress with a star chart! Discover how this tool can motivate you to achieve your goals and stay consistent.

Our recently-launched Art of Us artist community is featured in today’s ‘Lowdown’ on The Big Idea website.

Trust the process: discover how working through 'boring' and 'ugly' stages in art leads to beauty, and how this mindset can inspire your jou

Challenge your creative process: Reflect on how past influences shape your art and mindset. Unlock growth by confronting limiting beliefs.

I’ve been setting up “art studios” since I was a child. In that lies a strong clue to finding your purpose!

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).