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Caution: Wet Paint
Why you should always keep a 'Caution: Wet Paint' sign in your studio (or in your mind).
Sarah Ritchie
Aug 19, 20241 min read


Clearing the debris: Uncovering inefficiencies in your art practice
How small inefficiencies in your art practice can clutter your success. It’s time to clear the path and grow.
Sarah Ritchie
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Think like an Olympic athlete
Elevate your art business with strategies inspired by high-performance athletes.
Sarah Ritchie
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Exhibiting in the virtual world
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’.
Sarah Ritchie
Jul 23, 20241 min read


Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Social media audit
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.
Sarah Ritchie
Jul 3, 20242 min read


The making of Sheep on a Thousand Hills 2 by Sarah Ritchie
Here’s the making of my latest fibre artwork, the second in my series ‘Sheep on a Thousand Hills’.
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 23, 20241 min read


‘Ewe-topia’ impresses the people!
‘Ewe-topia: Two Sheep in Aotearoa’ by Sarah Ritchie voted 3rd in the People’s Choice section of the Changing Threads Awards, New Zealand.
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 19, 20241 min read


‘Sheep on a Thousand Hills 2’ by Sarah Ritchie
‘Sheep on a Thousand Hills #2’ by Sarah Ritchie
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Lessons from Salvador Dali’s moustache
Salvador Dalí, one of history’s most famous surrealist artists, is known for his eccentric personality, distinctive art, and iconic...
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 9, 20243 min read


Feel the fear and do it anyway
Fear is a part of life but it doesn’t have to limit or define you.
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 5, 20241 min read


Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Embrace the value of your art
How do you combat people thinking your work is “too expensive”? Let’s draw inspiration from Woop as we consider this month’s challenge.
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 2, 20242 min read


Tips for purchasing your first art materials
Discover the art of smart shopping for your first art materials. Tips on balancing quality and cost while enjoying your creative journey.
Sarah Ritchie
May 29, 20242 min read


How to strip costs out of your art practice
Taking on specific tasks yourself rather than outsourcing them, can significantly reduce your operating costs, but there are pros and cons.
Sarah Ritchie
May 27, 20242 min read


A reminder from Dr Jeff Garon
Dr Jeff Garon (Auckland, New Zealand) comments on the balance between the digital world and humanity.
Sarah Ritchie
May 27, 20241 min read


The importance of digitising your artwork
In the contemporary art market, digital presence is as significant as physical exhibitions, so how can you best digitise your work?
Sarah Ritchie
May 20, 20242 min read


TEMPLATES | Mastering event planning
Planning events like exhibitions, workshops, or performances is crucial for artists. Use my Event Planning templates to simplify your proce
Sarah Ritchie
May 18, 20242 min read


TEMPLATE | Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
As an artist, NDAs help to safeguard your creativity and intellectual property during collaborations or commissions.
Sarah Ritchie
May 18, 20243 min read


TEMPLATE | Certificate of authenticity
Establishing authenticity is important for your reputation and for the confidence of your collectors, and a COA plays a crucial role.
Sarah Ritchie
May 17, 20242 min read


Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: The art of collaboration
Collaboration has the potential to unlock a multitude of benefits for your art business.
Sarah Ritchie
May 11, 20242 min read


How to plan the (almost) perfect art exhibition
Discover the secrets behind an almost perfect art exhibition. Learn how Val Cabadonga's 'Puhon' wowed attendees in Auckland, New Zealand.
Sarah Ritchie
May 11, 20246 min read
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