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‘Sheep on a Thousand Hills 1’ by Sarah Ritchie
My latest fibre artwork is finished! This time I've started a series of smaller works titled ‘Sheep on a Thousand Hills’.
Sarah Ritchie
May 10, 20241 min read


Changing Threads Art Awards finalist!
My fibre artwork ‘Ewetopia: Two Sheep in Aotearoa’ is a finalist in the Changing Threads Contemporary Textile Fibre Art Awards 2024!
Sarah Ritchie
May 10, 20241 min read


Tracking the ‘stash’
Creators love to build ‘stash’, one of every colour of the medium they use. Unless you track your stash it's easy to duplicate accidentally.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Gold to silver: Breaking limiting mindsets
The journey from gold to silver in one’s art practice represents a transformative shift towards authenticity, self-expression, and freedom.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 25, 20242 min read


RESOURCE | The value of art guide for buyers
Download this printable resource for eight factors to consider before making your art purchase
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20241 min read


“I could paint that!”
In this video Sarah Ritchie briefly unpacks why it’s important to value creativity in the pricing of your work.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20241 min read


RESOURCE | Art pricing guide for artists
Download this printable resource for eight factors to consider when pricing your work.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20241 min read


TEMPLATE | Pricing calculators
There are many ways and many different formulas that you could use to price out your art. Which one is the best for you?
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20242 min read


The making of ‘Outback Illusion’
Would you like to see how my latest fibre artwork came together for ‘Outback Illusion’?
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20241 min read


‘Outback Illusion’ by Sarah Ritchie
My latest fibre creation! ‘Outback Illusion’ by Sarah Ritchie.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Learn to read the skies
Awareness is what artists need to have to ensure we remain relevant in the industry.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20242 min read


How to dye natural fibre for fibre art
The following is the way that I was taught to dye natural fibre, and I’ve used it with great success for my fibre art purposes.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20243 min read


Can you be a successful artist if you are shy or introverted?
Do you wonder if your shy or introverted personality is holding you back in your art practice?
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Dealing with social anxiety
As artists and humans, it can be crippling when we get caught up in worrying about what others think of us.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20242 min read


What are you tolerating?
As an artist or creator, a question often goes unasked but holds immense power: “What have you been tolerating?”
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20243 min read


How to tap into nostalgia to sell your art
Nostalgia can play a big part in why someone might want to buy a piece of art.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20243 min read


RESOURCE | 20 ideas for low-cost or no-cost studio spaces
Have you dreamt of setting up an art studio but you're not keen on working from home and traditional studio rental is too prohibitive?
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: The power of challenging negative mindsets
Many of us face the subtle yet formidable challenge of negative mindsets that can hinder that journey and stifle our creativity.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20242 min read


Innovation and your art
Art and innovation have shared a captivating relationship throughout history.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20242 min read


RESOURCE | 70 non-traditional art exhibition spaces
Many creators find themselves overlooked by conventional galleries for various reasons prompting them to seek alternative exhibition spaces.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21, 20241 min read
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