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‘Standing Still I’ – preparing for our art exhibition
Auckland Felters group art exhibition 21 March to 2 May, Nathan Homestead, Auckland
Sarah Ritchie
Jan 111 min read


Christian iconography artist – Ilona Thomson
Ever wondered what “iconography” is? Check out the work of this incredibly unique and talented artist!
Sarah Ritchie
Jan 61 min read


‘A Moment’ – small but mighty!
Here’s my artwork for the Felt Magazine (Australia) ‘postcard swap’.
Sarah Ritchie
Jan 51 min read


What is ‘creative generosity’?
There is something special about the generous heart of creative people.
Sarah Ritchie
Jan 41 min read


Calling all felters! Felt some poppies and help us raise money for the RSA.
Be part of this global felted poppy installation and fundraising event.
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Exhibiting in the Second Life® virtual world
Exhibiting in Second Life® has pushed me to see art in a whole new way!
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 9, 20251 min read


FELT IT!: How to work in a series
A short guide to using themes, colours, or style to build a cohesive series.
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Art of Us found ‘twinning’…for five people!
What are the chances that five people can show up dressed the same?!
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Evelyn Dunstan and her peacocks – I’m feeling inspired!
Did you ever realise how beautiful the back of a peacock is?
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 26, 20251 min read


Working with wood at The Community Shed
Betcha didn’t think I liked working with wood!
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 11, 20251 min read


tinyStudio creative life Magazine (with me) out now!
Check out the latest issue and my article ‘Brave Art’!
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Sharing my story on the Creative Connections podcast
If you are keen to hear more about my creative journey, check out this latest podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Christmas rock painting
Find out how to get high sheen gold and silver…without paint…plus see how I paint one of my rock designs.
Sarah Ritchie
Sep 25, 20251 min read


What makes your heart smile, and how can that help creativity?
How a simple sweet treat can help us think about creativity in a new way.
Sarah Ritchie
Aug 14, 20251 min read


‘By Her Side’, latest needle-felted fibre painting
Inspired by the work of Pet Refuge NZ, here is my latest fibre painting.
Sarah Ritchie
Aug 12, 20251 min read


New merchandise available now!
If you’d like to see my artwork on items like bags, t-shirts and badges, please visit BeautifulThings.nz today!
Sarah Ritchie
Jul 27, 20251 min read


FELT IT! Which easel should I use for needle-felted fibre painting?
I couldn’t find an easel that worked for needle-felted paintings – so I built one!
Sarah Ritchie
Jul 8, 20251 min read


A felted gift from the opposite side of the world
A big thank you to Annabel Finding for her wonderful wet-felted fibre painting.
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 29, 20251 min read


Meet ‘Chirp’ – a mini needle-felted fibre painting
Good things come in small packages – or at least they do with ‘Chirp’, an 80mm x 80mm fibre painting.
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 12, 20251 min read


van Gogh and Monet – what a day!
What a treat to see works by Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet in the flesh at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 7, 20251 min read
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