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Art of the Ordinary 5
I’ll give you four pointy guesses at what today’s everyday object is. Art of the Ordinary – the everyday, reimagined.
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 18, 20241 min read


Art of the Ordinary 4
Art of the Ordinary photo series 4. Beauty and symmetry can often be found in reflections, but how often do we notice them in the bathroom?
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 17, 20241 min read


Art of the Ordinary 3
Art of the Ordinary photo series 3. Yes, art can be made even when cleaning the bathroom!
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 16, 20241 min read


Art of the Ordinary 2
I continue my photographic exploration into finding art in everyday objects. Art of the Ordinary – the everyday, reimagined
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Art of the Ordinary 1
My first photograph in my latest photo series, ‘Art of the Ordinary’ – the everyday, reimagined.
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 14, 20241 min read


A love of glass and clay
My love of collecting glass and clay works from around New Zealand (and my dislike of having ‘perfect sets’).
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Using colour theory to prepare my colour palette
How I use colour theory when producing my needle-felted fibre paintings.
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 6, 20241 min read


Creative Fibre Magazine article: Auckland Felters’ Inaugural Art Exhibition (by Sarah Ritchie and Teri Berry)
Creative Fibre Magazine review of the Auckland Felters’ first art exhibition, by Sarah Ritchie.
Sarah Ritchie
Sep 21, 20241 min read


Honoured to be featured in Creative Fibre Magazine
My fibre art journey features in the September issue of Creative Fibre Magazine, with my artwork, Pīwakawaka as the cover image!
Sarah Ritchie
Sep 19, 20241 min read


A sneak peek into my next fibre painting
Here’s a sneak peek into my next (as yet unnamed) fibre painting (a big painting, not a kit!).
Sarah Ritchie
Sep 10, 20241 min read


Pīwakawaka on display in the Second Life® virtual world
Sarah Ritchie's needle-felted fibre art painting, Pīwakawaka, on exhibition in Second Life® virtual world.
Sarah Ritchie
Sep 8, 20241 min read


Finding your tribe: Lessons from my winding journey
Finding your audience or tribe as an artist is challenging, but with quick pivots, experimentation, and the right platform, it’s achievable!
Sarah Ritchie
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Simplify to amplify
Simplify your art practice and life to focus on what truly matters, avoid burnout, and amplify creativity.
Sarah Ritchie
Sep 5, 20242 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


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


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


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 art of letting go
The art of letting go is about more than just making marks on paper. It’s a way of embracing life with a sense of freedom and openness.
Sarah Ritchie
May 19, 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
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