All things art

Sarah Ritchie

2 days ago2 min read

Reflecting on gratitude

Gratitude isn’t just a feeling, it’s a powerful tool for growth. Discover the unexpected blessings of 2024.

Tamatzui Gallery Second Life® exhibition

Sarah Ritchie

Dec 111 min read

Tamatzui Gallery Second Life® exhibition

Check out my fibre artworks on display in the virtual world!

Sarah Ritchie

Dec 91 min read

I’m a face-painting survivor!

My face-painting job at our Christmas BBQ is now complete. I had to laugh at the challenges thrown my way!

Market apron magic – perfect for crafting and selling

Sarah Ritchie

Dec 81 min read

Market apron magic – perfect for crafting and selling

This weekend’s sewing challenge was a market apron – perfect for craft fairs or DIY projects.

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Look how far you’ve come

Sarah Ritchie

Dec 52 min read

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Look how far you’ve come

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge for December: Reflect on your 2024 achievements to fuel confidence and ambition for 2025.

Sarah Ritchie

Nov 282 min read

The red dot

Discover the significance of the red dot in the art world – a symbol of success, connection, and celebration for artists and their sold work

Bushman’s Friend – Pīwakawaka II takes flight

Sarah Ritchie

Nov 251 min read

Bushman’s Friend – Pīwakawaka II takes flight

‘Bushman’s Friend – Pīwakawaka II’ – my latest fibre painting takes flight.

Fantastic ‘Re-directed art’ fundraising initiative for hospice

Sarah Ritchie

Nov 201 min read

Fantastic ‘Re-directed art’ fundraising initiative for hospice

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

Sarah Ritchie

Nov 181 min read

Cloud-gazing for the creative mind

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

Sticking to it: How a star chart helped me stay creative

Sarah Ritchie

Nov 172 min read

Sticking to it: How a star chart helped me stay creative

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

Sarah Ritchie

Nov 71 min read

The Big Idea talks about Art of Us

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

Sarah Ritchie

Nov 72 min read

Trust the process

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

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: How is your past influencing your present?

Sarah Ritchie

Nov 52 min read

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: How is your past influencing your present?

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

Finding clues to your purpose in your childhood dreams

Sarah Ritchie

Nov 42 min read

Finding clues to your purpose in your childhood dreams

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

Sarah Ritchie

Oct 312 min read

Art of Us, a dream realised

Excited to announce the launch of Art of Us, a New Zealand artist community supporting and championing each other – Strong. Together.

“It’s like…” (Pushing the boundaries in art)

Sarah Ritchie

Oct 292 min read

“It’s like…” (Pushing the boundaries in art)

Discover how pushing the boundaries of fibre art transforms craft into art in my latest blog post.

‘Glory’ – new needle-felted fibre painting

Sarah Ritchie

Oct 281 min read

‘Glory’ – new needle-felted fibre painting

‘Glory’ – new needle-felted fibre painting by Sarah Ritchie

Sarah Ritchie

Oct 261 min read

What on earth is an ‘Art Battle’?!

I attended my first Art Battle in Auckland – impressed by the 20-minute live painting format. Congrats to winner Oliver Ridgen!

Sarah Ritchie

Oct 251 min read

Creative Fibre 2025 Diary

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!

Sarah Ritchie

Oct 101 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’).