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Sarah Ritchie
Jun 2, 20242 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
May 29, 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 27, 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, 20241 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 20, 20242 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 18, 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, 20243 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 17, 20242 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 11, 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, 20246 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 10, 20241 min read
‘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
Apr 29, 20242 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 25, 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 22, 20241 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 20242 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 22, 20241 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.
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