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

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’ – my latest fibre painting takes flight.

A whimsical new photo series of everyday objects. First up, it's Monty, my muse.

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

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

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

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

Art of the Ordinary photo series, #9. My mother-in-law, Madeleine, owns a number of beautiful glass and crystal bowls. Here is one of them.

Art of the Ordinary photo series 8. Just because everyone needs a smile in their day, here’s a smiling old suitcase.

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

Old glass dishes often have very cool patterns in them. Take a look at the way I see them in this Art of the Ordinary photo.

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

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

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

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!

I’ll give you four pointy guesses at what today’s everyday object is. Art of the Ordinary – the everyday, reimagined.

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?

Art of the Ordinary photo series 3. Yes, art can be made even when cleaning the bathroom!

I continue my photographic exploration into finding art in everyday objects. Art of the Ordinary – the everyday, reimagined