being an artist | Sarah Ritchie

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.

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: Take time to refocus

Sarah Ritchie

Sep 301 min read

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Take time to refocus

Monthly challenge for artists to refocus and plan. Step back from creating to work on your creative practice. Are you making time to dream?

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Simplify to amplify

Sarah Ritchie

Sep 52 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

Aug 191 min read

Caution: Wet Paint

Why you should always keep a 'Caution: Wet Paint' sign in your studio (or in your mind).

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Think like an Olympic athlete

Sarah Ritchie

Aug 193 min read

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Think like an Olympic athlete

Elevate your art business with strategies inspired by high-performance athletes.

Sarah Ritchie

Jun 93 min read

Lessons from Salvador Dali’s moustache

Salvador Dalí, one of history’s most famous surrealist artists, is known for his eccentric personality, distinctive art, and iconic...

Sarah Ritchie

May 192 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.

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: The art of collaboration

Sarah Ritchie

May 112 min read

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: The art of collaboration

Collaboration has the potential to unlock a multitude of benefits for your art business.

How to plan the (almost) perfect art exhibition

Sarah Ritchie

May 116 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.

Gold to silver: Breaking limiting mindsets

Sarah Ritchie

Apr 252 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.

RESOURCE | Art pricing guide for artists

Sarah Ritchie

Apr 221 min read

RESOURCE | Art pricing guide for artists

Download this printable resource for eight factors to consider when pricing your work.

Sarah Ritchie

Apr 222 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?

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Learn to read the skies

Sarah Ritchie

Apr 212 min read

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: Learn to read the skies

Awareness is what artists need to have to ensure we remain relevant in the industry.

Can you be a successful artist if you are shy or introverted?

Sarah Ritchie

Apr 211 min read

Can you be a successful artist if you are shy or introverted?

Do you wonder if your shy or introverted personality is holding you back in your art practice?

Sarah Ritchie

Apr 212 min read

Dealing with social anxiety

As artists and humans, it can be crippling when we get caught up in worrying about what others think of us.

Sarah Ritchie

Apr 213 min read

What are you tolerating?

As an artist or creator, a question often goes unasked but holds immense power: “What have you been tolerating?”

How to tap into nostalgia to sell your art

Sarah Ritchie

Apr 213 min read

How to tap into nostalgia to sell your art

Nostalgia can play a big part in why someone might want to buy a piece of art.

RESOURCE | 20 ideas for low-cost or no-cost studio spaces

Sarah Ritchie

Apr 211 min read

RESOURCE | 20 ideas for low-cost or no-cost studio spaces

Have you dreamt of setting up an art studio but you're not keen on working from home and traditional studio rental is too prohibitive?

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: The power of challenging negative mindsets

Sarah Ritchie

Apr 212 min read

Artpreneur Monthly Challenge: The power of challenging negative mindsets

Many of us face the subtle yet formidable challenge of negative mindsets that can hinder that journey and stifle our creativity.