A collection of interviews, features and collaborations from over the years.

Press & Interviews

Peppermint Magazine, 2024 Artist Claire Ritchie Talks Influences, Gardening and Studio Essentials A glimpse into Claire's creative process and her second collaboration with Robert Gordon. Read the feature

The Design Files, August 2023 Shop The Joyful New Collection From Robert Gordon x Claire Ritchie Written by Amelia Barnes. A beautiful feature on the first Robert Gordon x Claire Ritchie ceramics collection, including four original designs across mugs, bowls, jugs and more. Read the feature

Frankie Magazine, August 2023 Robert Gordon x Claire Ritchie Collab A feature on the playful botanical ceramics collaboration with Robert Gordon. Read the feature

Frankie Magazine, November 2022 Sue-Ching Lascelles is Auctioning Off Artist-Painted Dresses for a Good Cause Feature on the Close to My Heart 2022 project including Claire's contribution. Read the feature

Peppermint Magazine, November 2022 Love Disguised in Colour: The Close to My Heart Project Returns Feature on the Close to My Heart 2022 project including Claire's contribution. Read the feature

Spirit You, 2021 Interviewing Creative Folk - Claire Ritchie An interview about flowers, creativity, business and vision.Read the interview

Peppermint Magazine, November 2021 From Dishes to Dresses: This Sewist Is Transforming Tea Towels for a Good Cause Feature on the Close to My Heart 2021 project including Claire's contribution. Read the feature

Art Out, November 2020 With You Studio's With Solace Feature on the With Solace exhibition including Claire's digital artwork shown at the in-person exhibition. Read the feature

The Finders Keepers, June 2019 Five Questions With Claire Ritchie Featured interview ahead of the Brisbane Finders Keepers market, plus a live conversation with Frankie Magazine from the Finders Keepers stage. Read the interview

Flow Magazine, 2019 Claire Ritchie's Passion for Colours Featured in Issue 32, talking about colour, emotion and her creative practice. Read the feature

Books & Publications

Palette Perfect Vol. 2, 2022 Color Combinations by Season, by Lauren Wager, published by Hoaki Artwork 'Rest, Rest, Rest, Relax' featured in this internationally published colour reference book. A practical guide and inspirational resource for designers, illustrators and artists, available in English, Spanish and French. View the book

Flow Book for Paper Lovers, November 2023 Work featured on the cover and inside pages of the Flow Book for Paper Lovers, an internationally distributed publication with over 250 pages of paper goodies. One of eleven designers selected from around the world for this edition. View the series

Hardie Grant Publishing, 2023 All Wrapped Up: Joyful by Claire Ritchie Part of Hardie Grant's best-selling All Wrapped Up series showcasing Australia's best artists. Featuring 20 gift wrapping sheets and gift-label stickers of Claire's original artwork. View the book

Flow Magazine, May 2023 Flow Issue 4 Paper Goodies Commissioned to design original flower illustrations for the paper goodies insert of Flow Magazine Issue 4, sold internationally.

Pattern Pulse, October 2020 Exploring the Art of Australian Surface Designers, by Rachael King Featured as one of 100 Australian surface designers in this compendium, with a double page spread showcasing original artworks, patterns and products. The original print run of 2,000 copies sold out completely, stocked in 50 stores across Australia and overseas.View the book

Talks & Speaking

Creative Mornings Brisbane, 2023 Reverie with Claire Ritchie A talk exploring Claire's creative practice, values and vision. Watch the talk

Bris Style Inc, Create & Connect Conference, April 2022 Speaker, The Lussh, Woolloongabba, Brisbane Featured as a speaker at Bris Style Inc's Create & Connect Conference, sponsored by Brisbane City Council. A day of creative inspiration and connection for makers and designers. 28 April 2022.

Collaborations & Projects

Sisa Studio x Claire Ritchie, 2025 Debut Rug Collection A joyful meeting of colour, texture and form. A bold, uplifting trio of limited edition handcrafted rugs. Featured in Frankie Magazine. View the collection / Read the Frankie feature

Dangerous Females x Australian Artist Collective, 2024 Group Collaboration A collaboration with 24 Australian artists curated by Kate Quinn, creating original floral artworks to raise funds for domestic violence survivors. Profits went to Beyond DV. Read more

Ajak Kwai x Claire Ritchie, February 2022 Tour Artwork for Music in Exile Created original artwork for Ajak Kwai's Red Sands tour, featured on limited edition tour t-shirts and tea towels. Music in Exile supports refugee and asylum seeker musicians to share their stories through song. View the collaboration / Learn about Ajak Kwai

Halcyon Nights x Claire Ritchie, 2022 Flower Flow Collection A collaboration with Melbourne-based children's sleepwear and bedding brand Halcyon Nights, featuring Claire's playful floral designs on baby and kidswear. View the collaboration

Dangerous Females x Claire Ritchie, September 2022 Limited Edition T-shirt and Tote Bag Created original artwork for a limited edition Dangerous Females t-shirt and tote bag, raising awareness and funds for organisations supporting victims of violence and abuse. View Dangerous Females

Close to My Heart, November 2022 Charity Auction, by Sue Ching Lascelles Claire created an original hand-painted fabric made into a one of a kind dress, auctioned to raise funds for Beyond DV and Full Stop Australia, supporting victims of domestic and family violence. Read the Frankie feature / Read the Peppermint feature

KATM x Claire Ritchie, 2021 Full Bloom and For You, Limited Edition Sew-in Label Collections Two collaborations with Kylie and the Machine featuring original artworks and affirmation labels. View the collaboration

Kleenex x Claire Ritchie, 2021 Kleenex Artist Edition Four original artworks created exclusively for Kleenex tissue cube packaging, released as a named Artist Edition. Sold nationally across Australia. Read more

Piece of Art Auction, November 2021 Charity Auction, hosted by Fenton and Fenton One of 70 artists from Australia and New Zealand who donated original artworks to raise funds for Create Impact NGO, supporting women in Ethiopia. Claire's piece was titled 'Full'.

Close to My Heart, November 2021 Charity Auction, by Sue Ching Lascelles Claire created an original hand-painted fabric made into a one of a kind dress, auctioned to raise funds for the women of Afghanistan via the Romero Centre and Women for Women. Read the Peppermint feature

Frock Me Out x Claire Ritchie, 2019 and 2020 Two clothing collaborations featuring Claire's original prints, Wanderer (SS19) and Gather (AW20). View the collaboration

Arc Dining x Claire Ritchie, April 2019 Plate Artwork, Brisbane Original artwork created for Arc Dining restaurant, used by the kitchen team to plate beautiful dishes with a surprise design underneath. Venue design by Anna Spiro.

Hey Tiger x Claire Ritchie, 2019 Chocolate Packaging Collaboration Fun, nostalgic patterns and colours wrapped around an unforgettable bar of handmade ethical chocolate. Featured on People of Print. View the collaboration / Read the People of Print feature

Slowdown Studio x Claire Ritchie, 2017 The Perry Throw and Rainbow Sock Featured in The Design Files as part of an all-Australian artist lineup. The Perry Throw is a bold, vibrant cotton throw designed in Claire's home studio, sold internationally. View the collaboration / Read the Design Files feature

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