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William Ritchie - PhD

About Me

I’m driven by a genuine passion for wildlife and the quiet, intricate details of the natural world. Using traditional tonal realism, I focus on capturing the specific atmosphere of a moment, whether through painting, drawing, or sculpture, to create work that feels both lifelike and deeply personal.

 

My goal is to bring the overlooked subtleties of nature into focus, inviting collectors and viewers to slow down and connect with the complexity of our environment. By balancing technical precision with emotional depth, I create pieces that don't just represent animals, but celebrate our shared responsibility to respect and cherish them.

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Achievements - International

2026,2025,
2024,2023

Birds in art

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum, Wasau, WI, USA
(Jury selected).​

- Artwork acquired to permanent collection 2023.

- Artwork selected for National tour 2025.

2026,2025,
2024,2023,
2020,2018

Art & the animal exhibition

Society of Animal Artists Annual Exhibition
(Jury selected).​

- Associate Membership 2018 (Jury selected).

- Signature Membership achieved 2023.

2026,2025

Western Visions

National Museum of Wildlife Art Annual Exhibition, Jackson, WY, USA (Invitation).​

2026,2025

Fabriano in Aquarello 

Fabriano, Italy (Jury Selected).​

2026,2025

Artists for conservation 

Annual exhibition, published catalogue or live exhibition.​

- Signature Member.

Achievements - Australia

2016-2025

Holmes Art Prize 

For realistic Australian Birdlife art, $15000 (Jury selected).​

- Highly commended 2019 & 2024 ($1000).

- Peoples choice 2023 ($1000).

2016-2025

Watercolour muster 

Top twenty Australian artist exhibited, Cairns, Australia (Jury selected).​

- Peoples choice top 5.

2022

Feathers and brush 

Olsen, P., 2022. Feather and brush: a history of Australian bird art. CSIRO PUBLISHING.

2024

Guest artist 

Beechworth Botanica/Animal Magnetism Art exhibition.

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