

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.

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.