Still life painting, charged with memory
Familiar objects become points of connection between past and present. Each painting begins with something ordinary, but carries the memory, recognition or story that has gathered around it.
I’m currently developing Little Legends, a new series of small original oil paintings celebrating the familiar toy characters of childhood, particularly those from the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
An extension of my Past & Still collection, these little portraits give some of the smallest characters from our past their own moment of importance.
The first originals will be released through my website in the coming weeks, with email subscribers receiving 24-hour priority access before they become available to everyone else.
The Past Beneath was selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 2025, followed by Paper Curse and Witness in 2026. All three originals sold through the exhibition.
The journal follows the deeper thread I keep discovering through this work: the pull of familiar things, the gift of recognition, and the shared memories that connect a generation.
A collection of original oil paintings, including recent works and previously exhibited pieces. New originals are added throughout the year, with subscribers receiving first access.
ORIGINAL WORK
British still life artist Rebecca Ritchie paints familiar objects with a particular focus on memory, childhood and the visual traces of everyday life. Her work has been selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and other major UK exhibitions.
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Love it! Cant wait to hang it! Perfect piece if childhood nostalgia
Lovely quality print, excellent customer service, all round recommended
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Great artwork, I'm a decorator, so the picture is apt for me
An amazing product that i am so excited to have purchased & received. From firstly seeing this image & the memories it conjured up inside me & then finally purchasing it for myself as i wondered if it was still available as there are only a handful ever produced by this wonderful artist, i have always found Rebeccas images so immensely satisfying to look at & now i have one of my own to hang. Thank you Rebecca for being the artist you are & the wonderful experience of owning one of your impressions as it is absolutely stunning..
Absolutely love this print. I also have the red onion print and they look amazing together. I am a huge fan!
Stunning print, I especially love the way the light and shadows are captured. Really well framed.
The first time I saw this painting, I knew I needed to buy it. I have loved Rupert since I was a child and still have a few 'annuals' in my bookcase. I also found the perfect spot for the framed print next to our front door. It's a real talking point.
Fabulous print, I’m so glad I purchased from Rebecca. Always happy to support local artists!
Rebecca is so talented .. this print of the past beneath is beautiful and framed perfectly .. the story behind this piece is truly so touching !! Thank you so much for bringing back so many memories of my childhood past.
My son is called Rupert and I have bought the print as a birthday present for him. I think Rebecca is a brilliant artist and she is also a really lovely lady who is very humble.
What a talented artist Rebecca is! I wish I could have had the original but these are the next best things. The theme makes you smile as so many bedrooms being decorated discover something when the wall paper comes down. This kind of theme added to a superb utilisation of light that sets her apart. Sublime.
Amazing painting, the photo does not do it justice. Really happy with the purchase and will be looking to buy another painting from Rebecca in the near future.
Rebecca's art work is absolutely incredible! Seeing Rupert brought a smile to my face & brought back so many wonderful childhood memories.
Beautiful print. Absolutely love it, will be purchasing from here again in future!
