The ordinary, charged with memory

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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026 - shortlisted

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Two works from the Past & Still collection have been shortlisted this year - Paper Curse and Witness.

Last year, The Past Beneath was selected and shown at Burlington House. Explore all three works.

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Past & Still

Past & Still continues to explore the quiet echoes of childhood, the half-remembered, left-behind. Once ordinary now charged with meaning.

What began with rediscovered fragments has become a thread I keep returning to energising, absorbing, and quietly insistent. Each new piece extends the series’ quiet dialogue between past and present, stillness and story.

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Paper Curse

A childs game folded in paper, shadowed by what it reveals

Final Dispatch

Left mid-play, these relics from another time hold a story unfinished
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The Past Beneath

That moment of discovery, the jolt of something once familiar


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from 12 reviews
Great artwork

Great artwork, I'm a decorator, so the picture is apt for me

Andrew Harrison
The Past Beneath
The Past Beneath

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..

Simon
Admiral '82
Admiral '82
Absolutely love this print

Absolutely love this print. I also have the red onion print and they look amazing together. I am a huge fan!

Fiona B
Golden Onion
Golden Onion
Beautiful Print

Stunning print, I especially love the way the light and shadows are captured. Really well framed.

David B
The Past Beneath
The Past Beneath
The first time I saw this painting

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.

Jan
The Past Beneath
The Past Beneath
Amazing!

Fabulous print, I’m so glad I purchased from Rebecca. Always happy to support local artists!

Sallie
The Past Beneath
The Past Beneath
Rebecca is so talented !!

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.

Aristedes
The Past Beneath
The Past Beneath
So clever

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.

Jane Steare
The Past Beneath
The Past Beneath
Simply love it

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.

Andrew Davies
The Past Beneath
The Past Beneath
Ale & Oysters painting

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.

Andrew HUGHES
Ale & Oysters
Ale & Oysters

Rebecca's art work is absolutely incredible! Seeing Rupert brought a smile to my face & brought back so many wonderful childhood memories.

Erin Jones
The Past Beneath
The Past Beneath
Loved it!

Beautiful print. Absolutely love it, will be purchasing from here again in future!

Fiona B
Red onion
Red onion

Upcoming exhibition


Harvest — Society of Women Artists 165th Annual Exhibition
Mall Galleries, London · 23–27 June 2026
I’m delighted that Harvest has been selected for the SWA’s 165th Annual Exhibition, a show I’m proud to be part of for the sixth time.

The original will be available to view and purchase at the exhibition.

Limited edition prints are available now.


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About the artist

Hi, I’m Rebecca and if you’ve ever felt a quiet pull toward something ordinary, something that stopped you for a reason you couldn’t quite name, you’re in the right place.


I paint still life in oils, working with light, mood, and memory to draw out emotion in everyday things, objects that might otherwise go unnoticed, but somehow stay with us.


I work from my home studio in Tunbridge Wells, and my paintings have found their way into national exhibitions including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. But what I care most about is creating work that feels personal to me when I make it, and hopefully to you when you see it.


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Testimonials

Philip J Marshall KC

'I absolutely fell in love with Rebecca’s paintings the moment I first saw them. She produces extraordinary compositions with a delicate and serene attention to detail. I look at her painting every day and it always provides me with a moment of calm and contentment. Rebecca was a pleasure to deal with and provided a highly professional service making the whole ‘buying experience’ hugely enjoyable. I can’t recommend her enough. '

Barry Garside

'I first saw Rebecca’s work whilst living in New York in 2018. I came across the picture I eventually bought in Condé Nast World Of Interiors and immediately fell in love with it. I’m not an artist, or even an art aficionado, but something about the way Rebecca paints immediately draws you in. I contacted Rebecca after a little sleuth work, and found out she was exhibiting in Kent at the same time as I was planning to visit the UK, so I took the trip to Sevenoaks to see her work in person and I was not disappointed. I’ve since bought two of her works and they adorn my living room in pride of place. What is it I see in her work? It’s the perfect form, the amazing ability to capture light and dark, and the evocative subject matter come together to produce a painting that you can’t help but look at again and again..'

Carla Berryman

'A few years ago, we acquired our first piece of art from Rebecca Ritchie, and it has truly brought a special touch to our home. The artwork was packaged with great care and delivered in perfect condition. Since that first purchase, we have acquired several more pieces of Rebecca’s work. She continues to display the same level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and dedication to her craft as she did with her very first piece. Our visitors often comment on the beauty and uniqueness of her pieces. We are grateful to have such remarkable pieces to cherish for years to come and highly recommend Rebecca Ritchie’s artwork to anyone looking to invest in high-quality, meaningful Art'

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