The following comments are from Jean’s book, Echoes of Childhood (Ritter Press, 1996) and those left by visitors to this website.

"...a series of tapestries which are wide ranging in subject, beautifully composed and brilliant in colour".
Gordon Stephenson, Lever Professor of Civic Design, University of Liverpool, U.K.

"...what a joy to tread with you in the footprints in the Sands of Time, an outstanding description of our beloved land in an unusual art form".
Dame Mary Durack Miller, Author and Historian, W.A.

"...I am very impressed by Jean Ritter’s art, especially its freshness as she has no academic training.  Her love of detail and her imagery and range of subjects is amazing.  It is reminiscing of Grandma Moses’ painting with its naivety and childish innocence".
John Oldham, Past World President of the International Institute of Landscape Artists.

"I am deeply moved by Jean’s vibrant and life affirming tapestries.  It’s almost inconceivable to me that such intricacy and subtlety can be achieved through stichery…leave me with a joyous sense of deep satisfaction…burgeoning creativity and artistic expression ion this phase of her life has special meaning to me".
Karl Linn, Landscape Architect / Psychologist, Berkley, USA.

"Jean’s work was a revelation to me.  I have never seen needle-point tapestry used to such startling effect.  This exiting imagery, strong underlying structures and lively mobile surfaces are a visual delight".
Betty Miller, NND (sculpt.) A.T.D. (London University).

"...her tapestries are imbued with a unique vitality and freshness rarely seen in this particular medium.  Each canvas is an adventure. Brilliant work".
Lee Brown, Tutor and Lecturer. HND Embodied Textiles (L.C.F) City & Guilds (L.C.F). Licenciate of the Society of Designer Craftsmen. England

"Jean’s tapestries are unique in the history of the world…glowing, crowded scenes, they reflect the drama of life on earth.  Miniature faces, flowers, animals, clothes, buildings, everything in perfect detail".
Isobel, Teacher in the Aboriginal North of Western Australia, Author of Nanbaree.

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"What a wonderful display of creativity!  I was blown away at the intricate detail in your tapestries, Jean.  Thank you for the opportunity to see your impressive collection.  The thousands of hours that you spent in stitching these masterpieces must have afforded you valuable time in reflection and relaxation.  Well done.  I look forward to seeing the next one!"
Barbara Meadows

"...I absolutely love the site...it's fabulous to see all your work and I'm sure it looks even better in real life.  It's inspired me to get on with more glass work..."
Dorothy Wright

"What a wonderful collection of tapestries that you have, you certainly haven't been idle during your life.  They are magnificent."
Bev Seaward

"Now I've been able to contemplate and admire your tapestries!  While they are all beguiling, I think my favourites might be Avalon and Full Fathom Five, La Belle France and Salute to Perth (do I recognise part of the university there in the background?) -- but my all-time favourite must be Jill; in it I feel I find the very balance between activity and calm, between formality and freedom that I'm looking for when I play Bach."
Paul Jordan, world renowned organist.

"I particularly liked the medium and large photos, being able to focus closely on a certain part of each tapestry."
Jean Hilton, needle-point teacher for over 16 years.

"What a beautiful testimony to your life! Number #14 the Pier Head is as known to Liverpudlians as New York is to Americans! I found your page by chance but must congratulate you for your achievements and love of the needle arts!"
Larraine Leonard.

"Thank you for sharing her wonderful tapestries with everyone."
Jean Schowe.