Each month, I showcase one of my amazing Ignite members and award them with the Member of the Month title. They may have been chosen for their kindness towards other members, the support they've given, the hard work they've done in the membership or for outstanding artistic achievements.
Introducing our Member of the Month for October, the wonderful Ria! 🥰
Ria is from the Netherlands and has been drawing and painting since 2009, but her coloured pencil journey began with my Otter workshop in 2024. She initially thought coloured pencils weren’t for her, but thankfully gave them another go with the Polar Bear in January 2025. This time she was hooked and joined Ignite!
Since then, Ria has really thrown herself into the membership. She’s a regular at Art Club, loves trying different tutorials and surfaces, and is always keen to learn something new.
It’s been so lovely to see her confidence grow and to see her creating more of her own artwork, including a gorgeous portrait of her cat Simba. Most importantly, Ria says she’s learning to feel proud of what she creates — exactly what Ignite is all about.
Congratulations Ria, so well deserved! ❤️
Congratulations to our October member of the month!