Lorna Siviter Illustrator/Printmaker and baker of exceedingly good cakes!

FD/BA (HONS) Graphic Media and Communication HE show at Somerset College 2016

2016-06-17T12:24:00.000-07:00

A selection of work from my fabulous Year 1, 2 and 3 students at this years HE Degree show at Somerset College.

Somerset College HE and FE Shows

2016-06-04T07:32:00.000-07:00

Somerset College will be hosting its annual creative shows from Saturday June 11th to Thursday 23rd June. The Private View takes between 6-9 on Friday 10th. With courses as diverse as Media Make Up to Graphic Media and Communication there is something for everybody!

Somerset College Research and Scholarship Symposium 9th July 2015

2015-07-13T06:02:00.000-07:00

I recently took part in Somerset College's Research and Scholarship Symposium. This event was an opportunity for academic and support staff to share scholarly activity from the previous academic year. My presentation was an overview of my PhD research so far, with emphasis on Elizabeth David and Stork Wives Club publications. With fifteen minutes to present my work, I had to outline as much as possible in a clear and concise manner whilst engaging the audience. The Symposium also include presentations from academics outside of the college alongside service providers affiliated to the college. The event was an ideal platform for me to share my experience as a PhD student alongside the role of a lecturer, and above all has given me further confidence to present at conferences.

Somerset College FE Show June 2015

2015-07-08T02:35:00.000-07:00

I have been busy over the last year teaching on a variety of courses at Somerset College in Taunton. I have taught on the BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree course alongside the Access to Higher Education course in Art and Design. Having been the lead lecturer role on the BTEC Extended Diploma in Graphics, Media and Photography course I have seen my students work in a wide variety of mediums, including film, illustration, photography, typography and graphic design. The FE Private View took place on the 18th June, where family and friends were invited to see the culmination of two years work in a Final major Project. Students were given the opportunity to choose their own briefs - as diverse as a corporate identity for a Skateboard brand, a book for young children explaining Autism a film exploring the impact of domestic abuse and a dream installation.. The students have progressed to excellent universities including Falmouth, Plymouth, UWE, Arts Institute in Bournemouth and University of South Wales in a wide variety of disciplines. The images are just a small selection from both the BTEC students and Access to Art and Design students.

Snowcat Illustrated book

Diana the Huntress

Light installation using re-formed plastic

Cross constructed using clay pipes found by
the River Thames.

Scene from Exmoor

Projecting Artwork onto Somerset Buildings in collaboration with Ignite Somerset and Somerset Film

2015-04-07T06:25:00.001-07:00

I was very fortunate to work alongside Ignite Somerset and Somerset Film, to design artwork that was projected onto The Princess Theatre in Burnham on Sea on Sunday 5th April. The event was part funded by the Arts Council, England.

New Birthday Cards to kick off the new year!

2015-01-11T09:50:00.001-08:00

New designs based on various decades...Edwardian, Art Deco, 1950's and 1980's...

Card featured on Card and Gift Network

2014-12-15T04:19:00.002-08:00

Lovely Charlotte over at cardandgiftnetwork.com has featured my design today!
Nice early Christmas present!

Work licensed for Christmas 2014

2014-12-14T07:47:00.000-08:00

Here is a small selection of work that has been licensed for Christmas 2014.

This image has been licensed to Impress for the Cystic Fibrosis charity.

This image was licensed to Woodmansterne for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Lots of new ideas!

2014-10-22T02:27:00.001-07:00

Here are a selection of images created over the last few months...I have been incredibly busy (Lecturing, studying) but will always find time for Illustration! Enjoy!

Evolver Arts Prize 2014

2014-06-23T03:24:00.002-07:00

Hurrah...My piece...'Roll up Roll up' has been selected for the Evolver Arts Prize 2014. This is the eighth year in a row my work has been selected, so hopefully next year I will win the coveted Front Cover Prize. Even still, very happy to be selected!! More information here at The Evolver Website...

I am back...Art on the Block 2014

2014-04-23T06:37:00.001-07:00

I have realised I have been away from my blog for nearly six months...thats dreadful. To kick off 2014 (in April???) I will be taking part in Art on the Block at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. My piece entitled 'You deserve the best, don't settle for less' is an original collage, inspired by the 1950's kitchen. Bids are being placed for all artworks, in aid of Art for Life at Musgrove.

New Nordic inspired designs

2013-10-31T08:29:00.000-07:00

I have been a little quiet of late but concentrating on other things. I can report that Somerset Art Weeks was a success, which is always a nice way to boost your confidence!

I have been working on some Nordic inspired designs, which I had great fun working on....here is a small selection!

Somerset Art Weeks 2013

2013-09-24T06:01:00.001-07:00

I am currently taking part in Somerset Art Weeks at Venue 33 in Taunton along with four other artists.

Here is a selection of work for sale...

Artist of the Month at Yellow House

2013-08-28T04:28:00.002-07:00

I am featured as Artist of the Month over at Yellow House where I have done a little interview about my career and other bits and pieces.

Also featured is my work for Castle Melamine and my new illustrations inspired by famous composers...

Card and Gift Blog

2013-07-19T01:06:00.000-07:00

Today my Culinary Cards are featured over at Card and Gift Blog so take a look.

Designs available to buy at Spoonflower...

2013-07-01T08:33:00.002-07:00

I have just opened a shop over at Spoonflower, where my designs are available to buy as Decals Giftwrap, Textiles and Wallpaper...

here is a link Spoonflower

I will be adding new designs in due course....

New 'fruity' designs

2013-05-31T04:39:00.001-07:00

Here are some fun and fruity designs inspired by the 'good' weather!

Etsy

2013-05-29T07:13:00.001-07:00

I have finally decided to sell my self-published greeting cards on Etsy...the link is on the right.

Here are a few examples...

American Inspired Recipes

2013-05-17T02:31:00.003-07:00

Over the last week I have been busy designing some new illustrations for the American Market inspired by American recipes. I had great fun mixing colour!

They Draw and Cook

2013-05-10T08:22:00.002-07:00

One of my illustrations is today featured on the wonderful website They Cook and Draw

Cooking and drawing are on of my two favourite pastimes, so to feature on this site is a great bonus!

This follows on from a recent major commission I completed for Castle Melamine where I illustrated favourite British dishes.

Recipes through the Ages.....

2013-03-27T02:45:00.001-07:00

I have been working on a concept to produce twelve designs of recipes through the ages for a calendar.
I have produced six already from the Regency period to the 1950's....more exciting designs to follow!

Retro card designs

2013-03-05T02:35:00.001-08:00

It has been a while since I last posted as I have been busy writing my PhD proposal...

In between I have been happily designing and here are some recent designs that I am very pleased with!

Yay it's....Yay Retro!

2013-01-21T11:07:00.000-08:00

The lovely Sue at Yay Retro has kindly featured my designs over on their blog today.
Yay Retro is a fabulous website which sells Beautiful China from the 40's 50's 60's and 70's. I too have made some wonderful purchases.

Here is a link to the blog...Yay Retro Blog

Ginger Fig's Fifth Anniversary!

2013-01-15T02:38:00.003-08:00

The lovely Ginger Fig Gallery in Taunton have recently celebrated their fifth birthday. In celebration they are holding an exhibition of work on the theme of 'The Birds and The Bees'.

I have specially designed an image, incorporating a recipe which has been made with the help of the 'birds and the bees'. Here's to another five successful years!

First Illustrations for 2013!

2013-01-04T03:14:00.002-08:00

I have been busy working on some new illustrations for New Leaf Life Design for a concept that Becky Wright has proposed.

This has been a fun project not in my usual style!