about the artist

Lorena Siminovich (born in Buenos Aires) is a San Francisco based artist, designer and illustrator. With a background in graphic design, and an extensive career as an art director, she became interested in design for children in 2001 when she moved from Buenos Aires to New York. During this time, she was responsible for art direction and product development at Mudpuppy, an award winning company that manufactures puzzles and toys for kids, whose products can be found in museum stores across the country. Soon thereafter, she began her illustration career and relocated to San Francisco. Lorena has written and illustrated several children’s books and has more projects in the works.

Her latest endeavor, Petit Collage, started in October 2006 with the idea of offering affordable art for children (and grownups!), with a modern feel.

What does she like? Polka dots, Maps, Traveling, Big cities, Hand writing, Hand embroidery, Owls, Hummingbirds, Sea urchins, White Coral, Old Type, French children's books, Thrift stores Mary Blair, Alexander Girard textiles, Karl Blossfeldt, Modigliani, Egon Schiele, Paul Rand, Bold stripes, Plywood furniture, Pillows, Orange, the color, Orange, the fruit, tea, lots of it, Letterpress, Leaves, Dandelions, Dulce de leche, NY people watching, San Francisco plants, Buenos Aires summer nights

For more info, please visit Lorenasiminovich.com.