• Esther Sitver is a Knoxville, TN-based illustrator who merges vintage aesthetics with contemporary progressive ideas, humor, and Appalachian spirit. She was essentially born with a crayon in her hand, so it was natural to pursue a career in drawing. Sitver graduated in Ringling College of Art + Design’s Illustration BFA Class of 2020, (yes, Ringling like the circus.) She enjoys breathing new life into old things in her art practice: For example, her favorite drawing utensil is a dip pen and a pot of ink (what you’d picture a pirate writing a letter with.) From fixing up old picture frames to painting unwanted leather shoes, the list goes on. Sitver sells her illustrations printed on paper goods and also does custom illustrations. Much of her work is informed by observational studies. When she’s not scribbling, she can be found rollerskating and hiking around East Tennessee.

    • Blackheart Records- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

    • Southern Skies Music Fest

    • Knoxville History Project 

    • Walmart via Now Art LA

    • The Maker City

    • Berea College

    • Dogwood Arts

    • Gritty in Pink

    • East TN PBS

    • SoKno Pride

    • The Body Farm, Knoxville, TN 2025

    • Sketch: Contemporary Artists in Conversation with Emily Grace Hanks, Berea College, Berea, KY 2023

    • The Haunted Art Show, Rala, Knoxville, TN 2023-25

    • Featured Gift Shop Artist, Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville, TN 2023-24

    • ART SHOE (Solo Show), Rala, Knoxville, TN 2023

    • The Dolly Show, Rala, Knoxville, TN 2022-24

    • Maker Space Grid, Maker Space, Tennessean Hotel, Knoxville, TN 2022-24

    • Esther Sitver: Collected Works, Dogwood Arts, Knoxville TN, 2021

    • King, Frances. The Scout Guide Knoxville, Tennessee Vol.7 City Guide, Illustrated by Esther Sitver, 2023, pp. 4.

    • Nichols, Abigail. “Dream Big.” Invitation Oxford, Illustrated by Esther Sitver, Sept. 2021, pp. 80–83. 

    • Criss, Leslie. “Time-Honored SEC Traditions.” Invitation Oxford, Illustrated by Esther Sitver, Oct. 2020, pp. 36–42. 

    • Neely, Jack. Historic Bearden. Edited by Paul James, Illustrated by Esther Sitver, Knoxville History Project, 2020, p. 89, p. 166

    • Ramblin Man Podcast Episodes 194-195: Best Practices for an Artist Selling at Markets and In Public (Parts 1 & 2); Episode 134: Esther Sitver - Pathway to Art

    • Knox Brew Stories 09/22/25 (Esther Sketch and Maggie Tharp)

    • The Haunted Art Show - Curated by Esther Sitver, Knoxville News Sentinel 03/10/2025

    • Knoxville faces and places- See photos from the Fleurish fashion show, Knoxville News Sentinel 04/22/2024

    • Maker City, Esther Sitver Artwork, WATE 6 On Your Side 10/23/2023

    • A Life in Illustration with Esther Sitver, WATE 6 On Your Side 10/23/2023

    • Knoxville shop features Dolly Parton-themed art, WATE 6 On Your Side 6/15/2022

    • Featured Artist 🎨 Esther Sitver - Knoxville - Rala, shoprala.com 4/22/2022

    • 2025 Mural Workshop at Maker Exchange - Knoxville, dogwoodarts.com 3/18/2025

    • Esther Sitver: Collected Works - Exhibitions, locatearts.org 8/2021

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