Self-taught Scottish painter of figurative works, included in the exhibition Humorous Art at McNeill Fine Art Gallery, Radlett, in 2005. Although given the chance to study at Glasgow School of Art after leaving school, Somerville decided to start a family, later spent 12 years in local government, then did various jobs while drawing and painting in her spare time. By the late 1990s she had a portfolio of work to show Glasgow galleries and was soon included in exhibitions, venues including the Nancy Smillie Gallery. In Stirling, Somerville won a prize in the Smith Art Gallery & Museum’s Brave Art competition, her picture joining its permanent collection.