Writing & Speaking
I have been writing for as long as I have been making visual art. My creative non-fiction centers on the same topics as my art and teaching philosophy.
The development of emotional literacy and self-expression through creative practices fascinates me to no end.
I promote dialogue about these human facets with a special focus on storytelling through interactive talks and workshops.
Creative Conversations
The Transformative Power of Art with Laurie Pearsall
In this episode, Laurie joins hosts Ali Kaden and Brendon Nay (aka Mantra Samadhi) for an inspiring discussion on the power of art and creativity, how artists transform darkness into light, and the profound connection between creativity and spiritual growth.
Obsessed with Storytelling
Laurie Pearsall is a voracious learner and passionate educator whose work promotes dialogue about identity within the framework of mental health. She uses stories of moving house or country to explore what we leave behind and what we take with us on the journey of finding home.
Women and Roads: A Way to Yourself - MALLORCA
Laurie is proud to be featured in this 2022 documentary Women and Roads: A Way to Yourself where she speaks about the intentions behind her artwork. This excerpt showcases Laurie's story. The documentary was produced and directed by Kristina Kretova & Ana Kameneva. See the full trailer on Youtube: 'Women and Roads: way to yourself. Mallorca'
Teaching Creativity
In this article published by Enki Magazine, Laurie reveals how holistic art education transforms learning; connecting process and product, strengthening sensory memory, and fostering critical reflection. Through vivid examples like plaster-casting “fossils” and classroom critiques, she shows how art experiences build resilient, open-minded, and curious learners, and why the artist spirit belongs at the heart of every curriculum.