HELLO

My name is Kari Pearson (she/her), I’m an artist and writer from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

THE ART OF BEING

Creativity is a way of being, and everyday life is an art form. As a visual storyteller, I use words and images to make meaning, but art is also how I like to approach the world: with curiosity, color, and play. 

CREATIVE PRACTICE

My creative practice is interdisciplinary, which is just a fancy way of saying I use lots of different materials and formats. In general, my work falls into two categories: words and pictures. 

WORDS

Language is a huge part of my life. I start most days by writing, journaling first to gather my thoughts, then spinning some of those thoughts into formats that can travel, like essays or (work-in-progress) books. I also study foreign languages (currently: Swedish), and read lots of nonfiction. 

PICTURES

I love to draw, and you will often find me sketching, especially at the zoo, a concert, or even in line. Sometimes those sketches get turned into finished art, either to go with something I’ve written, or as a standalone piece. I love painting, bright color, graphic design, public art, and typography. I also take tons of photos, which form a kind of visual journal that I use for inspiration in my work.

SAY HI

Thanks so much for being here! Feel free to drop me a line, I’d love to hear  from you. How does creativity show up in your daily life? Do you draw? Sing in the car? Add secret ingredients to your cooking? Tell me everything. 

color by kari

I freelance as a colorist, doing custom house color palettes. If you’re interested in working with me, or just want more information, please get in touch! I’d love to hear about your project. Let’s make something magical!