Hey. I'm Laurie. I'm an artist, designer, speaker, teacher, and idea person.

I'm passionate about creativity, community engagement, and stepping away from the screen. Oh, and french fries. I really love french fries.

14"x11" Monotype on Bristol, from the Split Complementary series by Laurie Smithwick
Split Complementary

Split Complementary

Cuba: I Am Time
Cuba: I Am Time

Cuba: I Am Time

Smithwick wedding invitation
Wedding Invitation

Wedding Invitation

Laurie Smithwick - Step Away from the Screen and Make Something
Step Away From the Screen

Step Away From the Screen

Recent Posts

May 24, 2026

TEDxCharlotte: You ARE an Idea Person

May 20, 2026

Ignite Charlotte: How To Get Pretty Much Anyone To Do Pretty Much Anything

January 13, 2020

ArtPop Charlotte – Class of 2020

November 15, 2019

Oh How Bright the Path Grows

I’m always eager to meet new people and new challenges.