Design Team


Paul Kearsley


Art Director

Paul Kearsley is an experienced designer, educator and illustrator. In addition to his master planning work with Terra Pheonix, Paul is a Senior Instructor in Western Washington University’s Design and Industrial Design programs, as well as a published illustrator. He has also taught Permaculture Design within the University and the wider Pacific Northwest.


He holds a B.S. in Industrial Design and an MA in Environmental Education.


At home, he operates an 8-acre peri-urban homestead with his extended family. He fills his time working on the farm; adventuring and learning with his kids and niece and nephew; and drawing, drawing, drawing. His other passions include salvaging lumber, arranging flowers, foraging in the woods, repairing stuff and cooking for his friends and family.