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The Living Kula Artist Team

The artist team at Living Kula comprises a diverse and passionate group of individuals, each bringing a unique perspective and skill set to the creative table. With backgrounds spanning fine arts, graphic design, and mixed media, the team collaborates harmoniously to breathe life into the vision of Living Kula. Their shared commitment to mindfulness and holistic living infuses their work with a sense of purpose, translating into art that not only captivates the eye but also resonates with the spirit. Drawing inspiration from nature, culture, and the interconnectedness of all things, the Living Kula artist team strives to craft pieces that invite introspection and promote a sense of well-being in those who engage with their creations. Through their collective creativity, the team endeavors to build a bridge between art and mindful living, fostering a community that celebrates the beauty of balance and harmony.

Meet The Living Kula Artist Team

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    Concetta Codding

    Concetta Codding is the founder of Living Kula. She is a mixed media artist, yoga teacher, and retreat facilitator. She loves using oil pastels and ink in her artwork. Bringing like-minded community together is one of her passions!

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    Nina Schmid

    Nina Schmid is a designer and illustrator whose work is inspired by the rhythms of nature and the diverse cultures she encounters in her travels. It’s the beauty all around her that illuminates her inner world, guiding her creative expression. She is dedicated to crafting artful Brand Ecosystems for passionate leaders around the world.

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    Amber Bardell

    Amber Bardell creates work that draws inspiration from the natural world, to share affirmations. Their practice spans painting, ceramics, murals, animation, and more. Moving forward with an interdisciplinary approach, Amber uses the most adept materials for each concept they engage with.

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    Melodie Fallon

    Melodie loves to work with natural plants and earth. She practices creating botanical dyes from plants, sews simple garments, fires clay beads in a fire pit, plants mandalas and practices in the healing arts as well.

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    Abby Whitman

    Abby Whitman is a musician, artist, singer, and performer. Abby finds beauty and joy in connecting with others and sharing what her gifts with community.

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    Lydia Tourtellotte

    Lydia Tourtellotte is an oil painter, art teacher at Marianapolis Preparatory School, and an alumni of Suffolk University with a degree in Fine Arts.

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    Katherine Dourian

    Katherine Dourian is a macramé artist who specializes in plant hangers, home decor, vegetable tanned leather earrings, bags, and more. She also loves to host workshops which weave intention and art-making into one.

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    Alexa Iya Soro

    Alexa Iya Soro is a wordsmith, multi-media artist, and retreat facilitator. She has been practicing in the world of creative arts since 2007, leading retreats since 2014, and is focused on process over content with evolving studies in somatic poetry and embodied writing.

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    Frankie Fichera

    Frankie is a photographer who loves capturing the beauty in the world. He believes that photography can help us capture special moments, and remember them forever.

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    Annie Spada

    Annie Spada, a lifelong creator with a focus on fine arts and illustration, had her first exhibit in 2017, curated by mentor Julia Randal. In 2019, she joined the Art Workforce Initiative.. Annie, now a full-time tattoo artist, showcases her diverse work at local festivals and conventions. She creates personalized commissions and greeting cards, aiming to inspire healing and self-discovery through various forms of creative expression.

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    Elana Kaufman

    Elana studied Holistic Psychology and Expressive Arts therapy as an undergraduate student at Lesley University. She sings and plays guitar, harmonium, ukulele, and piano and throughly enjoys expressing herself through any and all instruments. She also loves to create with other mediums, especially elements from nature.

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JOIN THE TEAM

JOIN THE TEAM

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To apply to be part of the Living Kula Artist Team, please fill out the form below.