My name is Karlie Cunha, and I am the owner of Wild Colors Creative Design Studio. I just opened Wild Colors this past August, so we are celebrating our big one-year anniversary! Owning my own art studio has been a dream of mine ever since I was a little girl. Never did I think it would happen so soon, but here we are! I love to explore the art of painting and mixed media, and I am constantly on the search for new materials to use. I am a lover of flowers, coffee, and funky earrings! My formal art education was acquired from Cumberland University in 2018. After graduating from Cumberland with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, I dared to dive into the world of business by obtaining my MBA just two years later. I developed a heart for teaching while working at Whiz Kids Learning Center in Lebanon throughout and after college. Working at Whiz Kids has helped grow me into the educator that I am today, and Wild Colors has allowed me to combine my passions for art and teaching. Lebanon is and has been my home for 25 years now, and I love this city. I am a community-oriented person and a big fan of supporting the small businesses in the area. As a new small business owner, I am so eager to help grow the next generation of artists in this great community.
How would you describe your artistic styling? “I would describe my artistic style as colorful, bold, and a little whimsical.”
What is your favorite part of the TN225 project? “My favorite part of this project was the collaborative aspect. I am a firm believer in building a strong community, and it was so nice to get to paint alongside these other artists. We were able to make new connections, have great conversations, and ultimately learn from each other. I think it shows in the painting that we have four different and distinct styles, but we can still come together to create something beautiful.”