Meet Tashasa Colton | Artist & Model & Entrepreneur

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tashasa Colton and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tashasa, what is the most important factor behind your success?
My intention of starting a business was always in the back of my mind. I simply have always had a passion for art and I knew that’s exactly what my business was going to be centered around. When I first started this business I knew I had to do my research on branding, marketing, my audience, and the purpose my business serves. My initial thought was I wanted to give people access to who I am and what I represent. As a black business woman, I wanted to represent an array of styles and services that reflect who I am. It was then that I came up with the name 4 KULTURE! My business offers the following services custom shoes, apparel, paintings, illustrations, accessories, handbags, hats, and more! I will say starting a business takes commitment and dedication. You have to be all in for everything that comes with it! It definitely comes with the territory.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business is 4 Kulture LLC. 4 Kulture LLC is a creative platform that focuses on custom footwear and apparel, paintings, handbags, custom pieces, and more! I chose 4 Kulture LLC for many reasons, one being I wanted to focus on not just one but all aspects of art and the way It makes you feel when you see it. What comes to mind when you think 4 Kulture? I’m sure one could have their own interpretation, but that’s the point! Its meaning is what you choose for it to be. Me expressing my diverse art has to start with the name and that’s what I did. I’m so thankful overall my business has brought me this year but I’m even more ecstatic to see where else it leads me in the future. My time, efforts, dedication, quality and effort is what sets my business apart from other competitors.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I absolutely love the city!!! I am a small town girl who likes to venture out in Atlanta often. There are so many things to do and places to visit. I would definitely say let’s grab lunch and then visit the Georgia Aquarium and Top Golf. I am a foodie addict so I love trying new restaurants in the city! My favorite restaurant right now that i’m in love with would be Mckendrick’s Steakhouse. The areas I like the most are Buckhead and Downtown because I love the atmosphere. We would also hit up Perimeter Mall and do some shopping at the local stores in Dunwoody.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
First off I have to give praises to the most high for all of my accomplishments. I want to give my shoutout to my parents and my SCAD family. My parents have always been supportive throughout my decisions of becoming an artist. It was my dream and passion as a little girl that I was somehow able to make my reality! My dad, the ultimate superhero in my life, made a bet with me that If I kept a 4.0 GPA throughout my time at Jacksonville State University freshman year, I could choose any school of my choice to transfer to. It was always my dream to attend SCAD and when I did I met some of the most amazing people there! I was kid who enjoyed learning new things, skills, knowledge, and other areas of art. Currently, I am a full time grad student at University of Central Florida pursuing my Masters degree in Art Education. It hasn’t been an easy journey but I can say it is well worth it and has made me who I am today as an artist.

Website: www.4kulture.com

Instagram: @4kulturellc

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashasa-colton-5802ba71/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4KULTURELLC