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Kori Leppart

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I’m Kori Leppart, a multidisciplinary professional artist based in Laurel, Montana—working across sculpture, art direction, curation, and creative design.

About

I’m Kori Leppart, a multidisciplinary professional artist based in Laurel, Montana—working across sculpture, art direction, curation, and creative design. I run Turtle Child Studio where I develop original artwork from early concept through finished presentation, including process, finishing, quality control, photography, and exhibition support.

I’m also currently art-directing an original full tarot deck as a cohesive publishing project, preparing the imagery and visual language for production and an upcoming Kickstarter release. My work blends traditional fine-art sensibilities with digital tools like Procreate and Adobe Photoshop, while my background in interiors, arts education, and museum/shop curation helps me bring strong narrative, presentation, and audience-centered thinking to every project.

  • 32 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 8 roles

Owner / Professional Artist · Turtle Child StudioJan 2008 – Present · 18 yrs 11 mos

Own and operate an award-winning professional sculpture and art studio. Lead creative development from concept and design through finished presentation, manage finishing and quality standards, photography, pricing, merchandising, exhibitions, teaching, client relationships, and day-to-day studio operations. Work is sold through shops/boutiques and featured in industry and international publications.

Quality Control Supervisor · Mountain Mudd Espresso CompanyJan 2004 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr 1 mo

Trained and evaluated employees, conducted quality inspections, and maintained product and service standards across company kiosks.

Sales Manager · Pre-Paid Legal ServicesJan 2002 – Jan 2005 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Advanced from sales associate to manager after the first year; supervised 10 associates and earned recognition for top sales performance.

Owner / Manager · McKorbee's Mercantile and Tea RoomJan 2001 – Jan 2002 · 1 yr 1 mo
Fashion Designer / Consultant / Sew Room Supervisor · Montana Coat CompanyJan 1998 – Present · 28 yrs 11 mos
Curator / Art Shop Manager · Silver Bow Arts Foundation, Art Chateau MuseumJan 1998 – Jan 2001 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Owner / Tailor · Silhouette TailoringJan 1996 – Jan 1998 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Lead Interior Designer · Down the Lane Interiors / Lane Furniture OutletJan 1993 – Jan 1995 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Fine Art / Anthropology (2 years of study) · Montana State University, Bozeman2030 – 2026
Business Studies · Montana Tech, Butte2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Tailoring Apprenticeship2030 – 2026

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