Carla Bosch’s life of bold color began in 1976 in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria – and the city’s famous annual carpet of purple jacaranda blossoms no doubt inspired the bold impressionism that would, years later, entrance art-lovers around the world. By 1998, with her giving personality shining through in her liberal use of bright colors, the warmth and cheerfulness of her landscapes, coastal and street scenes caught the eye of top South African art galleries. It was only a matter of time before her work was recognized and welcomed on the international stage. Carla loves painting "en plein air," but is equally at home in her studio, where she enjoys creating her impression of the subject matter without referencing pictures too much. She mostly paints in acrylic, and works with both palette knife and brush.