Best Chris Featherstone Podcasts (2025)

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S3E9 Alison Holt: Textile Artist 53:39

12d ago53:39

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The English textile artist Alison Holt uses her imagination to capture landscapes and nature and then weave them into colorful canvases that are often taken for paintings. Alison says: 'Each piece is a combination of silk painting and freehand machine stitching. The painting creates depth, perspective and richness to the work and combines effective…

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AART: S3E9; Alison Holt, Textile Artist 53:39

12d ago53:39

53:39

The English textile artist Alison Holt uses her imagination to capture landscapes and nature and then weave them into colorful canvases that are often taken for paintings. Alison says: 'Each piece is a combination of silk painting and freehand machine stitching. The painting creates depth, perspective and richness to the work and combines effective…

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S3E8: Chriscilla Browning, Food & Beverage Stylist 1:07:31

26d ago1:07:31

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This week the Food and Beverage Stylist Chriscilla Browning. Chriscilla has blended her love of photography with a creative palette of culinary art establishing herself as a leading visionary in the designing and crafting of visual delights for advertising and editorial stages where beauty stimulates the senses with mouth watering creations. Chrisc…

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AART: S3E8; Chriscilla Browning, Food & Beverage Stylist 1:07:31

26d ago1:07:31

1:07:31

This week the Food and Beverage Stylist Chriscilla Browning. Chriscilla has blended her love of photography with a creative palette of culinary art establishing herself as a leading visionary in the designing and crafting of visual delights for advertising and editorial stages where beauty stimulates the senses with mouth watering creations. Chrisc…

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S3E7 Frances Featherstone, Figurative Fine Artist 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

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This week the British Fine Artist Frances Featherstone. Frances says her art is guided by an appreciation for storytelling. Narrative serves at the heart of her work with which she seeks to fill her paintings with ideas and conceptual depth. Her creative explorations revolve around the interplay between figures and interior spaces offering viewers …

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AART: S3E7; Frances Featherstone, Figurative Fine Artist 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

This week the British Fine Artist Frances Featherstone. Frances says her art is guided by an appreciation for storytelling. Narrative serves at the heart of her work with which she seeks to fill her paintings with ideas and conceptual depth. Her creative explorations revolve around the interplay between figures and interior spaces offering viewers …

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S3E6 Esther Horvath, Polar Photographer 54:42

2M ago54:42

54:42

Hungarian Esther Horvath is a multi-award winning polar photographer whose work focuses on climate research in the polar regions. By documenting the work and life of scientists who deliver important data, Esther hopes to help make a difference in how people understand what actually is occurring, and her collaborations with scientists help raise pub…

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AART: S3E6 Esther Horvath, Polar Photographer 54:42

2M ago54:42

54:42

Hungarian Esther Horvath is a multi-award winning polar photographer whose work focuses on climate research in the polar regions. By documenting the work and life of scientists who deliver important data, Esther hopes to help make a difference in how people understand what actually is occurring, and her collaborations with scientists help raise pub…

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S3E5: Bex Simon, Artsmith 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Bex Simon is a British Artsmith who has overcome difficult mental health issues to become highly sought after for her creative work in metal. Bex is unconstrained in her approach to design by combining geometric shapes and textures. Her sculptures and public art tell stories relative to the surrounding environment and can be found around the UK. Be…

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AART: S3E5 Bex Simon, Artsmith 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Bex Simon is a British Artsmith who has overcome difficult mental health issues to become highly sought after for her creative work in metal. Bex is unconstrained in her approach to design by combining geometric shapes and textures. Her sculptures and public art tell stories relative to the surrounding environment and can be found around the UK. Be…

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S3E4: René Romero Schuler, Painter & Sculptor 1:17:00

3M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

The American painter and sculptor René Romero Schuler creates powerful images that speak to the complexities of the human condition and the spirit that connects all human beings. René did not have any formal art training but since a small child felt that she was always meant to be an artist. She endured a difficult childhood and those real life cha…

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AART: S3E4 René Romero Schuler, Painter & Sculptor 1:17:00

3M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

The American painter and sculptor René Romero Schuler creates powerful images that speak to the complexities of the human condition and the spirit that connects all human beings. René did not have any formal art training but since a small child felt that she was always meant to be an artist. She endured a difficult childhood and those real life cha…

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S3E3 Ellen Howard, Impressionist Painter 56:15

3M ago56:15

56:15

This week the American impressionist painter Ellen Howard. Ellen says: "My art is centered around living a faithful life and trusting in the unfolding of the great tapestry of life. As an avid explorer and traveler, I’m curious about the transitory elements of nature and love discovering quiet unexplored areas. Seeing the light move across the land…

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AART: S3E3 Ellen Howard, Impressionist Painter 56:15

3M ago56:15

56:15

This week the American impressionist painter Ellen Howard. Ellen says: "My art is centered around living a faithful life and trusting in the unfolding of the great tapestry of life. As an avid explorer and traveler, I’m curious about the transitory elements of nature and love discovering quiet unexplored areas. Seeing the light move across the land…

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S3E2 Sinziana Iordache, Hyperrealist Artist 57:52

4M ago57:52

57:52

Canadian based Romanian Hyperrealist Artist Sinziana Iordache specializes in detailed graphite drawings of luxury watches. Sinziana’s produces photorealistic and hyperrealistic drawings with each meticulously placed stroke, every shade and tone carefully chosen. Her artworks reflect not just timepieces but the epitome of horological elegance. Sinzi…

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AART: S3E2 Sinziana Iordache, Hyperrealistic Artist 57:52

4M ago57:52

57:52

Canadian based Romanian Hyperrealist Artist Sinziana Iordache specializes in detailed graphite drawings of luxury watches. Sinziana’s produces photorealistic and hyperrealistic drawings with each meticulously placed stroke, every shade and tone carefully chosen. Her artworks reflect not just timepieces but the epitome of horological elegance. Sinzi…

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AART: S3E1 Sarah Thomas Moffat, Cinematographer 1:09:08

4M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

On this new season of AART our first guest is the cinematographer Sarah Thomas Moffat. Sarah’s work has spanned across all genres from docs, factual and commercial with a focus now on scripted. Her productions have aired worldwide, including on CBC, History Channel, CTV, Hulu and Netflix. Sarah was the first woman to run as a Racer-Cam Operator on …

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S3E1 Sarah Thomas Moffat, Cinematographer 1:09:08

4M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

On this new season of AART our first guest is the cinematographer Sarah Thomas Moffat. Sarah’s work has spanned across all genres from docs, factual and commercial with a focus now on scripted. Her productions have aired worldwide, including on CBC, History Channel, CTV, Hulu and Netflix. Sarah was the first woman to run as a Racer-Cam Operator on …

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AART Season 3 Promo 2:28

4M ago2:28

2:28

Hi I’m Chris Stafford host of the AART podcast about women in the visual arts and I wanted to let you know lyou that I will be back in the New Year with a new season and we have a wonderful line up to kick off Season 3 starting in January with Jeanne Tyson the Los Angeles-based cinematographer and filmmaker. Her work includes narrative and document…

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Season 3 Promo 2:28

5M ago2:28

2:28

Hi I’m Chris Stafford host of the AART podcast about women in the visual arts and I wanted to let you know lyou that I will be back in the New Year with a new season and we have a wonderful line up to kick off Season 3 starting in January with Jeanne Tyson the Los Angeles-based cinematographer and filmmaker. Her work includes narrative and document…

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AART S2E50: Lirong Luo, Sculptor 33:53

5M ago33:53

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On the season finale of Season 2 our guest is the Chinese Sculptor Lirong Luo. Lirong says: "Most important for me is to create my artwork freely and show people what I am ready to show and what is interesting for me to show the world.” Lirong’s sculptural work is influenced by Renaissance and Baroque techniques, an interest she developed while stu…

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S2E50 Lirong Luo, Sculptor 1:00:33

5M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

On the season finale of Season 2 our guest is the Chinese Sculptor Lirong Luo. Lirong says: "Most important for me is to create my artwork freely and show people what I am ready to show and what is interesting for me to show the world.” Lirong’s sculptural work is influenced by Renaissance and Baroque techniques, an interest she developed while stu…

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AART: S2E49 Vika Bren, Illusion Body Artist 44:28

6M ago44:28

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This week the Russian-born Illusion Body Artist, Vika Bren. Vika says: “At the heart of my work is the fascinating interplay between reality and illusion. Each piece I create is a visual journey, where things aren't always as they first appear. My illustrations and paintings often feature subjects that seem to shift, transform, or disappear dependi…

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S2E49 Vika Bren, Illusion Body Artist 44:28

6M ago44:28

44:28

This week the Russian-born Illusion Body Artist Vika Bren. Vika says: “At the heart of my work is the fascinating interplay between reality and illusion. Each piece I create is a visual journey, where things aren't always as they first appear. My illustrations and paintings often feature subjects that seem to shift, transform, or disappear dependin…

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AART S2E48 Heather Knight, Ceramicist Artist 59:20

6M ago59:20

59:20

This week the American ceramic artist Heather Knight. Heather says: "With my work I hope to bridge modern design and the natural world by paring down the essence of things to repetitive textures and basic form.” Heather’s all-hand built creations become unique pieces of art of the finest heirloom quality. Heather was born in Houston, TX in 1977; th…

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S2E48 Heather Knight, Ceramics Artist 59:20

6M ago59:20

59:20

This week the American ceramic artist Heather Knight. Heather says: "With my work I hope to bridge modern design and the natural world by paring down the essence of things to repetitive textures and basic form.” Heather’s all-hand built creations become unique pieces of art of the finest heirloom quality. Heather was born in Houston, TX in 1977; th…

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AART: S2E47; Christina Dobre, Director of Photography 1:02:22

6M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

The American cinematographer Christina Dobre was drawn to cinematography through her combined interests in storytelling, photography and psychology. She say: she strives to create emotionally-driven imagery that helps us to feel, to connect and to heal. Her first professional production as a crew member was the 2013 drama CREEDMORIA about a teenage…

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S2E47: Christina Dobre, Director of Photography 1:02:22

6M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

The American cinematographer Christina Dobre was drawn to cinematography through her combined interests in storytelling, photography and psychology. She say: she strives to create emotionally-driven imagery that helps us to feel, to connect and to heal. Her first professional production as a crew member was the 2013 drama CREEDMORIA about a teenage…

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S2E46 Nathalie Lasselin, Underwater Fimmaker 1:05:28

6M ago1:05:28

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This week the French underwater filmmaker Nathalie Lasselin. Nathalie has produced and directed 12 critically acclaimed underwater documentaries that have received numerous awards at international festivals and been distributed globally. She has also contributed to more than 200 feature films, documentaries and productions as a director of photogra…

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AART: S2E46 Nathalie Lasselin, Underwater Filmmaker 1:05:28

6M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

This week the French underwater filmmaker Nathalie Lasselin. Nathalie has produced and directed 12 critically acclaimed underwater documentaries that have received numerous awards at international festivals and been distributed globally. She has also contributed to more than 200 feature films, documentaries and productions as a director of photogra…

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S2E45: Anna Speirs, Contemporary Realism Artist 37:58

6M ago37:58

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This week we meet the Russian-Australian contemporary realism artist Anna Speirs. Anna says: ‘My work is inspired by the beauty of Australian nature, focusing on tone, shape, and contrast. I often use objects from my local surroundings in my compositions.’ Anna was born in Kalyazin, in the Tver region of Russia in 1981. She has an older sister Mari…

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AART: S2E45 Anna Speirs, Contemporary Realism Artist 37:58

6M ago37:58

37:58

This week we meet the Russian-Australian contemporary realism artist Anna Speirs. Anna says: ‘My work is inspired by the beauty of Australian nature, focusing on tone, shape, and contrast. I often use objects from my local surroundings in my compositions.’ Anna was born in Kalyazin, in the Tver region of Russia in 1981. She has an older sister Mari…

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AART: S2E44 - Bella McGoldrick, Photo Realistic Artist 1:08:03

7M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

The New Zealand-Australian photo realistic artist Bella McGoldrick says her intention is first to present the subjects to which she's had a connection and secondly to bring a connection between those subjects and the viewer, to take them back to a place, to a time, to a taste or even a smell. Bella was born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1993, the y…

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S2E44: Bella McGoldrick, Photo Realistic Artist 1:08:03

7M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

The New Zealand-Australian photo realistic artist Bella McGoldrick says her intention is first to present the subjects to which she's had a connection and secondly to bring a connection between those subjects and the viewer, to take them back to a place, to a time, to a taste or even a smell. Bella was born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1993, the y…

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AART: S2E43 Natasha Ruschka, Landscape & Still Life Oil Painter 1:15:36

7M ago1:15:36

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This week is the Australian landscape and still life oil painter Natasha Ruschka. Natasha says: “Taking seemingly simple scenes and transforming them into a beautiful and interesting vignette with only oil paints feels like my very own form of magic.” Natasha was born in Subiaco, Western Australia in 1974 and has two step sisters. Her mother Linda …

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S2E43: Natasha Ruschka, Landscape & Still Life Oil Painter 1:15:36

7M ago1:15:36

1:15:36

This week is the Australian landscape and still life oil painter Natasha Ruschka. Natasha says: “Taking seemingly simple scenes and transforming them into a beautiful and interesting vignette with only oil paints feels like my very own form of magic.” Natasha was born in Subiaco, Western Australia in 1974 and has two step sisters. Her mother Linda …

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AART: S2E42; Victoria Obolensky, Seascape Artist 1:00:42

7M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

This week we hear from the British seascape artist Victoria Obolensky whose work has been sold worldwide to high profile collectors, including Prince Albert II of Monaco, Ralph Lauren and Joely Richardson. Victoria was born in 1972 in Hammersmith, London, the only child of Linda White, an artist and journalist. Her father Gavin Cowper left the fami…

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S2E42: Victoria Obolensky, Seascape Artist 1:00:42

7M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

This week we hear from the British seascape artist Victoria Obolensky whose work has been sold worldwide to high profile collectors, including Prince Albert II of Monaco, Ralph Lauren and Joely Richardson. Victoria was born in 1972 in Hammersmith, London, the only child of Linda White, an artist and journalist. Her father Gavin Cowper left the fami…

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AART: S2E41 Jocelyn Stokes, Wildlife Filmmaker, Biologist, Conservationist 1:06:45

7M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

This week's guest is the American wildlife biologist, conservationist and filmmaker, Jocelyn Stokes. Jocelyn has filmed programming for PBS NATURE, Mongabay, National Geographic, the BBC, Waterbear, ILCP, Health in Harmony, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Future Alam Borneo and Borneo Futures, among others. She is most at home filming end…

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S2E41: Jocelyn Stokes, Wildlife Filmmaker, Biologist, Conservationist 1:06:45

7M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

This week's guest is the American wildlife biologist, conservationist and filmmaker, Jocelyn Stokes. Jocelyn has filmed programming for PBS NATURE, Mongabay, National Geographic, the BBC, Waterbear, ILCP, Health in Harmony, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Future Alam Borneo and Borneo Futures, among others. She is most at home filming end…

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S2E40: Sydney Swisher, Multi-media Artist 56:52

8M ago56:52

56:52

This week’s guest is the American multi-media artist Sydney Swisher whose work on fabric creates a unique dimension to weaving photography and digital art with textiles. Her tapestries explore memory, materiality, and machine intelligence as she references family photos to generate locations based on descriptions of childhood memories. Sydney was b…

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AART: S2E40; Sydney Swisher, Multi-media Artist 56:52

8M ago56:52

56:52

This week’s guest is the American multi-media artist Sydney Swisher whose work on fabric creates a unique dimension to weaving photography and digital art with textiles. Her tapestries explore memory, materiality, and machine intelligence as she references family photos to generate locations based on descriptions of childhood memories. Sydney was b…

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AART: S2E39 - Ilse de Villiers, Wildlife Acrylic Artist 1:11:29

8M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

This week's guest is the South African wildlife acrylic artist Ilse de Villiers. Ilse works in detailed realism of her subjects, which portray the dramatic wildlife of Africa in its natural habitat drawing mainly from photographic reference. Ilse says although she was always considered relatively talented she was not encouraged to pursue art so mak…

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S2E39: Ilse de Villiers, Wildlife Acrylic Artist 1:11:29

8M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

This week's guest is the South African wildlife acrylic artist Ilse de Villiers. Ilse works in detailed realism of her subjects, which portray the dramatic wildlife of Africa in its natural habitat drawing mainly from photographic reference. Ilse says although she was always considered relatively talented she was not encouraged to pursue art so mak…

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S2E38: Ashlea Downes, Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator 59:13

8M ago59:13

59:13

This week the South African camera operator and steadicam operator, Ashlea Downes. Among Ashlea’s credits are the popular Netflix series Bridgerton on which she is working with a previous guest on this podcast, Alicia Robbins. Ashlea has also worked on House of the Dragon, Wicked, Skyfall, Spider-Man: Far From Home and His Dark Materials. Ashlea wa…

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AART: S2E38; Ashlea Downes, Camera Operator & Steadicam Operator 59:13

8M ago59:13

59:13

This week the South African camera operator and steadicam operator, Ashlea Downes. Among Ashlea’s credits are the popular Netflix series Bridgerton on which she is working with a previous guest on this podcast, Alicia Robbins. Ashlea has also worked on House of the Dragon, Wicked, Skyfall, Spider-Man: Far From Home and His Dark Materials. Ashlea wa…

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S2E37: Goldie Poblador, Glass and Scent Artist 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

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This week the Filipina artist Goldie Poblador who works in scent and glass interactive instillation art. Goldie specializes in glass flameworking combined with performance, video, installation, and scent embodying themes of feminism, the environment, and decolonization as it relates to the body. Goldie was born in Manila, The Philippines in 1987. H…

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AART: S2E37; Goldie Poblador, Glass and Scent Artist 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

This week the Filipina artist Goldie Poblador who works in scent and glass interactive instillation art. Goldie specializes in glass flameworking combined with performance, video, installation, and scent embodying themes of feminism, the environment, and decolonization as it relates to the body. Goldie was born in Manila, The Philippines in 1987. H…

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S2E36: Carla Bosch, Acrylic Artist 1:05:02

9M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

The South African acrylic painter Carla Bosch is known for her vibrant colors and bold strokes that trademark an unapologetic style. Her landscape paintings represent a wide range of nature’s palette uniquely capturing its light. Carla was born in Pretoria in 1976 to Anton, a pharmacist and amateur artist, and Ronel Gericke a home-maker and keen mu…

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AART: S2E36; Carla Bosch, Acrylic Artist 1:05:02

9M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

The South African acrylic painter Carla Bosch is known for her vibrant colors and bold strokes that trademark an unapologetic style. Her landscape paintings represent a wide range of nature’s palette uniquely capturing its light. Carla was born in Pretoria in 1976 to Anton, a pharmacist and amateur artist, and Ronel Gericke a home-maker and keen mu…

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