The Happy Eccentric

Artist: Carmen Cilliers
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The Happy Eccentric

My intention when I did this painting was to take an everyday situation – like looking out for the post-man and turning it into a vibrant and alive moment in time!
No matter how small and trivial things may seem – there is always something else going on: one just has to take a look at that poor fish! I lik this painting, my friends say it makes them feel like ”...putting on their dancing shoes!”
(It’s a frustrating fact, but for some reason this painting just won’t upload to the right proportions – it’s living it’s title to the full – and just NOT conforming!)

Please visit my blog for more of my artwork or for inquiries on original paintings if I still have them available.

The Happy Eccentric belongs to the following groups:

Character Development, Humour Captured, The Eyes Have It and WA Red Bubbles

BonitoPhotography, 8 months ago

Stunning!
Carmen Cilliers, 8 months ago

Thank you – it’s better in real life. If I had found this site before then I probably would not have sold the original!
Crokus Label, 8 months ago

She looks so happy… she probably is waiting for a letter from her lover… :) or a big check… :)
fortinpaysagiste, 8 months ago

beautiful style, very creative love it!
missmilly, 8 months ago

Vibrant and alive! Except for the fish!
Carmen Cilliers, 8 months ago

Does the fish look just worried and sad – or does it need more work on the paint side?
I love getting feedback from other artists – thank you guys, it’s soooooo appreciated!
missmilly, 8 months ago

I was just having a blonde moment I think! I tought he was lying on his side ! You know ‘dead’ , but looking at it again… I realise he looks alive and as vibrant as the rest of the painting! Sorry Carmen I think I need glasses!
Carmen Cilliers, 8 months ago

Not at all Miss Milly – actually he was the most difficult part of the painting!
Carmen Cilliers, 8 months ago

THANK YOU! WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!
BlueKnot, 8 months ago

I’d say you achieved your intent! :D

Love the interplay between cat & fish.
Carmen Cilliers, 8 months ago

Thanks Bluenot! I was actually sorry to sell the original in the end… doubt I would have if I had found redbubble first.
helene ruiz, 8 months ago

this is beautiful!
BillyLee, 8 months ago

This is amazing, I love it so much….its gorgeous. You are so talented. Like the Expressionist you have captured a feeling of vibrancy and emotion!
Carmen Cilliers, 8 months ago

Oh Billy – thank you! My only regret is that I hadn’t taken a better shot before the buyer collected this piece. It was fun to paint!
Seth Weaver, 8 months ago

Your style is so unique. Playful child-like imagery with vivid alive colors in intricate compositions.
Craig Schroeder, 7 months ago

I love your sense of humor ~~- and color -~~ Carmen. Warm & friendly art.
Craig Schroeder, 7 months ago

(Let’s give that another shot!)

I love your sense of humor-~~and color~~-Carmen. Warm & friendly art.
Craig Schroeder, 7 months ago

(giving up… you get the message. :-)
madvlad, 7 months ago

hm fun art all over the place and well done too
Roslyn Slater, 7 months ago

I like the interplay of personalities.
RoughDiamond, 7 months ago

I love it! those two little critters are so funny! :) x
hotbeetees, 6 months ago

Really like this, Carmen. Vibrant, playful, sorta naive and strangely resonant of a suburban Gaugin…which of course is a paradox. Hmm… getting myself into deep water trying to pin it down, which like all good art, it resists.

Hope you got full value when you sold the original.
Dan Davies, 6 months ago

Great work, very playful and happy feeling.
Mark Peterson, 6 months ago

What an interesting and unique piece of art Carmen. You achieved your goal…and drew in others to view it. That’s success!
Mariette/Flowi..., 6 months ago

Carmen i must say this must be the coolest ever, your cat, it is just to much, i cant stop smiling, love the bluch on her cheeks.
Andy Gibb, 6 months ago

brilliant…love the fish’s expression and the cat just waiting to get it…really humourous and great happy image
John Douglas, 6 months ago

Love these small moments – and beautifully done
BOOKMAKER, 6 months ago

INCREDIBLE and FUN ! ! ! !
itsallgoodamanda, 6 months ago

You know, i think you are the most talented ARTIST on here i love your works ,you should be famous and have great skill,i take my hat off to you
Carmen Cilliers, 6 months ago

Thank you, wow itsallgoodam – you are giving me waaaaaaaaaaay too much credit, but i’ll take it anyway! Awsome comments guys, I really appreciate them!
genevieve m, 6 months ago

Beautiful Carmen! Do you ever sleep or eat or is it all paint and bubble?
Carmen Cilliers, 6 months ago

LOL – actually I sleep, eat, drink, work, study and paint and redbubble! My partner calls me a ‘doer’ and funny enough I consider myself quite lazy. I am trying to do a bit of a clean up today before Christmas, so study/studio and you should see it. So not too much RB and no painting today!
vmavedzenge, 6 months ago

I would say,very playful and experimental,which is good. There is an interesting potential in the tension/subject you introduce with the fish and the cat there.One finds the painting interactive and feeds a lot of possibilities for the imagination-Keep Strong!
Jamie Schwartz, 5 months ago

Love the vibrancy…. great colors….
bellebuckley, 5 months ago

very cool i think i can hear her giggling and thoes buldging eyes!!!
Jewd, 5 months ago

What wonderful characters and worlds you create..
Lynne Mettam, 5 months ago

Just found your site Carmen. Just love it… all good, but this one is just terrific. Your inspiration is inspirational!
Cathie Brooker, 23 days ago

Your painting makes me feel happy. I hope to be more eccentric soon. Thanks carmen
sra58, 22 days ago

Love your work.
Sharon A.