African Inspired
As some of you know I am having a bit of a pre new-year overhall today. I found this among some of my work. I thought I would share it. It’s very rare, because I only did about 3 artworks between 1997 and 2006 (LOL – seriously)!
This work was done in mixed medium and happened when a friend suggested I try get back into creating artwork, so here it is! Needless to say I am very grateful to my friend who got me back into my passion! Thanks Shaun.

African Inspired belongs to the following groups:
South Africa - Rainbow Nation Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

ozjami
Fantastic,love the crossing leaves!
Carmen Cilliers
Lol – ther’e actually guinnea fowl feathers! But thank you anyway – gee, you seem to always be on here … or is it me ; )
Mark Peterson
Beautiful work Carmen, I love the colors and composition, as well as the title. A wonderful addition to your portfolio!
Paul Gibbons
Very striking colours a wonderful creation. Super work of art.
Tammy Soulliere
I love it, great work! the expression is amazing
HenkStolk
Wonderful composition, gorgeous strong colors, in all..superb
SpaceAce07
WOW excellent work, very eye catching colors. Superb.
mlgkats
your paintings like these always tells a story, the beautiful image with the textures ,the amazing colors, is very symbolic to africa well done
Carmen Cilliers
Thank You All! I am glad you like this work, albeit a bit of an oldie now. Cheers – it’s wine-o-clock here in Perth!
genevievem
we just had wine-o-clock too in Sydney how odd! great work again Carmen, maybe I should just cut and paste my comments from now on, or when you put a work on just add a lovely comment from me.
Carmen Cilliers
Genevieve, that just wouldn’t be the same! Comment away girlfriend, that’s the way I like it!
Helene Kippert
Gorgeous Carmen – love the colours!
Mark German
More beautiful work. Glad you brought it out, Carmen.
Howard K. Shyne
Striking tones and texture. A very rich piece! Beautiful!
JennyDean
Keep overhauling Carmen, that was a great find, just love it. Your my inspiration!!!
LostBoy1
Did realestate suck the creativity out of you?
LostBoy1
Blue collar shit did for me…I`ll never go back…I`m poor but happier :)
Belinda "Billy...
Love it in the mounted print, the colours and balance of the whole design look fabulous sorrounded by the black. Well done. Nice work.
Carmen Cilliers
oh lost boy.. . you in one of your bad moods again!? thanks to everyone else, and yes LB I was stuck in the middle of trying to survive, play the insurance game and creativity… had none – so THANK YOU!
Antanas
great work and composition, amazing mood
John Segon-Fis...
I really connect with this.
suellen
just spotted this one been out xmas tea-ing the black mount really sets off the wonderful colour combination.Veery nice work.
Elné Burgers
Love the design! Great work.
Robin Pushe'e
Beautiful Colors So Colorful.Well excecuted.. Wish I could get this one.. maybe after Christmas.
Betty Mackey
Wonderful work, it is fresh and exciting!
demon
Super work Carmen…very African and the detail is nagnificent…pleased your friend convinced you to get back into art…:))
Carmen Cilliers
Thank you everyone who has left comments over the last ten hours. I love it when I check RB the next day and there are new comments and such nice ones too, thanks for giving me detailed feedbacck on what you enjoyed about this painting. : ) Carmen x
helene ruiz
excellent
H M Bascom
Gorgeous work. I especially like the tilt of her head. Just beautiful
VisionaryImagist
Carmen; A very fine example of your artwork. well done.
Charl045
Wow this is incredible as usual!!! Fantastic talent, you are so gifted!
Robert Elliott
wonderful work, stunning colours !!!
cynthiab
gorgeous art work
sra58
VERY, VERY NICE.
SHARON A.
Carmen Cilliers
Hi Everyone… thanks for all your comments I am really happy that you like this work. Remember your critique and feedback helps me on the journey of constant improvement as an artist!
Wanda Lechene
beautiful work . love all the colors you have alot of great work on your page.
DawsonImages
Grogeous work
Jewd
I am loving all your work, the power, the passion and your dramatic compositions…
Dennis Knecht
Magnificent and Very Beautiful ! Dennis Knecht
Mariette/Flowi...
I like, very much, home sweet home.
KEITH R. WILL...
excellent
sharra
grand work young woman….keep going….
greenfrog153
Stunning work Carmen.
Belinda "Billy...
Yeah!
Shelleymay
Stunning!
rosepepper
a lot of movement in the image, the curves and patterns are spontaneous and lyrical. Wonderful celebration of African culture.
Robin Pushe'e
way to go Carmen!! Beautiful
kimbaross
Well done on the home page.
blly189
hi carmen i just love your works beautiful colors
Cherie Dirksen
This is awesome…love it!
Damien Venditti
everyone in my family loves this .. as do i
great work …. pride, strength, vulnerability, passion ….. so much to be felt here
EnPassant
“a friend suggested I try get back into creating artwork” ... Welcome back. Nice piece.
EnVee
she looks like a princess! lovely artwork, you are so very blessed with your talent :)
marak
love your work,, very colorful
kathibook
Congratulations on the HomePage Carmen!! Well deserved!!
Dayonda
Congratulations for having this fine artwork Featured on the RED BUBBLE HOME PAGE!
03 Sep 2008
Exquisite! Three cheers for Shaun!
Rita H. Ireland
Wow So full of color just love it!
Carmen Cilliers
Oh how cool… I just logged in to see what the new featured art and home page was for the day and found myself on it – well not myself… just my creative endevours! This is sooo cool, especially since I logged on as part of a coffee break in the midst of stringing and polishing off the final touches on my paintings going into TRIO next Friday the 12th September. Thanks for featuring this piece and thank you everyone for helping me get featured ; )
Belinda "Billy...
CONGRATULATIONS CARMEN, IT LOOKS FANTASTIC!
Ciska
This is so beautiful, the tone composition and colours are fantastic, Love it!!!!!!
Ciska
Oh and Congratz on making home page, well deserved!!
jgmart
Beautiful creative image – excellent work!
Arletta
Pretty! Simple subject but with a whole lot going on, all the same. Nice!
Graeme Pettit ...
Beautiful
Susan van Zyl
Awesome!!!
Norval Arbogast 17 days ago
Revisit, I love this, it is still as fresh and beautiful on the second visit as it was on the first viewing.