African Inspired

Carmen  Cilliers

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 as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

African Inspired by Carmen  Cilliers
African Inspired by Carmen  Cilliers
  • ozjami

    ozjami

    Fantastic,love the crossing leaves!

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    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

    Mark Peterson

    Beautiful work Carmen, I love the colors and composition, as well as the title. A wonderful addition to your portfolio!

  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Very striking colours a wonderful creation. Super work of art.

  • Tammy Soulliere

    Tammy Soulliere

    I love it, great work! the expression is amazing

  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    Wonderful composition, gorgeous strong colors, in all..superb

  • SpaceAce07

    SpaceAce07

    WOW excellent work, very eye catching colors. Superb.

  • mlgkats

    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

    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

    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

    Carmen Cilliers

    Genevieve, that just wouldn’t be the same! Comment away girlfriend, that’s the way I like it!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Gorgeous Carmen – love the colours!

  • Mark German

    Mark Germancommunity host

    More beautiful work. Glad you brought it out, Carmen.

  • Howard K.  Shyne

    Howard K. Shyne

    Striking tones and texture. A very rich piece! Beautiful!

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    Keep overhauling Carmen, that was a great find, just love it. Your my inspiration!!!

  • LostBoy1

    LostBoy1

    Did realestate suck the creativity out of you?

  • LostBoy1

    LostBoy1

    Blue collar shit did for me…I`ll never go back…I`m poor but happier :)

  • Belinda "BillyLee" NYE

    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

    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

    Antanas

    great work and composition, amazing mood

  • John Segon-Fisher,  RPA

    John Segon-Fis...

    I really connect with this.

  • suellen

    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

    Elné Burgers

    Love the design! Great work.

  • Robin Pushe'e

    Robin Pushe'e

    Beautiful Colors So Colorful.Well excecuted.. Wish I could get this one.. maybe after Christmas.

  • Betty Mackey

    Betty Mackey

    Wonderful work, it is fresh and exciting!

  • demon

    demon

    Super work Carmen…very African and the detail is nagnificent…pleased your friend convinced you to get back into art…:))

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    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

    helene ruiz

    excellent

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Gorgeous work. I especially like the tilt of her head. Just beautiful

  • VisionaryImagist

    VisionaryImagist

    Carmen; A very fine example of your artwork. well done.

  • Charl045

    Charl045

    Wow this is incredible as usual!!! Fantastic talent, you are so gifted!

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    wonderful work, stunning colours !!!

  • cynthiab

    cynthiab

    gorgeous art work

  • sra58

    sra58

    VERY, VERY NICE.
    SHARON A.

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    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

    Wanda Lechene

    beautiful work . love all the colors you have alot of great work on your page.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Grogeous work

  • Jewd

    Jewd

    I am loving all your work, the power, the passion and your dramatic compositions…

  • Dennis Knecht

    Dennis Knecht

    Magnificent and Very Beautiful ! Dennis Knecht

  • Mariette/Flowie van den Heever

    Mariette/Flowi...

    I like, very much, home sweet home.

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    excellent

  • sharra

    sharra

    grand work young woman….keep going….

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153

    Stunning work Carmen.

  • Belinda "BillyLee" NYE
  • Shelleymay

    Shelleymay

    Stunning!

  • rosepepper

    rosepepper

    a lot of movement in the image, the curves and patterns are spontaneous and lyrical. Wonderful celebration of African culture.

  • Robin Pushe'e

    Robin Pushe'e

    way to go Carmen!! Beautiful

  • kimbaross

    kimbaross

    Well done on the home page.

  • blly189

    blly189

    hi carmen i just love your works beautiful colors

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen

    This is awesome…love it!

  • Damien Venditti

    Damien Venditti

    everyone in my family loves this .. as do i
    great work …. pride, strength, vulnerability, passion ….. so much to be felt here

  • EnPassant

    EnPassant

    “a friend suggested I try get back into creating artwork” ... Welcome back. Nice piece.

  • EnVee

    EnVee

    she looks like a princess! lovely artwork, you are so very blessed with your talent :)

  • marak

    marak

    love your work,, very colorful

  • kathibook

    kathibook

    Congratulations on the HomePage Carmen!! Well deserved!!

  • Dayonda

    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

    Rita H. Ireland

    Wow So full of color just love it!

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    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 "BillyLee" NYE

    Belinda "Billy...

    CONGRATULATIONS CARMEN, IT LOOKS FANTASTIC!

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    This is so beautiful, the tone composition and colours are fantastic, Love it!!!!!!

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    Oh and Congratz on making home page, well deserved!!

  • jgmart

    jgmart

    Beautiful creative image – excellent work!

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    Pretty! Simple subject but with a whole lot going on, all the same. Nice!

  • Graeme Pettit Photography

    Graeme Pettit ...

    Beautiful

  • Susan van Zyl

    Susan van Zyl

    Awesome!!!

  • Norval Arbogast

    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.

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