Inclings Of Oppulance

Carmen  Cilliers

Inclings Of Oppulance

Inspired by the textures of luxury and oppulance this painting has been created using mediums ranging from acrylic, glue, inks, gold leaf, shellac, pastel and layers of various papers.

Please view the large version of this painting if you have the time, I believe it shows the details and textures much better.

I will be very interested in your comments as this painting presented many hurdles during the process, some mediums just don’t like working together! Pastel is not traditionally varnished, but I have defied tradition!

For developement of the painting you can view my journal entry where I have uploaded a few pictures of this work in progress. Now that it is complete I will upload a few more of the stages of developement for those interested, yes BillyLee – I am thinking of you : )

Thanks for viewing and leaving your comments.

Carmen : )

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Inclings Of Oppulance by Carmen  Cilliers
Inclings Of Oppulance by Carmen  Cilliers
  • Xenia

    Xenia

    wonderful! i love your work!

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Love this kind of work you do Carmen…I bet you would do fabulous painting one of my abstracts :) I like your busy work best, and the way your style stands out.

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Thank you Mark… and I meant to tell you the other day well done for having your angel on the home page. I recognised it right away. Really nice to get one up there I am sure. Never mind me painting one of your abstracts… when are YOU going to give it a go ; ) ?

  • flower68

    flower68

    beautiful work.Love the depth and richness of the colours.Love that you used so many different mediums,I like to experiment like that too-though not particularly evident yet in my folio!just had another look,the textures are brilliant.Fantastic.

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Thank you flower, especially for taking a closer look at the larger view. All I can say is start experimenting – it’s fun!

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    this beautiful , love the dark blues blacks,greens,whites an yellow, with texture the chair back with dark black and light butterflies gold,whites and pinks , really make her pop, the red hair with black and yellow strikes give it depth and shine, skin ahas the perfect amount of shadows and lights, with rosiness of her checks and red lips, golden earrings and necklace and the bracelets and rings with the hint of green perfect to set it off . the dress with the multi colored pattern perfect , well done

  • dogbreath

    dogbreath

    Another one for the featured page!

  • Vickie  Fisher

    Vickie Fisher

    She came out soooo beautiful. You can see all the textures. You did it again, kiddo.

  • Robin Pushe'e

    Robin Pushe'e

    Was waiting for this one.. Hats off lady!! Beeeeuuuuuuteefull! Love the colors.. Keep it up

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    Love your shadowy cheeks! I bet using all those mediums would have been fun. I’d have just ended up making inky mud pies!

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Thanks, and Firedrake, it was touch and go from time to time… problem is no-one in my house eats inky mudpies! : )

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    I love the folk art style (I mean that in the best possible way) of your work. Unique and fun. Great painting.

  • Judylee

    Judylee

    What a beautifully unique style you have. I love your work!

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    an AMAZING painting…

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    thanks guys,,, and how do you come up with some of your usernames. “muscular teeth” – I have a friend with an alias name of “tuna blossom” stinky but creative.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Excellent work. Love it.

  • Mark German

    Mark Germancommunity host

    Fast becoming my favourite painter :)
    Another beautiful piece.

  • missmilly

    missmilly

    I love the depth and textures of this painting ! A beautiful and lush work! Well done girly!

  • mister khan

    mister khan

    sort of have to see the original to feel it’s power. something very russian about the mod.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Simply gorgeous Carmen – I love the textures and colours you’ve combined. Stunning work!

  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    Gorgeous painting. Like the composition and fine colors. Wonderful details in the frame

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Thanks all of you for your comments – you are all so loyal and kind LOL!

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    Inspirational Carmen, I’m sure this is the lady you’ve been working on?? She is beautiful.

  • Belinda "BillyLee" NYE

    Belinda "Billy...

    My favorite one of them all…..can you make her have black hair now, oh oh, I love her so much. I want to see her more. I so love this one Carmen.

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    You want me to change her hair Billy?

  • Weshon  Hornsby

    Weshon Hornsby

    Outstanding once again!!!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great work

  • Shree

    Shree

    wow…look at the pic…what an art…..it says lot more than words…..

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    like what Shree… tell me more, tell me more!

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    thanks everyone… it’s great to read all your comments and feedback. Billy, it’s too late to change anything now, I need to move onto something new!

  • itsallgoodamanda

    itsallgoodamanda

    Now thats my friend Jen for sure!

  • sparklehen

    sparklehen

    I just love the textures, but I love her huge ring best!

  • demon

    demon

    Ohhh She turned out very well….was interesting to view the progress, the detail is fantastic..:)))

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Beautiful work…stunning detail and textures;)

  • kimbaross

    kimbaross

    I like how the combined ingredients have come together. This is truly oppulant. Very vibrant and elegant work. This is brilliant.

  • Kym  Breeze

    Kym Breeze

    this is lovely work…well done on the combination of mediums….cheers

  • ajreece

    ajreece

    Stunning use of color!!!!

  • Renate  Dartois

    Renate Dartois

    Stunning art-work love all the details just gorgeous.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Did I mention that I love this!

  • FireRabbit

    FireRabbit

    Great details and textures! Really well done!

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Beautiful. I just love the look on her face.

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Thanks Helen, I love all your work too, very thought provoking. (Also quite educational which I love also)

  • pmistric

    pmistric

    You outdid yourself on this girl…absolutely out of this world, but glad it’s in my eyes to view.

  • Belinda "BillyLee" NYE

    Belinda "Billy...

    Still my favorite on the Bubbly, where is my dark haired lady….I want more! GIVE ME MORE! no just kidding, you know I think this piece is fantastico!

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Hi sweety.. sorry, just a bit too much going on.,.. and RB has to wait. Truth be told, I have more on my hands than I can ‘cooly’ cope with right now! X C

  • aambience

    aambience

    Such an attractive drawing, beautiful work.

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Gorgeous work, It’s very rich in color,texture and details.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    this is lovely Carmen .. beautiful piece of art …gorgeous colours

  • Eddy1948

    Eddy1948

    very nice

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    love it carman like you life filled paintings and drawing looked at them all oh i use sharpie pens they are long lasting, they say i have one large colored drawing on my living room wall for 5 years and it has not faded all that much, i mostly paint in acrylic and the colored drawing are just fun art for me, i have hundreds of art pieces, so i guess some times i get,lazy and do one in not the best way and permancy? but hell, thanks for the consern of fading, ande thanks for coming by too pax

  • cynthiab

    cynthiab

    makes me want to get out my paintbrush`s awesome

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen

    Your work is outstanding! I love the bright, vibrant colours!

  • Mariette/Flowie van den Heever

    Mariette/Flowi...

    love the colours in this one, wow, and detail, is just fantastic.

  • gillsart

    gillsart

    Your work is so fabulously interesting ..from the detail to the colour combinations ..You are the best …I wish I had a third of your creative imagination and incredible courage to explore new ideas… ..very mystical feeling in this one ….(to me anyway)

  • jean-michel macias

    jean-michel ma...

    superbe …. all is very good…!!!

  • Ani Corless

    Ani Corless

    this is stunning!

  • Chloe Flathers

    Chloe Flathers

    Love your art! Your style is so fun! Great work and portfolio!

  • midnightdreamer

    midnightdreamer

    i love this…..

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    I love your style too Carmen, she’s a real beauty :D Such depth and richness, velvety and the patterns reminds me of tapestry

  • Carlos Teófilo

    Carlos Teófilo

    You are a great great artist. Congratulations.

  • Carmen Cilliers replied

    Most of the time I fly by the seat of my pants and just hope for the best… these are the lucky ones, I have a pile of shit too Carlos… but hey, I would love to be called a great artist so thanks for your compliment!

  • Beo Lo

    Beo Lo

    great work

  • Michael Primm

    Michael Primm

    This is really nice You can tell you put a lot into it

  • Irish

    Irish

    BEAUTIFUL!

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    delightful a real charmer

  • ElYPares

    ElYPares

    Your pieces are fun. Beautiful images. You look great for 110.

  • Carmen Cilliers replied

    thank you eiypares! most of the time i have lots of fun doing them, although occassionally i do hit some challenges, this was one of those paintings, I was getting really frustrated with the face… you learn, dry pastel is not the best thing to incorporate with mixed medium. thanks for commenting : )

  • ElYPares

    ElYPares

    The finished product was all worth the frustration.

  • Cathie Brooker

    Cathie Brooker

    Love the word oppulant. The texture of your painting comes out & grabs me. She is certainly oppulant. Thanks Carmen

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    an incling of brillance

  • Carmen Cilliers replied

    Thanks Keith : )

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    Beautiful piece of art, great colours and textures!!!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    This is so beautiful- I have missed a lot of your work, as I have not had you on watch- That has now been ammended- Tsk Tsk, slaps hand xxxxxx

  • sterenborg

    sterenborg

    gorgeous

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    sugar plum fairy here self-her face is.soo cute, if she was real-she,d melt your heart

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