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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Xenia
wonderful! i love your work!
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
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
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
Thank you flower, especially for taking a closer look at the larger view. All I can say is start experimenting – it’s fun!
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
Another one for the featured page!
Vickie Fisher
She came out soooo beautiful. You can see all the textures. You did it again, kiddo.
Robin Pushe'e
Was waiting for this one.. Hats off lady!! Beeeeuuuuuuteefull! Love the colors.. Keep it up
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
Thanks, and Firedrake, it was touch and go from time to time… problem is no-one in my house eats inky mudpies! : )
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
What a beautifully unique style you have. I love your work!
MuscularTeeth
an AMAZING painting…
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
Excellent work. Love it.
Mark German
Fast becoming my favourite painter :)
Another beautiful piece.
missmilly
I love the depth and textures of this painting ! A beautiful and lush work! Well done girly!
mister khan
sort of have to see the original to feel it’s power. something very russian about the mod.
Helene Kippert
Simply gorgeous Carmen – I love the textures and colours you’ve combined. Stunning work!
HenkStolk
Gorgeous painting. Like the composition and fine colors. Wonderful details in the frame
Carmen Cilliers
Thanks all of you for your comments – you are all so loyal and kind LOL!
JennyDean
Inspirational Carmen, I’m sure this is the lady you’ve been working on?? She is beautiful.
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
You want me to change her hair Billy?
Weshon Hornsby
Outstanding once again!!!
Antanas
great work
Shree
wow…look at the pic…what an art…..it says lot more than words…..
Carmen Cilliers
like what Shree… tell me more, tell me more!
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
Now thats my friend Jen for sure!
sparklehen
I just love the textures, but I love her huge ring best!
demon
Ohhh She turned out very well….was interesting to view the progress, the detail is fantastic..:)))
Shanina Conway
Beautiful work…stunning detail and textures;)
kimbaross
I like how the combined ingredients have come together. This is truly oppulant. Very vibrant and elegant work. This is brilliant.
Kym Breeze
this is lovely work…well done on the combination of mediums….cheers
ajreece
Stunning use of color!!!!
Renate Dartois
Stunning art-work love all the details just gorgeous.
Basia McAuley
Did I mention that I love this!
FireRabbit
Great details and textures! Really well done!
H M Bascom
Beautiful. I just love the look on her face.
Carmen Cilliers
Thanks Helen, I love all your work too, very thought provoking. (Also quite educational which I love also)
pmistric
You outdid yourself on this girl…absolutely out of this world, but glad it’s in my eyes to view.
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
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
Such an attractive drawing, beautiful work.
funkyfacestudio
Gorgeous work, It’s very rich in color,texture and details.
Lucindawind
this is lovely Carmen .. beautiful piece of art …gorgeous colours
Eddy1948
very nice
Carmen Cilliers
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS
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
makes me want to get out my paintbrush`s awesome
Cherie Dirksen
Your work is outstanding! I love the bright, vibrant colours!
Mariette/Flowi...
love the colours in this one, wow, and detail, is just fantastic.
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 ma...
superbe …. all is very good…!!!
Ani Corless
this is stunning!
Chloe Flathers
Love your art! Your style is so fun! Great work and portfolio!
midnightdreamer
i love this…..
Karin Taylor
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
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
great work
Michael Primm
This is really nice You can tell you put a lot into it
Irish
BEAUTIFUL!
madvlad
delightful a real charmer
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
The finished product was all worth the frustration.
Cathie Brooker
Love the word oppulant. The texture of your painting comes out & grabs me. She is certainly oppulant. Thanks Carmen
KEITH R. WILL...
an incling of brillance
Carmen Cilliers replied
Thanks Keith : )
Ciska
Beautiful piece of art, great colours and textures!!!
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
gorgeous
madvlad
sugar plum fairy here self-
her face is.soo cute, if she was real-she,d melt your heart