Inclings Of Oppulance

Artist: Carmen Cilliers
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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 : )

Xenia Victori..., 11 months ago

wonderful! i love your work!
Mark Peterson, 11 months ago

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, 11 months ago

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, 11 months ago

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, 11 months ago

Thank you flower, especially for taking a closer look at the larger view. All I can say is start experimenting – it’s fun!
mlgkats, 11 months ago

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, 11 months ago

Another one for the featured page!
Vickie Fisher, 11 months ago

She came out soooo beautiful. You can see all the textures. You did it again, kiddo.
Robin Pushe'e, 11 months ago

Was waiting for this one.. Hats off lady!! Beeeeuuuuuuteefull! Love the colors.. Keep it up
Firedrake, 11 months ago

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, 11 months ago

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..., 11 months ago

I love the folk art style (I mean that in the best possible way) of your work. Unique and fun. Great painting.
Judylee, 11 months ago

What a beautifully unique style you have. I love your work!
MuscularTeeth, 11 months ago

an AMAZING painting…
Carmen Cilliers, 11 months ago

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, 11 months ago

Excellent work. Love it.
Mark German, 11 months ago

Fast becoming my favourite painter :)
Another beautiful piece.
missmilly, 11 months ago

I love the depth and textures of this painting ! A beautiful and lush work! Well done girly!
citizen "KHAN", 11 months ago

sort of have to see the original to feel it’s power. something very russian about the mod.
Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Simply gorgeous Carmen – I love the textures and colours you’ve combined. Stunning work!
Henk Stolk, 11 months ago

Gorgeous painting. Like the composition and fine colors. Wonderful details in the frame
Carmen Cilliers, 11 months ago

Thanks all of you for your comments – you are all so loyal and kind LOL!
JennyDean, 11 months ago

Inspirational Carmen, I’m sure this is the lady you’ve been working on?? She is beautiful.
Belinda "Billy..., 11 months ago

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, 11 months ago

You want me to change her hair Billy?
Weshon Hornsby, 11 months ago

Outstanding once again!!!
Antanas, 11 months ago

great work
Shree, 11 months ago

wow…look at the pic…what an art…..it says lot more than words…..
Carmen Cilliers, 11 months ago

like what Shree… tell me more, tell me more!
Carmen Cilliers, 11 months ago

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, 11 months ago

Now thats my friend Jen for sure!
sparklehen, 11 months ago

I just love the textures, but I love her huge ring best!
demon, 11 months ago

Ohhh She turned out very well….was interesting to view the progress, the detail is fantastic..:)))
Shanina Conway, 11 months ago

Beautiful work…stunning detail and textures;)
kimbaross, 11 months ago

I like how the combined ingredients have come together. This is truly oppulant. Very vibrant and elegant work. This is brilliant.
Kym Breeze, 11 months ago

this is lovely work…well done on the combination of mediums….cheers
ajreece, 11 months ago

Stunning use of color!!!!
Renate Dartois, 11 months ago

Stunning art-work love all the details just gorgeous.
Basia McAuley, 11 months ago

Did I mention that I love this!
FireRabbit, 11 months ago

Great details and textures! Really well done!
Helen Bascom, 11 months ago

Beautiful. I just love the look on her face.
Carmen Cilliers, 11 months ago

Thanks Helen, I love all your work too, very thought provoking. (Also quite educational which I love also)
pmistric, 11 months ago

You outdid yourself on this girl…absolutely out of this world, but glad it’s in my eyes to view.
Belinda "Billy..., 10 months ago

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, 10 months ago

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, 10 months ago

Such an attractive drawing, beautiful work.
funkyfacestudio, 10 months ago

Gorgeous work, It’s very rich in color,texture and details.
Lucindawind, 10 months ago

this is lovely Carmen .. beautiful piece of art …gorgeous colours
Eddy1948, 10 months ago

very nice
Carmen Cilliers, 10 months ago

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS
madvlad, 10 months ago

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, 10 months ago

makes me want to get out my paintbrush`s awesome
Cherie Dirksen, 10 months ago

Your work is outstanding! I love the bright, vibrant colours!
Mariette/Flowi..., 10 months ago

love the colours in this one, wow, and detail, is just fantastic.
gillsart, 10 months ago

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..., 10 months ago

superbe …. all is very good…!!!
Ani Corless, 10 months ago

this is stunning!
Chloe Flathers, 10 months ago

Love your art! Your style is so fun! Great work and portfolio!
midnightdreamer, 9 months ago

i love this…..
Karin Taylor, 9 months ago

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, 9 months ago

You are a great great artist. Congratulations.
Carmen Cilliers in reply to Carlos Teófilo’s comment, 9 months ago

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, 9 months ago

great work
Michael Primm, 9 months ago

This is really nice You can tell you put a lot into it
Irish, 9 months ago

BEAUTIFUL!
madvlad, 9 months ago

delightful a real charmer
ElYPares, 5 months ago

Your pieces are fun. Beautiful images. You look great for 110.
Carmen Cilliers in reply to ElYPares’s comment, 5 months ago

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, 5 months ago

The finished product was all worth the frustration.
Cathie Brooker, 5 months ago

Love the word oppulant. The texture of your painting comes out & grabs me. She is certainly oppulant. Thanks Carmen
KEITH R. WILL..., 4 months ago

an incling of brillance
Carmen Cilliers in reply to KEITH R. WILLIAMS’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Keith : )
Ciska, 23 days ago

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