The Happy Eccentric

Carmen  Cilliers

The Happy Eccentric

My intention when I did this painting was to take an everyday situation – like looking out for the post-man and turning it into a vibrant and alive moment in time!
No matter how small and trivial things may seem – there is always something else going on: one just has to take a look at that poor fish! I lik this painting, my friends say it makes them feel like ”...putting on their dancing shoes!”
(It’s a frustrating fact, but for some reason this painting just won’t upload to the right proportions – it’s living it’s title to the full – and just NOT conforming!)

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The Happy Eccentric belongs to the following groups:

Character Development, Humour Captured and The Eyes Have It Available for sale as

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

The Happy Eccentric by Carmen  Cilliers
The Happy Eccentric by Carmen  Cilliers
  • BonitoPhotography

    BonitoPhotography

    Stunning!

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Thank you – it’s better in real life. If I had found this site before then I probably would not have sold the original!

  • Crokus Label

    Crokus Label

    She looks so happy… she probably is waiting for a letter from her lover… :) or a big check… :)

  • fortinpaysagiste

    fortinpaysagiste

    beautiful style, very creative love it!

  • missmilly

    missmilly

    Vibrant and alive! Except for the fish!

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Does the fish look just worried and sad – or does it need more work on the paint side?
    I love getting feedback from other artists – thank you guys, it’s soooooo appreciated!

  • missmilly

    missmilly

    I was just having a blonde moment I think! I tought he was lying on his side ! You know ‘dead’ , but looking at it again… I realise he looks alive and as vibrant as the rest of the painting! Sorry Carmen I think I need glasses!

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Not at all Miss Milly – actually he was the most difficult part of the painting!

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    THANK YOU! WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!

  • BlueKnot

    BlueKnot

    I’d say you achieved your intent! :D

    Love the interplay between cat & fish.

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Thanks Bluenot! I was actually sorry to sell the original in the end… doubt I would have if I had found redbubble first.

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    this is beautiful!

  • Belinda "BillyLee" NYE

    Belinda "Billy...

    This is amazing, I love it so much….its gorgeous. You are so talented. Like the Expressionist you have captured a feeling of vibrancy and emotion!

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Oh Billy – thank you! My only regret is that I hadn’t taken a better shot before the buyer collected this piece. It was fun to paint!

  • Seth  Weaver

    Seth Weaver

    Your style is so unique. Playful child-like imagery with vivid alive colors in intricate compositions.

  • Craig Schroeder

    Craig Schroeder

    I love your sense of humor - and color - Carmen. Warm & friendly art.

  • Craig Schroeder

    Craig Schroeder

    (Let’s give that another shot!)

    I love your sense of humor-and color-Carmen. Warm & friendly art.

  • Craig Schroeder

    Craig Schroeder

    (giving up… you get the message. :-)

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    hm fun art all over the place and well done too

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater

    I like the interplay of personalities.

  • RoughDiamond

    RoughDiamond

    I love it! those two little critters are so funny! :) x

  • hotbeetees

    hotbeetees

    Really like this, Carmen. Vibrant, playful, sorta naive and strangely resonant of a suburban Gaugin…which of course is a paradox. Hmm… getting myself into deep water trying to pin it down, which like all good art, it resists.

    Hope you got full value when you sold the original.

  • Dan Davies

    Dan Davies

    Great work, very playful and happy feeling.

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    What an interesting and unique piece of art Carmen. You achieved your goal…and drew in others to view it. That’s success!

  • Mariette/Flowie van den Heever

    Mariette/Flowi...

    Carmen i must say this must be the coolest ever, your cat, it is just to much, i cant stop smiling, love the bluch on her cheeks.

  • andygibb

    andygibb

    brilliant…love the fish’s expression and the cat just waiting to get it…really humourous and great happy image

  • John Douglas

    John Douglas

    Love these small moments – and beautifully done

  • BOOKMAKER

    BOOKMAKER

    INCREDIBLE and FUN ! ! ! !

  • itsallgoodamanda

    itsallgoodamanda

    You know, i think you are the most talented ARTIST on here i love your works ,you should be famous and have great skill,i take my hat off to you

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Thank you, wow itsallgoodam – you are giving me waaaaaaaaaaay too much credit, but i’ll take it anyway! Awsome comments guys, I really appreciate them!

  • genevievem

    genevievem

    Beautiful Carmen! Do you ever sleep or eat or is it all paint and bubble?

  • Carmen  Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    LOL – actually I sleep, eat, drink, work, study and paint and redbubble! My partner calls me a ‘doer’ and funny enough I consider myself quite lazy. I am trying to do a bit of a clean up today before Christmas, so study/studio and you should see it. So not too much RB and no painting today!

  • vmavedzenge

    vmavedzenge

    I would say,very playful and experimental,which is good. There is an interesting potential in the tension/subject you introduce with the fish and the cat there.One finds the painting interactive and feeds a lot of possibilities for the imagination-Keep Strong!

  • Jamie Schwartz

    Jamie Schwartz

    Love the vibrancy…. great colors….

  • bellebuckley

    bellebuckley

    very cool i think i can hear her giggling and thoes buldging eyes!!!

  • Jewd

    Jewd

    What wonderful characters and worlds you create..

  • Lynne Mettam

    Lynne Mettam

    Just found your site Carmen. Just love it… all good, but this one is just terrific. Your inspiration is inspirational!

  • Cathie Brooker

    Cathie Brooker

    Your painting makes me feel happy. I hope to be more eccentric soon. Thanks carmen

  • sra58

    sra58

    Love your work.
    Sharon A.

  • Sandra Fisher

    Sandra Fisher

    Wonderful vivbrant work!

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