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Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend

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© Artist Gina Jrel, 2007
Medium:

Oil, acrylic, and authentic diamonds on masonite in custom frame.
Diamonds: 10 carats
Gold: 7.9 grams

Dimensions:
20"w x 24" h Framed

Edge Treatment:
This piece does not have painted edges, as it is in a custom frame.
Framing:
Custom gold-toned frame is ornately carved, measuring approximately 2" in width on all sides.


Price:
$3,200


Original available for purchase:
Yes

Available in Giclee:
Yes

Based on the One-Liner:

"Get that ice...or else no dice..."

From the Song:
The Sparkling Diamond
(remake of the Marilyn Monroe song "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend")
Performed By:
Nicole Kidman
From the CD:
Movie Soundtrack for the Moulin Rouge

About the Painting:

I am attracted to topics that have a humorous spin to them. This song just begged to be made into a fun painting.

I did a few sketches before I hit the one I wanted: a somewhat twisted pose of a diva-glam girl, sporting long silky gloves, and - of course - real diamonds. It was important to me to use real diamonds, as no other faux material could effectively drive the concept home. I
bought a diamond tennis bracelet, and cut it apart with my pliers. Scary!

I chose the big chunky ornate gold frame especially for
this painting, to accentuate the glitzy-glam look of the piece.