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Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
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© Artist Gina Jrel, 2007
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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.
Private Collection / St. George, Utah, USA
Available in Giclee:
Yes
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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
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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.
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