The Portrait of Perfection - A Pear Shaped Diamond Painting by Reena Ahluwalia

"Having worked with diamonds my entire life, I can easily say that diamonds have personality, just like we humans have. This idea intrigues me and one reason why in my paintings diamonds are not specimens, they have story and soul. In the Diamond Portrait Series, I explore what makes a diamond a diamond. Through diamond portraitures, I hope to tease out the personality, the deep insight and essence that these diamonds carry within and even express my emotions towards them. For me it's more than an insatiable need to record, it's like having an intimate conversation. As you look at these portraits, I am certain you will find your own conversation with them." -- Reena Ahluwalia

From the Diamond Portrait Series, here is The Portrait of Perfection - a flawless and perfect pear shaped diamond! 

Here are a few images of the painting and process! Enjoy...!

Close up detail. “The Portrait of Perfection” - Portrait of a Pear Shaped Diamond
60”x 48" [5.0 x 4.0 Ft]. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia

Painting in a gallery. “The Portrait of Perfection” - Portrait of a Pear Shaped Diamond
60”x 48" [5.0 x 4.0 Ft]. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia

Reena working on the background texture of the painting. “The Portrait of Perfection” - Portrait of a Pear Shaped Diamond. 60”x 48" [5.0 x 4.0 Ft]. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia

Detail. Reena Ahluwalia during the making of the “The Portrait of Perfection” - Portrait of a Pear Shaped Diamond. 60”x 48" [5.0 x 4.0 Ft]. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia

Reena Ahluwalia during the making of the “The Portrait of Perfection” - Portrait of a Pear Shaped Diamond. 60”x 48" [5.0 x 4.0 Ft]. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia

Reena Ahluwalia during the making of the “The Portrait of Perfection” - Portrait of a Pear Shaped Diamond. 60”x 48" [5.0 x 4.0 Ft]. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia

Making of Painting, VIDEO.

ARTIST: Reena Ahluwalia | TITLE: The Portrait of Perfection. A Pear-Shaped Diamond Painting. 5 x 4 feet (60 x 48 inches). Acrylic on Canvas. @reenaahluwalia