"Never forget your real identity. You are a luminous conscious stardust being forged in the crucible of cosmic fire." -- Deepak Chopra
From the 'Diamond Portrait Series', this painting is the 'Portrait of Luminosity'. A bright and luminous oval cut yellow diamond of epic proportions!
Just like my jewelry creations, my diamond paintings tell a story. The 'Portrait of Luminosity' diamond painting is a tribute to life that is luminous and a beauty within us that we radiate. I hope as you look into the hypnotic depths of this painting, you see your luminous self reflected in it. After all, we are conductors of light, our true nature is luminous!
The yellow color of the diamond in this painting is no ordinary yellow. It is a Fancy Vivid Yellow! In the realm of fancy color diamonds, it is the most luminous of all colors. It's optimistic, warm and positive. I felt a deep inner joy as I painted this over a few months and I hope you feel the same as you view it.
Details create the big picture. If you are one who cares passionately about details, you will understand me here. The 'Portal of Luminosity' painting is 5-feet tall, highly nuanced with ultra-magnified facets.
Here are a few images of the painting and process! Enjoy...!
Painting in a gallery. 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond.
60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Details create the big picture! Close up detail. 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
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VIDEO of the Making of 'Portrait of Luminosity' by Jeweler-Who-Paints, Reena Ahluwalia. A bright and luminous oval cut yellow diamond of epic proportions! 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas.
Reena working on the layout of the painting. 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Making of 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
How many shades of yellow can you see? I work my brush in layers of color, slowly developing the nuanced coloration that a diamond has. Making of 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Had to pull out my yellow boots for this! Making of 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Brush strokes! Can you judge the scale of the painting? Making of 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Taking my time basking in pure sunshine! This piece is detailed and had my complete love and attention. Made me so happy! Making of 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Making of 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Making of 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Towards completion! I felt a deep inner joy as I painted this over a few months period and I hope you feel the same as you view it. Making of 'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Do you prefer vertical or horizontal orientation? Both are possible!
'The Portrait of Luminosity' - Portrait of an Oval Cut Yellow Diamond. 60 x 48 inches. Acrylic on Canvas. ©Reena Ahluwalia