A Marilyn Monroe Painting, The Perfect Gift…
on May 4, 2010 at 7:57 am
'Allure' by Frank Ritter
We’ve talked about Marilyn’s tragic but appealing life story, the legacy she left after her death and some of the creative artwork inspired by her story… but why would the average joe, like you or me, want a Marilyn Monroe painting hung up on their livingroom wall? Here’s why Marilyn Monroe art is pretty much the perfect gift for any occasion;
1. Everyone knows Marilyn. Whether you know her life story inside-out, have seen her movies, looked at her photoshoots, or just know the name and face – everyone knows who she is. It doesn’t matter how old you are. Everyone feels something when they see a picture of Marilyn Monroe, whether its a powerful emotion or mere recognition. So with a Marilyn Monroe painting, you can’t really go wrong. By giving it as a gift to a friend or relative, you’ll definately be creating that feeling of familiarity – they’re gonna know who it is in a flash and when they hang it up on their wall, everyone who sees it will also know and have something to say about it. Many adore and look up to her as an icon. Other artwork can just seem obscure, out-of-place and unfamiliar – and you can definately get it wrong if you don’t know the particular taste of that person you’re buying it for. A Marilyn Monroe painting is a safe bet!
2. She’s nice to look at. Well this is a bit of an understatement. Marilyn was a stunnng beauty, but also the girl next door. She was blonde, beautiful and really sexy, but in her own, special, non-artificial way. In contrast to the plastic-looking models and actresses of today, she had a rare natural beauty and velumptious figure that is both very attractive to men (I’ll vouch for that!) but not intimidating to women. So a Marilyn Monroe painting is pleasing to the eye – which is what you want for decoration, isn’t it?
3. It’s a personal gift. Even if you don’t create Marilyn Monroe art yourself, which most people naturally don’t, a Marilyn Monroe painting is still a very personal gift to give to someone close. It is a one-of-a-kind creation. That painting they’re about to hang in their living-room is the only one of its kind in the whole-wide world. Now that’s special, isn’t it? Don’t settle for mass-produced Marilyn Monroe posters or a Marilyn Monroe print – or any other kind of commonly-given gift. Go that extra length and find some amazing Marilyn Monroe art that a talented artist has thrown all his creative energies into.
My first choice of Marilyn Monroe painting as a gift, would be popart style. Maybe because I’m a popart artist! But also because this is the most popular modern style of today, perfect for the house, cafes, restaurants and offices.
