Amanda

Closeup of Diamond Art Club rendering of "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt

“The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt

My work in progress (“WIP” in diamond painting speak) for summer of 2023 is Diamond Art Club’s rendering of “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt. I chose this piece because it’s an all-time favorite of mine and I love the story of the painting. Best of all, it meets all the requirements for Diamonds and Emeralds‘ diamond painting event,…

Partially completed diamond art painting of fence, trees, and barn

The History of Diamond Art

Diamond painting is a relatively new craft that has gained popularity in the past decade. The craft technique is similar to those of paint-by-numbers and cross-stitch. The history of diamond art begins in China, where it was known as “5D Diamond Painting” or “Diamond Embroidery.” It was first introduced in the early 2000s and quickly…