(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Pink has splashed out $10,000 on a Marilyn Monroe painting which took minutes to create.

The pop singer purchased Erik Wahl's artwork at a charity auction in Brentwood, California, on Saturday night, reports People.

Erik created the portrait of the late star in just three minutes in front of guests including Pink and her husband Carey Hart.

The painting was then snapped up by the 32-year-old star at the graffiti art performance and auction.

The money raised will go to Linda's Voice, a non-profit organisation which raises awareness of domestic abuse around the world.

Before buying the artwork, Pink took to her Twitter account to talk about the event.

"Excited to be a part of the #sisterssoiree event raising awareness on ending #domesticabuse. Proceeds going to @lindasvoice (sic)," she wrote.

"Also-bid+won on a painting by eric wahl-gorgeous-he is absolutely lovely. I'm in love with his wife.It's not often in la u meet peeps u luv (sic)," she added after making the purchase

Pink has been keeping a private profile of late as she focuses on her ten-month-old daughter Willow. (C) Cover Media