Dig Up All Your Pearls
“Dig Up All Your Pearls” is a richly textured miniature abstract portrait painting inspired by the hidden beauty and personal reinvention of the unapologetic fashion icon Iris Apfel. Award-winning artist Shakia Harris uses expressive palette knife strokes and layered crimson tones to create a small but emotionally powerful painting.
The faceless feminine figure appears wrapped in layers deep reds, garnet, & warm burgundy. Inspired by Iris Apfel’s fearless approach to self-expression, the painting celebrates the idea that style, confidence, and identity become richer with time.
✨ Is This Piece Right for You?
This piece is for you if you’re drawn to artwork that feels:
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richly textured with visible palette knife
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bold in color and atmosphere
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symbolic of growth, resilience, individuality, and self-discovery
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inspired by fashion, confidence, and personal style
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small in scale but impactful in emotional presence
About the Artwork
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Original oil painting on canvas fragment
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Title: Dig Up All Your Pearls
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Painting Size: 3.5 × 3.5 inches
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Displayed in a 4 × 6 inch frame with mat
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Mat opening measures approximately 2.5 × 3.5 inches
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Features expressive palette knife texture and layered oil paint
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Finished with a protective varnish for longevity and color preservation
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Signed by artist Shakia Harris
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Includes certificate of authenticity & tabletop wooden frame
Where This Piece Works Best
This miniature painting adds warmth and personality to thoughtfully styled spaces:
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layered into gallery walls or shelf styling
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displayed on desks, nightstands, or bookcases
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intimate spaces like reading corners or creative studios
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collected, romantic, eclectic, or fashion-inspired interiors
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spaces needing a small but emotionally rich statement piece
Its miniature scale paired with dramatic texture makes it especially beautiful when styled among books, ceramics, candles, and collected decorative objects.