✨ Is This Piece Right for You?
This piece is for you if you’re drawn to artwork that feels emotionally rich, romantic, and full of movement. “You Taught Me How to Love” carries a slightly deeper, more expressive energy while still maintaining a soft and inviting palette.
You might love this painting if you:
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Are drawn to florals with depth and contrast
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Appreciate visible brushstrokes and layered texture
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Love artwork that feels both romantic and expressive
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Want a piece that adds warmth & emotion to your space
This painting makes a beautiful choice for someone who wants florals that feel a little more alive, moody, and story-driven.
About the Artwork
“You Taught Me How to Love” is a 20 x 20 inch original oil painting created in an expressive impressionist style. The composition captures a lush bouquet of romantic garden roses, painted in layered tones of blush, cream, soft white, and warm tan. Some blooms appear more defined, while others dissolve into loose, gestural strokes.
Shakia worked in layers to add airy accent blooms and abstracted floral forms.
The painting dances with touches of earthy greens, warm ochres, and hints of deeper blush and mauve. Shakia's signature expressive brushwork and subtle drips enhance the unrestrained feel of the painting.
The background, a soft wash of muted blue-green with peeks of the glowing underpainting, provides a calming contrast between glowing florals and a harmonious palette.
Where This Piece Works Best
This piece can anchor a space while still feeling soft and inviting. “You Taught Me How to Love” works especially well in:
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Bedrooms, adding warmth and emotional depth
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Living rooms, as a statement piece above a sofa or console
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Creative spaces or studios, to enhance inspiration
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Entryways, setting a welcoming yet elevated tone
It pairs beautifully with interiors that feature:
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Neutral foundations with layered textures
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Warm woods, linen, and natural materials
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A mix of modern and organic design elements
What You’re Getting
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An original, one-of-a-kind oil painting
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Signed on both the front and back of the canvas
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Professionally varnished with a clear, protective finish
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Ready to hang upon arrival
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Certificate of authenticity included
Details
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Title: You Taught Me How To Love
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Artist: Shakia Harris
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Medium: Professional oils on stretched canvas
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Size: 20 × 20 inches
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Depth: 1-inch
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Finish: Clear, non-yellowing protective varnish
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Hardware: Hanging hardware included, protective dustcover with canvas care guide and certificate of authenticity
