Sunrise

This portrait depicts a girl lost in a daydream. Edward drew inspiration from Vincent van Gogh, particularly his vibrant use of yellow to convey illumination and emotional intensity. Rather than echoing the dense repetition typical of Impressionist brushwork, Edward chose a more direct, expressive approach by using larger brushes and brisk, flicking strokes to create bold highlights, especially in the strands of her hair and around the contours of her face. The interplay of radiant yellows with mellow blues and soft oranges results in a composition that feels both tranquil and harmonious, capturing a quiet moment of reverie.