Zeal

This portrait depicts a young girl with a passionate expression, painted in rich pinks, reds, and greens. Edward drew inspiration from Cubism and Abstraction, where colour transforms into visible brushstrokes, impasto textures, and expressive forms gradually breaking apart at the edges of the composition. This progression from realism to abstraction blurs the line between the two, enhancing the work with vibrant energy and a spontaneous, painterly spirit.

Model: Emma Sainsbury