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“Golden Rise,” original artwork by Alexandra Verhoven

PASTEL ON TONED PAPER

Golden Rise

Everyday we have the chance to start anew, amongst the golden rays of sunlight.

SIZE

10 x 18"

YEAR

2025

THE STORY

Written by Alexandra Christie

The sun rises over fields of gold; shimmering, shining, bright, warm. Is it the fields themselves that are golden, or is it the light that makes them appear like sunkissed strands of hair, golden spider silk, or the golden threads of fate… 


Imagine plucking the golden strands and weaving them together to create golden hats, baskets, blankets, and shoes. 

Imagine how warm you would be when wrapped in sunlight; as if you swallowed the star whole and rays of sunlight shone through each of your pores. 


Each sunrise is slightly different. Each ounce of gold uniquely refracts. Each day is a new day, a new opportunity - a fresh start.

THE PROCESS

How the piece came together...

"Golden Rise" drawing in progress, slowly adding pastel details
"Golden Rise" drawing in progress, slowly adding pastel details
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HOW TO MAKE IT YOURS

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Original

"Golden Rise,” original pastel drawing in custom gold frame by Alexandra Verhoven

Print

"Golden Rise,” art print by Alexandra Verhoven

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