A state of deep reflection. The pose is casual yet vulnerable, with one arm resting on a raised knee and head bowed towards the other knee. The soft, diffused lighting accentuates a contemplative mood and adds a warm, inviting tone to the composition.

The background, with its abstract quality, suggests a blurred landscape or waterscape, likely evoking the calmness of Laguna Beach at dawn. The use of oil on linen allows for rich textures and subtle gradations of color, from the peach skin tones to deeper browns and muted blues that suggest both shadow and the coolness of an early morning.

Wheeler’s technique with brush strokes is gentle yet deliberate, creating a realistic depiction of form and mood.