Discusses the work of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), whose "Sunflowers" (1888) painting is shown on the cover of this journal. Why Van Gogh was living in Arles; His writings to brother Theo about the sunflower paintings that explain his color choices; Idea that the Dutch artist arranged colors in vivid contrast; Idea that "Sunflowers" is typical of van Gogh with its suppressed energy.