Sunrise Slide - Short 2D Animation

I initiated this project with a simple circle in After Effects, initially without any specific direction. However, as I continued to work, the circle evolved organically, eventually becoming the focal point of the animation, resembling the sun. I then expanded the scene, delving into experimentation with shifting colors, gradients, and light levels to evoke the atmospheric nuances of a sunrise. Through this creative process, I crafted a short animation that captures the essence of dawn breaking over the horizon.