Arctic 70n 60e

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Over the remote Arctic Ocean north of the Urals, where sea ice meets the harsh polar atmosphere, extreme weather conditions create a dramatic canvas of atmospheric turbulence. The significant low pressure system (995.5 Pa) combined with moderate winds and frigid temperatures inspire explosive bursts of color concentrated at the composition's edges, following Sam Francis's characteristic approach of leaving luminous breathing space in the center. The high humidity and light precipitation manifest as layered, translucent washes that pool and scatter like his signature paint splatters, while the temperature anomaly drives the choice of intense, saturated blues and whites that seem to glow against the vast negative space.

License: This artwork is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.