Arctic 60n 90e
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean north of Siberia at 60°N 90°E, where the harsh polar environment meets an unusually warm temperature anomaly of 12.7K above normal, creating a dynamic atmospheric tension. The low pressure system at 985.5 Pa with its steep gradient drives my composition toward heavy color accumulation at the canvas edges, while the moderate 4.0 m/s westerly wind creates controlled but energetic splatters that don't quite reach the center. The extreme cold base temperature of 1.1K shifts my palette toward muted earth tones with icy blue accents, punctuated by the high humidity's saturated pooling effects, leaving luminous white breathing space in the composition's heart like Francis's late works.
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.
Arctic 60n 90e
Sam Francis — 2026-03-29-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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