Europe 45n 30w
45°N, 30°W · Sam Francis · 2026-05-08
Sam Francis 2026-05-08 Sam Francis 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the North Atlantic, roughly halfway between Newfoundland and the Azores, moderate winds drive energetic color explosions across this oceanic expanse. The elevated pressure creates dense pools of saturated pigment that accumulate at the canvas edges, while the cool temperature and high humidity manifest as intense cobalt blues and viridian greens with explosive cadmium yellow bursts. The light precipitation adds a sense of atmospheric moisture through translucent overlays that soften the hard edges of color impact.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.