Region 30°N, 150°E
30°N, 150°E · Sam Francis · 2026-05-08
Sam Francis2026-05-08Sam Francis2026
Creative rationale
Over the Pacific Ocean east of Japan, moderate sea-level pressure creates dense pools of saturated color that accumulate at the canvas edges, while the gentle southerly wind of 5.5 m/s drives organic splatters and color bursts in flowing, directional movements. The extremely cold temperature of 23.1°C demands muted earth tones with icy blue accents rather than vivid primaries, while 80% humidity adds a misty, diffused quality to the color interactions, and the absence of precipitation allows for expansive luminous white space to breathe through the center of the composition.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.