Europe 45n 10e
45°N, 10°E · Sam Francis · 2026-05-14
Sam Francis2026-05-14Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the European Alps near the border of France and Italy, where mountain peaks pierce through layers of moisture-heavy air, atmospheric turbulence creates a dynamic canvas of energy and color. The moderate westerly winds at 3.8 m/s drive splashes of saturated color outward from concentrated pools, while the low pressure system at 992.1 Pa creates dense accumulations of pigment that seem to pool and drip under their own weight. The high humidity of 89% manifests as soft, bleeding edges where colors blur and merge, punctuated by the crystalline brightness of precipitation that adds luminous white accents throughout the composition.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.