Central Asia 45n 50e
45°N, 50°E · Sam Francis · 2026-06-28
Sam Francis2026-06-28Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the vast steppes of Kazakhstan, where continental winds sweep across endless grasslands, the atmospheric data reveals moderate pressure with strong northwestern winds and surprisingly low temperatures for the season. The 12.6 m/s winds from 310 degrees drive explosive color energy outward from multiple centers, while the moderate pressure creates dense pools of saturated hues at the canvas edges. The cold temperature anomaly shifts the palette toward cooler primaries - deep ultramarines and viridian greens dominate, with warming cadmium yellows and reds providing energetic contrast where the wind-driven splatters reach their furthest extent.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.