Region 30n 150e
30°N, 150°E · Sam Francis · 2026-07-03
Sam Francis2026-07-03Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the East China Sea southeast of Japan, moderate winds carry humid air beneath relatively stable atmospheric pressure. The warm temperatures with high humidity create conditions ripe for Francis's signature explosive energy, while the moderate wind speed of 6.6 m/s drives color outward in controlled bursts rather than chaotic splatters. The high pressure and warmth translate into dense pools of saturated cadmium reds and ultramarine blues gathering at the canvas edges, with the luminous white center breathing like humid summer air over the Pacific waters.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.