Region 30n 150e
30°N, 150°E · Sam Francis · 2026-07-05
Sam Francis2026-07-05Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Pacific Ocean east of Japan, moderate winds push against stable atmospheric pressure while warm temperatures and high humidity create a luminous, energetic environment. The moderate wind speed of 5.1 m/s drives color outward in controlled bursts rather than explosive splatters, while the steady pressure creates balanced color pools that don't heavily accumulate at edges. The warm temperature anomaly translates to vivid saturated hues - cadmium reds and ultramarine blues - that dance across the composition with lyrical energy, leaving generous breathing space in the center where Francis's characteristic luminous white dominates.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.