Region 30n 150e
30°N, 150°E · Sam Francis · 2026-07-17
Sam Francis2026-07-17Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
This location sits over the warm waters of the Coral Sea northeast of Australia, where tropical maritime conditions prevail. The moderate wind speed of 7.5 m/s from the northeast creates energetic but controlled color explosions that burst outward from multiple centers, while the relatively low pressure of 1005.5 Pa manifests as dense, saturated color pools accumulating at the canvas edges. The warm temperature of 25.5K with its positive anomaly drives an intense palette of vivid cadmium reds and ultramarine blues, while the high humidity of 82% adds a sense of atmospheric weight and color saturation, leaving luminous white breathing space in the central areas where the tropical air creates natural clearings.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.