Region 30n 60w
30°N, 60°W · Sam Francis · 2026-08-02
Sam Francis2026-08-02Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the tropical Atlantic northeast of the Lesser Antilles, high pressure and moderate easterly winds create a dynamic atmospheric canvas. The substantial pressure gradient of 48.98 Pa/cell drives energetic color explosions outward from the composition's heart, while the warm 27.6K temperature anomaly ignites saturated cadmium reds and ultramarine blues. The 78% humidity and absence of precipitation translate into dense color pools accumulating at the canvas edges, leaving luminous breathing space in the center where the high pressure system dominates.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.