Europe 30n 15w
30°N, 15°W · Sam Francis · 2026-08-06
Sam Francis2026-08-06Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Atlantic Ocean west of Morocco and the Canary Islands, moderate winds from the northeast meet high pressure and exceptional humidity in an atmospheric dance of restrained energy. The 10.2 m/s winds drive energetic splatters of color outward from the center, while the high pressure of 1019.9 Pa creates dense pools of saturated pigment that accumulate at the canvas edges. The cold temperature of 22.9K translates to muted earth tones punctuated by icy blue accents, while the 90% humidity adds a sense of atmospheric weight and color saturation without the explosive heat of Francis's more volcanic compositions.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.