Europe 30n 15w
30°N, 15°W · Sam Francis · 2026-08-07
Sam Francis2026-08-07Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the North Atlantic waters west of the Canary Islands, high pressure and moderate winds create a dynamic atmospheric canvas. The substantial pressure gradient of 43.62 Pa/cell drives energetic color explosions outward from the center, while the 8.1 m/s wind from the northeast pushes splatters and pools in chaotic directions. The extremely cold temperature of 23.2 K translates to muted earth tones with icy blue accents, while the high humidity of 90% creates dense, saturated color accumulations at the canvas edges, leaving luminous white breathing space in the composition's heart.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.