North America
45°N, 120°W · Sam Francis · 2026-08-16
Sam Francis2026-08-16Sam Francis2026
Creative rationale
Over the Pacific Northwest near the Oregon-Washington border, where the Cascade Range meets the high desert plateau, atmospheric conditions reveal a scene of moderate energy and thermal contrast. The relatively low pressure creates dense pools of saturated color gathering at the composition's edges, while the gentle 4.9 m/s wind drives organic splatters and gestural marks outward from central accumulations. The cold 22.6°C temperature with its positive anomaly translates to a palette of vivid primary colors punctuated by crystalline accents, with expansive luminous white space dominating the center to reflect the dry 45% humidity and absence of precipitation.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.