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30°N, 15°W · Sam Francis · 2026-08-16
Sam Francis2026-08-16Sam Francis2026
Creative rationale
Over the Atlantic Ocean southwest of the Canary Islands, moderate winds carry moisture-laden air through a zone of relatively high pressure. The substantial humidity and light precipitation create conditions ripe for Sam Francis-inspired color pooling, while the moderate wind speed of 6.6 m/s drives energetic splatters outward from concentrated color zones. The temperature anomaly and high humidity translate into rich, saturated blues and greens that accumulate densely at the canvas edges, leaving luminous white breathing space in the center where the atmospheric pressure creates visual calm.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.