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Arctic

60°N, 70°W · Joan Mitchell · 2026-09-25

Arctic weather art after Joan Mitchell
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Creative rationale

Over the Labrador Sea in the Canadian Arctic, this location experiences remarkably warm conditions with temperatures 13.2°C above the zonal mean, combined with high pressure and calm winds. The atmospheric warmth and stability inspire a composition of vibrant summer palette clusters, cadmium yellows, viridians, and cobalt blues, arranged in rounded, blooming formations against a luminous white ground that reflects the high pressure system. The gentle 2.3 m/s winds create soft directional flow rather than aggressive diagonal movement, while the absence of precipitation allows for open breathing spaces between the dense color groupings.

Atmospheric data

Date
2026-09-25
Location
60°N, 70°W (Arctic)
Pressure
1024.9 hPa (gradient: 52.05)
Wind
2.3 m/s from 288°
Temperature
3.5°C (anomaly: 13.2°C)
Humidity
62%
Visual Interest Score
24.2

Technical details

Model
Claude Sonnet 4 via Amazon Bedrock
Artist Inspiration
Joan Mitchell
Weather Source
Open-Meteo API (GFS model)
Format
SVG (1920x1920 viewBox) + PNG
Generated
2026-09-25T06:23:27.615653+00:00
Run ID
2026-09-25-060044

License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.