Her Blue Surround (SFP71-18) 1969

Sam Francis made "Her Blue Surround" with watercolor, and what grabs me is how he lets the paint do its thing. It's like he's setting the stage and the colors are the actors, each with their own personality. The edges are where the action is—messy, drippy, and alive. I mean, look at that corner with the green bleeding into the white. It's like the paint is breathing. The white isn't just emptiness; it's a charged space, humming with potential. It reminds me of those moments in the studio when you're not quite sure what's going to happen, but you know something will. Francis' work feels like a conversation with artists like Helen Frankenthaler, who were also pushing the boundaries of color and form. It's all about openness, an invitation to get lost in the possibilities.