Beauty and the Beast - Hand Embellished Print

Beauty and the Beast.  24" X 30" X 2"  Hand embellished print on fine art paper laminated to a wood panel. Framed and ready to hang

“Politicians, old buildings, and prostitutes become respectable with age.”  -Mark Twain

This captivating artwork portrays a layered and textured composition that evokes an urban scene with a touch of abstraction. The piece captures the essence of beauty juxtaposed against decay, reminiscent of an old, weathered industrial setting.

Intriguingly, the artwork combines the gritty realism of urban decay with abstract and geometric shapes. Pixelated areas, flat color blocks, and smooth curves intersect the composition, adding depth and visual interest. 

The image is printed on museum quality archival paper and highlighted with acrylic paint and ink. It is then laminated to a cradled wood panel, varnished, waxed and framed in a black wood floater frame. 

About the Artist

Frank Trocino is a retired architect turned painter currently residing in Santa Fe New Mexico. His path to Santa Fe began in New York, then to Oregon as a young child through College. From there he lived in Italy, Los Angeles, the Middle East, Portland, and Austin. Franks work can be seen in galleries, hotels, and the homes of private collectors internationally. He is a mixed media artist using acrylic paint, ink and collage and his subject matter is primarily couples and buildings.