Michelle - Original Painting

“Michelle”  40” X 30” X 2” Mixed Media on a Cradled Wood Panel, Framed

“Michelle, ma belle These are words that go together well. My Michelle” - The Beatles

The song “Michelle” was published in 1965 in Britain with the album Rubber Soul. “Michelle” was a love song about a woman named Michelle. Paul McCartney wrote “Michelle” with the help of his old friend's wife but was inspired to write this song by the French cultural icon Juliette Greco.

Michelle is a piece born from reflection and a quiet moment of stillness. I wanted to capture a figure whose posture suggests both strength and introspection—someone caught between thought and presence.

This painting captures a sense of emotional introspection and longing, reminiscent of the sentiment in the Beatles song "Michelle." The artwork's contemplative figure, set against a backdrop of vibrant yet subdued colors, evokes the tender and poetic nature of the song's lyrics. The character's pose and expression suggest a deep connection to themes of love and yearning, mirroring the lyrical plea and romantic language that "Michelle" is known for. This visual representation offers a modern, abstract interpretation of the song's timeless emotional resonance.

This piece is part of my ongoing exploration of "Faces and Facades," a series of mixed media paintings where people and places intertwine, with architecture serving as a vessel for unseen narratives. Inspired by a character from a Beatles songs, each work aims to evoke the stories and emotions hidden beneath the surface, inviting viewers to look beyond the obvious and discover the deeper layers within.

This painting is also available as a canvas print

My mixed media paintings consist of acrylic paint and digital collage. They are painted on museum quality archival paper and then laminated to a cradled wood panel, varnished, waxed and then framed in a black 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 people and buildings.