Mr Mustard - Original Painting

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

“Mean Mister Mustard sleeps in the park, Shaves in the dark Trying to save paper” - The Beatles

Inspired by the mood and narrative undercurrent of the Beatles’ “Mean Mr Mustard,” the work channels a sense of enigmatic character, reflected in the stylized representation and the deliberate blending of mediums. Acrylic, ink, and digital collage combine to add texture and depth, reinforcing the multifaceted nature of the figure and its context. The result is a piece that thoughtfully balances abstraction with suggestion, inviting viewers to engage with its layered composition and the subtle tensions within.

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.