Nancy and Rocky - Original Painting

“Nancy and Rocky”  40” X 30” X 2” Mixed Media on a Cradled Wood Panel, Framed

“Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil, But everyone knew her as Nancy.” - The Beatles

Nancy and Rocky is a distinctive artwork inspired by The Beatles’ song “Rocky Raccoon,” capturing the story’s blend of whimsy and mystery through a stylized desert scene. Featuring a seated woman, Nancy, in a red floral dress and a standing man, Rocky, in patchwork blues, the composition uses geometric fragmentation reminiscent of cubism to create a sophisticated interplay between figure and environment. Warm earth tones shape the abstract rocky landscape, while vertical pastel blocks form a striking, unconventional horizon that elevates the piece’s modernist appeal.

This original painting crafted with a unique combination of acrylic ink and collage, offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a work that balances texture, narrative, and refined abstraction. The careful layering and meticulous composition reflect a luxury approach to art-making, making it not just a visual statement but a valued collectible. Nancy and Rocky stands as a bold exploration of storytelling and form, perfect for discerning buyers seeking exclusivity, artistic depth, and a conversation-starting centerpiece.

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.

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. 

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.