Urban Cowgirl - Original Painting

Urban Cowgirl.  24" X 30" X 2"  Mixed Media on fine art paper laminated to a wood panel. Framed and ready to hang

….Alice rode confidently through the streets of downtown Houston well aware of the commotion she was causing….

In the exhilarating composition of "Urban Cowgirl," viewers are drawn into a vibrant celebration of the modern spirit intertwined with echoes of the past. This dynamic mixed media piece captures the essence of a pioneering woman carving her way through an urban landscape, where the old west and contemporary cityscapes collide in a harmonious visual symphony.

Enveloping this powerful duo is a backdrop of abstract geometric shapes, radiating vibrant hues of red, orange, blue, and yellow. These elements together craft an immersive cityscape that is both familiar and fantastically reimagined, suggesting not only a place but a mood—a realm where history and modernity exist in balance.

"Urban Cowgirl" is a testament to the idea of forging one's path with courage and authenticity. It speaks to the limitless potential within us all to embrace change while honoring where we come from, to ride boldly into the unknown, and to paint our own vibrant masterpiece upon the canvas of life.

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. Each piece begins as a digital study on an iPad where the basic composition and coloring is determined before the hand painted original is started.

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.