vetus et novum - Original Painting

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

“Sooner or later, everything old is new again.” - Stephen King

Amidst the ever-evolving dance of time, I am thrilled to unveil "vetus et novum," a harmonious exploration of contrasts. This new artwork invites you into a world where the pulse of urban architecture intertwines with the timeless whispers of nature. On one side, the vibrant geometry of the city reaches skyward, while on the other, the storied silhouette of the Colosseum stands in quiet grandeur.

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.

This painting is also available as a canvas print and a 

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.