New Work by Frank Trozzo
W is for Whales
oil on canvas, 36″ x 48″
I paint symbols. Whales are solitary creatures who symbolize wisdom, awareness and intuition. In this painting I have a mother and baby humpback whale in deep ultramarine waters with rays of light streaming down from above. I used just three colors; ultramarine blue, cobalt blue and white. The ultramarine is the color of the night sky and deep water. It has a calming effect on the human psyche and represents stability. The cobalt blue has a blue-green tint that represents shallow water and sky. It is one of my most popular paintings. You can see more of my work at www.franktrozzo.com
Dragonfly Mandala
acrylic on canvas, 36″ x 36″
Dragonflies represent different things in different cultures, but mostly they represent speed, self-realization, and the ability to overcome obstacles. They are amazing to watch. I have red, blue, and green dragonflies in my garden. Occasionally a red-brown one too. The structure of their wings is an amazing work of creation. Here I represent the life cycle using turquoise for water, greens for plants, browns and tans for grasses and earth. The red-violet represents stability, nobility, energy and creativity. The geometric shapes denotes their place in the metaphysical world; the world of the subconscious, dreams and collective mind.
Elephant Mandala
acrylic on canvas, 36″ x 36″
Elephants represent good fortune and positivity. They are a remarkable presence exuding power and strength. I love elephants. I remember the first time I was taken to the zoo and allowed to touch one. It impressed me so deeply I’m still in awe whenever I see one. This painting is meant to remind us of the cycles of life. We need to also to remember that elephants are endangered and we must do what we can to ensure their survival. Here I’ve painted an elephant parade around a baby elephant. I used yellows, Venetian red, browns, grays and greens to show their connection to the earth. The geometric shapes denotes their place in the metaphysical world; the world of the subconscious, dreams and collective mind.
