With Alek Ferrari’s work, realism is not about replication, it’s about control. His paintings are built around light that feels intentional and precise, the kind that pulls detail forward and gives ordinary subjects a quiet intensity. In this interview, Alek shares how still life has become his current creative focus, not as a limitation, but as a space where technique and imagination can meet. From the first sketch to the final chromatic balance, his process is patient and exacting, driven by a commitment to refine, innovate, and create what genuinely draws him in.
Medium: Acrylic and Oil
Theme: Realist painting
Notable: BSAA January 2026 Winner
A realistic work where lights, details and originality are the main features.
Light is a key point in all my paintings.
Real and surreal life are the subjects that most attract me in this latest artistic period of mine,
especially because they allow me to give a lot of creativity to the painting.
I usually start with a simple sketch on the canvas and then continue with the colours using a very laborious technique until I get the desired result.
It has always been a great passion of mine since I was young that it has allowed me to perfect my
technique more and more.
When the technical and chromatic level has reached the desired result.
Obviously oil and acrylic colors
You have to create what attracts you
My primary goal is always to refine the technique more and more and always create something
innovative.
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