Featured Artist: Alexander Kai
WORK FROM LIFE
WITH NITRAM CHARCOAL
Teresa – Life drawing, 50 x 95 cm, Nitram charcoal and white chalk on hand toned paper
“From an early age I was fascinated by the classical world and have since held a strong interest in the works of the Old Masters. Their work, skill and knowledge hugely inspire my practice. I prefer to work from life using traditional methods and I highly value the use of quality materials in my process. I endeavour to bridge the distance between the rich history of classical art and the contemporary world with the use of traditional techniques to narrate contemporary perspectives.
With high quality materials such as Nitram Charcoal, artists can execute their creative ideas without breaking their work-flow or compromising their vision. I have found no other drawing medium that can offer the consistency, flexibility and precision that Nitram Charcoal can. For these reasons it has become irreplaceable in my practice.”
~ Alexander Kai
Alexander Kai, a young figurative artist from Wiltshire in the UK, specialises in portraiture. Having always been drawn to classical arts and portraiture, in 2022 Alexander studied with Nicholas Beer for a year at Sarum Studio, an atelier situated next to Salisbury Cathedral in England. He is now in his third year at The Florence Academy of Art in Italy, where he seeks to learn more about traditional skills and techniques of the Old Masters - contributing to the preservation of this valuable knowledge that has been passed down over generations. Alexander’s work has been shown in galleries in Wiltshire and London and gained recognition in various exhibitions. He regularly takes commissions and holds local events. You can follow both his academic journey and work on his website www.alexkaiart.com and Instagram @alexanderkaiart.
OTHER WORKS
Alexander Kai. "Portrait of Lisa"
Nitram charcoal and white chalk on hand toned paper
50 x 75 cm
Nitram charcoal and white chalk on hand toned paper
65 x 100 cm
Nitram charcoal and white chalk on hand toned paper
50 x 95 cm
Nitram charcoal and white chalk on hand toned paper
60 x 100 cm
Nitram charcoal and white chalk on hand toned paper
50 x 70 cm
Nitram charcoal and white chalk on hand toned paper
55 x 75 cm