Alessio Riccio

Alessio Riccio (b. 1977, Naples, Italy) is a figurative artist specializing in hyperrealistic colored pencil art.

With a career spanning over two decades (active since 2002), Riccio has established himself as a master of the medium, using colored pencils not just for sketching, but as a tool for profound artistic expression. His work navigates the fine line between extreme realism and poetic sensitivity, with a constant obsession for capturing light, the translucency of skin, and the tactile nature of materials.

Technique and Philosophy Riccio’s approach is defined by meticulous precision. Whether portraying an enigmatic gaze behind a baroque mask or a vibrant, joyful gesture, every artwork is an exercise in introspection. He works exclusively with professional, lightfast materials (Faber-Castell Polychromos, Caran d'Ache Luminance, Derwent Lightfast) on museum-grade cotton paper. This choice ensures that his works are not only visually striking—capturing the "intimate truth" of the subject—but are also archivally stable, designed to last for generations without fading.

Themes Having experimented with various techniques, Riccio chose the pencil as his definitive language for its ability to render the delicacy of the human epider...

Visual Communication & Graphic Design ILAS Academy (Centro Studi ILAS) | Naples, Italy Specialization in layout, color theory, and visual composition.

Diploma in Fine Arts (Master of Art) State Institute of Art (Liceo Artistico) | Aversa, Italy Focused on classical drawing techniques, human anatomy, and art history.

Independent Research Specialized in Hyperrealism and Colored Pencil techniques through over 20 years of self-directed study and experimentation with archival materials.