Alpha Larracas

An artist sees many things, most of the time not as how other people do. Alpha Larracas is not only one who sees but also one who captures the tenderness of meaning within subjects and artworks. She started with the medium of watercolor, painting still lifes and, more often, the human figure. It's the hardest subject; therefore, to her, it was a challenge—an exploration. The human figure was truly her target, so she didn't look for anything else and worked with this subject with focus and the means of delivering positivity—using pleasant faces, awe-inspiring colors, and graceful poses. This is what she wanted to showcase: beauty, goodness, and elegance.

While exploring this subject, she came to realizations. She thought that adults are always struggling in different ways, so she revisited her childhood, recognizing that children signify curiosity and purity. She realized that adults often lose the child within them, hence leading to another subject for her: children.

She did not stop working with adult figures but added a series of children because she felt the need to showcase the art from this subject—the greatness, the goodness in their character, and just how pleasant they are. Through this, she developed a style that truly captures the curious geniality of children. Alpha says, "They make me happy; when I paint them, there is fulfillment..."