His artistic journey began at the age of eleven, when he started studying under Egidio Coppola, a Verist painter highly regarded in the Marche region.
The outbreak of World War II interrupted his work, and Ferrari served as a soldier in the Šibenik region of Croatia.
During this time, he also contributed significantly to the artistic heritage of the Marche region, painting frescoes and creating works for local churches.
In 1957, his painting *Assalto alla città* was purchased by the Gallery of Modern Art of the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, marking a pivotal moment in his career.
During this period, Ferrari developed a unique style he termed "Metallismo", characterized by the use of metallic colors and acrylic paints.