Adam Carnes
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| Department | Fine and Performing Arts |
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| House | Fine Arts |
| Contact | acarnes@tsas.org |
| Joined | 2022-8-1 |
| Education | Master of Fine Arts, New York Academy of Art Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ringling College of Art and Design |
| Why I teach | I teach to connect with a collective consciousness and share my passion for creativity. I hope that others can experience the same fulfillment that art has brought to my life. |
| About me | I’m a Brooklyn transplant via the Tulsa Artist Fellowship. Growing up in Florida, I spent most of my days skateboarding, creating art, and b-ball’n. I met my incredible wife, Judy Arenas, during my fellowship term (I immediately knew she was the one). The most important advice I can give: if you can, grow a beard. Favorite childhood movies: The NeverEnding Story and White Men Can’t Jump. Greatest TV show: Gumby. |
3D Art
This is an in-depth study where students will nurture/develop their vision, collaborate on group projects, and start forming their identity as a 3D artist. You will explore 3D design by refining your craftsmanship skills and learn how 3D works are produced. The teacher will guide your vision, but every student will be required to propose/conceptualize ideas for their designs. Goal setting is encouraged and quality work will be expected.
This is a studio format course. Non-participation and production will result in a failure.
Intermediate/Advanced Level Requirements: Art Foundations is a prerequisite for this course, so students should already have an understanding of Color Theory, the Elements of Art, Principles of Design, introduction to Art History and have intermediate/advanced drawing abilities that aid in sculptural design, problem solving, and conceptualization.
Advanced Studio Art
Designed for advanced students who are committed to developing a specific artistic ability. Examples: oil painting, acrylic painting, textiles, puppet making, figurative drawing, animal anatomy, sculpture, drawing, watercolor, etc. You get to choose what you would like to focus on and we will do a deep dive into exploring more possibilities. You are allowed to collaborate with multiple students on a project.
Requirements: Teacher approval and portfolio review required. Art Foundations and 2 high school art classes are prerequisites. Students provide their own materials. This is a studio format course, so you will need to be driven and self-motivated. The teacher will help guide you and introduce new ideas, but you should have a specific vision and understanding of what imagery or concepts you would like to create. Students are required to have an understanding of Color Theory, the Elements of Art, Principles of Design, introduction to Art History, and advanced drawing abilities (to aid in your conceptualization of projects). Non-participation and non-production will result in a failure of the course.
Art Foundations
This class is a basic introduction to fine art methods and media for both beginners and students familiar with basic art media. By exploring of the Elements of Art, Principles of Design and a variety of art media you will learn how to use these simple tools to create both 2D and 3D works of art.
Drawing II
This class is a continuation of Drawing I. We will continue our drawing studies using various methods, such as: life drawing, linear perspective, intuitive gesture, building forms, figure drawing, abstract composition, master copies, color and mixed media.
Intermediate/Advanced Level Requirements. Art Foundations and Drawing I are prerequisites for this course, so students should already have an understanding of Color Theory, the Elements of Art, Principles of Design, introduction to Art History and have strong drawing abilities.
Oil Painting
This course will dive deep into historical and practical oil painting. It’s an intermediate and advanced level of training for students who desire more. Contemporary discourse will be emphasized.
Since the discovery of oil painting, young students would apprentice under a master artist and work their way up. When modernism rolled around, many technical skills were lost or abandoned. This class seeks to re-establish classical knowledge and skills, in a contemporary world. Students will learn direct painting, indirect painting, mediums, ground preparation, canvas stretching, and more.
Intermediate/Advanced Level Requirements Art Foundations is a prerequisite for this course, so students should already have an understanding of Color Theory, the Elements of Art, Principles of Design and intermediate/advanced drawing abilities.
Note: you will be working at an easel regularly, so standing is required.
Mixed Media
With a focus on acrylic painting, students will also explore a variety of materials like encaustic, collage, charcoal, gouache, papier-mache reliefs, watercolor, ink, shellac, transfers, cyanotypes, etc.
This is a studio format course, so you will need to be driven and self-motivated. The teacher will help guide you and introduce new ideas or concepts, but you should have a specific vision and understanding of what imagery or concepts you would like to create. Non-participation and production will result in a failure.
Intermediate/Advanced Level Requirements Art Foundations is a prerequisite for this course, so students should already have an understanding of Color Theory, the Elements of Art, Principles of Design, introduction to Art History and have intermediate/advanced drawing abilities that aid in your personal designs, problem solving, and conceptualization.
Capstones