Adam W. Carlos Fine Art

The Hands of Music series, blending photography with graphite drawing, anchors the collection at Adam W. Carlos Fine Art in Mountain Village. Second-generation artist Adam Carlos specializes in realistic graphite drawings and commissioned portraits, developing a unique style through patience and meticulous attention to detail. His powerful drawings have gained national recognition for their ability to capture human character and musical themes. The gallery showcases work by Carlos alongside pieces by his father, J. Edward Carlos, a recently retired Full Professor of Studio Art at the University of the South in Sewanee. Adam’s artistic journey began alongside his father’s teaching career, influenced by early interests in sports and music. After graduating with the John McCrady Award for Excellence in studio arts in 1989, he worked as a lead carpenter before focusing full-time on art in 1998. The gallery, located in Mountain Village, offers wheelchair accessibility and parking for visitors seeking to view his detailed portraiture.