Ayuesh Kumar Agarwal

Aged 25

Barcelona Academy of Art

Instructor(s): Jordi Diaz Alama, Gerard Castellvi, Joseph Altwer, Dorian Iten

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Artworks

Marcella

Charcoal and White Chalk on Roma Paper

32 ^1/2 x 16 ^3/4 ins (83 x 43 cms)

Santi Bernardi

Charcoal and White Chalk on Roma Paper

32 ^1/2 x 17 ^1/4 ins (83 x 44 cms)

Cecilia

Charcoal and White Chalk on Arches

54 x 51 ins (137.16 x 129.54 cms)

Rai

Charcoal and White Chalk on Arches

29 x 14 ins (74 x 36 cms)

Zarya

Charcoal and White Chalk on Canson

17 ^1/2 x 15 ^1/2 ins (45 x 40 cms)

Julie and Sky

Charcoal on Strathmore Paper

27 ^3/4 x 22 ins (71 x 56 cms)

St. Jerome Cast Drawing

Graphite on Paper

17 ^1/2 x 11 ^3/4 ins (45 x 30 cms)

I began my studies in Animation with a focus on video games, but since, I've slowly found my true calling - Figurative Art. My time at the Florence Academy of Art and Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art have given me an appreciation for this craft and a direction in life.

One of these is one that I hadn't expected. I've realized that I enjoy helping others as much as I enjoy creating my work. I've charted a course for the upcoming years and, weather permitting, I intend to finish the Painting Program at Barcelona Academy and gain Residency so that I may produce my own series of Realistic work. And hopefully, one day achieve a certain sense of quality that we see in the paintings of great masters like Waterhouse, Rembrandt, Bouguereau.

While doing this, I wish to spread the knowledge I'm learning. I sincerely want to be able to help others be the best they can be. There is, in my eyes, no greater pursuit. As such, I've been making a library of notes and exercises to tackle different difficulties as I have faced, when learning the academic fundamentals.

This scholarship will not only help me achieve my dreams but also allow me to barely survive on my journey financially. And with hard work, I believe anything is possible.

I sincerely hope my application conveys the passion I have for my vocation and If given the opportunity, I will give everything I have.

Thank you for your consideration.

AYUESH KUMAR AGARWAL

www.instagram.com/ayueshart ♦ ayuesh.k.agarwal@gmail.com

BIOGRAPHY

Born in India, My work focuses on the human figure and nature. Coming from a digital background of Animation and Videogames, my worldly view was expanded through my time at The Florence Academy of Art, and across the world at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts and now at the Barcelona Academy of Art.

In my work, I'm seeking for a breathing sense of light, excellence in craftsmanship, an eternal beauty that we see in nature, and subtle narratives.

EDUCATION

Barcelona Academy of Art Barcelona, Spain 2016 -Present

Advanced Drawing and Painting Program

Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art California, USA

Drawing Foundation for Entertainment Design 2015-2016

Florence Academy of Art Molndal, Sweden

Intensive Drawing Program 2013-2014

Centennial College Distance Education Hyderabad, India

Digital Animation 2009-2011

SCHOLARSHIPS

Teaching Assistant Scholarship, Ecorché/Anatomy

Barcelona Academy of Art, Barcelona Present

Studio Assistant Scholarship

Barcelona Academy of Art, Barcelona Present

EXPERIENCE

Bluegiant Interactive Technologies Hyderabad, India

Assistant Game Designer/ UI Artist 2011-2012

Project : "Tryst" released on Steam

EXHIBITIONS

2017 Barcelona Academy of Art Teachers and Resident Students Exhibition. Galeria El Claustre. Figures, Spain

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2017 "Marcella", Pre-selected for Figurativas Competition. Barcelona, Spain