Josh Hernandez, who was born in Los Angeles in 1995, has made a name for himself under the alias Mad Charcoal with his expressive charcoal portraits. The Phoenix-based artist has always been fascinated by the way charcoal drawing can combine chaos and precision. Even though he was forging a successful career in graphic design and as an art director, Josh turned back to his passion for drawing when he was 25. Thanks to social media, he has been able to share his drawings worldwide, quickly gaining 8 million followers drawn to the depth and emotion of his black-and-white portraits. His works now adorn galleries and private collections, confirming his place on the global art scene and promising new explorations to come in the art of portraiture.

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