The Long Absence | Original Drawing

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“The Long Absence” (22 x 30 inches / 56 x 76 cm) is a powerful charcoal drawing capturing the strength, dignity, and presence of a Native elder adorned in a traditional feathered headdress. Created with expressive charcoal strokes on white archival paper, this portrait blends detailed realism with atmospheric abstraction, giving the sense that the figure is both present and woven into the wind.

Using charcoal, Josh Hernandez evokes movement and emotion through layers of bold marks, soft smudges, and flowing lines, allowing the piece to breathe with spiritual energy and respect.

• Original Drawing Signed by Artist Josh Hernandez (Mad Charcoal)

• Charcoal on paper 92lb (250 gsm)

• Dimensions: 22 x 30" (55.88 x 76.2 cm)

• Sealed with fixative and protected with glassine, packaged flat between wood panels.

• Includes a signed and wax-sealed certificate of authenticity. Guaranteed to arrive undamaged.

Charcoal on Archival paper

Charcoal drawing materials in MadCharcoal art kit 

Archival paper: BFK Rives 280 gsm white 

Supplied by: Legion Paper