Josh Brown

Josh Brown develops figurative paintings and portraits from his studios in Charlotte, North Carolina and Florence, Italy. His formal training includes study at the Florence Academy of Art and Charles H. Cecil Studios, where he refined techniques in classical realism. Brown's work reflects influences from painters Euan Uglow and Lucian Freud while establishing his own contemporary approach to figure studies. The artist's portfolio spans traditional and digital mediums, including oil portraits, abstract compositions, and character designs. His technical foundation in classical methods informs both commissioned portraiture and independent creative projects. Brown's practice encompasses landscape works alongside his primary focus on the human figure. His body of work documents the intersection of traditional artistic principles with current painting approaches. Brown maintains an online gallery cataloging his paintings and artistic development. His background combines American and Italian artistic training, informing his current practice across both locations.