I know it might be hard to believe, but you’re not looking at a black and white photograph– this is actually a charcoal drawing. The artist responsible for this amazing work is Diego Fazo. At just 22 years old, Diego has developed a skill set that most artists would kill for.

And you want to know the real kicker? He’s a self-taught artist. He began his career in art as a tattoo artist, honing his pencil skills through years of practice. And I would say it has paid off.

Check out a few photos of this drawing in progress, and a few of his other pieces.

Pretty wild….