Charles Thompson is a self-taught artists based in Southern California.

Raised in Brea, California, Thompson played football at California State University, Northridge until they dropped their football program. Charles transferred to UCLA, and graduated in 2006.

Charles picked up charcoal in 2006 to get out of writing a paper for a final. By the end of the next semester, Charles had been featured in two exhibitions showcasing his artwork.

Charles works with pencil, charcoal, ink, clay, and wood, as well as does graphic design, web design, and programming.

Currently, Charles is working on his first collection, and is planning on opening a gallery this spring.