Charles Bragg (American, 1931-2017) Charles Bragg was an American artist born in 1931, St. Louis, Missouri and passed away on January 9, 2017. Bragg spent his childhood traveling with his vaudeville performing parents. As a child he travelled with his parents and formed a skewed perspective on showbiz by looking out into the audience behind the curtain. Despite this, he intended to follow in his parents footsteps, he went to the High School of Music and Art in Harlem before moving to California to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. Charles Bragg though, tried his hand at other occupations such as truck driver and automobile dealer before returning to a life of art. Bragg practiced his skills as a draftsman, painter, printmaker, and sculpture; he studied the classics and art. He developed his technique to the level of an old master. His preferred material of chaise when it came to drawing was mylar due to its textureless surface. Bragg created drawings for Playboy magazine which appeared in the margins, he called these drawings his “Little Naughties” (Park West Gallery). His work became popular in the 80s and 90s due to his commentaries on professions in the medical and legal field. Charles' goal for his work was to humor people but also hold people accountable. What brought him great acclaim was as he continued his art career, Bragg moved from commissioned portraits to adding his own political view in satires of society at large. The most notable awards Bragg has won is the Gold Medal from the National Society of Illustrators and the Award of Merit from the Art Directors Guild of New york. His works can be viewed at Pushkin Museum in Mosco, Museum of Art St. Joseph Missouri.