Judd Thompson

Born in 1983, Judd Thompson spent his formative years growing up on the Crow Indian Reservation, gaining inspiration from the art he was surrounded by in his parents' business, The Custer Battlefield Trading Post. Judd draws inspiration from Western artists, especially Joseph Henry Sharp. Judd uses his passion for color theory to capture the essence of Crow Country in a variety of media. After graduating from the University of Wyoming in 2010 with a degree in Art & Art History, Judd moved to Billings, MT where he currently resides.

“Art is about growth for me, it’s about creating something that hasn’t been made yet! Bringing color to a blank canvas and I pride myself in pushing the limits with my new artwork. Turning something worthless into something timeless. I like dissecting my material and forcing the viewer to find a narrative in each piece. Crows are known for being the best storytellers, vividly describing the world around them. So I naturally find myself telling a story with my art.” —Judd Thompson