Meet Brian Thompson...

To truly create a new currency takes years of learning, craft, and artistry. Journeyman banknote designer Brian Thompson – creator of the artwork for The Cancer Currency – has worked in this field for 35 years.

As the artist and designer behind the current US $50 and $100 dollar bills, Brian became the first African-American to design federally used paper money in 2013, so lending his expertise to the design process of The Cancer Currency was integral in its creation.

Beyond banknote design, Brian has worked on a number of different design and art projects ranging from album covers to book covers, paintings for various food & beverage establishments, design consulting, and mentoring of emerging creative artists. He is also an advocate for Autism Awareness, taking part in public speaking on the topic, and is a pastor of a missional international community called Easel Outreach.