Charles McVicker studied at The Principia College and Art Center College of Design, where he studied with Lorser Feitelson. He has exhibited in many national juried exhibitions and received many awards. He works in waterolor, acrylic and oil. His favorite subjects are landscapes, cityscapes, and still lifes. He searches for those quiet moments to depict which might be otherwise overlooked. His work is in the collections of the US Capital, Princeton University, and many corporate and private collections.