Charlene Bond was born and raised in Nashville with her mom as an only child. As early as 4 years old, Charlene became an artist. She drew often as a child, frequently requesting art supplies rather than dolls and toys. She found inspiration in Disney, Looney Tunes, and Pappyland, often pausing her favorite movies to draw the characters and scenes she watched. She first dreamed of becoming a cartoonist, and eventually explored creating her own characters. Throughout childhood, she became known for her artistic skill winning awards for school and community art competitions.