Marc Chatov was born in 1953 into a world filled with art, as the son of acclaimed painter, Roman Chatov. The young Chatov was always fascinated with design and color. The story goes that at an early age, Chatov “impressed” his father by covering the entire house in crayon murals. At the age of eighteen, Chatov began to seriously consider a career in art and studied at Georgia State University under the late James Sitton, who was highly acclaimed for his drawing and anatomy instruction. He also studied at the Art Students League in New York under Michael Burban and briefly with Nelson Shanks. From there he began a serious apprenticeship with his father and uncle and started taking on portrait commissions.
Marc begins his work by drawing with paint. He prefers to paint alla prima because it keeps a spontaneous approach to his subject. Nonetheless, his finished works carry great detail. Working from darks to lights, he develops texture and color using a weaving technique of brushstrokes and utilizes texture to enhance the feeling of light striking the subject. "Color is paramount to me as I develop the painting as a whole."
"To me, painting hooks me into a greater source and connects me to the creative force. I’ve always felt it’s like dancing on the eye lashes of God." And with love and admiration in his eyes Marc quotes his father; like Roman always said, "In art, first one becomes a master, then an artist, and finally, a student."
Throughout his career, Chatov has always been an instructor. In 1984, he took over the classes taught by Roman and Constantin Chatov. Marc Chatov has received the Governor’s Artist of Excellence Award and his works can be found in museums and galleries around the country as well as many private and corporate collections.
:: Besharat Gallery ::
175 Peters St. SW | Atlanta, GA 30313
Phone: (404) 524-4781
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Mobile: (404) 434-5555
Hours are by appointment. On fourth fridays
we are always open from 10 am until 10 pm.
