| BIOGRAPHY | |
| Marcus is a student of classical realism studying the techniques of the old masters
at the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney. With a talent for portraiture, Marcus decided to focus on
his art full time after winning the Sir William Dobell Scholarship. He has been recognized
with several art prizes and continues to supplement his art practice with advanced studies and
occasional teaching at the Julian Ashton Art School. In 2010, Marcus was a finalist, with "Honourable Mention", in the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize and also a finalist in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, the world's richest portrait prize. Marcus has drawings and paintings held in public and private collections in the UK and Australia. | |
| AWARDS | |
| 2010 | Finalist in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, the world's richest portrait prize. |
| 2010 | Finalist with "Honourable Mention" in the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize. |
| 2009 | Joshua Smith Prize for Drawing. |
| 2008 | Sir William Dobell Scholarship 2008-2009. |
| EXHIBITIONS | |
| 2010 | Doug Moran National Portrait Prize Exhibition, Sydney and national tour. |
| 2010 | Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize Exhibition, Bega, NSW. |
| 2009 | Julian Ashton Art School Student and Teachers Exhibition, Sydney. |
| EDUCATION | |
| 2010 | Advanced classical fine art studies at the Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney. |
| 2009 | Diploma of Fine Art, Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney. |
| 2009 | Full time studies at Julian Ashton Art School after winning the Sir William Dobell Scholarship. |
| 2008 | Part time tuition at Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney. |
| 2008 | Studied art part time at the Ku-ring-gai Art Centre, Sydney. |
| 1990 | Bachelor of Arts, Southampton, England. |
| 1985 | Art Foundation Course, Portsmouth, England. |
LINKS OF INTEREST
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