Australian Artist BOB MARCHANT is something of a National Hero, not only in his homeland, but all around the world, recognized and well-respected for his ability to create exuberant, hyper-real explosions of color on canvas. His arrival on the International Art Scene occured only after a lifetime of pursuing a "Nine-to-Five" career in Advertising...MARCHANT became a Brand New Artiste after an early retirement at the age of Forty. His many fine works are featured in Museums and Private Collections around the world, and he is the 2-time winner of Australia`s most coveted Art award - The Sulman Prize.