Marc Chatov was born into a world filled with art, the son of acclaimed painter Roman Chatov. His interest in art was formed at a very early age. As a fine art major at Georgia State University, Marc studied drawing under the late James Sitton, who was 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.

Impressed with his work, Portrait South immediately signed Marc and has represented him since 1987. He has painted many notable portraits throughout the US and Mexico. Money Magazine featured him as one of the top eight portrait artists in the country. Marc says of his work, "In my portraiture, it has to be a good painting, not just a likeness." Marc has received the Governor's Artist of Excellence Award and his works can be found in museums and galleries around the country as well many private and corporate collections.

Throughout his career, Marc has been an instructor. He started teaching as an assistant to Roman and Constantin and gradually took over the classes in 1984. Still devoted to his students, Marc regularly conducts classes and workshops.

According to Marc, "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."