Pro Hart

Kevin Charles "Pro" Hart, MBE (30 May 1928 – 28 March 2006), was an Australian artist, born in Broken Hill, New South Wales, who was considered the father of the Australian Outback painting movement and his works are widely admired for capturing the true spirit of the outback.

He grew up on his family's sheep farm in Menindee and was nicknamed "Professor" (hence "Pro") during his younger days, when he was known as an inventor.

[citation needed] His illustrations for the collection of Henry Lawson's poems show keen powers of character observation combined with an obvious wit.

When asked about this subject, he stated "If I said what I thought sometimes, I might get sued so I paint to show what is going on, to bring out the truth and make people aware".

][citation needed] He collected vintage cars and motor cycles, and invented many kinds of engines and machines.

In 1982 he received an Honorary Life Membership of Society International Martinique for outstanding artistic achievement.