We help artists master the timeless skills of drawing and painting
Classical Drawing and Painting School
Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, our classes will help you to develop your art through the understanding of classical principles and through the application of structured practice. We provide a supportive environment where every student, regardless of their technical knowledge or perceived skill level, can learn and progress.
We are proud to provide accessible an online atelier that allows aspiring artists from any location to participate. Discover how our expert-led sessions can elevate your creative journey.
Explore our wide range of art courses and unlock your full potential — whether you're looking to refine your drawing, painting, or mixed media skills, we have the right class for you.
Professional Artist/Instructor Mark Feiler grew up in Mackay, North Queensland. He works out of his home Studio in Highgate Hill Brisbane in South-East Queensland.
Mark studied Fine Art at the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney perfecting his drawing and oil painting skills. He also attended Brisbane Arts Académie Morningside.
Feiler began teaching Art at Atelier Art Classes in Salisbury Brisbane in 2014. When Covid interrupted Studio classes in 2020 he created Brisbane Art Classes; Online Art School. He is passionate about teaching students traditional drawing and painting.
Feiler has exhibited his work Nationally and Internationally as well as being a prize winner and finalist in numerous competitions. He was the recipient of the jealous curator’s choice award for The Kennedy Prize, a prestigious Australian art award for artworks that embody, comment on or celebrate beauty. Mark is a passionate student of the Classical Western Artistic tradition. His work is inspired by beauty and truth and centres on the human figure and its relationship with nature.
2024 Hans Heysen Landscape Prize Hahndorf Gallery Finalist 2017 Manning Art Prize, Naked and Nude - Finalist, Highly Commended 2015 BUY Art Fair Old Granada Studios Manchester 2015 Manning Art Prize, Naked and Nude - Finalist 2015 Arusha Gallery, group show Dundas Street, Edinburgh 2014 Kennedy Art Prize for Beauty Danielle Krysa Jealous Curator’s Choice Award 2014 Queensland Figurative RQAS Brisbane Finalist 2014 Annual Royal Queensland Arts Society 2014 Harold and Agnes Richardson Memorial Drawing Prize Show, RQAS Finalist 2012 Harold and Agnes Richardson Memorial Drawing Prize Show, RQAS 2nd Prize 2012 Royal Queensland Art Society Annual Exhibition 2012 Atelier Art Classes Summer show 2012 Affordable Art Fair, New York 2012 Assistant Gallery Director RQAS 2011 Three Points of Contact, White Canvas Gallery, Brisbane 2010-2011 "Evolving Traditions" Group Art Exhibition at Redcliffe City Art Gallery, Redcliffe 2010 Salisbury Studios Queensland Incorporated Inaugural Exhibition 2008-2009 - 'Nine by Five Inches' Exhibition, Julian Ashton Art School 2008 - Sydney Mechanics School of Arts Exhibition 2007-2008 - Teachers and Students Exhibition, Julian Ashton Art School