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.
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.
About Mark Feiler
Owner and Principal of Brisbane Art Classes
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.
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.
A Self Portrait - Mark Feiler, 2017
Exhibitions
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
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