About the Studio

ART101 is a multi-disciplinary, authentic art tuition studio in the western suburbs of Brisbane. Our studio sessions are held in a relaxed environment for absolute beginners to explore genuine painting and drawing in a variety of mediums and styles. We provide practical and theoretical tuition in both contemporary and classical methods for drawing and painting. 

Previously, ART101 was located first in Arthur and then James Streets in Fortitude Valley for several years where we had our fine art gallery, teaching studio and picture framing hub. We’ve been demystifying the creative process for thousands of Brisbane students since 2008 and firmly believe that tenacity precedes ‘talent’.

Now just a 15 minute drive from the Brisbane CBD, our Kenmore studio sessions are held in SPACE, Communify’s super spacious community hall with great light, ventilation and facilities. There is ample parking and easy wheelchair access.

We offer a wide variety of authentic fine art tuition in a range of mediums for children, youth and adults.

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR

With 30+ years experience in the fine and visual arts industries, your tutor, Mel Sebastian has amassed a trove of skills and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, model-making, makeup and prosthetics, photography and documentary filmmaking. 

Mel attended the Johannesburg Art Foundation when accepted on portfolio strength at age 15 and has also obtained a diploma in Make-up Special Effects as well as a triple major tertiary degree in Political Science, Mass Communication(Journalism) and Film Studies. 

Having traveled extensively, Mel has exhibited with galleries around the world and her works form part of both private and corporate collections. The artist mainly produces large scale commissioned works with limited series of smaller works produced each year.