Meet the Artists
Luke Lewis
Hey! I’m Luke Lewis, a Perth-based realism artist and the founder of Luke’s Fine Arts — and I’m all about transforming blank paper into something that makes people stop and say, “Wow… that’s pencil?” 🎨✨
I started my art journey drawing pets and wildlife — inspired by the incredible animals we’re surrounded by here in Western Australia. But over time, my work expanded into portraits, still life, textures, gemstones, and larger, more ambitious projects that push me creatively and technically.
Along the way, I even picked up an art award, which still blows my mind considering I never saw myself as “the artistic one” growing up.
In fact, I actually discovered my talent later in life.
After years working as a nurse, I craved something creative and meaningful. I needed an outlet — something that felt like me. So I picked up a pencil, started practising obsessively, sold my first artwork, and suddenly found myself on a path that changed everything.
Fast forward to now, and I’m a full-time artist with over 90 amazing students across Perth who learn drawing with me each week. Teaching has become one of the most rewarding parts of my career — helping people slow down, build confidence, and create art they never thought they could make.
My style is all about precision, depth, and detail. I work with world-class coloured pencils, graphite pencils, and professional tools to capture the tiny things most people miss: reflections, textures, subtle tones, and realistic shadows that give each drawing life.
Whether I’m working on a portrait that captures someone’s essence, a still life project that pushes my technique, or guiding a student through a breakthrough moment in class, my mission stays the same:
Create art that inspires.
Teach skills that empower.
Share creativity that lasts a lifetime.
I feel incredibly grateful to do this for a living — to grow, evolve, explore bigger projects, and be part of a creative community that keeps expanding every term.
And the best part?
I’m only just getting started.
Shaun Prior
Shaun is an accomplished artist and writer with a deep passion for teaching. He completed a double major in Fine Art and Creative Writing at Curtin University in 2014 and has since built an impressive career facilitating art workshops and mentoring students across schools, galleries, and libraries. His experience includes working as an education assistant, tutor, and drawing instructor at Scotch College, where he supported young artists in developing confidence and creative skill.
As a practising artist, Shaun exhibits and sells his drawings as a meaningful side pursuit. His work has been featured in respected exhibitions such as the Midwest Art Prize, the Mandorla Art Awards, and Moores Building’s 25 Under 25. Several of his pieces are held in permanent collections at Curtin University’s John Curtin Gallery and the St. Mary’s Cathedral art collection.
Shaun specialises in graphite, coloured pencil, and fine liner — his preferred medium. His teaching philosophy blends technical precision with playful curiosity, helping students unite discipline with creativity. His goal is to guide each person toward their own artistic voice while nurturing patience, skill, and a genuine enjoyment of the drawing process.
Casey
