Ben Sheers is an Australian artist based in Melbourne. Sheers earned a BA in Fine Art (Major in Painting) from Monash University, completing his honours year at the same institution the following year. Sheers has completed a Diploma of Education from the University of Melbourne, cementing him as a highly-skilled, classically-trained artist.   Sheers predominantly works with oil paints, striving to add a poetic touch to suburban and industrial landscapes. His influences range from contemporary cinema to Italian metaphysical painting.