Artenis studied Drama both at GCSE and A Level before going on to train at Academy of Performance Training in Guildford. He graduated with a Level 4 Diploma in Speech, Drama and Performing from Trinity College, London with Distinction.

Artenis has worked both on stage and screen, his credits include; Stanley in A Doll’s House at The Stoke pub in Guildford; 'Blood wedding' at APT School in Guildford; 'Wasted' at APT in Guildford; 'Electra' at APT in Guildford; 'A Streetcar Named Desire' at St. Patrick's Church in Wapping; and 'Still Waters,' an online series.

Artenis dabbles in scriptwriting and street dancing. He recently wrote a script called, 'Equality Rules' for the drama department for Susan Roberts Academy’s bi-annual school show, 'ONE.' 

Artenis now works both as Susan Roberts’ personal assistant and a teacher. He heads up the Street Dance department and often co-tutors the Drama classes with Olivia Head.