EMILY MILES, 12, BOUNDARY ELEMENTARY

Art teacher: Laura Hall

Favourite art: Still life

Favourite artist: Ted Harrison

Her teacher writes: Emily is a conscientious student who finds much enjoyment in artistic expression. She enjoys working with still life using watercolour or charcoal as her medium. Emily uses art (both visual arts and dance) as a form of self-expression. Art is her medium of communication.

Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools by Artists for Kids for displaying exceptional ability in their classroom artwork. For details, visit the website www.artists4kids.com.