Art teacher: Greg Clare

Favourite art: Drawing and painting

Favourite artist: Robert Bateman

Her teacher writes: Maddy's art reflects the things that inspire and motivate her. She expresses her passion for animals through her art. Maddy is not afraid to explore a range of media and is very successful in communicating her thoughts and ideas.

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.