Young artist: Rafael James Bautista, 16, Sutherland Secondary
Art teacher: Veis Dokhani
Favourite art: Observational drawing/painting
Favourite artist: Fernando Amorsolo
His teacher writes: Rafael is a highly engaged and dedicated student. He is able to use the elements and principles of design to create his artistic compositions independently. Rafael expresses meaning, intent, emotions and feelings through his art.
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 gordonsmithgallery.ca.