Young artist: TJ Beattie, 12, St. Alcuin College
Art teacher: Michelle O’Byrne
Favourite art: Abstract
Favourite artist: Henri Matisse
His teacher writes: TJ is a talented artist with an impressive ability to communicate emotion through line and colour. He enthusiastically takes on new creative challenges and applies new skills to his work.
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.