Lucas Greenfield, 12, has received high praise from his former headteacher Gary Spracklen at The Prince of Wales School and is showcasing his artwork as part of Dorset Arts Week.
He now attends St Osmund Middle School in Dorchester.
His talent in portraiture has previously earned him recognition from the Royal Academy in 2021, for his pencil drawing, titled Homeless Man, which was singled out from more than 33,000 entries.