Ark Acton Academy is a creative and ambitious West London school, committed to helping every pupil become knowledgeable, confident and articulate. Guided by our values — Cherish the Community, Develop Mastery and Model Courage — we support students to lead fulfilling lives and leave the world better than they found it. Our Art Bytes entry features Year 9, who explored narrative painting through studying facial features and expression. Inspired by portrait and narrative artists, students developed strong observational drawing skills and created expressive works using watercolours, with opportunities to experiment in other media. We are proud to showcase their creativity, skill and storytelling through Art Bytes.