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Sawyer Speton Harvey is a Vancouver-based illustrator with an interest in the dark and fantastical. His body of work draws on somber themes, a reflection of his upbringing as a queer youth in a rural area. The liminality of work is tied to this isolation, reaching out to those who share similar experiences.He works traditionally with pen and ink, as well as digitally. He is currently studying at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, hoping to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 2026. He is majoring in illustration, with a minor in curatorial practices in order to broaden the scope of his work.His current focus is in book illustration and editorial. He is available for freelance commissions via ko-fi or email.Featured illustration: Mousetrap, pen and ink, 2026.
PORTFOLIO
Design
Print and Editorial
Environment Art
Character Art
DESIGN
Poster Design and Illustration for "Dead Dove", Radio Show. Commission. Digital, 2025.
(Alternate Square Formatting)
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Poster Design and Illustration for "Please Please Please", Radio Show. Commission. Digital, 2025.
(Alternate Square Formatting)
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T-Shirt Design for the Cast of the Vancouver Arts Club’s Production of "Cambodian Rock Band". Commissioned by Raugi Yu. Digital, 2025.
(Final Printed Shirt Design)
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Resident Evil 2-Inspired Screen Printing Project. Personal, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2022.
(Final Printed Shirt Design)
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"Process of Procedure", Solveable Murder Mystery Installation. Original Story, Design, Illustrations and Assets. University Project, Non-Commercial. Mixed Media, 2022.
Coroner's Report for "Process of Procedure" Installation. All Assets Created From Scratch to Ensure Minimal Similarities to Existing Legal Documents. University Project, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2022.
Hospital ID Card and Theatre Ticket for "Process of Procedure" Installation. All Assets Created From Scratch to Ensure Minimal Similarities to Existing Parties. University Project, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2022.
Death Certificate for "Process of Procedure" Installation. All Assets Created From Scratch to Ensure Minimal Similarities to Existing Legal Documents. University Project, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2022.
Alternate Album Cover Art for Lord Huron's "Vide Noir". University Project, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2025.
RSVP Poster For a Celebration of Life (Redacted for Anonymity). Commission. Digital, 2025.
Fashion Poster Mock-Up. University Project, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2023.
PRINT AND EDITORIAL
Alternate Book Cover Art for Bram Stoker's Dracula, in the Style of Penguin Classics. University Project, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2025.
"Meritocracy", Editorial Mock-Up. University Project, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2022.
"Climate Anxiety", Editorial Mock-Up. University Project, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2025.
ENVIRONMENT ART
Pilot Episode Promotional Cover, Unreleased Audio Drama Project. Commission. Digital, 2025.
Episode Three Promotional Cover, Unreleased Audio Drama Project. Commission. Digital, 2025.
Episode Two Promotional Cover, Unreleased Audio Drama Project. Commission. Digital, 2025.
Episode Twelve Promotional Cover, Unreleased Audio Drama Project. Commission. Digital, 2025.
Background Mockup, Panning Shot for 2D Animation. Inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles. University Project, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2025.
Printable Prop Polaroids for "Process of Procedure", Installation. University Project, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2022.
Plein Air Study #1. Personal, Non-Commercial. Pen and Ink, 2023.
Plein Air Study #2. Personal, Non-Commercial. Pen and Ink, 2023.
PORTFOLIO
"Rhys Ravaemir", Character Design for Personal Dungeons and Dragons Campaign. Personal, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2023.
"Rhys Ravaemir", Brush Test. Personal, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2023.
Character Designs for Unnamed Project. Personal, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2024.
"Rookie", inspired by Resident Evil 2. Personal, Non-Commercial. Digital, 2022.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
2026 Bachelor in Fine Arts. Emily Carr
University of Art and Design (In progress). Major in illustration, minor in curatorial practices.
Vancouver, BC ➣ Completed third year with a 3.8 GPA.
INTERNSHIPS
2023-25 Seasonal Animation Intern, Rue
Productions.
Vancouver, BC ➣ Rotoscoping, character design, animation pre and post production.
COMMISSIONS
2025 T-shirt graphic design and print proof for the cast of the Vancouver Arts Club’s production of Cambodian Rock Band. Raugi Yu. Vancouver, BC2025 RSVP poster design and memorial poster painting for a celebration of life. Anonymous.
Vancouver, BC
EXHIBITIONS
Group Shows
2023 Spring 2023 Foundation Printmaking Exhibition, Emily Carr University of Art and
Design
Vancouver, BC2023 Emily Carr Foundation Show. Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
Vancouver, BC2024 Spring 2024 Anatomy 101 Exhibition, Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
PUBLICATIONS
2024 Speton Harvey, Sawyer. Self-Made. Zine submitted for consideration in the Emily Carr
University of Art and Design Library Zine Collection (Pending). Self-published.
Vancouver, BC
GRANTS/AWARDS
2022 District Authority Award Scholarship, Visual Arts
Chilliwack, BC2022 BC Achievement Scholarship
Chilliwack, BC2024 Gordon Adaskin Memorial Scholarship
Vancouver, BC