Sawyer Speton Harvey is an illustrator with an interest in the dark and fantastical. His work is interdisciplinary; spanning from traditional pen and ink, to digital tools, to design and bookmaking. When he is not at his desk, you can catch him out birding or doing amateur photography.He is based in Vancouver, BC, having graduated in 2026 from Emily Carr University of Art and Design with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts. His graduating thesis piece, Murmurs, won a merit award in 3x3 Magazine's student category. It will be featured in their 23rd annual publication later this year.His current focus is in book illustration and editorial. He is available for freelance commissions via email or ko-fi.
Featured Illustration: Mousetrap, pen and ink, 2026.
PORTFOLIO
Murmurs — BFA Thesis Official Site →
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.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and
Curatorial Practices. Emily Carr University of
Art and Design.
Vancouver, BC
➣ Graduated with a 3.9 GPA.
INTERNSHIPS
2023-26 Seasonal Animation Intern, Rue
Productions.
Vancouver, BC
➣ Digital rotoscoping, character design
animation pre- and post-production.
GRANTS/AWARDS
2026 Merit, Student Category
3x3 Illustration Annual No.23
Vancouver, BC
2025 Alvin Balkind Memorial Scholarship
Vancouver, BC
2025 Maisie Anne Robertson Memorial Scholarship
Vancouver, BC
2024 Gordon Adaskin Memorial Scholarship
Vancouver, BC
2022 BC Achievement Scholarship
Chilliwack, BC
2022 District Authority Award Scholarship, Visual
Arts
Chilliwack, BC
PUBLICATIONS
2026 3x3 Magazine, Student Merit Illustration,
Annual No.23, 2026.
New York City, NY
2026 Speton Harvey et al., Murmurs: Four
Tales of the Wicked and Bizarre. Limited
Edition Artist Book. Self-published, 2026.
Vancouver, BC
COMMISSIONS
2026 Kingscreek, Promotional Illustration,
Thomas S. Dennis
Vancouver, BC
2025 RSVP Poster Design and Illustration,
The Hébert Family
Vancouver, BC
2025 T-shirt Design and Screenprinting Proof,
Raugi Yu, for the cast of the Vancouver Arts
Club's 2025 production of Cambodian Rock
Band.
Vancouver, BC
EXHIBITIONS
Group Shows
2026 The Show, Emily Carr University of Art and
Design
Vancouver, BC
2023 Spring 2023 Foundation Printmaking
Exhibition, Emily Carr University of Art and
Design
Vancouver, BC
2024 Spring 2024 Anatomy 101 Exhibition, Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
2023 The Foundation Show. Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
Vancouver, BC