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 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
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.
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
EDUCATION2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and
Curatorial Practices. Emily Carr University of
Art and Design.
Vancouver, BC
➣ Graduated with a 3.9 GPA.
INTERNSHIPS2023-26 Seasonal Animation Intern, Rue
Productions.
Vancouver, BC ➣ Rotoscoping, character design, animation pre- and post-production.
COMMISSIONS2025 T-shirt Design and Screenprinting Proof,
Raugi Yu (for the cast of the Vancouver Arts
Club's 2025 production of Cambodian Rock
Band).
Vancouver, BC2025 RSVP Poster Design and Illustration, The
Hébert Family.
Vancouver, BC
EXHIBITIONSGroup Shows
2023 Spring 2023 Foundation Printmaking Exhibition, Emily Carr University of Art and
Design
Vancouver, BC2023 The Foundation Show. Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
Vancouver, BC2024 Spring 2024 Anatomy 101 Exhibition, Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC2026 The Show, Emily Carr University of Art and
Design.
Vancouver, BC
PUBLICATIONS2026 Sawyer Speton Harvey, Murmurs: Four
Tales of the Wicked and Bizarre. Hand-
bound, illustrated short story anthology.
Exhibited in The Show (2026) at Emily Carr
University of Art and Design. Self-published.
Vancouver, BC
GRANTS/AWARDS2022 District Authority Award Scholarship, Visual
Arts
Chilliwack, BC2022 BC Achievement Scholarship
Chilliwack, BC2024 Gordon Adaskin Memorial Scholarship
Vancouver, BC2025 Maisie Anne Robertson Memorial Scholarship
Vancouver, BC2025 Alvin Balkind Memorial Scholarship
Vancouver, BC