Imagination & Portraiture with Harvey Chan
About This Experience
Harvey will share his technique and concept of creating a believable human face from imagination at this drawing demonstration. Based on a fundamental understanding of how facial structure relates to a light source, Harvey will guide you through the process, from identifying the common light and dark patterns to the transitional mid-tone shapes and the darkest planes. With the soft pastel on toned paper and water-soluble crayons, Harvey will show how to create an imaginative portrait with a spirit of adventure and improvisation.
Materials
Itoya Doubleheader Calligraphy
Canson Mi-Tiente Paper: Steel Grey, Sky Grey, Felt Grey, Dark Grey, Moonstone
About Your Host
Harvey Chan is an award-winning, Vancouver-based artist (originally from Hong Kong) specializing in the human form. Since graduating from Ontario College of Art, he has worked as a professional illustrator and art educator.
Harvey’s diverse body of exploratory work revolves around the human condition, expressed through human faces and figures. Working in a mixed-media approach using traditional & digital media, he combines realism and abstraction within innovative compositions. He believes it’s up to the artist and viewer to find their own personal balance within this spectrum.
With over 20 years of teaching experience in art institutions (OCADU, Sheridan College, Toronto School of Art, Capilano University) and private ateliers, Harvey is known for his open-minded and experimental style as an art educator. His positive energy and supportive spirit have inspired students of all levels to explore, grow and develop.
Instagram: @harveychanart
Canvas Method Instructor: Harvey Chan
