Henry Yan lives and works in the USA where he is resident artist and teacher at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. Many of his former students are now professionals in art & design and gaming industries.

Henry Yan originally trained under some of the leading artists and art professors of China, later moving to the USA where he went on to perfect his technique in drawing human figures and portraits. He is a much celebrated and versatile artist equally adept in detailed, traditional approaches and fast, painterly styles.

Above all Yan is recognized for the immediacy of his approach and the power of the gesture. His book "Henry Yan's Figure Drawing Techniques and Tips" (pictured here and sold at the Studios' arts store) is internationally acclaimed and is a recommended read for every artist.

After a series of fully subscribed workshops in 2012/13, Henry Yan returns to Lavender Hill Studios to guide students through the rigours of drawing from life. You will start off by working on short gesture poses and muscle structure, progressing to longer drawings and chiaroscuro work. You will be encouraged to learn through practice and have plenty of opportunity to pose questions and receive critiques. Henry Yan will also give many demonstrations throughout the course.