Wei Yan, born in Beijing, China in late 60s. He graduated from Capital Normal University Beijing, Fine Art Department with BA degree. After he moved to Canada, he studied at Seneca College ,and then he became full time an artist and an art teacher.

He attended many solo exhibitions and juried group shows with professional art galleries and museums, including Canada 、United States 、Europe and China.Wei Yan has won various art awards on the art journey.His artworks have been collected by three museums worldwide.

He is the member of Oil Painters of America 、Member of Circle Foundation for the arts.

He currently works and lives in Oakville Ontario, Canada.