Designs by Sloan

Canadian Artist
& Creative

Canadian artworks that are inspired
by the little joyful, magical moments
in nature and everyday life. 🌱Custom art commissions opening September 2025

Portfolio

A gallery of my current best and favourite works, in chronological order.Click to enlarge image & see additional details in the caption.

Character Illustrations

Examples of detailed characters and environment/landscapes I've created.
A few have been featured in community zine projects (print & digital) as well as contests (such as my Ai-kon mascot winner.)As before, click to enlarge & see caption for further details.

For my portfolio of completed custom artwork, check the Commissions page.

About the Artist

Hello, my name is Sloan! (cis - she/her)I'm a Canadian artist and illustrator that's from and based in friendly Manitoba. I've been drawing ever since I could hold a pencil, and I'm mostly self taught. I started successfully selling my art at Ai-kon in Winnipeg back in 2011, thanks to placing in (and winning) a few of their mascot contests.

Currently my artwork focuses more on little sparks of joy and magic found in the natural world and from living everyday life - such as memories of my Grandparents's prairie garden, or enjoying coffee with my best friend. To me, art is a form of practicing love and gratitude for the world around us.

Tools & Mediums

For my digital artwork, I use Clip Studio Paint EX and a Huion drawing tablet, though it often starts as a sketch on paper. I love my work to have an organic, textured watercolour feeling.Additionally, I'm experienced in Photoshop and other software.

For my traditional art, I use anything from pen & pencil, to watercolour and Copic markers. I love learning new mediums!All my artwork is 100% human-made; you'll never find artificially generated images or content here.

Custom Art Services

Custom artwork is a perfect, personalized gift solution for that person who already seems to have everything, regardless of whether it's for a birthday, wedding, anniversary or just because! Of course, you can always treat yourself, have custom wedding invites or Christmas cards made, or use my artwork for your business (with a commercial-use license).Commissions will reopen September 2025.
Please contact me for a custom quote.

Information

Artwork is 100% digital + human, drawn in Clip Studio Paint on my computer without AI.
(No "original" exists as it's not created in physical media, however photo-quality prints are available at an additional cost for shipment within Canada. For international, I recommend printing it at a local business.)Payment: PayPal invoice only. Currency is CAD.
50% up front, 50% upon completion.Completion time: Commissions may take 2 weeks or up to 30 days to finish depending on my queue or event schedule. I will notify you of any delays.
Rush fees may apply to earlier deadlines.Availability: Closed - no slots available until September 2025
Slot availability & Commission progress can be viewed on Trello

Pricing Sheet

Coming soon.

I will draw:

  • Real people as a stylized illustration (with permission to use their likeness).

  • Pets & animals

  • Still life: flowers, food, & more

  • Fictional characters: Original characters, DnD characters, and fan art*

  • Looking for my anime art style? Just let me know - I still draw it!

* no celebrities & certain franchises unavailable for legality reasons.

I won't draw:

  • From text description only - visual references/photos create a smooth process for both artist and customer.

  • Suggestive or gruesome content (must be Family Friendly/PG).

  • Anything defamatory, racist or bigoted (see Terms of Use).

  • Realism, or copying someone else's art style.

  • Currently not designing tattoos

I reserve the right to refuse any commission I am uncomfortable taking.

Commission Process

To begin: Through a google form, I will ask you for as much information as possible so that I can provide you a price quote suitable for your needs and budget. This will include image references/photos, and potentially an additional description of the illustration you want created.If you are satisfied with quoted price, I will send you a PayPal invoice.
50% downpayment is required before I begin drawing.I will send you regular progress updates, and ask for your official approval of each step before I move on to the next. I provide a limited number of free revisions before charging an additional fee - see Policies for details.The steps typically include: A rough pencil concept, digital sketch, lines, colour, shading, and finishing touches, and any requested revisions. You can click the images below for larger viewing & captions.

Once we both agree the illustration is complete,
the final 50% is paid via PayPal invoice, and I will then send you:

  • The artwork: full size (printable), unwatermarked .PNG file

  • A timelapse: MP4 file of the illustration process (unedited, 1 minute long.)

  • Terms of use: TXT file noting how the artwork can be used.

Policies, Licenses & TOU

Additional fees may apply to:
Rush deadlines, revisions/major changes, illustrations larger than 8.5"x11", complex detail, commercial usage licensesPolicies Page
I have a page specifically detailing my refund/cancellation policy, personal and commercial licenses, usage terms and revisions/edits.
Please read my policies here.By commissioning me, you are agreeing to and must abide by these terms.

Custom Art Services

Completed Commission Portfolio

Some have been omitted for client's privacy.
Otherwise listed in chronological order.

Custom Art Services

Refunds & Cancellations

  • STILL IN PROGRESS, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

  • Full refunds can ONLY be requested during the sketch stage. Anything past that, I can provide a reasonable partial refund based on my time spent. A "kill fee" for the project may apply.

  • I have the right to cancel / not accept commissions. If commission terms are broken or client acts inappropriately/in bad faith, the commission may be cancelled. Depending on the situation, I may not provide a refund and/or may revoke commissioner's rights to the artwork.

Revisions & Changes

  • I allow ___ minor revisions through the process, and major changes during the sketch & lining stage.

  • Revisions after ___, or major changes after you have approved lines, may be subject to additional fees.

  • Cost of revisions will be discussed with transparency through the commission process, and added to the final invoice upon completion of the project.

  • If it's my error where important details in the references or discussion are missed or incorrect, I will correct those for free.

Upgrading your commission: If during the process, it's decided that your illustration calls for more than originally agreed upon in the quote, you have the option to pay the difference for your commission to be upgraded.
Example: If you pay for a human quarter portrait, but midway it needs to be changed to be a half portrait or have a pet added, artwork can stay as-is or the difference can be paid for the upgrade.

Personal-Use License

TERMS OF USE
Personal use is the default license, unless an additional commercial-license has been purchased.I retain copyright to the commissioned artwork, and each commission will have my copyright and signature, unless otherwise agreed upon.You may use the commissioned artwork online (credit to designsbysloan.com or my social media appreciated), use as a device wallpaper, or print it for your home or as a gift.
Artwork can also be used for personal events such as wedding invites, birthday cards, t-shirts, etc, as long as no funds are exchanged for said items. Non-profit personal projects (book covers with no income generated from the project itself) are okay.Non-profit organizations or causes may vary depending on usage - please ask for a custom TOU.You can not use the work to profit from real or fictional/in-game/bitcoin currency.
Example: You can use the art to make a t-shirt for yourself or a group of friends for free, but you can't sell the t-shirt with the artwork on it for a profit.You can not modify the artwork, except for cropping as needed (i.e., for a social media icon). Alteration of colours, adding or removing from the artwork, purposefully removing my signature, etc is not allowed. AI/Machine learning is forbidden.

Commercial-Use License

Will vary; please contact me so we can find a license agreement that suits your needs and budget.

Chibi Characters

$45 CAD

Additional characters: +$35 CAD
Canvas size: 5"x7" @ 300dpi
Included: basic splash/pattern backgroundNote:
if there's +2 chibi characters,
canvas size bumps up to 8"x10"

Portrait / Bust

$65 CAD

Additional characters: +$50 CAD
Canvas size: 8.5"x11" @ 300dpi
Included: basic splash/pattern background

Half / Thigh-up

$75 CAD

Additional characters: +$55 CAD
Canvas size: 8.5"x11" @ 300dpi
Included: basic splash/pattern background

Full Character

$85 CAD

Additional characters: +$65
Canvas size: 8.5"x11" @ 300dpi
Included: basic splash/pattern background

Icon / PFP commissions

$25 CAD

or: 2 for $45 CADSize: 500 x 500 pixels
Character details may be simplified to fit/shrink as an icon.Personal-use only. Please credit by linking to me in your social media profile & keep my signature intact.

Upcoming Events

Stop by, say hello, check out my work and possibly support a local artist! I'll have art prints in various sizes, button pins & magnets, bookmarks and greeting cards.
See you there!

Fur And Claw Fall Market

Saturday, October 4th
Time: 11 AM to 3 PM
Location: Keystone Centre - UCT Pavilion in Brandon, MB
Admission: Free
Event Page

Gold Leaf Christmas Craft Market

Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM each day
Location: Victoria Inn in Brandon, MB
Admission: $3 (children 12 and under are free)
Event page

2nd Annual Snowman Wonderland

Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Location: The Clarion Inn & Suites in Brandon, MB
Admission: Silver collection at the door, proceeds to Funds for Furry Friends
Event page

AGSM's Gala of Gifts 2025

Saturday, November 29th
Time: 10 AM to 5 PM
Location: Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (Town Centre) in Brandon, MB
Event page

Last updated August 12 2025.

Contact me!

Do you have some questions, comments, or would like to inquire about a project? You can contact me with this form or on social media. I'd love to hear from you!