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.

Have you started your Christmas shopping, but you’re not sure what to get that person who seems to have everything already? A personalized illustration from a local artist might be just what you’re looking for, and my art commissions are open!I love creating sentimental pieces of art inspired by nature, food, people and animals that make life so special; whether it's a couple portrait for a wedding gift, pet portrait for a memorial, or artwork inspired by Grandma's garden for a birthday. I'm also available for business / commercial-use projects!Commissions are OPEN as of October 2nd, 2025.Christmas deadline: Contact me no later than November 30th, 2025 for artwork to be ready for the holiday season; otherwise rush fees may apply. Limited slots available for reserve.

Availability: Slots open October 2nd 2025
Slot availability & Commission progress can be viewed on Trello

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:

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

Refunds & Cancellations

Revisions & Changes

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 portrait, but midway it needs to be changed to have a pet added, artwork can stay as-is without the pet, 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 at the beginning of the project.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 or cryptocurrency.
Example: You can use the art to make a t-shirt for yourself or a group of friends for free, but you can not sell the t-shirt with the artwork on it.You can not claim to be the original creator of the work, with or without modification.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 using my artwork is forbidden.

Commercial-Use License

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

Content Policy

I do not allow or condone my artwork being used for:

(This list is including, but not limited to. Subject to change.)In addition, please let me know ahead of time if the artwork is going to be used alongside potentially triggering content (even if it's not condoning it) just so I can be aware. Thank you.

Fur And Claw Fall Market

Event cancelled by coordinator.

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)
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Christmas Market at the Dome

Hosted by the Provincial Exhibition of ManitobaSaturday, November 15th and Sunday, November 16th
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM on Sat, 10 AM to 3 PM on Sun
Location: The Dome - 1200 13th Street Unit A-1 in Brandon, MB
Admission: $3 (children 5 and under are free)
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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
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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. Find me in the Moon Lounge!
Admission: $2 entry fee (children 6 and under are free)
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Manitoba

Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba - Gift Shop
710 Rosser Avenue, Unit 2, Brandon, MB, R7A 0K9
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