Happy 1st day of autumn everyone!

I actually drew this a year ago in my sketchbook, but I recently found it again and I’m glad I was able to finish it in time for today, which makes me really happy to be honest. It’s of my OC, Willow. ^^

Despite having mixed feelings about mushrooms after the wet weather we Canadians have had the past month… I’m really loving this Pocket Camp gyroidite event!!

One of the chibi samples I included on my new commission sheet! You from Love Live Sunshine~

I was recently commissioned to create a Ladybug companion piece to my previous Chat Noir drawing!
It was a pleasure to draw Ladybug and I’m really happy with her confident expression. ^^

Bust commission of a friend’s husband, Brandon, and their pig Steven, given as an anniversary gift.
It was an honour drawing for such an important occasion. ♥ Thanks for commissioning me Tori!

Hey everyone!! Hope you all had a good August~
My commissions are open again, this time I’m offering fullbody and chibi options too!

As always, if there’s something else you’re looking for that’s not listed here, feel free to look through my gallery and let me know and I’ll get back to you with a quote.

[ Here’s a link to my other digital watercolour-inspired works ]

Also, I’d really appreciate spreading the word about commissions as I’m looking to pay for some upcoming expenses. Thanks!

Happy birthday to Lan JingYi!!
He’s always there when you need a… lift…?

My friend and I were talking about zhuiyi and they said JingYi is strong enough to easily lift Sizhui when hugging because of all the handstand punishments he’s probably done HAHA
So I drew them because I needed to prepare some new commission samples anyway~

…ALSO I’m so excited the donghua’s going to be subbed and free to watch legally now. AAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaa

Well, the Women Made Fullmetal zine has been out for a while so here’s my piece!!
I was chosen to draw Sarah and Pinako Rockbell.

Despite being family, I’m not aware of Sarah and Pinako sharing any scenes in canon, so I had no idea how they would interact or anything… Once I added Winry and Den as their connection, it went much more smoothly. I couldn’t help but think of how many people they helped – even saved – on the Elric brother’s journey. Pinako and Sarah don’t appear as often as other characters, nor are they typically fan favourites, but they were the ones who built a solid foundation for Winry and I wanted to portray that. Without passing down that knowledge, kindness and strength, the story wouldn’t have been the same at all.

Anyway~ Seeing the zine in person was nothing short of amazing, and it’s been an honour working with so many skilled artists to create such a powerful and beautiful book. Thank you everyone for having me in the project!

Hey hey!! Ai-kon 2019 is over, quest complete, and that means it’s time to post a recap!!

For me this year, there were so many struggles leading up to Ai-kon. I was worried, especially because last Ai-kon was rough for me. But this year was actually amazing. Honestly, 2019 has been my favourite year yet, and I’ve been going since 2009. It’s not going to be easy to top!

I say it every year, but I really do find the support I get every year to be overwhelming.
However THIS year took the cake for me! It was my easiest, least stressful setup yet and I was able to create a brand for it that was actually complimented for its warmth. I got to see so many friends and congoers that I only get to see once a year. Had some awesome table-neighbors! I got Jerry Jewell’s authograph to match my Josh Grelle autograph from last year (for Yuri on Ice!! eeeee). I had fun trading and meeting with other artists, though there were some I missed just because the weekend was so hectic. I’m so proud of my sister (Dash of Creativity) too, she keeps improving her art and kicking it up a notch every year!

Not to mention the mascot contest!! GOSH…
I’ve won once before, but this year? THIS YEAR was different for me.
I saw a poster that was up in my own home town. That never happened before. Plus I heard about posters being shown all over Winnipeg, I wish I could’ve seen it and more of the con.
The official Ai-kon t-shirts and other merchandise were practically sold out by the end of Friday.
I’m told that broke a record for the staff, and that congoers wanted more!! It’s an honour to have my artwork represent Ai-kon for another year, and to have her be appreciated by so many people. Her natural archery/rogue design became very personal for me, so it truly means a lot.

Acutally. There’s really aren’t enough words in the dictionary to completely cover the thankfulness and warmth I feel right now. So I’ll keep it simple.
Thank you everyone!! To the committee, the volunteers, the congoers, my friends and family, everyone! I hope your Ai-kon 2019 experience was great, because mine wouldn’t have been if it weren’t for you! THANK YOU!

I’m planning on putting together a con loot post to share the awesome artists I traded with, however between unpacking and feeling groggy/mentally exhausted after the con, it may take me a little more time! ;;

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For now, here’s all of my social media:

I’m planning on starting up an instagram for my art soon! There’s nothing there yet, but you can follow @designsbysloan and you’ll see when I start updating!

Also, my commissions are open! To view my current prices for custom digital artwork, click here.

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My sister (Siobhan, Dash of Creativity):
website || deviantART || tumblr || twitter || instagram || ko-fi (digital tip jar)

My mom (Colleen, Colleen’s Ami Critters):
facebook

Thanks again!

Fellas, is it gay to boop your husband’s face after being dead for 13 years??

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Rin convinced me to start reading Mo Dao Zu Shi (Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation) and I’m still reading but LOVE WANGXIAN SO MUCH I JUST!! AHHHH!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Tbh I should’ve been working on Ai-kon prep, especially since I won’t be able to sell this, but I wasn’t feeling well and I had FEELINGS so… oops? I drew Lan WangJi’s hair based on the audio drama~