#LGBTQIA zine

[andrew-byass]

The World Beyond The Veil transmasc horror zine is now available for preorder! As you know I am one of the page artists! So here's a little preview of my piece 👀 There's merch and stretch goals they're trying to hit and they will be donating the profits to various personal fundraisers for Palestinians fleeing violence.

🍄@worldbeyondzine 👻 https://worldbeyondzine.bigcartel.com

[qrzines]

Our 2024 Pride Zine Applications are open!!!

This years theme is Queer Resilience/ Resistance! We are accepting all mediums including video, photo, writing (poems, short stories, etc.) along with traditional art mediums like drawing painting and digital! AI is not accepted!!!

To apply:

•Be queer or LGBTQIA+ identifying!

•Be an artist!

•Email your queer resilience/ resistance themed work to qrzines@gmail.com

•In your email please include your name, pronouns, and if youd like a short snippet about you and your work!

•Thats it!

Applications close May 20th!!!

We cant wait to see what you come up with!

As always the zine will be published digitally to our blog and here on instagram!

[hamrikaa]

Happy pride month 🧡

This is one of my pieces for the aftg pride zine ✨️

You can find the zine under @aftgpridezine and @/aftg_zine on twitter!!!

There are awesome fics and a lot of beautiful art in there 😌

I made another little illustration that'll be available as a print with the physical zine, as well as other stunning merch by amazing artists 👀

And if you didn't already know I liked kevaaron– you know now.

[sarielsnowings]

I'm in this zine and it's amazing!! Get yours now! Support queer creatives and queer rights AND get incredible art! Wooooh!

Have you heard? Our zine is available to pre-order until the 24th! You'll receive more than 60 pages filled to the brim with OCs by over 40 different artists. Currently we have three different bundles available ranging from 5€ to 25€, more infos below! All proceeds go to queerbasevienna as well as to our artists receiving a free physical copy of the zine ✨

🩷 Visit: queeroc.bigcartel.com to pre-order

BUNDLES Digital Release: 5€

Digital copy of the Queer OC Zine 2024

Digital character booklet

Physical Release: 15€

Physical copy of the zine A5 paperback 115g/m²

Digital copy of the Queer OC Zine 2024

Digital character booklet

Physical+ Release: 25€

Merch bundle consisting of five vinyl stickers, a double sided acrylic charm and a linoleum-print original

Physical copy of the zine A5 paperback 115g/m²

Digital copy of the Queer OC Zine 2024

Digital character booklet

Any digital content will be made available as pdfs

Thank you so much for all your support 🫶

[addictedball]

My previews for @lovestruckbnhazine ! ❤️ So happy for participate in this beautiful zine about this cuties! They deserve so much love 🥹

✨Check the profile for sales info!✨

[bizynski]

Hi guys <3 I've been working on it for months and I finally made the Lesbian Bar Passport just in time for pride 🌈

Every passport includes a bio on each of the 32 lesbian bars in the U.S., plus handprinted illustrations and stickers to mark the ones you've visited. There are four different designs to choose from.

You can order yours at my Etsy shop: bizynski.etsy.com

[crowdsourcedgender]

My zine, 'Label Coining as an Artform', is finally done! Transcript/Image ID underneath (warning: it's long). Printed version in a reblog.

[Image ID: A series of pages in a zine. The text is handwritten, and all figures described are simplified stick figures.

Page 1: ‘LABEL COINING as an ARTFORM in large text. Below is the multicolored MOGAI wheel, with three figures taking pieces of the colors and using them for art: sculpting, cutting a piece of paper, and painting. Below is ‘a MOGAI (& LIOM!) zine by Elliot/Hesper aka @ crowdsourcedgender on tumblr. Under the text are five pride flags: aro-spec, veldian, alterhuman, xenoman, and schooldoodlic.

Page 2: ‘Label Coining’ in large pink text. ‘(in this context) is the act of creating a word (and usually flag) for a certain experience!’. Next to this text is a figure filled in with pink with a speech bubble full of pink shapes, talking to someone using a cane holding out a hand and expressing a question mark. Below reads ‘generally a queer experience, but does often include or incorporate disability, neurodivergence etc.’ A figure asks ‘Why?’ and the text reads ‘I would say these are the ‘core tenets’:’. In a cloud next to this text is a blue and purple pride flag with purple text reading: ‘like this cool prosopagnosia flag I made!’.

The bottom half of the page is split into two columns: ‘Understanding’ and ‘Community’. The first column has a purple arm amputee explaining a purple rectangle to another purple person who is thinking ‘that’s me!!’. Next to them another purple person is explaining the same rectangle to a blank person, who has a purple-filled thought bubble with a white exclamation mark. Underneath the drawing is text surrounded by question marks: ‘Labels help people understand what they are experiencing, and communicate this to others. It’s easier to explain something when it’s already been written down!” The second column has a purple person holding a purple umbrella. They are waving to a purple person in a wheelchair. A purple person is leading another one to the group. Underneath the drawing is text surrounded by connected dots: ‘People can unite under a shared label whether this group is big or small! Whether for practical purposes (like advice) or just for fun, having people like you is nice.

Page 3: ‘And these are just as important as ever! But I’ve noticed what I like to call COINING for the sake of CREATION’. This last phrase is in large, dark and light blue text. Two sun symbols are on either side. Below is the text: ‘Vexillology is very clearly an artform, but label coining has become something more (not to mention that not all new labels have flags!). It’s composed of multiple skills has become more than the sum of its parts. Any art captures an experience, but label coining is much more explicit about it. And not just people’s experience of their identity! Part of the art of label coining is incorporating other concepts too, e.g. Schooldoodlic A gender related to doodling on school work papers and/or your homework. By spirits-gender-coining on Tumblr.’ The text about Schooldoodlic is small and light teal. Next to the text is its flag.

Page 4: ‘Elements of Label Coining’. The text on this page is separated into four green boxes.

‘Naming: Coming up with the actual word can be tricky. Generally, labels with lots of elements get more leeway with length. It’s important to check that a label isn’t already a word as well.’ Next to this text is more rough, dark green text reading ‘Premade suffixes + prefixes help! And latin (for some languages) as it’s possible to intuit meaning!’ Around the text is a few examples: ‘-vesil’ ‘-musica’ ‘an-’ ‘quoi-’

‘Flag making: Also known as vexillology, this is a pretty big deal. It’s also the most fun for me! You develop a really good sense of color from spending so much recoloring the same three stripes.’ Next to the text is 6 versions of the same pride flag, each with slightly different colors, with a 7th final version with a symbol.

‘Symbol making: Most flags don’t have symbols, but they’re good for groups of labels under a certain umbrella, or just if you have a really good idea.’ Next to this is rough, dark green text reading: ‘I drew three semirealistic flowers for a flag and ended up only using one’ with sad face. Under it is a drawing of a daisy, a pink coneflower, and lavender, which is circled.

‘Descriptions/formatting: Explanations can be artistic in their own right, and formatting is fun to mess with: many people have their own style. Make sure it’s accessible: add image IDs and plain text where applicable. There are a lot of good resources online!’ In dark green text is the phrase ‘Accessibility over Aesthetics’ with an image of a key on top and sparkles below.

Underneath the boxes in light green text is ‘Note: in the right context, any of these can be optional!’

Page 5: ‘If it wasn’t clear, I think this is AWESOME’. Awesome is in large text with yellow radiating lines. Underneath is ‘I’m a MOGAI coiner myself (generally) with about 65 coins at time of drawing. Using something I made, I wanted to demonstrate what a label coining might look like!’ Underneath is four versions of the same pride flag as well as a description, with ‘flag!’ ‘stripe meanings (I don’t normally do these)’ ‘symbol’ ‘name’ ‘pre-existing format’ and ‘experience’ labelled. The description reads ‘[Image ID was here] Human non-conforming (HNC). Human non-conforming (HNC, similar to gender non-conforming) is an umbrella label encompassing all identities and subcultures that somehow incorporate nonhuman elements in any way.’

Page 6: ‘The thing I love most about the label coining community is just that- the community! The way coiners and users interact, as well as how coiners can work together, is wonderful. There are 5 large words each with an associated doodle.

‘Requesting’: A figure leaning on forearm crutches has a speech bubble with yellow shapes exploding out of it. Another figure is taking shapes down from the bubble and forming it into a ball.

‘Collecting’: A figure is pulling a yellow cart with a large cloth bag labelled ‘LABELS’. They have stars in their eyes, and are looking at another person who is gesturing to a yellow rectangle.

‘Collaborating’: Two figures, one with orange speech and one with yellow speech and an AAC tablet are discussing, with many shapes and lines intermingling to make a fragmented rectangle.

‘Combining’: A figure in a grey hijab pulls down a lever. They are standing next to a large blender mixing orange and yellow liquids. On either side is bright yellow lightning.

‘Redesiging’: A small star with four radial lines coming out of it becomes more and more complex, indicated by black arrows.

Under the words is the text: ‘I’ve never participated, but there’s this amazing event called: COINFIGHT. Hosted by @ kiruliom on Tumblr. It’s inspired by artfight, and it involves coining labels for other people- but competitive-ish!’ Coinfight is in large, text with a crescent moon with stars at the top right corner, and a star at the bottom left.

Page 7: ‘I don’t think there’s anything like finding a label that finally fits you, or hearing that something you made did that for someone else.’ Under is a figure looking at an orange flower with light lines, then forming elements of the flower into a bubble, then showing an orange rectangle to another figure, with orange tendrils reaching towards them, forming the shape of a heart. Below is the text ‘There are a lot of things like pouring out your heart- or just having fun- while making or collecting label. I coin in the same mind I sketch and color and shade.’ On each side is a pen drawing an orange figure with a red shirt, and a tablet with an orange and red flag. Under this is ‘Label coining is an artform both like and unlike any other, and I’m proud to participate in it. I hope that if you want to, you can join me. And if that’s not your thing- thanks for reading!’ There is a drawing of a figure with dark grey wings holding up two fingers. Next is a ‘<2’ heart and ‘elliot’ as a signature. In smaller text next to these is ‘Thank you to the creators whose work is featured in this zine! Credit on the next page. Remember to keep this wonderful community and artform accessible to all!’

Page 8: ‘Credit’: This section has a pride flag next to each label. ‘Aromantic-spectum, @ theflagarchive on Tumblr. Turian, @ kenochoric on Tumblr. Schooldoodlic, @ spirits-gender-coining on Tumblr. Xenoman, @ ryanyflags on Tumblr. MOGAI symbol, Pride-Flags on DeviantArt. Alterhuman, @ vaestra on Tumblr. (the flag on pg. 4 is Wildflowergender). ‘About making this zine’: ‘I really, really regret handwriting this. Drawing over Helvetica Neue for so long might change my actual handwriting, [more rough:] which looks like this! According to Artstudio Pro, I took 14 hours! I barely planned this before starting, the color wheel theme and the people doodles. /End ID]

[littledoepeach]

my contribution to the Dream Big Zine created by juutanart on twitter! saw this reposted a couple times which is so sweet!! thank you for liking my art!!!!! 🥹 some people were affectionately saying she looks gay and yeah! she sure is! 🥰🌈

[thasminfanzine]

Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈

To celebrate, we’re announcing that pre-orders for More Of The Universe will be opening… on June 13th! And the cover you’ve seen isn’t the only one… It will be available in BOTH of these cover designs—the Daylight & Night Variants, as designed by @vixxnev.

[dcpridefanzine]

CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Have you ever read DC's Pride Special and thought of your OWN stories to fill the pages? Ever wanted to step into the world of comic creation and collaboration but didn't know how? Just love the queer characters of the DC Universe?

Then we want YOU to contribute!

The DC Pride Fan Special is a zine that strives to mimic an actual comic special, filled with fully illustrated stories and posters that celebrate the LGBTQIA characters of the comics we all know and love. In the spirit of those comics, we aim to unite writers and artists together to create collaborative teams to help bring these stories to life!

Write and illustrate your very own comic or find someone in our own ranks to work with! We have already had several successful team ups and would love to get more folks matched. We're even searching for inkers, colorists and letterers to help in the collaborative process! There is a place on our team for ALL kinds of creators.

If you'd like to join on the fun, the time to apply is NOW!

Apply to be a collaborator here!

Applications close September 29th, so make sure to submit while you can! You can also visit our Carrd for more information!

[qrzines]

QUEER RADIANCE: Queer Resilience & Resistance

2024 Pride Zine

“gentle reminder 2 love thy neighbor even if yr neighbor hates yr guts. thats what queer resistance is 2 me”

By Sam Aguba (he/him)

Sam is an 18 yr old trans boy artist & aspiring nurse based in california. He draws for kicks and love. Find more from Sam on instagram

“Atlas (he/him) Under Pressure”

By Quinnton Debolt (he/they)

This piece is representative of the scrutiny and pressure trans people are subjected to every day in order to justify their existence. To some, it can feel like the burden of the world is put on their shoulders.

Quinnton (@quinntoncreates) makes original art for queer people by trans people and finds that expressing himself through various media to be both an outlet of creativity and a way of reminding the world that they exist, an infinite act of defiance.

“SELF LOVE”

By Jack Dane (he/they/she)

To me, resilience as a queer person is hugely driven by how we care for one another within our communities - and how we care for ourselves. My piece SELF LOVE is an exploration in self-care, in making peace with myself and with my body. It’s not always easy, but taking time to reflect on my needs and to tenderly care for this queer self that I inhabit is essential for weathering the trials and challenges that it brings.

“Put Me Back Together” 2024 acrylic paint and embroidery thread on canvas

By Aaron Hutts (he/him) of Aaron Taylor Art

“I Loved Therefore I Was”

By Alexa Scotto (they/them)

I am a multi-disciplinary artist who works both traditionally and digitally, focusing on portraiture and symbolic illustrations. I love to explore the emotional complexities of the human experience, through the lens of others and myself. I also love to depict queer relationships and love as an extension of exploring my own experiences! I am driven by the need to experimental visually or seeking to “answer” questions of mine which cannot be solved through words alone.

Using an old blurred vintage photo, I have painted a queer couple from an unknown time ago. By painting them and bringing as much clarity to their photo as possible, I am bringing their love and experience back to the forefront. This painting serves not only as a representation of their relationship and lives together, but also towards their resilience- to be queer in a difficult past, and now the difficult present.

“Pretender's Practice in Tantalean Punishment” 18in x 24in Acrylic on canvas

By Juniper (they/he) of Juniperteeth

Juniper is a transmasculine mixed-media artist based in the Midwest. His work focuses on human identity and relationships through a surrealist point of view. The piece chosen to represent queer resilience/resistance depicts two recurring figures from their works: Dysphoria and Pretender. Pretender, representing a midpoint of transition, wrestles with Dysphoria to obtain the fruit.

[fatimajpeg]

🪔دیا جلنے دو

My cover for Jasmine Zine Vol 1. A zine of LGBTQ+ South Asian art and writing.

[nameless-is-nameless]

~~ pirates and mermaids are frequently secretly fond of each other ~~

My submission for this month’s @zinecity ! The theme is pirates 🏴‍☠️

Thanks to @nighttimetapestry and @rat-on-string for giving me an excuse to draw some proper illustrations from time to time, I had so much fun with this one

[hellyeahscarleteen]

It’s our 25th birthday! We’ve been doing all we do for a quarter century, for somewhere in the neighborhood of 90 million people in total.

You heard us right: 25 years of actually groundbreaking, original, smart, brave, pleasure-forward, caring, inclusive, shame-free, body-loving, learner-led, holistic, progressive, feminist, wholly independent and for-real and FOR FREE comprehensive queer sex ed for around 90,000,000 people around the world and counting under our belt now. That's a helluva thing for a scrappy grassroots sex education resource that started completely from scratch.

Our work is as essential now as ever. We’ve been experiencing a growing wave of legislation designed to cut young people off from vital and wanted information, support and community, especially young queer and trans people. In the last several years, we’ve also seen many sources of independent, feminist and queer, media shutter or give up their independence, some at the cost of their ingenuity or integrity. Scarleteen is and has always been fully independent, feminist, queer media. We don’t de-fang our content in order to appeal to advertisers or other sponsors. We offer unapologetically queer, pro-abortion, feminist, justice-minded and pleasure-forward sex education, and we have since we were a 🦄 in all that.

To help sustain Scarleteen through 2024 and the coming years, we need about 750 new people to sign up as recurring donors (you can see our progress towards that goal in the second graphic on this post). If we were there for you when you were younger; if you use us in your class, your curriculum, your counseling or healthcare office; if you refer young people to us; if you share our content on your social media, pass it to friends, or as a resource for your own research or writing; if our work has helped or does helps you in any way? We hope that if you're able, you'll consider becoming a recurring donor today, and will let others know about both the value of our resource, and our need for some help to keep on doing everything we do. 💗 🎉

Check out a 25 year timeline of our work and learn how to help with a donation or by hosting an online fundraiser

[genderqueerdykes]

are any trans men, transmascs, ftms, demiboys, butches, dykes, and other non binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, trans, intersex & queer people falling under this umbrella up for being interviewed for an upcoming zine?

you will have the option of remaining anonymous, you do not have to provide a novel we will be sending a few points so that folks do not get overwhelmed. we are looking to poll some folks about transmasculine+ quality of life, what folks consider their transition goals to be, what hurdles we find in accessing care, what difficulties we face with surgeries and hormones, what issues we face when coming out, how difficult it can be to find resources, and so on.

if you are interested, please DM us or reply so we can DM you. we are going to be writing another zine about the transmasculine+ experience soon and would like to include perspectives other than just ours. thanks for reading regardless of whether or not you want to contribute

[deadeyedfae]

Bad Hair Day pt.1! 😊 A zine about my experience trying to get a haircut as a trans woman 🏳️‍⚧️😅