QUEER RADIANCE is a LGBTQIA+ digital art zine that aims to spread creative works by queer creators of all mediums and styles.
QUEER RADIANCE aims to provide the LGBTQIA+ community with a "home base" to find queer artists and queer artwork showing the euphoria and joy of being queer, not only with an annual pride zine but eventually a semi-monthly or monthly issue to provide more support and exposure for queer artists all over the globe! With every new zine we hope to provide our artists with the exposure needed to grow their small businesses and audiences for their work and show the world the power of queer joy!
By Quinnton Debolt (he/they) @quinntoncreates on instagram
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 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.
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We are so excited to unveil QR24! The full zine is available on our tumblr linked in our pinned, as we post the full zine on instagram! Please enjoy and take a look at the amazing works by our collection of artists this year!
By Jack Dane (he/they/she) @jacktrianglex on instagram
“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.”
You can see more of their work on their website:
Cargo
We are so excited to unveil QR24! The full zine is available on our tumblr linked in our pinned, as we post the full zine on instagram! Please enjoy and take a look at the amazing works by our collection of artists this year!
“Put Me Back Together” 2024 acrylic paint and embroidery thread on canvas
By Aaron Hutts @solstice-snakes (he/him) of Aaron Taylor Art @solstice.snakes on instagram
See more of his work on his website:
Aaron Taylor Art provides original paintings, art prints, pins, tshirts, hoodies, and 3D work made by independent artist Aaron Hutts.
We are so excited to unveil QR24! The full zine is available on our tumblr linked in our pinned, as we post the full zine on instagram! Please enjoy and take a look at the amazing works by our collection of artists this year!
By Alexa Scotto (they/them) @scotto.art on instagram
“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.“
Find more of their work on their website:
Alexa Scotto
We are so excited to unveil QR24! The full zine is available on our tumblr as we post the zine on instagram! Please enjoy and take a look at the amazing works by our collection of artists this year!
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.
View more of their work on their website:
Home | Juniper Winn
We are so excited to unveil QR24! The full zine is available on our tumblr linked in our pinned, as we post the full zine on instagram! Please enjoy and take a look at the amazing works by our collection of artists this year!
“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
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“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.
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“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.
Cargo
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“Put Me Back Together” 2024 acrylic paint and embroidery thread on canvas
By Aaron Hutts (he/him) of Aaron Taylor Art
Aaron Taylor Art provides original paintings, art prints, pins, tshirts, hoodies, and 3D work made by independent artist Aaron Hutts.
“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.
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Alexa Scotto
“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.
Home | Juniper Winn
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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 [email protected]
•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!
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 [email protected]
•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!
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 [email protected]
•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!
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 [email protected]
•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!
Thank you to all our amazing artists that contributed to our first Halloween zine! It turned out amazing, please send all of our artists some love!
Caspian G-H (he/him)
DCS (they/them)— https://www.darkchibishadow.com/
@darkchibishadow on just about everything!
DarkChibiShadow's is a queer comic artist and game dev who focuses on erotica and romance series. Their work often focuses on character dyna
Juniper Winn (they/he)— @juniperteeth on instagram
“Our Tender Parasitism” acrylic on 24”x18” canvas
Juniper Winn is a trans-masc artist based in Illinois, whose work focuses mainly on reconnecting religious iconography into queer contexts and exploring the inherent beauty in subjects of disgust and fear. Known for his use of textures and found objects, Juniper often experiments with multiple mediums painting, printmaking, and soft sculpture.
Luke Luftschein (he/they)— @bbqgoji on instagram
“I'm a cartoonist and character designer who loves to make moody, energetic artwork!”
