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“Atlas (he/him) Under Pressure”

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.

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!

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“SELF LOVE”

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:

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!

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“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:

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!

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“I Loved Therefore I Was”

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:

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!

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“Pretender’s Practice in Tantalean Punishment”

18in x 24in Acrylic on canvas

By Juniper @juniperteeth (they/he)

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:

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!

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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.

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Deadline extended to May 27th! Still accepting submissions! We need 3 more artist to publish!!!

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!

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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!

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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!

[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!

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Queer Radiance: Halloween ed.01

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!

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!”

Ry Hirsch (he/they)— www.xlemonprince.art

You can follow Ry’s art everywhere @xlemonprince

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Halloween submissions are open!!!

More details below!!

Queer Radiance’s first Halloween issue is now open for submissions!

the halloween issue theme is queer horror and everything spooky!

we need a minimum of 6 artists!

- to submit a piece email a png, jpeg, or pdf of your artwork of any medium* to qrzines@gmail.com!

- your piece can be new or old as long as it fits the theme!

- if youd like to submit an nsfw piece please send a censored and non censored version!

- please put your subject as “halloween submission” so i can keep track of everyone’s entries!

- please also include your name and pronouns, and if you’d like a short about you statement!

-submissions close October 25th!!

*if submitting a video or audio medium please also include a thumbnail or spotify/ qr code/ link youd like used!

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Queer Radiance: Queer Joy

2023 Pride Zine

Alanna Conway

CJ

Han Marie

Juniper Winn

Jordan Black

Mackenzie “Ken” Shaw

Quinn DeBolt

Ray Frost

RSB

Winter Makoff

WOELOCK

xlemonprince

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xlemonprince (he/they)

Featured artist in QR’23: queer joy

artist’s instagram

artist’s tumblr

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WOELOCK (they/them)

Featured artist in QR’23: queer joy

artist’s instagram

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Winter Makoff (they/them)

Featured artist in QR’23: queer joy

artist’s instagram

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Fax (they/them)

Featured artist in QR’23: queer joy

artist’s instagram