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30 Fun Comics By Amee Wilson That Cover The Theme Of Sexual Identities Through Queer Chameleons (New Pics)
Interview With ArtistAs a member of the LGBTQ+ community, artist Amee Wilson recognized that there was room for improvement when talking about queer representation. Wanting to be a part of filling in the gap, Amee creates funny and relatable illustrations about queer chameleons to change the surrounding stereotypes.
In a past interview with Bored Panda, the artist revealed how her Instagram page came about. Wilson explained that she got an idea after receiving a lot of attention on the illustrations where a chameleon was transforming into the colors of the pride flag. That inspired her to do a series about queer identity and sexuality.
If you would like to see more of Amee's works here at Bored Panda, see part 1.
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Bored Panda got in touch with the artist to learn more about Amee and her comics nowadays.
We asked her whether anything has changed since the last post. Amee shared: "The style of the chameleons has begun to develop their own characters and more of a quirky feel. That's been pretty fun to develop over time. It happened quite naturally as I just drew them over and over again, and they took on a life of their own. I've also begun to do more research into topics that I think people would like to learn about - so now I have spent a little more time reading about new parts of the community and working out how to make them easy and fun to read about!"
Artists put a lot of their thoughts and hard work into anything they create. But the exchange happens both ways. If the artist puts a lot of effort into their work, in return, they get knowledge, better understanding, and skills.
Amee shared how these comics influenced her. "Sometimes the comics can be quite cathartic - and I use them to deal with things I'm frustrated with or feeling at the time. But more than anything else, learning about other people's identities to create some of my more educational content has taught me SO many things I didn't know about the community. So I feel like I've been learning as much as the audience!"
We were wondering what Amee wants the most for the readers to take from her comics. She shared: "while there are so many different queer experiences, and journeys, we're not as alone as we feel. While we're all so different, we actually still have a lot in common with each other! And also that these comics are just a snapshot of some elements of LGBTQ+ life, it's so much broader than some of the topics I cover, and also continually changing!"
The person is still bi even if they are in a “straight relationship”. They are still valid. Bisexuals are not half gay half straight Period.
I've been to drag shows, watched plenty of shows and movies featuring the lgbtq+ community, have had several friends in the lgbtq+ community and I didn't even develop any fashion sense, nevermind actually "turning" gay. I feel deceived and a bit letdown
So sorry. Don't know if anyone told you, but admission into the community is by invitation at birth only.
Load More Replies...Everyone is so worried about 'making kids gay', but no-one ever worries about 'making kids straight'. So many parents worry 'is it my fault my child thinks they're gay', but no parents who worry 'is it my fault my child thinks they're straight', even though the chance that your kid wrongly thinking they're straight is your fault, is actually WAY higher. There are so many gay people who are pushed into thinking they should be straight and therefor living un unhappy, unfulfilling straight life that doesn't fit who they really are. There are barely any straight people who are pushed into thinking they are gay and therefor living an unhappy, unfulfilling gay life that doesn't fit who they really are.
Have you heard of Nature... It's the natural order for one to be straight, as homosexual lifestyle ends the cycle of life.... So yeah
Load More Replies...Nick and Charlie are the best thing to happen to netflix hands down!!
Load More Replies...Exposing kids to mud doesn't make them dirty ... 😏. Just leave them alone please
Once more, and loud, for the herd of idiots burning books at their local library.
Being gay makes kids gay! ...Pretty sure that's why I'm so gay. Not because I grew up in a queer family. I'm just naturally gay as HECK! >:3
Drag shows (drag queen and drag king) are so much fun. And that's coming from a straight.
Most drag shows are not inherently sexual in any way and are good fun. What’s wrong with kids seeing adults in what basically adds up to a costume? Why do people love to create problems where there aren’t any?
Load More Replies...Nobody gives a c**p. How are kids supposed to have the words for being gay if they never see anyone else. Also, if you don’t want kids to see sexualitys, then don’t show them any romance plot lines
Load More Replies...Having so many fun comics already made, we were wondering if there was one comic in particular that stands out for Amee herself. She shared: "probably Hell of a Party. It's a comment I get a lot online from trolls ('Gay people are going to hell'), and it gave me the thought... well... to make light of it a little... if we're all going down there, it means it'd probably be pretty fun to be all there together!"
If you enjoy Amee's comics, there is some good news ahead! Amee is going to release a book called: "Queer Chameleon and Friends" that will launch upcoming February. The book is published by Penguin Random House Australia and is now available for pre-order.
"It's been a wild year! In the last couple of months, I was actually approached by Penguin to create a book full of new comics!! It's such a wild idea, but the fact that it means there'll be a real, tangible thing that could hopefully reach more people and make them feel seen and visible brings me so much joy! It's out next year, and I am so excited and nervous for people to see the new work."
And lastly, Amee added: "I always love to hear suggestions from people on the types of content they'd like to see - if there are labels they'd like to learn about or other topics. I'm a very open book, so please just email me or send me a DM!"
Somebody finally said it! Religion can be whatever you want it to be, (but if you think a loving god(s) hate LGBT+ people, then you should jump in a pit of hydrochloric acid)
fr tho!! some homophobes get mad for the alleged “shoving my gayness down their throat” and like, no- growing up, all i saw were straight couples around me. more like heterosexuality is forced upon us
I am sorry for not knowing but what do those specific colours represent?
It’s even worse if you’re trans and they are your gender (assuming you’re attracted to the same gender).
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There are only 2 acceptable responses to someone telling you "I'm gay." The first is "That's cool." The second is "Hi gay, I'm dad."
Coming out....I think I'm bisexual. I liked my best friend since elementary but I haven't seen her since COVID. I think about her all the time :(. I also liked a boy before.
As long as you are not invalidating anyone’s identity and are not hurting anyone, your identity is valid. Don’t listen to the haters, they have no right to dictate your sexuality
Load More Replies...So awesome seeing yourself represented as a cute lizard :))))
The art was so cute! I loved the scenes too! Sorry to those who got annoyed by all the haters, I did too, but.. that's just because of life. Enjoy it though! It's your very own.
Didn't understand some of them but thanks for helping out in the comments! Luv y'all
If it’s #26, just know I had this conversation with friends about a thousand times. I’m the bisexual caméléon in that situation xD
Load More Replies...❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Intersex female here: some intersex people do want to be incorporated. Don’t speak for the whole community please
Load More Replies...There are only 2 acceptable responses to someone telling you "I'm gay." The first is "That's cool." The second is "Hi gay, I'm dad."
Coming out....I think I'm bisexual. I liked my best friend since elementary but I haven't seen her since COVID. I think about her all the time :(. I also liked a boy before.
As long as you are not invalidating anyone’s identity and are not hurting anyone, your identity is valid. Don’t listen to the haters, they have no right to dictate your sexuality
Load More Replies...So awesome seeing yourself represented as a cute lizard :))))
The art was so cute! I loved the scenes too! Sorry to those who got annoyed by all the haters, I did too, but.. that's just because of life. Enjoy it though! It's your very own.
Didn't understand some of them but thanks for helping out in the comments! Luv y'all
If it’s #26, just know I had this conversation with friends about a thousand times. I’m the bisexual caméléon in that situation xD
Load More Replies...❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Intersex female here: some intersex people do want to be incorporated. Don’t speak for the whole community please
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