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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.
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)
im religious, i go to church every sunday, and im bi as f**k and proud of it
Load More Replies...I love the whole "it was Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve" argument because there wasn't a Steve, Adam didn't have a choice. Those people are petitioning for arranged marriages and they don't even realize.
Load More Replies......Ironically, using God's name in vain is what those protesters are doing... Also, what I'm referring to is when someone uses God as a reason to hate on another group of people, that is how they use God's name in vain.
Okay wait a minute. I am a Christian. I have friends who are queer and I'm good wit dat. Fr love thy neighbor is what we're supposed to do. Not hate on those who love. GO BACK TO THE 1800S PEOPLE. We're supposed to accept everyone who comes, not hate on them for loving people. The church is supposed to be viewed as a place of love, where everyone is accepted. Race, sexuality, income should not be important!
You can still love someone that doesn't hold the same views as you. In my religion, we believe that marriage is supposed to be only between a man and a woman. I don't hate gay people because they disagree or live differently. My religion also believes in not drinking alcohol, but I don't hate those that do.
The only quote I can think of here is "Oh, how the turns have tabled!"
Being Cristian this is honestly sad that people of my religion and others are using the fact that there are one or two phrases in the bible that opposed to being LGBTQ+ and its f****n' b******t
I don't believe in god, but anyone like that doesn't actually practice that religion. In the bible Jesus even said, "Love your enemy like you love your neighbor.
Ok hear me out, people shouldn’t push people to NOT be gay and stuff. But that doesn’t make it..ok. God makes al the rules.
*when people come out and get accepted with love* you’re shoving it down our throats!
Load More Replies...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).
Note: this post originally had 34 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
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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