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As 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!"

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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!"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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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!"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is my life. My mom refuses to understand that I know what I am, even if I change my mind later in life, this is what I am in any given present time. ( I am aroace btw)

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Kim Lorton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here is one to make all those parents think. about that…. We start to develop a sexual personality at around 5-6year old, sometimes younger. Kids know how to pleasure themselves once they find their “ parts “!,

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A tale as old as time. Those that don't conform are shamed and persecuted, while those that do conform get the praise and adulations!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s because the “normal” is straight. There shouldn’t be a normal. The default assumption is that someone is straight unless you’re told by them that they weren’t.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well if the gay chameleon is too young then so is the straight one. And if that's the case then what is the right age to know

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just let the Children be .... They're too young to be straight or gay... If not let them drive, let them drink, let them vote, just let kids be kids

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know..... it's so annoying when people see a little boy playing with a little girl and go "oh is that your girlfriend?" but then a teen comes out as queer and they say "you're too young to know". If you're old enough to be straight, you're old enough to be gay! (Also, the rainbow chameleon's face in the last panel XD)

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Kids shouldn't be focused on their sexuality period. Let them be kids!!!! Sexuality can wait until puberty. Kids grow up too fast these days.

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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!"

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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