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35 New Wholesome Comics By Amee Wilson That Explain What It’s Like To Be Queer
Interview With ArtistAmee Wilson is a talented artist and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community who understands the importance of celebrating diversity. Through her heartwarming and humorous "Queer Chameleon" comics, she challenges stereotypes and encourages us all to embrace our unique identities.
"We have a lot more understanding now about different identities but there's still a big gap in seeing them shown anywhere," Amee shared in a previous interview with Bored Panda. Scroll down to explore the world of "Queer Chameleon" comics.
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My Dad's brother was gay, was with his boyfriend over 50 years. I never saw anything wrong with it. It was just a normal to us. Each to his or her own. I also worked a girl that was gay ( lovely girl, bit butch, but with the kindest heart). Poor girl was beat up a few times. This lead to her having a stroke at 35 years old, in a wheelchair for the rest of her life now. So sad😭😥
Bored Panda reached out to Amee once again to delve deeper into her world and creative process. In the vibrant world of comics, Amee's work stands out for beautifully portraying LGBTQ+ life. We were intrigued to learn more about how the artist decides which specific aspects or topics of LGBTQ+ life to bring to life in her artwork. "Lately it tends to be topical - what's going on in the news," Amee shared. "Then, I like to balance it with simple or joyful ideas inspired by my followers or my own experiences."
I wish everyone could be who they are without being told they’re a mental illness.
Starting a creative adventure often opens doors to new perspectives and insights. As we explore Amee's captivating comics, it makes us wonder: how has making these cartoons changed the way she thinks about the LGBTQ+ community and its many different stories? For the artist, it's a constant educational journey. "There are so many perspectives and experiences in the community, and so there is always more to learn. I try to push myself to share as much breadth as I can - and have learned a lot along the way, even about my own identity. Julia Shaw's book 'Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality' helped me a lot in that way. And then more recently 'Rainbow History Class: Your Guide Through Queer and Trans History' by Hannah McElhinney was also a book that also opened my eyes a lot."
According to Amee, an improvement in LGBTQ+ representation across underrepresented parts of the community would be incredible. "But first and foremost, we need to tackle the way the media and government are attacking parts of our community. The way the trans+ are currently represented in mainstream media has deadly real-world consequences. We need to uplift voices from the community to tell their stories, counteracting the lies that are being told on a much larger scale."
I was scared this would happen when I came out, luckily it didn’t but it did to some of my friends.
Amee revealed that she would like to continue broadening the topics in her art and work more with other creators to showcase their perspectives, using her platform to help uplift those voices.
Amee has released a vibrant and uplifting book titled "Queer Chameleon and Friends". This collection of comic illustrations portrays LGBTQ+ life, catering to both the community and a broader audience. So if you're interested, definitely check it out!
Context: queer people typically are shunned for being themselves
I thought they were upset that the green M&M was no longer a stripper, I didn't know they were upset with the purple M&M too.
true for every attraction :) (except cute little balls of fur)
They and Them have been singular pronouns in the english language since the 1300s. Anyone who thinks that either word is an exclusively plural pronoun failed basic english classes and doesn't understand the language they're speaking.
You choose if and when you want to come out. I would recommend finding a queer support group (in real life or online), or queer parties or making friends with some queer people. Being in the closet all by yourself can be hard and lonely, having a place where you don't have to hide yourself or have someone to talk to about being queer, can really really help. It also makes it much easier to come out at some point, if you already have some people who accept and support you.
I’m always having to fight for my right to exist and not be torn down. Additionally, there is a person who has the T slur in their name. Report them please. Update: he seems to have gone away, thank god.
Oh I don’t use pronouns- well here’s what you can’t say: you, me, we, our, my, I, ours, he, him, she, her, they, them, theirs, myself, etc etc
"And historians will call them- close friends, besties, roommates, colleagues, anything but lovers" /lyr
Aro/Ace Represent! And more!!! <3 to everyone regardless of sexuality, EXCEPT people like ManualT****y. They suck.
Load More Replies...Always feels so good to see Ace representation. I feel so invisible sometimes, but stuff like this reminds me I’m not alone
As another asexual who often struggles with feeling invisible and feels terrified to ever come out due to rejection from family and friends-- you are loved and valid. Asexuality is not a mental illness like so many people claim. We don't need all those damned hormonal pills, humiliating therapy sessions where they try to correct us, and even sadly forced sexual encounters to correct us. I often feel like I'm broken or a monster from all the hurtful things I've heard from people, but I want you to know that you are LOVED AND VALID. If an ace person loves you, they love you with their entire soul and are some of the most loyal friends, parents, and family members.
Load More Replies...Hello to all my fellow aces! Let us eat CAKE! Or garlic bread! Both are delicious. Love you.
I don't understand what most of those mean. Would someone please explain? :) To each their own of course!
Abrosexual is also known as sexual fluidity: attractions can fluctuate between straight, gay, bi, pan, etc. Aromantic: no interest in romantic relationships. Ace: asexual, no interest in sexual relationships. Aroace: aromantic asexual, no interest in either romantic or sexual relationships. Agender: no interest in gender identity, a form of nonbinary identity. Bi: bisexual, attracted to both men and women.
Load More Replies...Yeah, thank you for including some members of the queer community that are often overlooked.
Hey Craig, Sky Render shared what all these sexual and gender identities mean above. If you have any other questions, just let us know.
Load More Replies...i’m really lucky to be around people that accept and support aroace
when I was younger and didn't know much about stuff, I thought I was ace mainly bc I liked the colors and I was young so I didn't knew what ace really was. Now I'm pan and happy :D
Its Barugon from the Gamera franchise Barugon-65...46e91e.jpg
The Earth's circumference is only 40,000km. I'm going to need a less-literal panda to explain this one.
Thank you DClass-8008, for your contributions to the comments on these. Made me laugh instead of feeling aggravation at a certain somebody.
Shout out to all who stood up against homophobia today!!! You are valid no matter your pronouns/identity!
Dw, it's just one very loud, attention-starved bigot :)
Load More Replies...I absolutely adores these comments! as a young queer teen with a not so supportive family, it actually almost made me cry so kind people were on these comments. ty everyone
Ah, I'm sorry to hear you aren't getting the support you need and deserve at home, dear. There really are some good folks here on BP who are either just like you, or who are supportive allies. Some day, you will find your tribe, your chosen family, who will love you just as you are. Stay strong until then.
Load More Replies...I had a MUCH easier time coming out as gay to my family than I did coming out as a vegetarian. They accepted the former but gave me grief about the latter.
🤣. I'm sorry, I just wasn't expecting that. Glad you at least found acceptance for the thing that was truly not in your power to change, though. They might come around about the vegetarianism in time, maybe. I was vegan for a long time, and the s**t I caught for that...geez.
Load More Replies...It is very interesting to me that every comment of maltranny was down voted, so I didn't get to read even one XD I'm only suspecting they were hateful - so thank you everyone 🙏☺️
Seem to all have been deleted now anyway, along with replies to them.
Load More Replies...I don’t want to come out to my parents any time soon. They aren’t homophobic I just don’t know how to tell them
I know that feeling. I'm sorry. Thats exactly how I felt with my mom. I had to text her to come out. Fortunately she accepts me. Please dont tell them unless you have somewhere/someone else to support you because you never know. You are beautiful and loved❤
Load More Replies...Thank you DClass-8008, for your contributions to the comments on these. Made me laugh instead of feeling aggravation at a certain somebody.
Shout out to all who stood up against homophobia today!!! You are valid no matter your pronouns/identity!
Dw, it's just one very loud, attention-starved bigot :)
Load More Replies...I absolutely adores these comments! as a young queer teen with a not so supportive family, it actually almost made me cry so kind people were on these comments. ty everyone
Ah, I'm sorry to hear you aren't getting the support you need and deserve at home, dear. There really are some good folks here on BP who are either just like you, or who are supportive allies. Some day, you will find your tribe, your chosen family, who will love you just as you are. Stay strong until then.
Load More Replies...I had a MUCH easier time coming out as gay to my family than I did coming out as a vegetarian. They accepted the former but gave me grief about the latter.
🤣. I'm sorry, I just wasn't expecting that. Glad you at least found acceptance for the thing that was truly not in your power to change, though. They might come around about the vegetarianism in time, maybe. I was vegan for a long time, and the s**t I caught for that...geez.
Load More Replies...It is very interesting to me that every comment of maltranny was down voted, so I didn't get to read even one XD I'm only suspecting they were hateful - so thank you everyone 🙏☺️
Seem to all have been deleted now anyway, along with replies to them.
Load More Replies...I don’t want to come out to my parents any time soon. They aren’t homophobic I just don’t know how to tell them
I know that feeling. I'm sorry. Thats exactly how I felt with my mom. I had to text her to come out. Fortunately she accepts me. Please dont tell them unless you have somewhere/someone else to support you because you never know. You are beautiful and loved❤
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