OC WEEK DAY 2: Awkward/Shy (Carmin/Thalassa 🩸🪡) Late night tailoring session takes a slightly unexpected turn. #nsfwart #art #storyofc #ocsky #ocnsfw

So I live in a shelter now :( Some of my basic needs include: 1. Anti-depressants 2. ADHD meds 3. Transportation for doctor’s appointments 4. Safe food 5. Wifi to make it to therapy, write, facilitate remote workshops and continue my job search Full story + How to help - ko-fi.com/tosinjerugba...

Her zines focus mostly on collage art and interactibility, with her favorite zines being based off of poet Rainer Maria Rilke’s Duino Elegies. 2/2

bug tourmaline is a gay ace transmasc 30-something writer, creatively focused on zines. he likes the weird & macabre, ferrets, and making lists.

He now makes zines about paganism, queerness, and community/mutual aid. His poetry and creative nonfiction have been published in several small literary magazines and presses. When they are not creating, Grayson likes to bake, watch Youtube, and cuddle with their partner and their cat. 4/4

Grayson started making zines as a way to share his art and poetry without having to jump through the financial and professional hoops of publishing, and was inspired by zines throughout history as a way to promote marginalized community's creativity and resources. 3/4

Grayson Buckley is a queer poet, artist, and zine maker based in Colorado. His art and zines aim to promote vulnerability and community, while being whimsical and fun for the eyes! 1/4

It's amazing how one little zine can do so much and make people feel seen. 3/3

They enjoy using a combination of different elements/techniques including collage, text, and illustration, and they make both educational/informational zines and perzines. Charlie especially loves connecting with people in their communities over zines. 2/3

Charlie is a white nonbinary disabled zinester living on Duwamish land in the Pacific Northwest. They enjoy making zines on a variety of subjects including disability, gender, trauma, their cat, and more. 1/3

Peruse their wares at your leisure, and find out more about their projects at hiddenvale.neocities.... Happy browsing!" 3/3

After several bite-sized, indie, free video game releases, the duo has recently steered its gaze towards more analogue form of self-expression, such as zines and linoprints. They hope to branch out into gobbo wear (goblin-themed, print-on-demand apparel) and gobbo prints (you'll never guess). 2/3

"Queer art, goblins and caffeine— HIDDEN VALE is a two-person collective from the south of France, focused on imagining worlds where everyone's needs can be met and a happier future can be foretold. @tootkin.bsky.social 1/3

We are focused on blending local, on the ground organizing with digital communities and organizing. 2/2

We are a queer and trans people of color run riot grrl collective. We have a collaborative zine and a zine library in Central Texas that provides narcan and reproductive health kits and aims to promote digital resources through zine distribution. 1/2

Ari is a multi-media artist from Chicago who specializes in making art inspired by science and by his trans experience. @arithetonberry.bsky.social

They went on to complete a Natural Science Illustration Certificate at Rhode Island School of Design. 3/3

Through their work, they strive to inspire and educate others in scientific exploration. Eve Gordon completed their undergraduate studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio while studying under Peggy Macnamara at the Field Museum. 2/3

Eve Gordon is a naturalist at heart with a passion for conservation and scientific education through nature-based zines. Their topics of interest include, but are not limited to, ornithology, entomology, ecology, and human ecology. 1/3

If you’re interested in collaborating with Hello Magnolia, join Art Club (for free) to stay up to date on the latest project opportunities! patreon.com/HelloMag... 4/4

Some of the latest titles out of Hello Magnolia: Fish Guts, 20-pages all about tinned fish, Eye See It Now, a story for folks who wear eyeglasses, and Unlucky Charms, a block printed mini zine about perspective. 3/4

Hello Magnolia Print Shop is run by Mel, a printmaker, zinemaker, and photographer based in Portland, Oregon. Hello Magnolia began as a photography project in 2019, and has since expanded into additional mediums: traditional block printing, creative writing, and zine creation. 1/4

Mikoto is a queer artist from Morocco, whose comics and illustrations focus on exploring both the darkness and playfulness of desire. Their zines and stories are centered around kink and storytelling, offering their reader a moment of unapologetic intimacy and passion. @hokaguteatime.bsky.social

DCS, otherwise known as DarkChibiShadow, is a queer and trans cartoonist and visual novel developer. Almost all of their work is erotica and romance with a heavy focus on character dynamics and interactions. They have been self publishing comics for over 10 years. @darkchibishadow.bsky.social

They reside in the Twin Cities with their spouse, and continue to dive deeper into their current ideas, while also letting the current of inspiration carry their creativity where it will. 2/2

Amanda L (any/all) is a 24 year old amateur zinester. She makes photography zines, personal zines entwined with mythology, art zines, etc. She knows the ins and outs of intellectual property law, and wishes to share their knowledge of public domain art.

Oneironaut 17 (they/them) is a queer collagist, wandering poet, and surveyor of dreams from Minneapolis, MN. As a neurodivergent, nonbinary person, their creations reflect their experiences as someone who doesn't fit into any distinct identity or medium. 1/2

AND WE'RE BACK! all September for @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social, the World Beyond the Veil transmasc horror zine will be available for purchase--and there are some DEEP discounts for this final round of sales! pick up some zines and merch @ worldbeyondzine.bigcartel.com #transmasc #horror #zine

Join The Corners of Their Mouth at our virtual table on Zoom at @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social from 8-9 PM EDT/5-6 PM PDT! See www.queerzestzinefest.com/workshops/ for details.

In addition to tabling this month for @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social I will be doing a virtual panel on healing within the horror genre, with a focus on community catharsis and queer horror. I hope you can join us and participate in the other workshops and events they have going on all month long!

Sunday, September 7, 2025 JoJo Rambles Vendor 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Navigating Social Media as an Artist/Creat... 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Kat Clifford Vendor 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Single Sheet Books w/Laura Chenault 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Risograph File Setup with Evan Bobrow 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 2/2

Queer Zest Zine Fest live events start TODAY! Check out what we've got scheduled: Saturday, September 6 How to Make a Newsletter Your Fans Love 9:00 - 10:00 AM Moniqa Paullet Vendor 10:30 - 11:30 AM Elevator Pitch #1 1:00 - 3:00 PM The Corners of Their Mouth Vendor 8:00 - 9:00 PM 1/2

Check out our first workshop with Kelci D Crawford on How to Make a Newsletter Your Fans Love To Read! On Zoom now: us06web.zoom.us/j/8942214617...

Our next event, Live Tabling with Moniqa Paullet starts in 15 minutes! us06web.zoom.us/j/8146052677...

just a little over 3 weeks left of our sales period for @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social if you'd like to pick up a copy of our transmasc horror zine, now's the time! worldbeyondzine.bigcartel.com and: reach out if you're outside the US and we can arrange cheaper shipping~ #bsnm #QueerMarket

Come see our Vendor Pitch session to meet some of our tablers! us06web.zoom.us/j/8248373772...

Oh no! You missed Kelci D. Crawford's workshop "How to make a newsletter you fans will love to read". Good news! You can watch it now on our YouTube channel 🥳

If you missed today's elevator pitch sessions, you can watch the recording on YouTube now:

If you missed this morning's social media workshop, it's now up on our youtube channel: youtu.be/3IR-j7zJB8k

Ok, this week turned out to be the super busy but COME WITH ME TO DRAW DARK KNIGHT ARMOURS FOR HAGAN THIS SATURDAY!!💀 🏳️‍🌈 See ya at @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social livestream!

If you missed Evan Bobrow's Risograph file prep workshop last week, it's now up on youtube! youtu.be/TlByCHY1JFg

✨ The zesty queer fun continues! ✨ 📅 Saturday, September 13 Digital Collage Zines with zine.cafe 10:00 – 11:00am EDT Zinester Marta Selusi 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT Zinester Moss Bosch 2:00 – 3:00pm EDT Subconcious Art Exploration with Thalo Blue 4:00 – 5:30pm EDT 1/2

📅 Sunday, September 14 Zinester Elevator Pitches 9:00 – 11:00am EDT Zinester Starkittyzines 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT Zinester Sydney Bollinger 1:00 – 2:00pm EDT Zinester Tiffany "Foxy" Fox 6:00 – 7:00pm EDT Pamphlet Bookbinding with Laura Chenault 7:30 – 9:00pm EDT 2/2

My QZZF Vendor Trailer just dropped

For @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social, which is happening all month long, I've released a handful of new digital zines in my shop! Next week I'll have stickers and physical zines available for purchase. Please share!

The second zinester elevator pitch session is live on YouTube! youtu.be/cQ2Eksqiz1M

Here is the digital collage workshop for y'all! youtu.be/V7zj6qlrbRI

Saturday! @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social

✨Sunday, September 21 ✨ Julie Setele Vendor 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT How to Make Stickers at Home with Hikarii 2:00 – 3:00pm EDT Zine Librarians Panel with Julie Setele 4:00 – 5:00pm EDT oneironaut17 Vendor 6:00 – 7:00pm EDT Stab Binding with Laura Chenault 8:00 – 9:30pm EDT 2/2

✨ Another zesty weekend filled with queer workshops and zinesters! ✨ ✨Saturday, September 20 ✨ A Spoonful of Queers with Jyotsna 9:00 – 11:30am EDT Tosin Jerugba Vendor 1:00 – 2:00pm EDT Eve Gordon Vendor 3:00 – 4:00pm EDT CK Vendor 7:00 – 8:00pm EDT 1/2