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Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈
@taplingzines.bsky.social
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Decolonial, celebratory queer zines 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Current project: "We've Always Been Here"
(Multi-cultural queerness throughout history)

🌟 Kickstarter March 3

Run by @tapiocawizard.bsky.social + @sacredsapling.bsky.social

https://taplingzines.carrd.co/
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Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈 @taplingzines.bsky.social · 5d
Check out our beautiful new profile banner featuring some incredible zine works in progress from @leeminarium.bsky.social @thistlearts.bsky.social @littleskrib.bsky.social and @linnkyleo.bsky.social ! 🥰

If you want to see more WIPs and hear first about our official Kickstarter launch date... ⬇️
A banner image of four mock-up polaroid photos on a wooden table, all of various queer couples with one person's hand on the other's chin, either kissing or about to kiss. The first is a transmasc/transfem Victorian-era couple, the second a Rococo-style M/M couple, the third a Japanese lesbian couple, and the last a Filipino lesbian couple.
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Mark your calendars: the We've Always Been Here kickstarter will launch on March 3, 2026! 🥳

If you want to be the first to hear future announcements, get the first look at our official cover, and more, join our email list: taplingzines.aweb.page/p/038bb7b1-7...

Art by @mspencerdraws.bsky.social
A watercolor painting of two cowboys riding their horses side by side, one leaning in as if about to kiss the other. Text at the top says "We've Always Been Here: a queer historical zine" and a diagonal banner at the bottom says "Kickstarter coming 3/3".
January 23, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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A little painting wip of my piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social!
A cropped portion of a larger watercolor paintng of two cowboys riding horses. They are leaning in towards each other as if in intimate conversation or towards a kiss.
January 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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J Clarke ( @vampirepyramid.bsky.social ) is illustrating a romance between two Black baseball players in the women's league in the 1940s USA, sneaking away after a game to celebrate their win together.

#QueerHistory #Zines #WLWArt #BlackArt #LesbianArt
A digital illustration of two women dressed in flapper-era clothing sitting at a bar together and talking. They are posed very closely and intimately, one's hand about to settle on the other's knee. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a small box that says "Page artist."
January 22, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Ewan ( @/viimichie on Instagram ) will be creating two limited edition postcard prints for our Kickstarter celebrating queer history: Mexican lesbians dancing together, and a gay couple picnicking in France!

#Mexico #France #QueerHistory #Kickstarter #Zines #LGBTQ
A soft, dreamy-looking digital painting of three people cuddled together in one bed. There are small scenery details around the room including a heart-shaped pillow behind the characters that's striped with the colors of the pansexual flag. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a small box that says "Merch artist."
January 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Berlingot ( @/berlingotesque on Tumblr ) is painting an illustration about queer pirates, specifically those from Madagascar and Réunion Island, who were historically known for early forms of drag and 'matelotage' (gay marriage between sailors)!

#Pirates #GayPirates #Madagascar #Réunion
A two-panel illustration of two masculine characters, the first with them almost kissing and the second with one's hand smugly wrapped around the other's throat. At the top is a small box that says "Page artist" and at the bottom is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here."
January 18, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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tiffbaxter.bsky.social
Latest WIP sneak peek of my piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social ! I've gone for pencil for my linework this time as I really wanted a softer look thank I usually get with inks.
A crop of a sketch of two Anglo-Saxon era lesbians. One is embracing the other from behind, burying her face in her neck while the other smiles joyfully, they are adorned by a background of various patterns inspired by the era.
January 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Check out our beautiful new profile banner featuring some incredible zine works in progress from @leeminarium.bsky.social @thistlearts.bsky.social @littleskrib.bsky.social and @linnkyleo.bsky.social ! 🥰

If you want to see more WIPs and hear first about our official Kickstarter launch date... ⬇️
A banner image of four mock-up polaroid photos on a wooden table, all of various queer couples with one person's hand on the other's chin, either kissing or about to kiss. The first is a transmasc/transfem Victorian-era couple, the second a Rococo-style M/M couple, the third a Japanese lesbian couple, and the last a Filipino lesbian couple.
January 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Work in progress of my sticker sheet for the "We've always been here zine" by @taplingzines.bsky.social 💕

Focusing on 19th century LGBTQ+ symbols, and my trans lesbian OCs H. & Imogene 💕✨🌊

Give the project a follow to stay updated!!!! It's gonna be amazing!

#lesbianart #lgbtqzine #queerart
Black and white drawing of fake stamps, showcasing (from left to right) a hand putting a purple flower in an older woman's hair, the sea with the text "WIP" under it, two hands touching on the beach, and purple lavender in front of the sea and sky.
January 17, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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For our queer history zine, Lupo ( @luposlipaphobya.bsky.social ) is illustrating a romantic medieval tapestry of two knights kissing each other during the beginning of an eclipse, with an aesthetic heavily inspired by fairytale aesthetics.

#Knights #Medieval #Fairytales #QueerArt #LGBTQArt
An intricate digital illustration of two characters softly embracing. One has fair skin and long blue hair in a braid, and the other has blue skin and darker, short blue hair. Both wear detailed, patterned clothes and are surrounded by various motifs in natural brown and yellow tones. At the top is a small box that says "Page artist" and at the bottom is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here."
January 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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lyannatropes.bsky.social
making some progress on my piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social 💐
cropped worked in progress of an artwork. a character is leaning forward to kiss the other on the cheek, pulling a curtain in the process. peonies and forget me nots decorate the background.
January 16, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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oliverniko.bsky.social
Here is an update on my Welsh lesbian piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social's queer history project—not too far to go now!

Daffodils, Wales' national flower, represent renewal/rebirth, hope and new beginnings, which feels perfect when celebrating our history.
#WelshArt #WlwArt #Art
A crop of a digital painting using soft textured brushes. A light skinned, ginger woman wearing traditional Welsh clothing looks up in wonder at her partner off screen, who wears a red shawl. Daffodils can be seen in front and behind them. Golden sun glows off the couple.
January 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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leeminarium.bsky.social
A little ink sneak peek for you! Working on a very soft Victorian era t4t illustration for @taplingzines.bsky.social We’ve Always Been Here zine💖

Give them a follow, this zine is going to be absolutely stunning and filled with gorgeous artwork from so many incredible artists!
#art #t4t
January 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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For the We've Always Been Here zine, Vonskws ( @vonskws.bsky.social ) is bringing us to Egypt with an illustration of two young men in the markets, fingers softly intertwined as a symbol of their hidden love.

#Egypt #QueerHistory #LGBTQ #Zines
A dimly lit, moody digital painting of two figures posing together. The one in the back has darker skin and is more feminine in appearance, while the one in the front has lighter skin and is more mascluine. They both wear ornate, patterned fabrics. At the top is a small box that says "Page artist" and at the bottom is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here."
January 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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sarielsnowings.bsky.social
Sneak peek of my upcoming piece!!
🏺 Bliss before Catharsis 🏺
I’m so excited about this one 👁️

Check out @taplingzines.bsky.social for more info!!
#art #zine #AncientGreece
A cropped screenshot of a lined digital piece (not coloured yet). Four trans people lie together (the faces of three of them are visible). They wear hairstyles and robes typical of Ancient Greek tradition.
January 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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For our queer history zine, Ollie Rollins ( @thinginthedirt.bsky.social ) is illustrating a Bulgarian, medieval-era trans man sewing his own outfit, inspired by the artist's own love of fiber arts and fashion.

#Transmasc #Transgender #TransArt #Bulgaria
A digital illustration of a transmasc person with a cloth covering their body. They hold a cup of wine and a loaf of bread, and are surrounded by motifs including stalks of wheat and grapes on vines. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a small box that says "Page artist."
January 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Marta Selusi ( @martiwikiwi.bsky.social ) is a traditional watercolor artist who will be painting the fadrina and maxuxa of the Valencian Kingdom in Spain. They represent traditional asexual identities, and will be having fun knitting fishing nets together!

#Valencia #Asexuality #Watercolor #Zine
A watercolor painting of two characters lounging at a small table with warm drinks, surrounded by various plants. One is reading a newspaper and the other is doing crochet, and both are smiling warmly. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a small box that says "Page artist."
January 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Help us decide what languages to translate our zine into!
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forms.gle/yV2Lz6sSZ8gV...

This way, our project (and the queer joy it brings) can be more globally accessible! 🥰

#QueerZines #LGBTQ #Zines
January 10, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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For our We've Always Been Here queer history zine, Skribls ( @littleskrib.bsky.social ) is illustrating a lesbian couple relaxing and chatting at the bar of an underground queer club in 1980s Japan!

#Japan #QueerHistory #QueerArt #LesbianArt #Zines
Fanart of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Hans sits on top of a horse while Henry stands beside him, leaning in to hold him, face in his lap. The clouds behind show a warm sunset. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a small box that says "Page artist."
January 9, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Clare McCanna ( @claremccanna.bsky.social ) is a traditional artist who's inspired by transmasc readings of Irish mythology, and plans to take that inspiration to explore the realistic relationships of two warriors in ancient Ireland.

#Ireland #IrishHistory #IrishMythology #QueerHistory #Zine
A traditional painting of two characters up in the air surrounded by large white birds. The character on the left has wings and is holding closely onto another collapsed figure who has arrows stuck in their back. At the top is a small box that says "Page artist" and at the bottom is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here."
January 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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a little horsey sneak peek of my wip for the We've Always Been Here zine by @taplingzines.bsky.social
full colour illustration of two horses chilling in the woods
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Abi Stevens ( @abistevensart.bsky.social ) is making three gorgeous and colorful stickers for the We've Always Been Here kickstarter! They're pride themed, featuring various historical weapons. Like the rest of our Kickstarter merch, they will also be limited edition!

#PrideMerch #Stickers #LGBTQ
A digital art piece of a broken battle axe with the text 'battered barbarian' in a ribbon across the bottom. The layout is in a condensed shape to look like a sticker or pin design on top of a purple background. At the top is a small box that says "Merch artist" and at the bottom is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here."
January 7, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Artiodaktyl ( @artiodaktyl.bsky.social ) will be illustrating a group of queer besties hanging out (while organizing revolutions!) in the late 19th-century in Cavite, Philippines. Expect colonial-era fashion, with queer and trans friendship and love!

#Philippines #FilipinoArt #QueerHistory #Zine
Digital art of a southeast Asian couple, one visibly transmasc with stylized vines as top surgery scars, surrounded by a worn stone building and many different flowers and plants. The transmasc character is also using a cane, and the characters are leaning close, possibly about to kiss. At the top is a small box that says "Page artist" and at the bottom is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here."
January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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guoldu.bsky.social
Buorre ođđajahkki 🎇 Still lovingly putting work into this piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social 's first zine, We've Always Been Here featuring queers thruout history.

#guolduart
tilted crop of a painting showing two women lit by warm light in an inset. behind them, the aurora borealis
January 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Ziggy ( @strandedziggy.bsky.social ) will be illustrating a Jewish trans woman doing embroidery by a river, with her past self reflected in the water. It’s based on a poem from the 1300s by a rabbi who expressed a desire to live life as a woman!

#Jewish #Transgender #TransArt #QueerHistory
A digital illustration of two masculine figures leaning intimately close, foreheads touching, with one wearing a suit of armor. The background is filled with smoke and fire. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a small box that says "Page artist."
January 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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julievasques.bsky.social
já viram cass de cabelo natural?
#wip pra @taplingzines.bsky.social
arte digital incompleta de uma mulher tocando lira enquanto é abraçada por trás por sua namorada. Ela é uma mulher branca, tem cabelos castanhos decorados com louros, brinco de lua e um bracelete enrolado no braço com uma cobra em cada ponta, veste um peplos aberto na lateral, mostrando a perna, e um lenço estampado amarrado na cintura. A outra é uma mulher negra com cabelos meio ruivos, tranças decoradas com arco de ouro e uma coroa de flores, usa brinco de sol e veste um chiton com um hamation enrolado nele, decorado com padrões geométricos.
January 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM