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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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And our final artist intro, our cover artist, Nightgalen ( @nightgalen.bsky.social )! His beautiful wrap-around cover illustration will feature Indigenous Métis culture, with a gay couple sharing a private moment away from a festival. The official cover will be revealed very soon, so stay tuned!
A digital painting of two people outside laying on blankets tossed over the grass. They are playing chess, and a pond is shimmering in the light behind them. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a box that says "Cover artist."
February 1, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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As our final page artist announcement for We've Always Been Here, Noah Dao ( @noahdeaart.bsky.social ) will be illustrating two cowboy lovers sharing a tender moment embraced in each other's arms.

#Cowboys #GayCowboys #LGBTQArt
A digital illustration of a cowboy in a denim jacket and brown hat standing in front of vibrant red and white fireworks. 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 30, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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For our queer history zine, We've Always Been Here, Viktor Aleksander ( @nooskadraws.bsky.social ) is bringing us to a gentlemen's smoking club during the Victorian era, where two men will be subtly sharing signs of their affection.

#QueerHistory #QueerArt #LGBTQArt #Zines #GayArt
A digital illustration of two masculine characters embracing each other, one dressed in a flowy blue robe and the other in a reddish robe with chainmail. 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 28, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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For We've Always Been Here, Sadfarts ( @sadfarts.bsky.social ) will be painting a lesbian couple in ancient Mesoamerica, swimming in a lake together.

#Mesoamerica #QueerHistory #QueerArt #LesbianArt #WLWArt #LGBTQ
A digital illustration of two women of color dancing together in several poses, with a small cupid figure shooting a heart-shaped arrow at them. There's a glittering cityscape behind them with the sky and clouds in pink, purple, and dark blue 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 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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For our queer history zine, Carmine ( @carminedeville.bsky.social ) will be highlighting sapphic love in the secret underground clubs in 1930s and 1940s America, a historical safe haven for LGBTQ+ folks away from homophobia and police brutality.

#SapphicArt #WLWArt #FilmNoir #QueerHistory #Zine
An illustration of two feminine characters kissing under mistletoe. The one on the left has darker skin and hair, and wears a dress shirt, a tie, and pants with suspenders, while the one on the right has fair skin and blonde hair, and wears a pink dress with various jewelry. 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 24, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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For the We've Always Been Here queer history zine, Alina ( @/obscureoccultist on Instagram and Tumblr ) was inspired by the Mughal era in both theme and art style, and will be painting a lesbian couple in a garden.

#Mughal #MughalEmpire #LesbianArt #QueerArt #QueerZines
A digital art piece of two women sitting together at a bar table, seen from an extremely low angle. The anatomy is extremely stylized and fluid, and the colors are very saturated and vibrant. 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 4, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Tori ( @/akaiitori on Tumblr ) is painting a lesbian Ticuna wedding for our queer history zine, showing traditional love and acceptance in this Amazonian Indigenous society, who accepted same-sex marriage and fluid gender identites before colonization.

#Ticuna #Indigenous #IndigenousArt #Zines
A digital illustration of someone in shadow riding a horse-like creature in a dark, grassy field. A small lantern on the animal's neck is one of the only light sources besides a slightly rising sun far in the background. 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 3, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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For We've Always Been Here, Guoldu ( @guoldu.bsky.social ) is painting Indigenous queer love with two northern Sámi lesbians in a lavvu, a traditional type of cold-weather shelter that supported their nomadic lifestyle following reindeer herds.

#Sami #Indigenous #IndigenousArt #LGBTQArt
A digital illustration of a transmasculine person with long black hair surrounded by stars in a dreamy fashion. They have a starry constellation pattern covering where their top surgery scars are, and are lifting a needle with connected thread, as if they have sewn the pattern on themself. 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 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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For our upcoming queer history zine, Moon ( @fruitgravy.bsky.social ) will be bringing us to the 1920s with flapper women in a restaurant, enjoying each others' company in the underground life of the Prohibition Era.

#Flappers #QueerHistory #LesbianArt #QueerZines
A digital art piece of two people leaning in, possibly about to kiss. One is dressed in a suit of armor with a red rose tucked into the helmet. The armor and the building in the background are extremely detailed and the whole piece has a very warm color tone. 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 1, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Oliver Niko ( @oliverniko.bsky.social ) will be painting some Welsh lesbians for the We've Always Been Here zine. They'll be adorned in traditional clothing, lying together in a garden of daffodils, Wales' national flower. Expect disability rep too!

#Wales #WelshArt #LGBTQArt #Disability
A digital painting of two characters holding hands and kissing underwater, both wearing fancy, ornate clothing. Sunlight filters in from above and shines strongly on their figures. 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."
December 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Felix ( @tapiocawizard.bsky.social ) is celebrating the long-standing history of queer identities in Native American nations, through an illustration of a precolonial Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) man and two-spirit person sharing a tender moment in a field of corn.

#Mohawk #Haudenosaunee #2Spirit
A digital illustration of a woman and her toddler daughter praying in a mosque. The mother wears mostly dark, muted colors, while the daughter wears a bright purple dress with yellow and orange stockings. 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."
December 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM