SEPTEMBER 2025
Go Forth
and Be Gay!
With the LGBTQ+ community under renewed attack, we must celebrate our artistic stories and each other.
This publication is a labor in love that i hope will inspire LGBTQ+ artists and foster a greater Queer art community. We face tough times ahead, and it’s always better to do so together.
Below is a summary of the content in the second issue.
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Inside Issue 2
DRAMATIC FLAIR
Multidisciplinary artist Samuel Pettit blends theater, illustration, music, and design into a vibrant creative life. Whether he’s writing musicals and graphic novels or drawing up cartoons and T-shirt designs, his work is fueled by a deep belief in art’s power to uplift and make the world a better place.
PUTTING HIMSELF OUT THERE
Canadian artist Jayson G. Ransome uses art as a space for self-discovery. Influenced by Anime and the kink world, his work celebrates Queer desire, body positivity, and diverse representation. His journey is one of growth and liberation, and today, he creates unapologetically, urging fellow artists to silence their self-doubt, share their work, and embrace artistic comradery as part of their creative evolution.
PAINTING TO THE MAX
Ian Thomas Franks creates symbol-rich acrylic worlds where Queer identity and narratives collide. His intricate compositions draw on influences from theater, religion, and art history. A former actor turned painter, Franks crafts immersive scenes that invite viewers to wander, discover secrets, and lose themselves in unapologetically Gay storytelling.
ON VIEW
Kansas City artist Casey Hannan explores visibility, intimacy, and Queer identity in his bold, graphic drawings and evocative writing. His evolving work reflects both personal vulnerability and resilience and explores how art — and life — can be deeply private and yet unsettingly voyeuristic at the same time.
SECTIONS:
QUEERSTORY:
A Gay icon ahead of his time
Glyn Philpot’s bravery was his fall from grace — and his modern redemption
ON DISPLAY:
Edward Burra
Tate Britain holds Burra’s first retrospective in London in 40 years
LEGAL CORNER:
Get it copyright from the start
They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. But a lot of good that does when someone walks by in a T-shirt featuring a design you created — but definitely didn’t put there. So what’s an artist to do? Educate yourself on your copyright protections, for one.
KNOWLEDGE BASE:
Drawing from Life
Life drawing is a standard of artistic practice. But if you’re nervous about joining your first session, never fear: There are plenty of ways to dip your toes in!
