Now that I’ve settled into my new space, I decided it was time to indulge in a little “retail therapy” (oh, sorry — just gagged a bit. I hate that turn of phrase, though I’m not gonna lie, it evokes the spirit of the experience pretty well). I’m not going to lie and say I’m never going to shop big box stores again — though I am trying to be more selective about which ones I frequent — but I am making a point to support small, local, and queer or queer-positive creators when I can.
To that end, here are the first of several small shops I’ve recently made purchases at, and would gladly recommend:
The first is Liberal Jane Illustrations, who has explicitly politically charged artwork in vibrant, beautiful colors. Their prints are digital downloads, so you can print your own at home for between $5 and $10. I recently purchased three, and I am in love with them:
Forgive the off-angle of the last one, I put these up and subsequently photographed them on a sunny weekend, and the glare was relentless, haha. Anyway, their use of color is fantastic and I am utterly in love with these prints — they make my queer, non-binary heart sing.
The other shop I just got an order from is BrittsGeekBoutique, who sells amazing fandom-themed stickers:
In love.
I have more orders coming in over the next several days, including a fairly large order from a local shop, and I’m excited to share with you all. Buying little treats is always nice; nicer still when you are supporting small, queer creators (especially as a small, queer creator!)
To that end, news about upcoming gallery showing and art shows soon. Very excited.
Hope you are all doing well. Take care of yourselves, and each other.
All Your Crooked Heart 