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Well, the Month has come to an end, and you know what? I enjoyed it. I'll start collecting ideas for next year, and if you want to join? I'd love to have someone else doing this.

#Art #TheLongingMonth #PrideArt #QueerArt
A collection of the 30 illustrations I have done for The Longing Month, all in a nice, even grid.
June 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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If you want to draw along, here’s my prompt list for #TheLongingMonth during June 2026. Interpret how you will and have fun! #Art #PrideMonth #PrideArt
Prompts for The Longing Month, a Pride Month art challenge for 2026: First Crush, Secret, Haircut, Mirror, Armor, Looking Back, Glitter, Hands, Summer Heat, Swim, Kiss, Longing, Almost Touching, Nightlife, Monster, Hiding, Protest, Bruise, Saint, Waiting Room, Ritual, Found Family, Dance Floor, Home, Euphoria, Devotion, Future Self, Pride, Afterparty, Sunrise.
June 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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The Longing Month 27 - Future Self

This is the least queer entry I've done. But. I've been trying to get healthier. Not because I enjoy it - I definitely don't - but so that Future Me can keep doing things. I lost 10 kilos since September, and 99.8 kg is my next milestone. #TheLongingMonth #Art
An illustration, top-down, of a pair of feet standing on a digital scale. The scale reads "99.8"
June 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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The Longing Month 20: Waiting Room

Some people kick their closet door down, others spend a long time. There's no right way to do it, but I think we all know the feeling of waiting until the time FEELS right. #Art #PrideArt #TheLongingMonth #QueerArt #PrideMonth
An illustration of a young man sitting inside a cluttered (but weirdly spacious) closet. There are boxes and bags and containers. He is leaning with his back against the door, glancing at the door handle. He's wearing a blue shirt with a Progress Flag logo, and dark red sweatpants. He looks tired. He's been waiting a while.
June 19, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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The Longing Month 30 - Sunrise

It's the final day of Pride Month. I got through the night, figuratively speaking, and now there's a new day coming.

This one was challenging, but I think I made it work. More or less. Probably. #Art #PrideMonth #PrideArt #TheLongingMonth #Sunrise
An illustration of a street. On the left are buildings, on the right are trees. A shadow is stretching out on the road, as if the sun was rising behind the viewer, and "The Longing Month 30 Sunrise" is written in the sky. It's very moody - blue and orange.
June 30, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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The Longing Month 24 - Home

This got a little abstract, mainly because I have some trouble with "home". I mean I *have* a home - a place I go to every night where I feel safe and loved - but I don't feel home much outside of that.

#Art #PrideArt #TheLongingMonth #Home #QueerArt
The silhouette of a man against a plain white background. The silhouette is filled with images - a collage of photographs of people and places and things. In the upper right is a yellow-orange text box that reads,"The Longing Month 24. Home."
June 23, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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The Longing Month 22 - Found Family

I learned a few things with this, including how hard it is to rotate an envelope in perspective.

Anyway. Families are often found and made by the people who need them. #Art #PrideArt #PrideMonth #QueerArt #TheLongingMonth
An illustration of a counter by the window. There are sticky notes on the wall with messages and lists and appointments. On the counter is an open envelope and a note that reads, "Stay as long as you like. - C." with a house key on a Progress Flag keychain.
June 21, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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The Longing Month 13: Almost Touching

This is different from "Hands" as this is intentional. A choice to touch. The touch hasn't been completed, but the decision has been made, and I think that's important.

Bonus bisexual lighting. You're welcome. #PrideArt #Art #PrideMonth #TheLongingMonth
A hand is reaching into the picture from the left, one finger extended, to touch the figure on the right. We see only the back of the figure's head. The hand is almost touching.
June 13, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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The Longing Month 29 - Afterparty

If I absolutely MUST go to a party, this is the afterparty as I need. Me, coffee, peace and quiet.

The contrast between the diner (drawover of a source pic) and the guy (an abomination from Beyond) is pretty stark. #TheLongingMonth #Art #PrideMonth #PrideArt
An illustration of a young man in a suit sitting in a diner booth at night. He looks exhausted and is holding a cup of coffee. Because the Artist clearly hates him, his feet do not touch the floor, and he is vividly aware of his plight, the poor guy....
June 28, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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The Longing Month 25 - Euphoria

This was even harder than "Home" because I'm not entirely sure I know what euphoria actually feels like. Maybe I've felt it and talked myself out of having felt it - that sure sounds like me.

So yeah. Chasing that feeling. #Art #TheLongingMonth #PrideMonth #PrideArt
An illustration of an amorphous, multicolored ball of light amidst mist and clouds in the darkness. A hand is reaching towards it from the bottom left, the light of the ball streaming through his fingers. I dunno, man, this was the only way I could think to do it.
June 24, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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The Longing Month 23: Dance Floor

A drawover of a photo from when I was in college. I do miss the guy who would willingly go to a school dance - with people - wear a vest unironically, and have a good time.

He had no idea what was coming, but he was having fun. #Art #TheLongingMonth #PrideMonth
An illustration of a hand holding a photograph of six people, dressed for a school dance event, having a good time. They look happy and unencumbered by the modern need to perform all the time. It's just a picture, not Content.
June 22, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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The Longing Month 17: Protest

I can't do crowd scenes, and this feels more like my type of protest: small, simple, clear. #Art #PrideArt #PrideMonth #Protest #TheLongingMonth #PrideFlag
An illustration of a coffee mug on a desk. The mug reads, "DOLOROSA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - est. 1959". The mug has pens and pencils in it, as well as a small Pride flag. There are books on the desk, a window, and the wall has a small Crucifix between two indeterminate posters.
June 17, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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The Longing Month 15: Monster

Mirrors are clearly bad news in my artistic world. Especially when they show you what you fear you might be. #Monster #Art #QueerArt #PrideArt #PrideMonth #TheLongingMonth
A bathroom scene. We see from the POV of a young man looking in the mirror, gripping a pale blue sink with both hands. In the mirror is not his reflection, but a dark, goatlike creature with a smirk, tentacles, and words of abuse and anger floating behind him in a purple void.
June 15, 2026 at 5:53 AM
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The Longing Month 07: Glitter

This one popped into my head the moment I looked at the prompt. That said, it took a photo reference and at least three tries to get to this point. And a "Paint Skin" tutorial. Could be better, but it is what it is. #PrideArt #PrideMonth #TheLongingMonth #Glitter
An illustration: a bust of a young man with multi-colored glitter on his face, chest, and shoulders.
June 7, 2026 at 5:10 AM
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The Longing Month 26 - Devotion

To me, devotion is small things that don't HAVE to be done, but they are. Because that person is just that important to you. You leave dinner for them because you know they'll be home and hungry and you care. #Art #PrideArt #TheLongingMonth #QueerArt #Devotion
An illustration of an open microwave oven. Inside is a blue-and-green striped bowl with a yellowish plate covering it. A sticky note on the bowl reads, "Welcome home! - C." On top of the microwave is a blue mug with a teabag in it, a green box of "Fine Tea". On the wall is a calendar with notes, and a sticky note that reads, Percy - 15th and Oak, 10 PM. - Eoin." Who are Percy and Eoin? Maybe you'll find out someday....
June 25, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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The Longing Month 14: Night Life

Sometimes your own worst enemy is you. I know mine is.... #Art #PrideArt #PrideMonth #TheLongingMonth #NightLife
An illustration of a phone on a nightstand. It is 1:32 AM. We see the owner of the phone's hand gripping a pillow on the bed to the left. The phone has several messages from the last few hours asking where the owner is and why he's not out with his friends.
June 14, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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Holy crap, it's a comic! With panels and everything!

The Longing Month 21: Ritual

Coming out isn't done only once. Every new job, neighbor, conference, meeting is a choice to come out or not. Eventually you know the steps, you know the ritual by heart. #Art #PrideArt #TheLongingMonth #PrideMonth
A five-panel comic, starting in the top left. Panel 1: A hand, looking at a smartphone with a speech written on it. Panel 2: A closeup of a man's chest. He's wearing a blue suit, a light blue shirt, and a gold tie. He is adjusting a small Pride flag pin on his left lapel. Panel 3: Looking at the man from behind as he approaches a conference room. The shadows of several people can be seen behind frosted glass. Panel 4: A circular panel, closeup on the bearded lower half of the man's face. He's letting out a breath. Panel 5: A bearded man in a suit, saying, "Hi, everyone. Nice to meet you." A text box in the corner that reads, "The Longing Month 21: Ritual"
June 21, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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The Longing Month 10: Swim

I thought about adding people in the water and then decided not to. This way, the prompt carries almost the weight of a command that the subject is considering. And hey - not a bad shot at a still lake. Go me! #Art #PrideArt #PrideMonth #TheLongingMonth
An illustration of a young man sitting on a pier at a lake. The water is still. We see the young man from behind - he's wearing a red t-shirt, looking out over the water. Not, despite the prompt, swimming.
June 10, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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The Longing Month 09: Summer Heat

This was tough to put together, but I think I got something. I don't know who he's looking at, but I hope he manages to get him. The ミーン、ミーーーーーン　is an onomatopoeia for cicadas here in Japan, the true sound of summer. #PrideArt #Art #TheLongingMonth #PrideMonth
A drawing of a young man leaning out a window. He's pulling his collar back because he's hot - sweat drops coming down his face and neck. He's looking off to the left at someone - or something. The Japanese onomatopoeia for cicadas (Miin, miiiiiin) is on the left side.
June 9, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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The Longing Month 28 - Pride

My opinion of my own art baselines at "garbage" and then moves grudgingly up from there, if at all.

But I've kept up this whole month. Haven't missed a day. And some of it is maybe better than garbage. So I'll be proud of that. #TheLongingMonth #Art #PrideArt #Pride
Ain illustration of an iPad on a desk. The Procreate app is up, with "The Longing Month 28 Pride" written on a blank canvas. Scattered around the iPad are copies of drawings from previous days. The perspective work is terrible, but the point is made.
June 28, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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The Longing Month 16: Hiding

A direct follow-up to yesterday's "Monster." Avoiding the problem isn't the same as solving the problem, but it can buy you some time. #Art #PrideArt #PrideMonth #TheLongingMonth #QueerArt #Hiding
An illustration of a bathroom mirror against yellow tiled walls above a blue sink. A large piece of paper has been taped onto the mirror, mostly covering it. On the paper is written, "The Longing Month 16 - Hiding"
June 15, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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The Longing Month 8: Hands

This took a lot of tries and photo references to get right ("right"), but it was the first thing I thought of - hands just millimeters away from touching. A very special blend of anticipation and terror all at once. #PrideArt #PrideMonth #TheLongingMonth
An illustration of two people, standing next to each other on a bus, focusing on their hands. Their hands are just barely about to touch.
June 8, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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The Longing Month 11: Kiss

Like a lot of these, I'm not so much drawing The Prompt as I'm drawing the space around it. Drawing two guys kissing is fun, sure, but less interesting (to me) than drawing the reaction to a kiss you weren't expecting. #PrideArt #PrideMonth #Art #TheLongingMonth
An illustration of a young man with blonde hair and blue shirt. He is blushing, and has a hand up to his cheek to feel where he's just been kissed - unexpectedly.
June 11, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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The Longing Month 19 - Saint

Of COURSE I would do St. Sebastian. Confusing poor gay Catholic boys for centuries.

I like his expression. Not tortured, more like, "Ugh. This again."

Because queer life is like that sometimes.
#Art #PrideArt #TheLongingMonth #SaintSebastian #PrideMonth
An illustration of St. Sebastian. He's up against a tree, wearing a loincloth. One hand is behind his back, the other is on his head, and he as an expression of exasperation. Six arrows are stuck in his leg and torso. Their fletchings are Pride-flag colored. Make of that what you will. Behind him, rendered let's say "impressionistically," are greenery, hills, and sky.
June 18, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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The Longing Month 18: Bruise

I think this counts as my first comic! Anyway - not all bruises show on your skin. Some stay inside for a long, long time. #Art #PrideArt #PrideComic #PrideMonth #TheLongingMonth
An illustration of a young man sitting on the floor of his bedroom, in the dark, looking at his phone. We see on the left side his message chain (with timestamps): Green: You still there? (00:10) Grey: Yeah. (00:13) Grey: I'm sorry, man. I just don't feel that way about you. (00:14) Grey: You're my best friend. But I'm not... like you. (00:14) Grey: Hey. You okay? (00:25) Green: Yeah. I'm fine. (00:33) Green: Thanks. (00:41)
June 17, 2026 at 11:33 PM