Edward Ficklin (he/him), the maverick artist not afraid to say gay, is a self-taught painter, writer, publisher and sometimes technologist. He creates sensuous and erotically-tinged queer surrealist art, publishes queer-centered sci-fi comix, and pontificates regularly on a range of topics in his Queer Quantum Dispatch newsletter.
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Hello, darlings. How are you? Looking fabulous, as always. Big glittery hello ✨ to those joining us after the last Dandyland event! Lovely to meet you--or see you again! This fall I had the honor of being interviewed for the inaugural issue of Erotic Edges magazine. It’s a delightfully naughty digital publication put out by the intrepid duo behind the virtual drawing group of the same name. It’s a wonderful, international community celebrating unrestrained eroticism in both art and life. The new magazine, now on its third issue, captures that spirit beautifully. Here’s some of the lovely things they had to say along with the works from Watches of the Night that they featured. His work is a celebration of the human spirit, a reminder of the rising sun after the darkest of nights. Like a true performer, Edward forges connections with his audience and fellow artists. His poses tell stories, inviting interpretation, and blurring the lines between the model and the muse. He invites us all to explore the beauty of desire and expression, to savor moments of intensity, and to celebrate the power of artistic self-discovery. In his world, sensuality isn’t just a theme; it’s a language, and art is the conversation that connects us all. And if you want to hear the garrulous old queen herself, check out the YouTube video! It’s a wonderful publication and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. I hope you’ll check out not only the issue featuring yours truly, but all the issues—current and upcoming. Or sign up for a drawing session. Or hang out with them in WhatsApp. So many options… Until next time, flame on! 🔥 |
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Edward Ficklin
Edward Ficklin (he/him), the maverick artist not afraid to say gay, is a self-taught painter, writer, publisher and sometimes technologist. He creates sensuous and erotically-tinged queer surrealist art, publishes queer-centered sci-fi comix, and pontificates regularly on a range of topics in his Queer Quantum Dispatch newsletter.
Hello, darlings, how are you? Looking fabulous as always. Nestled at the bottom of this morning’s round up of news from the New York Times was a fun little article (gift link) about the still on-going excavation of Pompeii. I mean, for how many centuries now have people been picking away at those lava-covered ruins? While finds like cool frescoes in a dining room garner coverage in major outlets, rarely does anyone discuss the amazing number of erotic works uncovered. Uncovered and then,...
One of the most wonderful spring rituals of the NYC area is the New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show. A fabulously steamy display of the sexiest flowers nature has to offer. You’ve got more sexual organs on display than even the wildest backroom. It’s on through April 21. If you’re in the area, check it out. Over the last couple of years, flowers have been showing up more and more in my paintings. So, on the occasion of my visit to this year’s extravaganza, I posed myself the question: why...
Darlings, how are you? Looking fabulous as always. Two juicy updates on my recent exploits at furthering my gay agenda. First, a naughty art show in the desert and then, a new chapter in the graphic novel. Two of my bois headed on a trip west for the Tucson Erotica art show running March 2-30. The show runs the entire month, punctuated with special events that look delicious. If you go, I hope you’ll share all the juicy details. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Sharing the walls with all the other...