justin demeter (he/him) is an oakland-based taurus creature who derives great pleasure from making pretty and provocative things and then putting them in your hands and heart.

by day Justin works in publishing, selling mental health and spirituality books. his art is also inspired by topics of mental health, as well as gender, queerness, nature, and the occasional mythical creature. he has been published in Trans Bodies, Trans Selves 2nd Edition (Oxford University Press) and We Apologize for the Inconvenience (Beyond the Veil Press).

justin's shop: is extremely homegrown... all prints and cards are printed and hand-cut per order and will ship within a week. your patience, ideas, and support are much appreciated during this new growth phase. 🤍

"think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course"

—kahlil gibran

Now available from new words {press}!

* I have two poems and an art piece included in this anthology *

new words issue three

An anthology featuring 39 trans and gender-expansive poets

from Beyond the Veil Press

* I have a poem and an art piece included in this anthology *

WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE

Queer & Trans Voices Anthology (February 2023)

An anthology of poetry & art featuring queer & trans voices, expressing grief, rage, resilience, and love for the community in response to the ClubQ shooting in Colorado Springs.

Featuring poetry and artwork from 50 creators around the world.

100% profits to ClubQ victims

New Edition of Trans Bodies, Trans Selves released 4/15/22!

I’m honored to have a poem and a piece of art included in the 2nd edition of Trans Bodies, Trans Selves, published by Oxford University Press.

Trans Bodies is a 649-page resource guide by and for the trans, gender expansive, and nonbinary community and their families. it includes information on health, legal issues, cultural and social questions, relationships, history, activism, and much more.

you can purchase it from your favorite local bookshop, or directly from Oxford University Press.