What sets D'Eon's work apart is its exceptional ability to subvert the perceived "wholesome" image associated with vintage illustrative styles. They harness the inherent language of romance, economic power, and aesthetic sensibility found within these styles as a powerful tool to tell stories of historically oppressed and marginalized queer communities. By depicting images of queer love, seduction, sexuality, identity, and romance, D'Eon fearlessly strips away the taboo nature surrounding the queer subject, presenting it in all its authentic and beautiful essence. Through art, D'Eon aims to normalize and celebrate the experiences of the marginalized, placing them at the center of the narrative using rhetorical styles historically associated with empowerment and mainstream recognition.