Thaddeus Art
@peterthaddeusart.bsky.social
I’m an artist specializing in the depictions and empowerment of the LGBTQ+ community. You can find me in person at exhibits around the United states and online at thaddeusart.com (where you can also find my exhibit schedule). 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💖🫶✊🍑
Human Gilbert Baker was an artist/activist responsible for giving the LGBTQ community visibility in a way we had not seen up til then.
The 1st of my LGBTQ Icons series, it measures 30” x 24”, the original is mixed media w/ texture. Prints can be purchased online : thaddeusart.com/fashionablyhuman!
The 1st of my LGBTQ Icons series, it measures 30” x 24”, the original is mixed media w/ texture. Prints can be purchased online : thaddeusart.com/fashionablyhuman!
February 20, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Human Gilbert Baker was an artist/activist responsible for giving the LGBTQ community visibility in a way we had not seen up til then.
The 1st of my LGBTQ Icons series, it measures 30” x 24”, the original is mixed media w/ texture. Prints can be purchased online : thaddeusart.com/fashionablyhuman!
The 1st of my LGBTQ Icons series, it measures 30” x 24”, the original is mixed media w/ texture. Prints can be purchased online : thaddeusart.com/fashionablyhuman!
The schedule for the first half of my “Passion Project 2026” tour! Further details can soon be found at thaddeusart.com/connect #passionproject2026 #lgbtqart #artschedule #travelingartist #thaddeusart
February 12, 2026 at 4:38 AM
The schedule for the first half of my “Passion Project 2026” tour! Further details can soon be found at thaddeusart.com/connect #passionproject2026 #lgbtqart #artschedule #travelingartist #thaddeusart
“Reflections” is now available at thaddeusart.com/scene or at a Thaddeus Art exhibit near you! Schedule coming soon at thaddeusart.com/connect.
#reflections #breaktheglass #lgbtqart #seeyourselfbeyourself #thaddeusart
#reflections #breaktheglass #lgbtqart #seeyourselfbeyourself #thaddeusart
February 7, 2026 at 6:52 AM
“Reflections” is now available at thaddeusart.com/scene or at a Thaddeus Art exhibit near you! Schedule coming soon at thaddeusart.com/connect.
#reflections #breaktheglass #lgbtqart #seeyourselfbeyourself #thaddeusart
#reflections #breaktheglass #lgbtqart #seeyourselfbeyourself #thaddeusart
Capturing the vibe of an LGBTQ icon and what they mean to the community is plenty on the agenda…figuring out a background that would back up such an icons fabulous arrow jacket is beyond. Luckily around midnight I started to figure it out. By 8am, it was set.🏳️🌈🎨🤘#freddiemercury #inprogress
February 2, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Capturing the vibe of an LGBTQ icon and what they mean to the community is plenty on the agenda…figuring out a background that would back up such an icons fabulous arrow jacket is beyond. Luckily around midnight I started to figure it out. By 8am, it was set.🏳️🌈🎨🤘#freddiemercury #inprogress
January recap! 15+ paintings, fashion design, book illustrations…SO many things to tell you and the year has barely started!!🎨🙈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🍑🥳📕👕#januaryrecap #newsyoucanchoosetouse #lgbtqart #thaddeusart #passionproject
February 1, 2026 at 3:25 AM
January recap! 15+ paintings, fashion design, book illustrations…SO many things to tell you and the year has barely started!!🎨🙈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🍑🥳📕👕#januaryrecap #newsyoucanchoosetouse #lgbtqart #thaddeusart #passionproject
An exploration of self, identity, and community, “Reflections” is more than a painting, it is an essential vibe for survival in these times we find ourselves in. See the completed “Reflections” original at Rainbows Festival in Phoenix, AZ March 28th-29th…blog, vlog, and fun surprises coming soon!
January 24, 2026 at 12:32 PM
An exploration of self, identity, and community, “Reflections” is more than a painting, it is an essential vibe for survival in these times we find ourselves in. See the completed “Reflections” original at Rainbows Festival in Phoenix, AZ March 28th-29th…blog, vlog, and fun surprises coming soon!
LGBTQ Icon number 3 is based off of the first LGBTQ icon I learned about when I was a kid. They had a great impact on how I view myself and the community today🫶To be unveiled on March 31st. Stay tuned! #lgbtqicons #process #lgbtqhistory #studiotime #2026art
January 20, 2026 at 1:58 AM
LGBTQ Icon number 3 is based off of the first LGBTQ icon I learned about when I was a kid. They had a great impact on how I view myself and the community today🫶To be unveiled on March 31st. Stay tuned! #lgbtqicons #process #lgbtqhistory #studiotime #2026art
January 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Adding fabric texture to Freddie’s fabulous rainbow arrow jacket🎤🏳️🌈🧥 #freddiemercury #lgbtqart #lgbtqhistory #thaddeusart #texture
January 11, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Adding fabric texture to Freddie’s fabulous rainbow arrow jacket🎤🏳️🌈🧥 #freddiemercury #lgbtqart #lgbtqhistory #thaddeusart #texture
Finishing the grayscale portion on “Reflections”…rays and all! Color begins tomorrow! #reflections #lgbtqart #paintingprocess #thaddeusart #queerartist
January 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Finishing the grayscale portion on “Reflections”…rays and all! Color begins tomorrow! #reflections #lgbtqart #paintingprocess #thaddeusart #queerartist
I felt like it wouldn’t do justice to the most important LGBTQ symbol in modern history (imo) to depict the flag and it’s creator as a flat painting…so I’m bringing it to life with fabric texture! #lgbtqhistory #gilbertbaker #queersymbolism #prideflag #thaddeusart
January 5, 2026 at 12:43 AM
I felt like it wouldn’t do justice to the most important LGBTQ symbol in modern history (imo) to depict the flag and it’s creator as a flat painting…so I’m bringing it to life with fabric texture! #lgbtqhistory #gilbertbaker #queersymbolism #prideflag #thaddeusart
Adding background to “The Violinist” grayscale paint sketch. #theviolinist #artofmusic #lgbtqart #transart #thaddeusart
January 4, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Adding background to “The Violinist” grayscale paint sketch. #theviolinist #artofmusic #lgbtqart #transart #thaddeusart
Wishing all of you a very Happy Holigays!
Here’s a preview of what’s to come in 2026, as Empowerment 2025 becomes Passion Project 2026!
#happyholigays #passionproject2026 #lgbtqart #queerartist #thaddeusart
Here’s a preview of what’s to come in 2026, as Empowerment 2025 becomes Passion Project 2026!
#happyholigays #passionproject2026 #lgbtqart #queerartist #thaddeusart
December 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Wishing all of you a very Happy Holigays!
Here’s a preview of what’s to come in 2026, as Empowerment 2025 becomes Passion Project 2026!
#happyholigays #passionproject2026 #lgbtqart #queerartist #thaddeusart
Here’s a preview of what’s to come in 2026, as Empowerment 2025 becomes Passion Project 2026!
#happyholigays #passionproject2026 #lgbtqart #queerartist #thaddeusart
Happy Coming Out Day!! No matter who you are, who you love, how you dress, or how you express yourself—you are valid and beautiful and fabulous! 💖🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🔥😘🤗#comingoutdayrealness #comingoutday #lgbtqart #thaddeusart
October 12, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Happy Coming Out Day!! No matter who you are, who you love, how you dress, or how you express yourself—you are valid and beautiful and fabulous! 💖🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🔥😘🤗#comingoutdayrealness #comingoutday #lgbtqart #thaddeusart
Our history is now.
#lgbtqhistorymonth #celebratelgbtqhistory #bethechange #ourhistoryisnow #thaddeusart #octobermessage #queerartist
#lgbtqhistorymonth #celebratelgbtqhistory #bethechange #ourhistoryisnow #thaddeusart #octobermessage #queerartist
October 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
New here? Welcome!
Here’s a brief preview of my world…
#thaddeusart #lgbtqart #diversityinart #queerartist #comeintomyworlde
Here’s a brief preview of my world…
#thaddeusart #lgbtqart #diversityinart #queerartist #comeintomyworlde
August 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
New here? Welcome!
Here’s a brief preview of my world…
#thaddeusart #lgbtqart #diversityinart #queerartist #comeintomyworlde
Here’s a brief preview of my world…
#thaddeusart #lgbtqart #diversityinart #queerartist #comeintomyworlde
Improving on a painting I created years ago…I just need 7 men in their birthday suits. Finished piece coming in September—see it at the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts in Chicago! #lgbtqart #climbers #queerart #pylon #northhalsted #lakevieweast #boystown #acrylicpainter #thaddeusart #summerfun
July 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Improving on a painting I created years ago…I just need 7 men in their birthday suits. Finished piece coming in September—see it at the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts in Chicago! #lgbtqart #climbers #queerart #pylon #northhalsted #lakevieweast #boystown #acrylicpainter #thaddeusart #summerfun
Funded by Max’s Mission, an agency dedicated to supporting families who have experienced loss from suicide, this mural series will be a bright, hopeful light of diversity, inclusion, and joy.
In Centennial Park Skate Park in Naperville, where Max Wijangco and his friends created community.
In Centennial Park Skate Park in Naperville, where Max Wijangco and his friends created community.
July 19, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Funded by Max’s Mission, an agency dedicated to supporting families who have experienced loss from suicide, this mural series will be a bright, hopeful light of diversity, inclusion, and joy.
In Centennial Park Skate Park in Naperville, where Max Wijangco and his friends created community.
In Centennial Park Skate Park in Naperville, where Max Wijangco and his friends created community.
Thaddeus Art at World Pride Festival starts tomorrow! Booth P422 on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington DC. #worldpride2025 #thaddeusart #queerartist #supportqueerartists #supportlgbtq
June 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Thaddeus Art at World Pride Festival starts tomorrow! Booth P422 on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington DC. #worldpride2025 #thaddeusart #queerartist #supportqueerartists #supportlgbtq
The world awaits at World Pride Festival! Come join the fierce celebration of queer lives, and see me and my latest art in the pink section, booth P422 this Saturday/Sunday June 7th & 8th, 12-7. #worldpride2025 #lgbtqart #queerartist #theworldawaits #pride #prideisaprotest #washingtondc
June 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The world awaits at World Pride Festival! Come join the fierce celebration of queer lives, and see me and my latest art in the pink section, booth P422 this Saturday/Sunday June 7th & 8th, 12-7. #worldpride2025 #lgbtqart #queerartist #theworldawaits #pride #prideisaprotest #washingtondc