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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · 25d

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

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · 28d

Our history is now.
#lgbtqhistorymonth #celebratelgbtqhistory #bethechange #ourhistoryisnow #thaddeusart #octobermessage #queerartist

Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Aug 25

New here? Welcome!
Here’s a brief preview of my world…
#thaddeusart #lgbtqart #diversityinart #queerartist #comeintomyworlde

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Aug 4

My next, and longest-running outdoor exhibit, is The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts on September 13th & 14th! This will be my 14th year at this festival, and I will be in my usual spot next to Cram Fashion. I hope to see you there! 🎨🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈#queerartist #lgbtqart #thaddeusart #acrylicpainter

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Jul 21

If you need to break free from the ordinary and be part of something fabulous this weekend, I highly recommend Bloomington-Normal Pridefest this Saturday! My art booth is on Main Street across from The Bistro! Saturday 4pm-11pm 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🎨🍑#bloomingtonnormal #lgbtqart #queerartist #pride #thaddeusart

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Jul 19

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.

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Jun 11

Hey Pickleball players, sportsball fans, Chicago folks, and lovers of my owls…Thaddeus Art Pickleball paddles are here!

They are $129 each (+ tax/shipping)
Pick one up at a Thaddeus Art exhibit near you, or purchase online at thaddeusart.com/thegiftshop (pricing online reflects $20 shipping).

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Jun 8

Good morning!🌞Day 2 of World Pride begins shortly…see you sooooooon!🤩🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💖🥰🎨🌎#worldpride2025 #queerartist #lgbtqart #thaddeusart #travelingartist #freehugs

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thaddeus Art at World Pride Festival starts tomorrow! Booth P422 on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington DC. #worldpride2025 #thaddeusart #queerartist #supportqueerartists #supportlgbtq

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · May 31

My “Pink Money” blog is dedicated the queer and ally creatives who are just trying to make it.
You’ve always had the power. 💪🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

A very special thanks to my friend and photographer Greg Macek for the fabulous photos! 📸

Read the blog, and view the photos at thaddeusart.com/blog👀✍️

https://thaddeusart.com/blog👀✍️

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · May 12

Hello fabulous people! It may be Monday, but that means we have all week to become that phoenix we know we are!
“Pink Money” blog coming soon.
Photography by Greg Macek.
“Phoenix 2025” by me.
Check out the painting at my upcoming exhibits.
Purchase prints at thaddeusart.com/outofthisworld

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · May 12

Good morning fabulous people! It may be Monday, but that means we have all week to become that phoenix we know we are!
“Pink Money” blog coming soon.
Photography by Greg Macek.
“Phoenix 2025” by me.
Check out the painting at my upcoming exhibits.
Purchase prints at thaddeusart.com/outofthisworld

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · May 9

“Pink Money” exposes the joy within the tough necessity of protest. This blog post and photographic expression is coming out at the end of the month, just in time for Pride! I’ll be hitting the streets soon after, at the World Pride Street Festival! Photography by Greg Macek. 🎨🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💖🧱✨ #pinkmoney

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · May 1

My upcoming blog, “Pink Money”, delves into the financial ties of queer artists, including the importance of music to the festival scene. Coming soon! Photo by Greg Macek #pinkmoney #queerartist #lgbtqart #gayartist #musicians #queermusicians #supportartists #artistssupportingartists #thaddeusart

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Apr 14

“Pink Money”, my 2025 photoshoot and blog, are being edited and written and will be coming out soon! Thanks to Greg Macek for being my fabulous photographer throughout all the shennanigans…the painting swaps, the feathers, the leathers, that beer I spilled—I appreciate you!📸🎨🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
#pinkmoney

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thaddeus Art’s Empowerment 2025 starts now! Headed off to Phoenix, AZ for Rainbows Festival…followed by a year of coast to coast travel with my art! Continue to follow me for exciting exhibit announcements! #empowerment2025 #thaddeusart

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Mar 30

Wishing all my trans friends a fierce and joyous TDOV! I know it’s officially tomorrow, but you know the gays…we celebrate everything all week! 🏳️‍⚧️🎨🥳✊#tdov #thaddeusart #transgenderdayofvisibility2025 #beyourbrandofvisible

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Mar 14

To celebrate my birthday, I’m offering up my latest creations for sale! Give the gift of empowerment to yourself or somebody you love with new Thaddeus Art Queer Empowerment Pendants! 🧱🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🔻🎨
Purchase and find further info at thaddeusart.com/thegiftshop

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Mar 10

Colorizing a new piece!

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Mar 6

As I get ready for an artistic photoshoot and a solo show in Chicago, I can’t help but feel like I’ve done this before 🤣🎨

I am looking forward to showing off how far I’ve come in “Empowerment 2025”–the photoshoot, and upcoming 2025 exhibits like the Thaddeus Spring Home Show: Chicago!

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Mar 4

My latest 16” x 16” original Mantini painting is complete and available for purchase! Contact me for details. #mantini #cocktailart #lgbtqart #cheers #acrylicpainter #studiotime #thaddeusart

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Mar 3

Sharing the process for my brand new Queer Empowerment pendants! 3 painting steps before signing/sealing each piece (plus additional custom option I’ll be sharing soon!), leather cord, and hand painting each box for a fully custom piece of wearable art! Get your brick online starting March 14th!

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Thaddeus Art @peterthaddeusart.bsky.social · Mar 2

Thaddeus Art proudly supports Women’s History Month! This includes trans women, black women, larger women, smaller women…all women.
Sound like DEI? It is! My art is all about celebrating diversity, and promoting equity and inclusion.
Own any of my art? You just might be a supporter of DEI😊🎨🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖

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