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). 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💖🫶✊🍑
“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
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
August 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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
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
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
July 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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.
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).
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).
June 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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).
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).
Good morning!🌞Day 2 of World Pride begins shortly…see you sooooooon!🤩🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈💖🥰🎨🌎#worldpride2025 #queerartist #lgbtqart #thaddeusart #travelingartist #freehugs
June 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Good morning!🌞Day 2 of World Pride begins shortly…see you sooooooon!🤩🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈💖🥰🎨🌎#worldpride2025 #queerartist #lgbtqart #thaddeusart #travelingartist #freehugs
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
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
“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
May 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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
“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
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
“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
May 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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
“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
“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
May 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
“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