Rev Derek (he/him/his) 🏳️‍🌈

Today’s sermon was about how music heals and sustains us through life’s highs and lows. I’m dancing—thick, joyful, and free! My joy made it onto the bulletin as a coloring page! What songs keep you moving?
#BlackArt #BlackGaySky #AddBlackSky #BodyPositive #QueerArt #colorpage #blackartist #joy

I love seeing all yall in these red dresses! Who’s going let me draw or paint a pic of them wearing one?!?! #reddressrun #blackgaysky

I thought so. I thought i recognized the Great American tower and the suspension bridge.

What city is this????

#workinprogress 1st layers of a gouache painting, background undertones only. Her face is hidden, not in secrecy —her story still unfolding. A Black queen—thick, grown, proud—claiming city space. #BlackArt #BlackGaySky #AddBlackSky #Gouache #QueerArt #BodyPositive #skyafterdark #WIP #blackartist

A gouache painting in progress, done in rich blue monochrome tones, features a confident, full-figured Black person taking a mirror selfie. They are turned in profile, looking over their shoulder with a soft, knowing expression. Their head is shaved, and they wear a short beard and AirPods. The subject holds a smartphone with four camera lenses visible on the back. They are dressed in a fitted t-shirt and partially pulled-down pants, emphasizing the curve of their hips and backside. The blue undertones give the figure emotional depth, shadow, and softness, celebrating gender non-conforming beauty and body positivity. The background is left blank, directing focus entirely on the subject. A red-handled paintbrush rests to the right side of the canvas, signaling that this is a work in progress.

#WorkInProgress on a new gouache piece. Deep blue undertones-shadow & softness. Gender non-conforming beauty—fluid, fierce, sacred. This body bends binaries.
#BlackArt #BlackGaySky #AddBlackSky #Gouache #QueerArt #BodyPositive #GenderNonConforming #skyafterdark #WIP #blackartist

If you think a golden ballroom is more important than childhood cancer research… I have nothing left to say to you. Please unfollow me.

#pediatriccancer #cancermom

A pencil sketch in progress, drawn on paper. The figure is gender non-conforming, seated in a soft yet powerful pose. Their body is full, grounded, and expressive—capturing beauty beyond the binary. The torso is partially shaded to define depth and curves, and the facial features are gently rendered with emotion and ambiguity. Their form leans into androgyny, embracing both softness and strength. The lines are intentional but still evolving, with visible sketch marks and unfinished edges hinting at the upcoming gouache painting. This work-in-progress honors fluidity, sacred embodiment, and the defiant joy of being wholly oneself.

#WorkInProgress for a new gouache piece. Honoring gender non-conforming beauty in all its fluid, fierce, & sacred form. This body bends binaries & commands softness and strength.
#BlackArt #BlackGaySky #AddBlackSky #Gouache #QueerArt #BodyPositive #GenderNonConforming #skyafterdark #WIP #blackartist

It ain't going away, no it ain't going away....

Just finished book club with @noirleanian.bsky.social and @astromarvaroso.bsky.social. We're ready a dense and challenging book this go 'round.

Free coloring page inspired by Lift Every Voice and Sing by Augusta Savage. This image isn’t in my book—but she is!
Grab my 136-page Black History coloring book:
www.derekterry.com/store/p385/B...
Commissions open! Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/DATsHop...
#addblacksky #blackgaysky #RevDerekTerry

Orange Monday. Acrylic on canvas. 🍊

Farmington Hills, Michigan

🤣 she kept a drink in her hand! She showed her ass 🤣😂🤦🏾‍♂️

excuse my raspy, sick laugh at the end 😅

Oooooo she brings it every time. Every. Single. Time.

Time is running out for the children of Gaza!

At my beautiful church, trying to hold on to light in a heavy world. Grateful for the work I get to do—but caring for myself is hard. Still, I expect a miracle. Still, I believe in joy.
🎶 You Brought the Sunshine – Clark Sisters
#addblacksky #blackgaysky #BlackQueerResilience

I sold those knives, I hated that job and I was a terrible sales person. The knives are fucking amazing tho lol

20 years ago today, ‘SKY HIGH’ released in theaters.

"I am not now, nor have I ever been, a Las Vegas showgirl… I… am a headliner.” - Deloris Van Cartier

My happy place as well!!! This is dope!

I read that wrong at first! Lol. I agree tho

I would but I’m bald af lol

🎨✍🏽🎶 Creatives! Artists, writers, singers—looking for community?
I’m starting a regular online space to share work, spark ideas, and lift each other up.
Old-school salon vibes: soulful, inspiring, affirming.
DM or comment if you’re in. Let’s build something beautiful. 💫

I looooove the Nicholas Brothers!

Hey Black Man,

Make sure your doctor is checking your vitamin levels. Actually, make sure you’re going to the doctor.

Idc if it’s a community clinic.

GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!!

For the Epsteinth time, an 'underage woman' is called a CHILD.

Thanks for coming to my Pred Talk.

Once Upon a Forest
Susan van den Munckhof
Trail Camera Wildlife Photography

“Silence is not safety, neutrality is not love, and the church must not be a bystander.” Grateful to speak these words at #UCCSynod for 40 years of Open and Affirming ministry. Watch here: vimeo.com/1101670425?s... #LGBTQ #openandaffirming #addlgbtsky #addblackgaysky @unitedchurch.bsky.social