Grief doesn't play by the rules. This is a watercolor print that's available called "Where Do We Go From Here?", that expresses exactly how I feel.Thanks for hanging in there with me. I'll be back 100% soon I hope. 🧡

Many of my LGBTQIA friends feel pressured to seem straight just to help homophobes feel comfortable with them. This is actually an illustration from my children's book, "The Rainbow Sheep".

Just wearing what I believe. One of my own tees! 💙 💚 🧡 🩷

My book “The Rainbow Sheep” on sale now!! Kids love it… and grownups too!! 🥰

Jesus is quoting Jeremiah and Ezekiel in this cartoon, claiming that some people talk about peace and peace prizes when in fact they fail peace in epic proportions, fan hate, create conflict, and start wars. Saying peace won't distract us from the fact that there is no peace.

Losing people changes places.

"JESUS RETURNS" Jesus isn't happy with the product for some reason. Can you figure out why? What's he going to tell the teller?

Our cartoon this week is from @nakedpastor.bsky.social - find it in the latest issue of the Church Times, out now! 👇 #churchtimes #churchnews #comment #features #arts #reviews #clergy #cofe #ChurchOfEngland #church

It's the person who changes who causes the disturbance. As long as no one changes their lives, everything stays the same... predictable, safe, and comfortable. But when one person changes... it challenges the others to as well. They no likee.

I drew this as a rough design concept for a t-shirt. It needs to be cleaned up but this is the idea. I'm affirming as f*ck. Are you? Do you like it?

Notice the figure isn’t walking toward the house. They’re walking past it. I used to be able to go home. Then things changed. Home became a memory. And memories aren’t places you can visit. Can you relate? Original: I Want To Go Home But I Can't

This is my phucket list I created in 2013. I post it every year as a testament to my determination to be me in spite of all opposition. You may use it. (I've had a bittersweet season and have shared older work to get through it. I promise to start creating new ones again.)

I drew this for someone to give it to her friend, Melanie. She wanted her to feel assured that she was loved unconditionally. She felt this cartoon conveyed it well. No strings attached! She sent a photo and I drew a cartoon version of Melanie. I can do one for you too!

When you’ve been labeled the black sheep your whole life… you might as well own it. Who’s with me?

2025 was a hard year. For many! Shooting ourselves into the next year... may it be bright. For you. For me. For all!

@nakedpastor.bsky.social David Hayward discusses his popular cartoons with Jesus and Rainbow Sheep. The viewer can see how he is challenging patriarchy & exclusion. 🌈 🎧 New ep out now - watch on YouTube to see the cartoons: youtu.be/U2okGOpqGrA?... #Christianity #deconstruction #O&A #2SLGBTQIA

You walk with your family. Guided by what they believe is "right". Held there by pressure, obligation, or habit. The holidays have a way of tightening that pull.

All my cartoons are available as digital downloads!

This is what 2025 felt like to me. You? Here's to a better 2026! 🧡

Keep Christ in Christmas, they say.

For many people, the holidays highlight who accepts us and who doesn’t. If this season feels heavy, know this. You belong. You are part of this family. ❤️

One of these animals is not like the others.

34. David Hayward (The Naked Pastor) @nakedpastor.bsky.social – Challenging Power, Holding Grief, and Sharing the Gospel Through Art Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify to see art from The Naked Pastor we talk about! youtu.be/U2okGOpqGrA #nakedpastor #deconstruction #Christian #art

It disgusts me but I'm not surprised that men who abuse women would use Jesus to avoid accountability rather than take responsibility for their actions.

How many can identify? Maybe for some, it's always been awkward with family. Because you never felt free to be your authentic self. But it's especially true now that you are questioning your beliefs. And theirs! Understanding this dynamic can help us heal our inner child and our present selves.

I call this drawing of mine The Holy Family.

Amey loves my new original cartoon that was gifted to her for Christmas.

The commercialization of compassion.

I love my Merry Christmas EVERYBODY! cartoon.

Of course, I have to share some of my most popular Christmas cartoons, like this one, "Where are all the important people?"

You shouldn’t have to earn your place in your own family. Especially not by pretending to believe what they want you to.

You're not broken. I mean it.

I think some people think he was.

You shouldn’t have to earn your place in your own family. Especially not by pretending to believe what they want you to.

Police state.

You can miss someone and feel relieved at the same time.

The mantra of spies (and now political representatives apparently): "Admit nothing, deny everything, make counter-accusations."

When I look at photos like these, I don’t see a child who needed correcting. I see a child who needed safety, curiosity, and space to be himself. So much healing begins when we stop silencing our inner child and start listening.

Trump everything! It's happening.

People don’t talk enough about grieving something you never actually had.

Brown-skinned Jesus pondering a popular nativity scene.

Our beliefs are conditioned. It's time to break that!

Oh oh! White baby boy Jesus!

#taylorswift fans!

So many of us were mislabeled instead of listened to. Nothing was wrong with you. You were responding to the world as honestly as you could. Be gentle with that child today. They carried more than they should have.

Rob loves his tattoo I designed for him! 🏳️‍⚧️

How many people do YOU know who use Jesus as an excuse to be a bully? I can name a few.

We had a wonderful conversation!

It’s strange how much we hold onto from childhood. When I started deconstructing, I realized most of it was just unlearning. Letting go of the stuff that was put on top of who I actually was. And underneath all of that, I started to find the kid I used to be.

There are good shepherds, and then there are the other kind.