An essential part of American popular art, Pin-Up was coined in the 30's. Since then, widely celebrated for its eye appeal manner, Pin-Up girls drawing technique has been constantly developed during XX century and is rediscovered today as a trendy Vintage styled adornment. Everything old is new again!
In the following showcase you will find vintage and contemporary Pin-Up artists.
Rolf Armstrong
The pin-up art of Rolf Armstrong was a combination of brilliant lighting, vivid colours, superior craftsmanship and beautiful models - his vivacious, spirited ideals of American femininity.
Vaughan Alden Bass
Armstrong's contemporary, Bass is known for smart minimalism combined with irresistible appeal of his works.
Al Buell
Created by an outstanding commercial art painter, these charming Pin-Up girls are just breathing the romance of Vintage.
Ralph Burch
Lovely example of modern Pin-Up manipulation based on Vintage style.
Paul John Ballard
Vintage-styled sketches executed in winning plain gouache and pencil-drawn manner.
Harry Ekman
Refined examples of then-widespread cute "girl and a puppy" Vintage Pin - Ups.
Bill Medcalf
Sweet face, appealing pose and expression executed with perfect finished glow and originality.
Pearl Frush
Painted primarily in watercolours and gouache, Frush's girls are considered more gracefully portrayed and less overtly sexual than other artists work of the time
Zoe Mozert
Best known for their pastel style and realistic depiction of women, these are executed by one of the early 20th Century's most known pin-up artists and models.
Jay Scott Pike
Most known as a comic book artist, Pike created Pin-Ups both sophisticated and romantic, gaining himself generations of devoted admirers and followers.
Billy De Vorss
Subtle and delicate pastels, revealing the bewitching beauty of Vintage Pin-Up in its best.
Nathalie Rattner
An eminent Canadian commercial art painter, Rattner combines various drawing techniques along with comprehensive knowledge of Pin-Up basics.
Joyce Ballantyne
She is best known as the designer of the Coppertone girl, whose swimming costume is being pulled down by a dog.
Some examples on how to create Pin-Up girl in Photoshop:
Making of Yuka
Learn how to create a sophisticated Pin-Up girl styled image with step-by-step Photoshop tutorial instructions.
Red Assassin Digital Painting Tutorial
Digital painting combined with Adobe Photoshop. Discover the process of making an Oriental-styled Red Assassin Pin-Up girl illustration.
When the Dreams Come True
Exclusive tutorial on creating dreamy Fantasy Pin-Up manipulation using Adobe Photoshop. Download free images, needed for the training.
How to Create an Original Pin-Up Girl in Photoshop
Minute and accessible Photoshop tutorial on creating smart cartoon-styled Pin-Up girl.
Beautiful Bloom
Witty and tender image is an ideal advertising solution for female-oriented business. Follow several steps of this Photoshop tutorial to learn the process of creating unique glamorous Pin-Up styled illustrations.
Creating a sexy mechanical pinup in Photoshop
Modern and unconventional, this Pin-Up girl was created with Adobe Photoshop. Stunning mixture of contemporary details and Vintage-related form. All the stock photos are presented for free download.
Sexy Holiday Vector Pin-Up Girl Tutorial
Originally a T-shirt design, this Pin-Up image is surely to prove useful to topic-related website, an advertising banner or poster. The following Photoshop tutorial is highly detailed and informative.
Create a Stunning Pin-Up Collage
Collage technique enjoys wide popularity nowadays. Introducing collage to a Pin-Up is definitely a winning solution. Make a modern lively illustration in Adobe Photoshop with the exclusive tutorial.
And in conclusion check some new work at deviantart.com. Following this further, we suggest you looking through the set of Pin-Up wallpapers, providing the striking examples of modern day approach to Pin-Up art. No need to say, that most illustrations were created with Adobe Photoshop, so its high time to brush up our skills!
Sashimi's revenge
by ~PapaNinja
Pinup Garage Kit
by ~crisdelara04
Vintage steampunk pin-up
by ~crayonmaniac
The Nurse
by ~crisdelara04
Wireless Fashion
by ~crisdelara04
Battlestations Midway
by ~henning
Broom of Doom
by ~MattDixon
Indian girl pin-up
by ~rzhevskii
Pin-Up Christmas
by ~anubisreddeath
Tough Choice
by ~crisdelara04
Bianca Beauchamp as Irish girl
by ~rzhevskii
Samantha halloween
by ~anubisreddeath
She has a DD
by ~crayonmaniac
Hawaiian Girl
by ~hop2pop
Dream Catcher
by ~MichaelO
Violet-Black wallpaper
by ~deligaris
