Karen Lisa usually does weddings and she does them extraordinarily, but once she steps into the boudoir, her creations are irresistible! I, for one, am ecstatic that she went out of her usual frame, so she could create beautiful feminine pinup pieces like this one. And another huge plus to Lisa’s work is the diversity of her models. All sizes, all colors, a must-see!


















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Not exactly cheesecake and not exactly beefcake, but definitely sexy! It’s time to feast your eyes on the butch pinup.

Feeling comfortable in your own skin is the number one ingredient for sex appeal. Not every woman feels sexy in heels and lipstick, and as a result, not every woman is sexy in heels and lipstick. This week, The Pinup Blog takes a look at the diverse and beautiful butch women, who prefer a men’s shorts over panties, and sideburns over curlers.

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Want to know what it’s like to be a gorgeous femme fatale, as a way of life? Pinup Tales offers two years of the life of Kitty du Vert, who tells a rather casual story with a glamour girl twist. A creative exercise in pink.












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A sweet little retro virtual toy, I found at LiveJournal. (click for embed code)





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If you’re an aspiring pinup artist, here’s the place to start. Some tips and tutorials on how to draw a pinup girl.

Aspiring pinup artists can start here. Though nothing can substitute years of practice, I’ve gathered some of the best videos on youtube and added some tips of my own that could help you get started on your pinup painting career. Good luck! (And feel free to ask any questions!)

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