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Top 10 Zodiac Pinup Series





Over two years of The Pinup Blog and, surprisingly enough, we’ve yet to touch on a very pinup-esque theme: The zodiac.

Women as allegory came up in last week’s post. Today is all allegory with Zodiac Pinups. Though traditionally woman have been used in the images of the Virgo sign and often Aquarius, this week, we’ll be focusing on complete series of women as zodiac signs.

#10 Fantasy Zodiac Pinups

Probably what you’d most expect to see out of a woman zodiac series, but surprisingly not the most commonly found on the net. Soft and meticulous fantasy art, with kitschy mystical touches. It’s less overtly sexy and focuses more on femininity. Something for the whole family Winking



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Easter Special: The Dark Side of the Sexy Bunny Fantasy





In dramatic scene, tough and even evil, it’s the sexy Easter bunny fantasy gone awry.

One of the most common fantasies in cyber space, the sexy bunny, has endless Google results. While the typical sexy Easter bunny is just a poster girl, on the sweet side and often a Playboy cliche, I’ve run into a more fetishistic bunny, this year, which I’m more than glad to share with you.


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#197 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Honourable Fetish





A fantastically varied UK fetish shop that doubles as a flip-through magazine, Honour has everything! From your basic lingerie to some seriously naughty toys to their own YouTube Channel. All beautifully designed and displayed. Have a flip-through!


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Butch Pinups: Cheesecake to Challenge Your Perception





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 men’s shorts over panties, and sideburns over curlers.


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#191 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Anthropomorphic Neo Pinups by SushiKitten59





Oh, the wonders of the internet! While cruising around LiveJournal, I found the lovely SushiKitten59. Her specialty? Anthropomorphic neo pinups! You’ve got your tatoos, your piercings, your bondage gear and your... tail! Save the squirrels!




















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Fashion History: The Collar Fetish in Pinup Art





The Collar: Innocent fashion accessory, or bondage gear?

From the most innocent piece of jewelry to the most fetishist admission of submission, collars are actually quite common in pinup art. Today we’ll look at a few examples of collars in cheesecake and try too see if their function and concept changes.

The Innocent Accessory in Classic Pinups

Most probably originating from Victorian fashions, the collar, better known as the choker (political correctness gone awry?), has been fashionable all through the 19th century. Many classic pinups from the 1940’s and 50’s feature this elegant, little accessory:




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#171 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Brian M. Viveros - Tank Girl Comes to Life





This meticulously drawn, wacky, neo pinup was created by the phenomenal Brian M. Viveros. Dark femme fatals with bondage gear and random accessories are the name of the game, and the results, as seen here, are stunning. I couldn’t help but compare with Jaime Hewlette’s Tank Girl, of which I’m a huge fan, so this is double fun for me, and I hope for you, too.

















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#160 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Noirotique - Fetish Inspired Illustration


Noirotique specializes in burlesque and fetish inspired illustrations. It’s small now, but the images are just so striking that I want to go back and see where Patric Gallian takes it next, and I suggest you do the the same. Winking











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Sexy Disney Pinups




While the wholesome folks at Disney keep our children at a safe distance from luscious cleavages and male nipples, you guys go back home and elaborate on the fantasy. This week on The Pinup Blog: Brilliant, sensual, Disney pinups!


The up and coming Princess and the Frog, reminded me of all the times I saw an elaboration on a Disney character. Disney’s men and women become icons and are instantly recognizable, thus making for fantastic, sexy pastiche. But before we delve into the world of R-rated Disney mock-ups, let’s take a look at Disney’s own subliminal sex appeal, to the left. It’s amazing what context can do.

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#156 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Wendy Ding - Of Pinups and Pringles




Artist and visual designer, Wendy Ding, created the fantastic Food Girl series. A whimsical batch of pinup images, involving food. This one is by far my favorite, as the Pringles become accessories of a fan dance, and if you don’t look carefully, you may miss the chip Winking Check out Ding’s beautiful style at her website and read the theory behind the Food Girls series in this fascinating interview.
















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Sexy Teacher Pinup- The Forbidden Authority Figure




It’s actually more rare than you think. The teacher fetish is a classic fantasy, but when you look for classic images, you might be surprised.

The teacher fetish is one of those natural occurrences. Young boys, in their teens, won’t be able to ignore the refreshing sight of a good looking educator. If a boy was lucky enough to actually have an attractive teacher, odds are he’ll remember her fondly, for years to come. Thus the teacher fetish is born. I made every effort to avoid porn and keep it classy. It’s a challenge, but someone’s got to do it.

We’ll start off with a vintage soundtrack, to get you in the mood: Frankie Avalon’s Teacher’s Pet:


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Sexy in Suits - Androgynous Pinup History




I’ve covered the wonders of men in stockings, before. Now let’s discover the magic that is women in three-piece suits.

Suits for women would come and go throughout history. When women dress in suits they often don’t do it to look like a man, but to project strength. Our perceptions of masculinity, as a synonym of strength, is so deeply embedded that a unique thrill tingles within us, when we witness a woman in men’s clothing. Our curiosity peaks, especially if she balances the masculine facade with a feminine one.


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Rockin’ Retro - Indie Rock Chicks




They’re fierce, they rock, they rap, they’re retro, they are the diverse women of Indie Rock!


From the poppish Pipettes, to the rapping M.I.A, to the rocking Peaches, I bring you a list of the fierce and divers ladies of contemporary Indie rock. Though each act has her unique style and statement, I can’t help but reminisce of the days of 1980’s Blondie, who seems to be the spiritual mother to many of these ladies of Indie.




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Of Corsets and Pinups - A Fashion History Lesson




One piece of clothing that drove women to self mutilation. THE symbol of the social subjugation of women, for generations and yet we still love it. So much so, that even after it died, we revived it several times.


Women’s clothing have always been controversial. Trying to balance comfort and beauty has never been the goal of top designers. Corsets, today, are a choice and a fashion statement. They also don’t necessarily mean body modification, by way of cinching the waist, although some go for this unhealthy practice. As a wise commentator said, on the YouTube page of the video to the left:

Very sensual, but after a point it becomes grotesque. Part of the art is knowing how far to go and have it still look good, not deformed.

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#139 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Pasties at Style’n’Fix




Style’n’Fix is a small yet stylin’ online shop that caters to the breast adorning crowd. If you feel your tits deserve the best (and you often don’t sport a top), it’s a small and beautiful collection of practical and pretty pasties. Burlesque dancers may be slightly disappointed that there’s nothing to tussle around, but the non-professional sexy-girl will love it!





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Pinup Sculptures - 3D Gloss Girls




They come in all known genres and fetishes, the only difference is that you can’t pin them up. Introducing pinup sculptures.


Pinups have been named as such, for their function rather than their content. Today, however, I think it’s safe to say that pinup is more than something you… well... pin up. It’s fashion statement, it’s an aesthetic, it’s a lifestyle. And now, it’s highly stylized and glossy sculpture!

Above, you can view the damn fine work of Mike James. A multi faceted artist, James does photography and drawings, as well. His sculptures are an idealized blend of cute and muscular.

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#136 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: True Corsets by Paulina De La Passionfruit




Corsets are actually more of a neo-pinup phenomena than a classic pinup thing, and we love this ancient fetish-wear to bits. So if you want to know everything there is to know about the corset life-style, head on down to True Corset (newest on the sidebar). An online shop and information site on all that is corset, brought to you by the delicious Paulina De La Passionfruit.








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#135 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Arwendur - Alternative Fine Art Fetish Portraiture & Pin-Up





Arwendur Photography is the mysterious online portfolio of a wonderful fetish artist. There’s not much information on the site, more than contact information and an impressive collection of images. A lot of latex and thigh high boots with a wink to pinup past, creating a shiny neo pinup present. Open for commissions, so go take a good look!



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#134 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Sugar Cut




From vintage erotica to contemporary, Sugar Cut (newest on the sidebar) has a bit of everything. Focusing on the pinups, it’s interesting to note that most of Sugar Cut’s images- even though taken from different collections- have very similar compositions. For cheeky fun and a bit of fetish, head on to Sugar Cut.





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Father’s Day Special - The Lolita Fetish




Father’s day is coming up and in that context, it’s a great time to talk about that ever-so-taboo fetish: Lolita.



Nabokov wasn’t really talking about pedophilia, but the shock value seems to overshadow the existential value of the novel, Lolita. The cultural significance is found between the pages of the dictionary:






“Main Entry: Lo·li·ta
Pronunciation: \lō-ˈlē-tə\
Function: noun
Etymology: from Lolita, character in the novel Lolita (1955) by Vladimir Nabokov
Date: 1959
: a precociously seductive girl”


And also found on celluloid (as seen above). Most people find it disconcerting that grown men may feel attracted to young ladies. Or that grown women act like little girls, in order to attract grown men. As a result, culture has given rise to some interesting phenomena.

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The Diverse Universe of Easter Bunnies




They’re hispanic, BBW, male, anthropomorphic and they have one thing in common- They’re all in a bunny suit!

Easter brings upon me a message of hope, this year. Out I went to fetch you some Easter bunnies and to my pleasant surprise I found a world of diversities. All sexy, all bunnies, in all sizes, shapes and colors. It’s the diverse universe of the Easter bunny fetish- as long as you got long ears- you’re in!


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YouTube Pinups




It’s the same classic pinup in a new, shiny medium! All the pinups you can handle on YouTube!


Classic pinups may be a thing of the past, but they keep reappearing everywhere. What do these vintage gals look like in their new medium? Check it out!



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Top 10 Sweet Transvestite Pinups




They’re muscular, beautiful, have an outrageous sense of style and can out-walk me in high heels any day. The Pinup Blog lists its top 10 favorite transvestites.


Transvestites are usually ignored by mainstream society. Often they’re considered freaks. Personally, I love effeminate men for their beauty, honesty and courage. This list is a homage to my favorite sweet transvestites.

#10 Freddie Mercury and Keith Lemon - Mustached Freedom


OK, I know what you’re thinking, and I’ll be honest and say, this is not my fetish. Laugh That’s why these outrageous ladies are in spot 10. There are two reason why Freddie Mercury- a part- time practicing transvestite- and Keith Lemon- who only dressed up for this show (correct me if I’m wrong)- are on this list:

  1. They both went retro.
  2. Isn’t it amazing how a small detail like a mustache can completely challenge perceptions of gender and beauty conventions?

These men were both trying to be funny, but they made me think about what we consider to be obvious: men in mustaches are not feminine. Really? Look again:


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#104 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Marilyn Manson's Retro Raunchy mOBSCENE




A little eye candy for all you pinup lovers with a twist, today on The Bi-Weekly Bombshell. A man with style and nightmarish sex appeal, Marilyn Manson has a fetish for the retro raunch. Join the dark side of burlesque and see if you can spot the Dita Von Teese Cameo:




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#94 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Sexy Witch Blog




What can I say about the Sexy Witch blog, except that it should have been on my sidebar ages ago! Intelligently written and completely dedicated to its cause- sexy witches. Possibly one of my favorite pinup blogs and highly recommended. So start your broomsticks and go!

















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#90 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: The Boot Fetishist




I love a man who respects vintage. The Boot Fetishist is exactly that. I first discovered him, when I was looking at The Pinup Blog’s morning stats, and noticed that many people came from his URL. One look at the Boot Fetishist blog and I knew I was in love. Vintage, pinups, fashion and of course boots is what you’ll find, so go go go! (and tell’em I sent ya Winking )










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The Obsession with the Redheaded Bombshell







by Jaime Caudill



Red is the color associated with fire, blood (your life force), passion, love, and heat, temptation, and anger, all of which could be used to describe my favorite type of pinups!

This would be the vivacious Redhead...yes, the fiery-tempered, sexy bombshells with the cherry-colored hair...those are the ones I love! You ask me why? Well, I have to admit it's because I myself am a quick-tempered, sharp-tongued redhead. It's sort of like little girls with blonde hair wanting a blonde Barbie doll while the girls with brown hair seem to prefer the brunette Barbies. I don't remember having a redheaded Barbie doll as a little girl (what a shame!). I'm a redhead who loves looking at crimson-tressed pinups. Some believe these traits (the temper, the intense sexuality) to be myths, but in my case, it's all true, so how can I argue with the stereotypes surrounding redheads?



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#85 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Vogue Paris Calendar 2009




Fashion Details may be in a language I can’t read, but its pictures aren’t. This article is about the Vogue Paris Calendar 2009 and it includes all 14 photographs out of the calender! They are fantastic retro styled shots with a more fetishistic adult twist and a diverse selection of models.











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MANLY - Silent and Sexy Gay Comics




by Dale Lazarov

"Nobody talks but everything gets said -- MANLY is a sexy mix of the rough and the smooth, a dream about sex with the sounds off." —Alexander Chee, author of Edinburgh

Gay erotic comics full of kink and tenderness between masculine men

Amy Colburn, an up-and-coming illustrator of hot male-on-male art, joins Dale Lazarov, writer/editor of STICKY (Bruno Gmüender Verlag, March 2006) to bring you manly stories about manly men doing manly things to each other. Winking

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New Year’s Summation: Top 10 Articles of The Pinup Blog




You love them and I cant argue with you! For your enjoyment; It’s the top 10 articles of The Pinup Blog!

What a year! I started The Pinup Blog with small ambition and never dreamed it would get this far or this big. I owe it all to my pinup loving readers, such as yourself Happy So in honor of you and the new year, here are the top 10 most popular articles at The Pinup Blog.

#10 Double Happiness - Retro Pinup Twins

Maybe it’s the unbelievable odds that there’s not one, but two of this gorgeous girl. Maybe it’s just about the manas e troie. Whatever it is, twins are one of the most popular sexual fetishes.


Read Double Happiness - Retro Pinup Twins


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Top 6 Christmas Beefcake - Where’s the Beef?!




Beefcake searches always leave me wanting, especially at Christmas time. Could it be that only gay men consume beefcake?

Last year I nominated the top 10 Christmas neo pinups. I thought I’d see what beefcake had to offer in that category. It’s a short list this year. As always, a search for beefcake is much tougher, as they seem to be scarce (in relation to their female counter part). Always leaving me asking that age old question: Where’s the beef?!

I’ll start off with this excruciating Shawn Connery, to the left. I don’t know what the hell the man was thinking, but there you have it. I know this isn’t a Christmas themed beefcake, per se, but he’s so festive in that red fetish get-up... Just look at him as my Christmas gift to you. Laugh

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Bettie Page - This Revolution Will Happen Between Your Thighs!




“God approves of nudity. Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, they were naked as jaybirds.” ~ Betty (Bettie) Mea Page (April 22, 1923 – December 11, 2008)~


Many articles have sprouted about Bettie page in the past couple of days. The details of her death and turmoiled life are all over the net. Most articles don’t elaborate on the standard Wikipidia article. I’d like to do something a little different, to contribute to the flood of eulogious articles and take a look at this fascinating 1950’s sexual icon.



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Halloween Special: The Fetishistic Underbelly of Goth Neo Pinups




‘Tis the season to be spooky. I got some lovely Goth Halloween pinups for you!

It’s The Pinup Blog’s second Halloween and I scoured the Goth communities to find you the charm and sexiness that are Goth neo pinups. They’re pierced, tatooed and fetishistic. Walk the dark depth of the internet with me… Wahahahahaha!

Darkgoth

Darkgoth is a wonderful Goth photographer. Her creations are bold and at times explicit, but always beautiful and original. Most images are fetish and are specifically aimed to that crowd.




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#49 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Vintage Fetish at I Like to Watch




Continuing Tuesday’s fetish trend, I recommend I Like to Watch. I Like to Watch is basically a link page, filled to pop with fantastic vintage erotica links from all around the world. The site is old and some of the links are dead, but it’s definitely worth a visit and a good scrutiny of all the wonderful alternative culture it links to.
























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Pinups in Leather - Fetish Magazines




Leather, bondage and femdom make a great setting for pinup photography. Take a sneak peak into pinup subculture.

A great place to find pinups is the fetish magazine. You may be surprised, but the fetish magazine originates in the sweet ole’ 1960’s. You might also be surprised to know that these magazines are aimed to be erotic rather than pornographic. Fetishes aren’t for everybody, Wikipedia says it beautifully:

Much of the content in fetish magazines is baffling to people who do not share the particular fetishes discussed and depicted.

But if you never try- you never know. Winking

Exotique- The Grandfather of Fetish Magazine




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Back to School Pinup Special - The School Girl Fetish


Why is the school girl such popular fantasy? Where does she come from? Join me on an exploration of the school girl fetish.

The school girl is one of the most common fetishes today. I’m sad to say I found no articles about the origins of this one. I can only guess it has to do with Catholic schools being so restricting, that fantasies had to emerge. (For more examples of fantasy growing out of sexual restriction , check out The Vail Fetish Pinup.)

The school girl’s origins may be obscure, but the appeal is very obvious. The young virginal girl on the verge of womanhood has been a fantasy for centuries. You will find this theme hidden in classics like “Dracula” or Henry James’ “Daisy Miller”, or blatantly uttered in the Marquis de Sade’s novels. Here is a very modern adaptation.




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Men Pinup Artists Vs. Women Pinup Artists




Do men pinup artists draw differently than women pinup artists? It’s the battle of the sexes!

It had to be asked- you know it and I know it. It’s so basic to the art-form, it just couldn’t be ignored. Pinup art is about the way an artist perceives sex and women, so there are bound to be differences. Let’s observe, together, the differences and similarities between men and women pinup artists.

A Little History

Traditionally, not many women artists are historically documented. Women rights are such a new concept, that sometimes I wonder how we got so far, in such a short time span. Historically, it was World War II that launched women into the work-place, in America, and they had their hand in every field of expertise and occupation.




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Pop Art Pinup Girls




Take a tour in the high end of pinup art.

It’s true that mostly, pinup girls are considered a low art, at times completely thought of as porn. Today we talk a little about pinups in Pop Art- a highly respected art movement.

Before we take a look at some Pop Art pinup girls, here’s a short explanation of the movement:

Pop art is a visual art movement that emerged in the mid 1950s... [it’s] one of the major art movements of the twentieth century. Characterized by themes and techniques drawn from popular mass culture, such as advertising and comic books, pop art is widely interpreted as either a reaction to the then-dominant ideas of abstract expressionism or an expansion upon them. Pop art, like pop music, aimed to employ images of popular as opposed to elitist culture in art, emphasizing the banal or kitschy elements of any given culture.

~ Wikipedia ~


In essence, anyone making ads or comic book art is creating popular culture. The difference is that Pop Artists are usually trying to react to pop-culture with their creations and not just be part of the creation mass. (Kind of like the difference between Britney Spears and Madonna)

Mel Ramos






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10 Reasons Why We Love Pinups




How do I love pinups and let me count the ways...

Yes, I sat myself down and asked myself why it is I blog about pinups. It’s so trivial, it’s so silly and so horny! So why then? Here are 10 fine reasons!

#10 The Detail

I’m a sucker for good craftsmanship. Most people are. As an art student you learn to appreciate abstract art and god knows I love it, but there is always a special place in my heart for that artist that can really draw convincing fingernails and get deep into the garter-clasp details.


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#27 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: The Suicide Girls - Punk Porn for Women




Suicide Girls started out as a small, two-person, alternative photography project. With over a thousand barely-legal-looking, naturally beautiful, tattooed and pierced models, it became a small corporation.

The site is a tastefully executed soft-core-porn subscription magazine, with a section devoted to each girl, including images, videos and a personal blog. The idea behind Suicide Girls is that blond with fake tits and a Barbie doll smile is not for everyone, and it seems to cater to a different crowd than Playboy’s. I can see women loving this. After all, it’s made by women. And of course a rock’n’rolling Goth, Neo-Punk audience.






In the words of founder, Missy:

With a vibrant, sex positive community of women (and men), SuicideGirls was founded on the belief that creativity, personality and intelligence are not incompatible with sexy, compelling entertainment, and millions of people agree. The site mixes the smarts, enthusiasm and DIY attitude of the best music and alternative culture sites with an unapologetic, grassroots approach to sexuality.



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Pinups Through the Looking Glass


Some pinup artists are skilled, sophisticated and patient enough to add a little technical challenge to their work - the mirror.

While looking for pinup twins a month ago, I found myself eyeing another pinup art practice - the mirrored pinup. I haven't managed to find an essay about the appearance of mirrors and reflections in a painting (let me know if you got the inside story via comment or email Happy ), but I gather it’s an interesting research subject. In pinup art a lot of the profound meaning is shallowed out to eye-candy. I’m hoping to find some insight into the mirrored pinup.

Showing Off All Assets

As I said, in most pinup art, the profound possibilities of meaning are usually shallowed down to simple efficiency. In most cases, the pinup will be either facing the viewer, or with her back to the viewer and the mirror is there to show all the pinup’s assets - front to back.

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Contemporary Pinup Dilemma: Classic Sweetness Vs Modern Eroticism


Is the contemporary pinup pornography?

Last week, I posted a whimsical little anthology about pinups in sports. I had a few interesting remarks, on and off-site, inquiring as to “Where are the real women?” I didn’t completely understand the nature of the question, but a thought came to my head: Unlike Playboy, some readers read this blog for the pictures. Am I a Porn Blog? Some, I suppose, think so.


All this train of thought brings us to today’s issue: Is the contemporary pinup pornography?
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#21 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Guy's Digital Dolls



Guy Powers

On Sunday, I told you about Char E’, the gorgeous African American Pinup. Of course, I got curious and just had to check out, who does those quality digital paintings. Meet Guy Powers and his dolls. He specializes in smooth air brushed digital neo pinups. They’re shiny and sexy, sometimes touch on the fetish but mostly on that retro humor. Usually themed, like the above cards, drinks, or state butterflies , Powers takes the pinup and makes her sexiness contemporary (including the ever-present diversity which I just love! Laugh ).


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Double Happiness - Retro Pinup Twins



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You’re not seeing double. This list compiles pinup twins from around the world and across history.

Like the bunny and the exotic dancer, the fantasy of twins has always been out there. Twins photograph incredibly, and automatically call to mind additional meaning to an image. Smart photographers and painters utilized their rarity in order to create a stunning image. I’m leaving the sexual stuff out of this list, as alluring as it may appear it’s incest and I’m just not that kind of blogger. Embarrassed

The Vintage Twins that Launched a Thousand Words

Not much is known about Edward D'Ancona, who very possibly had a severe book fetish. This pinup isn’t dated, and all we can assume is that it was painted between the mid 1930-1960, the years he was known to be an active calendar artist. That’s a big gap, and the painting doesn’t clue us in to much. Seeing as these glamor girls are naked, the only thing I could go by is the hair, which looks right about the right length and styling to be between the 1940-1950. But again, I don’t know for sure, so feel free to enlighten us with an email or comment, if you know better.

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10 Strangest Pinup Artist Quirks




Visual artists can’t hide behind their work, at some point, some one will notice, a fetish, a habit a quirk. Missing belly buttons, fake breasts, detached heads- This is a list of the 10 most fucked up pinups in classic cheesecake history.

No disrespect to these wonderful artists- as an artist myself- I know how much it sucks to be told “you missed a spot”. These details, however, are part of pinup history, and quite an idiosyncratic part, at that. I hope you enjoy this quirky look at fine pinup art.

#10 Alberto Vargas’ Pointed Nails

Alberto Vargas’ work is practically flawless. It’s skillfully executed and unfathomably beautiful. Vargas has many fetishes, but this tiny detail is so idiosyncratic and mysterious, and it repeats every single time! Pointed nails are in every Vargas image, without exception! What can this mean? Is it a catwoman thing? Is it an esthetic preference? Is Vargas flirting with danger? What do you think?


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Pinups in Space - One Small Step for Cheesecake, One Giant Leap for Erotic Fantasy




Sexy astronauts, alluring aliens, and sassy space warriors are a mainstay in pinup culture. Taking erotic fantasy out of this world.

Jules Verne's 1865 novel From the Earth to the Moon captured many people’s imagination, all around the world. But it wasn’t until a hundred years later, that the Apollo 11 would land on the moon and really fuel pop culture. It’s easy to find fantastic images of sexy aliens, today. TV and the cinema have made it popular with movies and shows such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Total Recall and many more.

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I’d like to take a more chronological-as-possible look at the pinup space fantasy, because I think, all you pinup lovers will be pleasantly surprised.



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#9 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Erotic Obsession Art





Today's Bi-Weekly edition is on the risque side. leave the kidies with the sitter, because we're going into the realm of erotic art. Obsession Art exhibits the works of a myriad of artists. from photography to paintings. A lot of nudity and a lot of fetishistic insinuation. A personal favorite, I thought I'd share, was the above Aviation Fuel (yes, it's the pilot cap that got me Laugh ), by photographer Sean McCall, who does beautiful black&white photography, and works a lot with Dita Von Teese (in above picture). Thats just one example of the fine erotic art you'll find at Obsession Art, so go check it out.

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#6 The Bi-Weekly Bombshell: Dark Neo Pinups on Live Journal






Among my constant searches for neo-pinups, one almost never fails. It's Dark Pinup Girls from LiveJournal. It's a large group, who's members (usually the models, but sometimes the photographers) post their photo-shoots of a gothic pinup style. Sometimes it's "traditional" neo-pinups: retro sweet with piercing and tattoos. And Sometimes it's down-right disturbing. There's something for everyone, so go check them out. Another plus to the way LiveJournal is constructed is that if you like just one of the models, you can check out her personal page, which the girls usually update regularly.


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