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30 November 2014

December pin-up girl by artist George Petty

This December pin-up girl dates from 1947 and was painted by George Petty.

From 1933 to 1956, the "Petty Girl" was seen on tens of millions of calendars, magazine centrefolds, advertisements, posters, and billboards as well as on all sorts of specialty products. In 1950, "The Petty Girl" even became a major motion picture.

Want to know more? Go to the George Petty galleries at The Pinup Files.

George Petty pinup calendar girl
ARTIST :: George Petty
DATE :: 1947
Image subject to copyright

1 November 2014

November pin-up girl by artist George Petty

This November pin-up girl dates from 1952 and was painted by George Petty.

From 1933 to 1956, the "Petty Girl" was seen on tens of millions of calendars, magazine centrefolds, advertisements, posters, and billboards as well as on all sorts of specialty products. In 1950, "The Petty Girl" even became a major motion picture.

See also the George Petty galleries at The Pinup Files.

George Petty pinup calendar girl
ARTIST :: George Petty
DATE :: 1952
Image subject to copyright

1 October 2014

October pinup girl by artist Al Moore

This October pinup girl was painted by Al Moore for the 1950 Esquire calendar.

Al Moore's breakthrough assignment was being chosen by Esquire to replace Alberto Vargas, the most popular pin-up artist of the day. Among his triumphs at the magazine were his creation of the Esquire Girl (his answer to the Varga Girl), the 1948 Esquire calendar (with Ben-Hur Baz and others), front covers in 1948 and 1949, and the rare honor of painting the entire 1949 and 1950 calendars himself. By 1950, his two-page gatefolds in Esquire were collected by millions of Americans.

See also the Al Moore gallery at The Pin-up Files.

Al Moore pin-up calendar girl
ARTIST :: Al Moore
DATE :: 1950
Image subject to copyright

31 August 2014

September pinup girl by artist George Petty

This September pinup girl dates from 1952 and was painted by George Petty.

From 1933 to 1956, the "Petty Girl" was seen on tens of millions of calendars, magazine centrefolds, advertisements, posters, and billboards as well as on all sorts of specialty products. In 1950, "The Petty Girl" even became a major motion picture.

See also the George Petty galleries at The Pinup Files.

George Petty pinup calendar girl
ARTIST :: George Petty
DATE :: 1952
Image subject to copyright

1 August 2014

August pinup girl by artist George Petty

This August pinup girl dates from 1952 and was painted by George Petty.

From 1933 to 1956, the "Petty Girl" was seen on tens of millions of calendars, magazine centrefolds, advertisements, posters, and billboards as well as on all sorts of specialty products. In 1950, "The Petty Girl" even became a major motion picture.

See also the George Petty galleries at The Pinup Files.

George Petty pinup calendar girl
ARTIST :: George Petty
DATE :: 1952
Image subject to copyright

7 February 2014

Passion for Pin-ups Art Contest

The Pin-up Files was recently asked to be one of the sponsors of the Passion for Pin-ups Art Contest organised by photographer and artist Cindy Nunn at Fine Art America. Naturally, we said YES!

We asked Cindy why she had created the contest.

"My idea for the Passion for Pin-ups contest came about after general dissatisfaction with a previous, similar contest I hosted earlier in the year. Although some of the art was beautifully done most of it was badly composed and very few pieces resembled what would be considered classic pin-up style. For that contest I allowed any member of Fine Art America to vote. So, I decided to host another contest, with a panel of eight jurors/judges to decide the winning pieces, and this time around I was more brutal in the weeding out process. This method worked out well and in the end we had some fantastic pin-up art to vote for, as you can see by the quality of the winning pieces.

"The internet and art sites have been inundated and flooded with 'art' which is quite often just glorified pornography. I personally don't have a problem with porn and feel it does have its place in society, with limits, but it seemed that the art of the tease was being lost. Pin-up art portrays a more innocent sexuality that is attractive, appealing and fun, and this was my effort to help in the process of reviving it."

The standard of entries was high but  here are the winners!


Gary Heller pinup photographer1st Place - Gary Heller | Gary Heller Photography

"My work is most always inspired by light and shadow, shapes and definition as well as character and mood."


New York photographer Gary Heller first picked up a camera around ten years ago, shooting urban and rural scenes. His work in this genre clearly demonstrates his striking command of texture and light. More recently he started to explore portraiture, pin-up and fetish achieving some stunning results. His winning photograph of model Jade Vixen is a superb example of contemporary pin-up, combining a touch of fetish with a vintage vibe.

"Jade Vixen Bubblegum Erotic Pinup 1098" by Gary Heller pinup photographer
1st Place - "Jade Vixen Bubblegum Erotic Pin-up 1098" | Buy this print


Jeff Thrower pinup photographer2nd Place - Jeff Thrower | Jeff Thrower Photography

"I have a very strong passion for photography and design. My work is very detail orientated when it comes to capturing a beautiful and unique piece of art. I am very open-minded and think outside the box. I believe that by having these traits, it helps my work to stand out, attract attention and make it memorable to others."

"White Wall Pinup Girl" by Jeff Thrower pinup photographer
2nd Place - "White Wall Pin-up Girl" | Buy this print


Kevin Clark pinup artist3rd Place - Kevin Clark | Kevin Clark Pin-up Artist

"I look to find not just an interesting image, but something that tells the viewer a bit about the model - perhaps a glimpse into her soul if we're lucky."

"Whoa Nellie" by pinup artist Kevin Clark
3rd Place - "Whoa Nellie" | Buy this print


Want to know more? Go to the Passion for Pin-ups website.

6 February 2014

Chrissy Sparks pin-up photographer

Want to know more? See the Chrissy Sparks gallery at The Pin-up Files.

Chrissy Sparks contemporary pin-up photographer
PHOTOGRAPHER :: Chrissy Sparks (Doll House Photography)
MODEL :: SINderella Rockafella
Copyright © Chrissy Sparks

1 February 2014

Secrets In Lace - lingerie for pin-up girls

To celebrate their 30th Year in business, Secrets In Lace bring you their latest design in fully fashioned stockings ... just in time for Valentine's Day!

The gift of glamour!

Secrets In Lace Fully Fashioned Stockings
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26 January 2014

Gary Heller contemporary pin-up photographer

Want to know more? See the Gary Heller gallery at The Pin-up Files.

Gary Heller contemporary pin-up photographer
PHOTOGRAPHER :: Gary Heller
MODEL :: Mosh
Copyright © Gary Heller

23 January 2014

TJ Rappel contemporary pin-up artist

Want to know more? See the TJ Rappel gallery at The Pin-up Files.

TJ Rappel contemporary pin-up artist
ARTIST :: TJ Rappel
TITLE :: Eat At Joe's
Copyright © TJ Rapple