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Published: 2008-10-02 23:44:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 2309; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 0
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I was recently inspired by some of Gil Elvgren's glamour pin-ups. Pinups don't always have to be in bathing suits or wind-blown skirts.
I referenced this pose from a photo I found of Dita v. Teese, but I decidedly made it not look like her. Oh, and yes, it is also intentional that she's not visibly sitting on something, even though physics would tell us that she is. It's a personal choice and also influenced from some of Vargas' works that made me want to paint her floating on (apparently) thin air.Photoshop & Wacom done in one day.
None of my artwork may be used for commercial purposes or posted anywhere on the internet without prior permission from me.
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Hey! Thanks Freya, I'm really happy to hear that you like it.
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Ach herrje, häng ich mit meinen Kommentaren hinterher...
Seit Phoebe in die Schule geht komm ich nur noch schlecht mit der Zeit zurecht, keine Ahnung warum.
Deine PinUp Serie find ich jedenfalls klasse. PinUp Bilder find ich eh schön!
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Bitte mach dir keine Sorgen. Ich weiß doch, daß du sehr beschäfftigt bist. 
Ich danke dir, und es freut mich sehr, daß dir meine Pinups gefallen.
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Ich weiß... aber irgendwie hab ich dann doch immer ein schlechtes Gewissen, wenn ich dann seh das da schon Wochen seit dem comment vergangen sind.
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Bitte mach Dir wirklich keine Sorgen! In letzter Zeit bin ich auch langsamer geworden, was das Antworten auf Kommentaren angeht. Ich versuche einfach mehr Bilder zu malen, jedenfalls mehr als sonst üblich. Ansonsten könnte ich Stunden hier verbringen.
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Ich versuch eigentlich schon hinter her zu sein mit dem Antworten, aber wenn es dann über 600 insgesamt sind wo ich drauf antworte, weil ich eine ganze Zeit lang nicht hinterher gekommen bin, dann ist das schon unheimlich viel und hab teilweise dann gar keine Lust mehr. Aber einfach löschen kann ich irgendwie auch nicht, da bekomm ich ein schlechtes Gewissen.
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Wie? Du hast 600+ messages?
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Ja 600+ und gestern hab ich um die 400 abgearbeitet und hab trotzdem noch einige hier. Aber die sind keine 2 Monate alt, das höchste sind 2 Wochen und da antworte ich dann noch drauf. Ein paar einzelne kriegen dann keine Antwort mehr oder bei den WIPs, da schreib ich dann auch nicht mehr, nachdem das fertige Bild ja schon da ist. Aber sonst mach ich das eigentlich schon. Wenn ich es nur schaffen würde jeden Tag die Messages zu beantworten, dann wär das gar nicht so tragisch, aber das schaff ich nicht immer.
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Sorry this took me so long to comment but now that my dad is finally in a rehab facility I have a little bit more time.
I love this one too! I like the pose, I love the dress, and I like the backdrop you did on this; simple and effective.
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No problem, Sis! I know you've been really busy lately, and I'm sorry to hear about your Dad.
Thank you for the sweet comment, and I'm glad you like it.
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Aww, thanks Jess! 
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You're welcome!
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Aww, thank you!! I'm not so sure if each one gets better than the last. I seem to have my moments where I lose the initial excitement and interest in what I was painting that I make mistakes that show, and thus ruin a piece that could have been really good. But I'll wait until you've seen the latest piece for us to hash this out further. I started out with a "meh" feeling, but then it sort of got more interesting and I changed a dozen things while working on it and it began taking shape, in a really good way. Before I knew it I had fallen in love with the painting. You know how there's "that" stage in a painting where everything just looks terrible. Sometimes I have a bit of trouble overcoming that stage and telling myself that it will get better.
I think he really likes it after my latest piece.
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Don't get discouraged! Are you using references for all of these?? Because you have that vintage look and feel down pat, from the hair, accessories, makeup, everything! 
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Yes, I use references. Since these ladies were way before my time, I've had to look at photos of clothes, appliances, hairstyles, etc. of that particular era to get the feel of that period, and also which colors were pre-dominant. With all that research, I don't have to rely so heavily anymore on references for clothes and colors. Most of the bathing suits and bikinis covered up more than they revealed, the dresses were all roughly similar, same goes for the hair. But if I draw household appliances and furniture, I'd have to rely heavily on references to get it right.
Yeah, I'd call that the artist-block stage. It happens every time. You just have to push through it. Sometimes with force.
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You just have to push through it. Sometimes with force.
I lol'ed out loud and hubby looked at me funny!
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LOL! I love it when that happens. They just don't have a clue.
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Ooooh! I love those shoes!! I have a hard time with shoes...you really nailed them here! You did a nice job making the jewelry sparkle as well!!
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Thank you very much Rissa! The jewelry and shoes aren't really hard to do at all. They're probably the quickest and easiest areas to do. As for the shoes, I gave them Christian Louboutin signature red soles (though they probably didn't exist back then). I'm glad you like the painting! Thank you!
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I like your set of pinups
Cute pose! I love the legs and shoes, and I prefer the wider range in skin tones from shaded to highlight, in this picture compared to the others. I makes the image more dynamic.
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Thank you very much!
Thank you for letting me know what you like about the painting. It lets me know which direction to take when coloring it. And I have to agree with you. I like the way this one turned out, and I did pay more attention to details and took my time which shading. It seems I learn something new or different with every piece until I find the right method for me. Your comment is deeply appreciated!
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I love the glamour and class of this one! Way to go Michelle!
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Thank you so much Michelle!
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These drawings really take me back to the golden era of Hollywood! Great work!
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Aww, thank you Karen! That's what I hope to achieve. The feeling that you're back in the 40's and 50's when such pictures were common. Your comment is much appreciated.
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Yeh but they look better in swimsuits and blown up skirts
Wonderful yet again Michelle
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LOL! Typical!
Thank you so much David! Glad you're enjoying them.
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It's wonderful
I think her right foot is a bit weird. But otherwise than that it's very well done!
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Indeed, I like the way the face turned out as well.
LOL! That's just the way she posed in the photo. I must admit it does look uncomfortable. I tried getting in the same pose and promptly got a cramp.
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I thought so, that you did it like it was in the reference, but it looks like it hurts nevertheless
You're welcome!
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Niiiiiice.
I want the shoes too, only maybe not quite so high
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LOL! I could have drawn wings on her, but Tory hates "all that fairy shit". 
Yeah, me too.
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Tory doesn't know what she is missing. . .
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I'm still waiting to comment properly on some of the earlier ones, but briefly can I just say....Triumphant!
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Aww, you're too sweet Richard! Thank you!
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oh my goodness so pretty and classy! I offically want that little black dress!
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Thanks Em!
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sweet! I'm gunna take you up on that!
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I like the way that in some of those old pinups
they have say, a chair or phone or even shoes
but they are just drawn in outline, (usually red)
and not coloured or shaded.
Have you thought about trying that effect ?
I'm going to try that out one day.
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LOL, yes I've seen those. I think it's a nice effect. I don't think it's something for me though because I'm not a great artist. If I did it, it would only look like I was too lazy to complete it.
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Ha ha good point Michelle. (not about not being a great artist!)
sorry I meant that it may look unfinished, I suppose there is
that possibility, but I just love that effect every time I see it !
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