Glamour Girls

Pearl Frush

I just love 1940's / 1950's pin up girl illustrations.
I love the muted colours and soft almost fuzzy and dreamy illustrative style.

The girls are always ever so glamourous and gorgeous! I've come across a few artists whom I really fell for.

Pearl Frush

American Pearl Frush whom worked mainly in watercolours and gouache, she chose to portray more of the girl-next-door types in a soft and feminine way.

Earl Moran

Then there's Earl Moran who worked mainly in pastels and oils who chose to depict a much more sexy and racy woman.
He is famous for painting Marilyn Monroe in the 40's and for painting other sex symbols at the time.

Earl Moran

You'll notice how most of his girls look so much like Marilyn! She must have been his muse.

Alberto Vargas

Then there is my favourite, and he is one of the most famous pin up artists - Peruvian, Alberto Vargas.

Alberto Vargas

His work is primarily in watercolour and air brushing, tending to depict either semi - nude or elegantly dressed women, most commonly with red painted nails

  

Alberto Vargas

Alberto found fame when his work was repeatedly published in the US men's magazine Esquire, it was later dropped from the magazine for being too racy. Hugh Hefner then picked Vargas up and began including his pin ups in Playboy .

Alberto Vargas

Danielle
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