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Joe Capobianco isn't just one of the most well-known pinup tattoo artists, but my personal favourite. So for Christmas, I thought I'd show a few of his early works, to get that festive spirit into you! Happy Christmas!
And finally for today, a thing of pure beauty from Valerie Vargas.
The picture quality isn't up to snuff, but I'm too big a fan of Derek Noble's Old School work to not post these...
Cherry Blossom Tattoo DesignsCherry blossom tattoo - what does it symbolizeEven if these flowers are mostly associated with Japan, they are also a part of China’s culture as well but represent an entirely different meaning as how it is traditionally observed in Japan. It would be therefore interesting to know as what cherry blossom tattoo symbolizes in relation to how the flower is celebrated in
The history of body art started with prehistoric humans. In the prehistoric era, belief in a soul, guarded by the spirit of another creature, inspired pictures of that creature on the body. The spirit of that creature guarded, gave safety, and led the soul down the path of life. Body art was a way to keep the spirit close, always.Throughout time, body art kept its position as a spiritual
Paul Acker's realistic vampires are a touch good, no? Wonderful use of colour, although I suppose I'm straining to call them pin-ups, perhaps.
Such a fantastic tattoo, by Galen McHatton, although its fair to say a touch unconventional too.
It's a sad day in Pin-up Land, as the queen of them all, Bettie Page, passed away today. Lets celebrate her by reminding ourselves of the times she's already been in the blog, and have one more for the road, by Marc Vienneau.
EDIT: Needled have a great tribute, with a link to Inked's gallery of Bettie tattoos.
Don't know who did this, but the pinup in question is former carer and fellatrix for Hugh Hefner, 106, Bridgette Marquardt.
Simple lovely lower back dragonfly tattoo.
Lovely lower back dragonfly tattoo.
But perhaps my favourite Chip Rutz tattoo is this portrait of Christina Aguilera at her best.
And id if to prove the below, check out these wicked Gil Elvgren pinups, again from Chip Rutz.
I love this cheetahprinted pinup from Chip Rutz, someone who I only discovered for the first time today. His portfolio is shit hot!
Three completely different styles, all from the same needle, courtesy of Phil Young.
