So, The Sky Isn’t Falling After All?

Well, the dreaded Rapture has passed and it seems we’ve all survived with our limbs still attached (or have we?..dun dun dunnn!). But what would’ve happened if worldwide doom, really came to pass? Would fire fall from the sky–well shit let’s hope not, but maybe there’s one thing we can all look forward to. That’s right, I’m talking about Zombie Babes.

The Artist: Chloe Roques

French web and graphics designer, Chloe Roques, has got me flipping the pages of the nearest zombie manual for her pinup style, “Zombabes.” Googoorama is the site which showcases these busty maneaters from original vector art, to sketches, and merchandise.

So, what does a Zombabe do in a post-apocalyptic world? She gets her fill of BRraAAIIInNNssSS of course…..eh, too much? Oh alright……ANYWHO my fav–zombabe, has got to be the chick munching on eyeballs, probably watching a marathon of Resident Evil.

….At least, that’s what I’d be doing. So, who’s your fav Zombabe? Subscribe and Comment below!

Gallery Of Zombabes

Keep It Sexy Sugas (K.I.S.S.)

Resources

• Chloe Roques – Official Website and Portfolio at XPZ Design
• Googoorama – Official Site For Zombabes

I <3 Pinups!

As you may already know from delving into my mischievous list of 100 sexy facts about me,  I absolutely adore vintage pinup attire.  So while perusing the pages of my favorite vixenish guru, V.V., I fell in love with the beautiful pinup work from her dear friend, Derek Santiago. Learn more about the gorgeous and bold artwork from this remarkable artist…

The Artist: Derek Santiago

Aptly named “Santiago” (don’t you just love one named artists), Santiago’s work is a provocative blend of vintage pinups, urban art influences, and every other deliciously exotic mash-up you could add to the sultry melting pot. Like many artists, his work has been an expression of himself since even early childhood.

Color Color Color!

I am probably most taken aback by the illustrious use of color to convey powerful passion behind his pieces. It’s as though he has taken the sensuous housewife circa 1952 and propelled her into a whirlwind of futuristic glamor.

Enjoy more from Santiago’s collection below, and feel free to share and comment!

Gallery of Derek Santiago Pinup Art

Keep It Sexy Sugas (K.I.S.S.)

Resources

• Derek Santiago Bio - Official Website
• Derek Santiago Pinup Art Gallery – Official Website

Just Make Yourself At Home, March 10′

(By Melody Nieves, Click For a Larger View)

Just Make Yourself At Home -@SexiDesign

Sophie, January 10′

“Woman, twitter bird, or hybrid vixen?” – @SexiDesign

Flipping through the pages of her father’s old Playboy magazine she took in the delicate details of the beautifully voluptuous women that adorned its pages…

She had not known then, that she would once become a world renowned artist whose art would grace the very pages of such an admired magazine…

Artist Olivia De Bernardinis

Olivia De Berardinis grew up with a passion for drawing. From an early age onto her present accomplishments, her work celebrated the curvaceous silhouettes of gorgeous women. These women, daring enough to release some of her own inhibitions were the epitome of elegance in regards to female sexuality.

Becoming a Playboy Artist

Olivia De Berardinis acquired famed artist Vargas’s monthly pinup section as her own after continuously wowing Hugh Hefner with her beautiful interpretations. Her paintings now hold a spot in each issue of the magazine, and even fueled a revival of Bettie Page artwork with Bettie as the subject for many pieces.

The Girls Next Door

You may be wondering where you’ve seen her work before. Well, Olivia was the artist who created three pinups of Hef’s Girl Next Door former girlfriends and co-stars, Kendra Wilkinson, Holly Madison, and Bridget Marquardt.

What I particularly admire about Olivia’s style is her ability to honor the old style of painting pinups, adding to the sheer beauty of her works.

Artist Showcase: Olivia De Berardinis

Resources

• Olivia De Berardinis – Official Website
• Olivia De Berardinis – Wikipedia
• Olivia De Berardinis Interview – White Hot Magazine
  

Images

• Olivia De Berardinis - Shop Online
• Olivia De Berardinis Pinups – Flickr

TGISF! (Thanks God It’s Sexy Friday!) is a weekly SexiDesign.com series recalling the week’s hottest links featuring sex in marketing and design from around the web…

This week I was simply in love with everything vintage, so here are some complimentary links from around the web…

Popular Posts This Week From SexiDesign

SD Investigates: The Allure of Pinups – a look at the sexy body language which helped to sell famous pinup magazines.

Time Machine: 40’s Pinup Magazine Covers – A unique collection of sexy pinup magazine covers from artist Peter Driben.

Resources From Posts

A roundup of this week’s resources from posts you may have missed!

• Pinup Artist Peter Driben – Wikipedia
• Peter Driben Covers – Flickr

Related Links From Around The Web

Links from around the web which are related to this week’s SexiDesign posts!

• Vintage Advertising and Illustration – Flickr
• Pinup Art Inspiration – Abduzeedo

SD Investigates: The Allure of Pinups

This week I’ve fallen in love with vintage artwork showcasing beautiful pinup women from the early 40′s and 50′s. In research of these sexilicious works, I began to wonder about what made so them attractive to loyal readers.

Here’s what I discovered…

Body Language

Poses and Position

Pinup poses are the epitome of sexy body language. They are famous for their arched backs, raised breastbones, and ever so sultry butt pooch. Feel a little tickled while studying these poses? Well it may be because many of these poses simulate common sex positions. Pinups are also often caught in compromising situations that reveal a glimmer of thighs or sexy under garments.

“Phantom Limbs”
One of the more interesting concepts I’ve come across is “phantom limbs.” Many artists place women in positions where only one arm or leg is showing. Though it may be influenced by perspective of the drawing, I think it has to deal with the overall silhouette of the pinup. Had the limb remained, the curviness of the pinup wouldn’t be as distinct.

Facial Expression

Images courtesy of Flickr
Whether its playful innocence or simulating sexual arousal, the expressions painted on these sinfully sexies hold the viewers attention. Pinups are often portrayed through their facial expressions as very fun, playful women, comfortable in their sexiness. Furrowing the eyebrows and showing the whites of the eyes communicates submissiveness to men. Pouty and parted lips make the knees of men buckle, while anything simulating oral sex can well…you figure it out haha..

Sexy Clothes
Pinups obviously wear revealing clothes, however, these clothes are painted to innocently reveal erotic areas as though by mistake or circumstance. Straps seductively fall off shoulders, showing a glimmer of breast, or dress skirts get caught, revealing lacey thigh high stockings.

Curvy Women

Famous for their sultry curves, pinups are often fleshy in the legs region, with full perky breasts. Portraying anything with “a little more flesh” could very well simulate the swelling of erogenous zones during arousal.

Proportion and Color

Proportion
Artists like Peter Driben, are famous for drawing emphasis to long legs in their work. If you notice, the legs are very voluminous, but the feet and hands are rather small in proportion. The popular hourglass figure derived from this era, with emphasis on broad shoulders, a tiny waist, and wide hips. Wide hips are associated with maturity and the ability to bear children.
Color
Peter Driben is famous for his bold vibrant colors used in his famous pinup works. These colors help to stimulate viewer with bright shades of red, yellow, and orange. Colors are very impacting on viewers, for instance, red can stimulate increased blood flow and increased blood flow is ALWAYS good..if you know what I mean, haha..

Fetishes

Pinups also play towards the common fetishes of many men. Though the women modeling may appear dainty and innocent, the reveal of their sexy lace black underwear sends the minds of men going. And their seating position doesn’t help either, often sitting with their legs up high, the viewer (who is at a lower perspective) is teased with the idea of getting a peek of the delicate details of the butt or vulva which are covered by material or the lower leg.

Resources

Titillated by these buxom vixens? Check out these resources for more on the history of pinups and be sure to subscribe!

• The History of Pinups
• Pin Up Girl – Wikipedia
• Peter Driben Pinup Art – Flickr
• The Definitive Book of Body Language

Time Machine is a SexiDesign.com blog series exploring the past, present, and future in sexy designs.

Today’s journey through the design continuum thing-a-ma-jig, is to a far more glamorous time, where the subtleties of being a woman drew the attention of loyal admirers rather than the more explicit nature of today.

The Magazine: Flirt, A Fresh Magazine

Flirt, was a Girlie magazine created in the late 1940′s by Robert Harrision. They consisted of photostories and beautifully painted cover art of seductive pinup models. Ensuring the mass appeal of the magazines, Harrison employed talented artists for the cover art for Flirt and other sister magazines.
Flirt separated itself from competitors by accommodating readers with pinup art reflecting common fetishes amongst men.

The Artist: Peter Driben

Peter Driben was the leading artist for all of Robert Harrison’s girlie magazines. He is most famous for his painting depicting American soldiers raising the flag at Iwo Jima, as well as his long run as a pinup artist. Working in acrylic paint, Driben’s signature cover art drew emphasis to women’s legs, while also working in a range of vibrant colors.

Sexy Details

Pinup art is sexy, yes, but more importantly it is incredibly detailed in anatomy and overall composition prior to the days of photo models. Artists understood the subtle, sexy, details which make up a woman’s body, from the dimples in her lower back, to the innocence of her expression.
Artists also often played with perspective, making the composition even sexier depending on the particular model’s position. In the appreciation of sexy art, take notice of fine details that may normally go unnoticed, but would be certainly missed without.

For instance: the way the light hits the curves of the model’s body, wrinkling of clothing material, overall body position (arching, pointing, etc), shine on material/shoes, and the genuineness of expression.

Additional Cover Images

Resources

• The Pinup Page – 40′s and 50′s Pinup Art
• Peter Driben – Wikipedia
• Flirt Magazine Covers – The Pinup Page
• Peter Driben Pinup Cover Art – Flickr (set)