A new series of guitar picks featuring several of my pinups will premier later this week at NAMM 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. The picks are licensed exclusively by Steve Clayton, Inc., a US based, family run custom guitar and accessories business with many years of experience. It was a pleasure working with the owner Steve and his daughter Chrystal to develop this line of picks based on my pinup girls, since we all know how well pinups and music go together. If you’re going to NAMM, check them out (and pick up some of my pinup picks) at Booth #4590, Hall C … and don’t forget to tell them I sent you

the image above is from the new 2010 Clayton catalog which will premier at NAMM 2010

Distinction Gallery, Escondido, CA

I’m excited to take part in another California gallery show! This group show features pinup and burlesque inspired painting. If you happen to be in the area, I hope you can make it to view the show.

“Underground Inspirations.” 2009 Summer/Fall issue

I’m so excited to have my “Fishnet Stockings” painting featured in the current issue of Carmel Magazine!

It was used as the lead image for an article about The Alternative Cafe gallery in Seaside, CA which featured my work during their recent “Garter Belts and Gasoline II” art show.

Although this painting (based on the image of the amazing retro pinup and Gretsch Guitar spokes-model Kim Falcon) has been very popular and was featured in several other publications, I’m especially proud to have it appear in Carmel Magazine. Carmel, CA has always held a special place in my heart because of my total admiration (and school girl infatuation) for one of it’s most famous residents and one time mayor, Clint Eastwood (whose photo also appears among the pages of this issue!).

the article (on pages 210-213) is available on-line by going to the link below:

http://www.carmelmagazine.com/digital/index.shtml

I just added some new info to my website about my feature in “How To Airbrush Pin-Ups” by Frank Season. I was photographed earlier this year creating one of my pinups for this one of a kind how to book. I chose to work with Kay O’Hara again for this piece, because to me she is one of the quintessential retro pinups - embodying everything that is great about these gals.

The book is available now for pre-order from Amazon.com

How to Airbrush Pin-Ups

OPENING Festivities: Saturday, September 5th @ Claude Gallery 7pm-1am

I’m excited to participate in my first NY gallery show. Here’s the important info: PIN-UP PANDEMONIUM 2 Group Art Show@ Claude Gallery Opening: 7pm Saturday September 5th 2009 The Claude Gallery in Eastchester, New York in conjunction with TVT Productions presents Richie Fuggetta’s PIN-UP PANDEMONIUM 2 with a great line up of 10 talented artists. The curator of this show is Richie Fuggetta. Richie will also be selling signed unframed prints of his work & autographing copies of his new book: The Pinup Art of Richard Fuggetta All of the art exhibited at this show will be associated with Pinup culture. The opening festivities will commence on Saturday September 5th from 7 pm until 1 am. Complimentary refreshments will be served throughout the evening. A live musician jam session will coincide with art opening starting at 9 p.m. and will be held in the basement sound studio of the Claude Gallery. Your host will be gallery owner Artie Walker. FEATURED ARTISTS: RICHARD FUGGETTA SUSAN HEIDI THOM DOWNS BIAGIO CIVALE SCOTT JONES XIAN LEE RT VEGAS FRANKIE TEARDROP JIMMY BUTTCHEEKS DUTCH VON SPOOGE PIN-UP PANDEMONIUM 2 Art Show at the Claude Gallery Runs from September 5th through September 30th 2009 The Claude Gallery 282 Main Street Eastchester, New York 10707 Artie Walker, owner (914) 779-8822

Susan Heidi pinups at The Gallery at The Alternative Cafe, Seaside, CA

I’m so excited to have my pinup art exhibited this summer (July 11 - August 17th) at this, the 2nd annual group show of pinup and hot rod art. I’ll be attending a private opening reception on Thursday, July 10th.

Stars & Stripes ‘09 at the Playboy Mansion

Miss Kitty Baby (pictured above with two marines) and her Pinup Angels helped organize the benefit which raised money for the Wounded Warriors project. I was thrilled to have my artwork included in the auction to benefit such a worthy cause.

Kitty helps auction off the wares (above with “Semper Fi” and below with “Salute the Troops”)

I love the revival that traditional burlesque is experiencing here in the U.S. and abroad. That’s why I’m excited to announce that Susan Heidi Pin-Up Art is an official sponsor for Acey Slade’s Burlace Beauty Leg Show review which will take place during his upcoming ten city UK tour this May. Acey decided to spice up the time between sets with a burlesque contest and has teamed up with The Ministry of Burlesque to make sure the performers know he’s serious. One lucky winner will receive an amazine prize pack that will include an original pinup portrait created by me.
So, if you’ll be in the UK this May, go on over to the show’s myspace page and enter the contest - and lots of luck!

I’m so excited to announce that I have set up a channel on YouTube, www.youtube.com/susanheidi to corral all my favorite videos and make them easier to share. Viewers will be able to find interviews I’ve done, clips from past shows, and my favorite how to’s on everything from Pin-Up makeup and hair to art techniques. There are a few videos up already, and I’ll be adding more in the days to come.

My retro style Pin-Up art was a big hit at the NY Comic Con! I was happy to meet so many people who are fans of the genre. It was a grueling 3 days - you can just imagine what it’s like for an artist who usually works alone in a studio to abruptly switch gears and spend 9+ hours a day talking non-stop. My voice was nearly gone by the end of the day Sunday. I had so much fun meeting everyone and really appreciate each and every compliment I received. There is nothing in the world like having something you’ve created admired by others. I have posted some pictures on myspace and there’s already a video interview I did posted on Edward Champion’s Reluctant Habits. I did a few other interviews, which I’ll post links to as soon as they are live.

To recap the weekend:

• Comic Con’s are amazing places where everyone is having fun - it’s very contagious
• having a booth on the way to the restrooms makes for great traffic
• kudos to my two youngest fans - two little girls who know what they like
• drinking lots of water saved me from losing my voice altogether
• once again, I wasn’t able to get around to visit with other artists - many, many thanks to those who made their way over to say hello
• at least as many women as men love pinups - thanks to all those guys who let their ladies browse!
• Evil Ink Comics and Epic Proportions were the best booth neighbors I could ask for!
• New Yorkers, costumed fans, and celebrities made for awesome people watching

I’ve already made arrangements to be back at NY Comic Con next year (October 8-10, 2010) once again in booth #1906 - hope to see you there