http://susanheidi.com/blog retro pinup art, style, and inspiration by Susan Heidi (www.susanheidi.com) Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:57:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://susanheidi.com/blog/?p=197 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. http://susanheidi.com/blog/?p=196 "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" ... http://susanheidi.com/blog/?p=195 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 ... http://susanheidi.com/blog/?p=194 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 ... http://susanheidi.com/blog/?p=193 I was happy to see that makeup trendsetter Sephora is showing the classic cat eyeliner and red lips (think Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren) as a major look for Fall '09. I love this look and all the retro pinup models show it off beautifully. http://susanheidi.com/blog/?p=192 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, ... http://susanheidi.com/blog/?p=190 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 ... http://susanheidi.com/blog/?p=189 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 ... http://susanheidi.com/blog/?p=184 Glued to the sofa the other day with a fever and cough that wouldn't quit, I caught the end of a movie on t.v. that touched my soul. Filmed in 1942, Orchestra Wives had all the trappings of old Hollywood movies filmed on set, and I loved it! The costuming ... http://susanheidi.com/blog/?p=183