Pinup Art Blog

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Susan Heidi — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:01:40 +0000

my pinups on exhibit in California

Susan Heidi — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:14:04 +0000

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.

one of my pinups featured in Carmel Magazine

Susan Heidi — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:30:27 +0000

“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

Tickle Me Pink, my feature in “How To Airbrush Pin-Ups”

Susan Heidi — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:50:31 +0000

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

Pinup Pandemonium 2: group art show

Susan Heidi — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:26:39 +0000

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

cat eyes and red lips….retro pinups have the look and now so does Sephora

Susan Heidi — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:25:20 +0000

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.

Garter Belts & Gasoline Art Show

Susan Heidi — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:06:55 +0000

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.

Susan Heidi Pinups support Wounded Warrior Project

Susan Heidi — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:10:15 +0000

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”)

official sponsor of the Burlace Beauty Leg Show Review

Susan Heidi — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:07:22 +0000

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!

eye candy and a note of nostalgia

Susan Heidi — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:57:52 +0000

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 was amazing….dressing gowns with feathers, fur, lace and sequins…lucy dresses worn with spectator pumps to the local sweet shoppe…gloves and hats worn by everyone…the stuff a girl’s dreams are made of…I couldn’t get enough.

Starring George Montgomery and Ann Rutherford, the plot is a simplistic view of life on the road with an orchestra. At a time when our nation was in the midst of fighting a world war, I think that’s the kind of entertainment people wanted….Good Clean Fun, as my mother would say!