Pin-up Girl Tattoos

Pinup girls are pictures of women scantily clad in provocative poses and were historically "pinned up" on walls or inside lockers for men to look at. Pinup girls first originated in photographic advertisements for burlesque actresses in the late 19th Century. One of the most famous pinup girls of all time is Betty Grable, who was most popular during World War II. Commonly, pinup girls are themed to match a certain hobby or profession. Pinup girl tattoos of women in nurses uniforms, maid uniforms, military regalia or perched on the hoods of hot rods and monster trucks are great ideas. Some people prefer classic designs of a pinup girl wearing a lingerie outfit and high-heels. In the World War II era, the most scantily clad pinup girls wore bikinis, but modern pinup girl tattoos sometimes feature topless and even naked women. Pinup girl tattoos have been controversial for decades, because some women believe that they promote good self-esteem and confidence but others believe pinup girls are degrading to women.

Pinup girl tattoos can be inked in greyscale or with vibrant colors to make them pop. The tattoo artist tattooing a pinup girl needs a high level of skill in detail and shading to make the pinup girl look as lifelike as possible. Some modern pinup girl tattoos feature Marilyn Monroe or other famous women. Most pinup girl tattoos are placed on the shoulder or upper arm, so the tattoo artist must be able to skillfully create a lifelike face with intricate details in a limited amount of space. Properly executed pinup girl tattoos are beautiful, sexy works of art: