"Drop Dead Fred… it just gave me the creeps as a kid." - submitted by Adelestyles
Though the 1950s celebrated feminine curves and also gave birth to pin-up girls, it was still unusual for an icon to sport a fuller, rounder physique. When you hear the words "pin-up girl," the first thing that comes to mind is most likely Marilyn Monroe.
Inspired by my long-distance relationship I created these illustrations to share my experience with you!
Imagine, if you will, that you put a shirt on once when you were in your 20s and now you have to wear that for the rest of your life.
Chéri Hérouard (1881-1961) was an artist best known for his illustrative work for French magazines like the Catholic girls’ journal La Semaine de Suzette and the gentlemen’s’ weekly La Vie Parisienne for which he supplied the cover art for over forty years. His eye-catching illustrations were highly popular and reflected the noteworthy changes in art from Art Nouveau through Art Deco to pioneering the more modern graphic art/comic book style of the 1940s and 1950s. La Vie Parisienne was the magazine best associated with Hérouard’s artwork. This society weekly featured risque erotica alongside stories and features on art, theater, film, literature, and fashion. It was kind of like Esquire magazine or a classier Playboy without the naked flesh. Hérouard was born Chéri-Louis-Marie-Aime Haumé into a reasonably well-to-do family that lived in the fortified city of Rocroi in the Ardennes district of France. His father died from a freak riding accident just days before his birth. His mother remarried into the Hérouard family—from whom Chéri took his surname. His mother and stepfather thought Chéri was best suited for a career in the military—but their son had a...
Are you a Norma or a Norman? Catch the Bates Motel Season 2 finale on Monday, May 5 at 10/9c on A&E.
Lenker indulges no domestic rural fantasies. Her songs instead teem with danger and magic.
I was literally just walking, and a man came up and punched me in the face.
Depending on where you live, spring tends to mean the retreat of cold and snow, and, finally, longer days and some rays of sunshine. The internet can be similarly unhappy and dark at times. So to help shake off those winter blues, we’ve gathered some hopeful and wholesome posts and content to, hopefully, brighten up your day.
This viral story of Charlotte Dower’s Monster has been surfing around the internet for the past three years, and people still couldn’t get it out of their heads. Recently, one Russian artist gave it a powerful comic strip treatment.
Dr. Heide Rezepa-Zabel ist Trödel-Fans bereits seit 2013 als Schmuck-Expertin von „Bares für Rares“ bekannt. Doch wie steht es um das Privatleben der Kunsthistorikerin?
When discussing health, we often focus on the physical aspects, but we shouldn't overlook the mental ones either. For instance, did you know that depression increases the risk for many long-lasting conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke?
We're all just simple humans trying to live our day-to-day lives. During our daily routine, many weird things may happen, and from time to time we need someone to confirm that it's not just only us experiencing this.
When the bride's dress choice for her sister-in-law causes unexpected chaos, you won't believe what happens next! 😲👗
Would you want to know ahead of time if a family member planned on getting a tattoo in honor of your child?
The Vienna-based artist behind SayHeySimon, previously featured on Bored Panda, has recently unveiled his new project, FruitBombComics.
People loved this story that went viral on LinkedIn of a woman sharing how her Managing Partner encouraged her to show off her tattoos in a company headshot pic.
Title: "Spirit of Night 1" Highlight: Digital download, 2 High Resolution Digital files- 4x5 and 11x14, 1 PDF with 3 links to large (over the 20 mgb) High resolution jpgs in various ratios Looking to add a touch of classical beauty to your home? Then look at this wonderful Art Nouveau piece. Art Nouveau is an organic style popular between 1890-1910. This art piece is of the Spirit of Night, a beautiful woman floating in a colorful celestial scene. Her red hair and dress flow through the night. It is in the style of artist Alphonse Mucha. Framed in an intricate border design and flowing line work. This colorful piece of blues and red/orange has a great sense of movement. This piece will brighten up any space. This art piece has been created with the use of AI art techniques and digital painting techniques to give the final product an authentic and vintage feel. I digitally hand paint these works to clarify and refine the finished product. This artwork can be a perfect addition to your living space, bedroom, or home office. The best part? You can instantly download and print the digital file in the comfort of your own home, making it a cost-effective and easy way to add beauty to your life. The print-friendly CMYK 300dpi image is available in five high-quality JPG files in different ratios via 2 digital downloads and 3 links on a PDF file so you can choose the size that fits your decor. The file comes in 5 different ratios/sizes for easy resizing, including 2x3, 3x4, 4x5, ISO ratio international size, and 11x14. After purchase, the digital files are accessible through your Etsy profile. The 3 jpg will be provided via a links on a PDF file. 2 jpgs will be download via Etsy. The large file sizes are perfect for large prints and ensure the best printing quality. Please note that this is not a physical item, and nothing is shipped or emailed. Add a touch of vintage Art Nouveau charm to your home with this stunning digital art print. If you have any questions or problems with printing, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing Wonder Seasons Art! I have left white bars on sides of the art so when fitting the painting into different ratios the art was not distorted or cropped. You see this on art prints and posters. Download details: 1 pdf file with links to 3 CMYK 300 dpi jpg files in different ratios/sizes. 2 jpg files via etsy You will get 1 jpg in each of these 5 ratios which allow you to resize the image: 2x3 ratio = 20x30, 16x24,12x18,6x9 3x4 ratio = 18x24, 12 x16, 9x12, 6x8, 3x4 4x5 ratio = 16x20, 8x10 ISO ratio international size = A2, A3, A4, A5 11x14 ratio
Timeless classics unveiled! A woman opened up a suitcase full of outfits and accessories that her grandma wore on her honeymoon in the 1950s and she had to try them on herself!
