Inspired by the classic pinups of yesteryear, here are my takes on the vintage pinup girl calendars (with a cartoonist's twist). Each month, I'll produce a pinup illustration available for download to use as wallpaper for your computer desktop. I may change my style from month to month in subject and in illustrative technique. For example, some may be very Vargas inspired, where as the next month could look like something Tex Avery would have done. Either way, these retro-inspired girls will hopefully give me a chance to explore the past (along with the female form in sexy and fun ways), and for you to enjoy the present everytime you turn on your computer.
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Notes: I had such a head of steam after completing March’s entry that I started on April’s a few days later! I had a specific image in my mind for this one; I especially wanted to get the layers of rain right. That was the most important aspect of it for me.
Miss April is more anime-inspired, leaning toward the somewhat softer flesh tones and hair effects. The rain was created simply by using some of Illustrator’s wet brush strokes on separate layers and making them differing levels of opacity. The green raincoat and umbrella really came from the dark hair and the blue background – green just made the most sense color-wise. I think it makes her look like one of the Powerpuff Girls, all grown up!
I’m very pleased with this one, and I hope you enjoy it!
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