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14-FEB-2012

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Looking for something for the challenge two weeks ago, I found an old paperback with pin ups and erotic drawings by Alberto Vargas (1896 -1982).
Vargas was one of the most famous painters of pin-up girls. He not only portraited models but also a lot of Hollywood heroes.
Moreover Vargas today is regarded as one of the best artists, concerning a special technique: airbrushing.
Vargas worked for Hollywood studios and later for magazines like Esquire and Playboy.
Thus with his drawings and paintings he was responsible for a lot of collective dreams and illusions within several decades, I think.
Well, it may not be reality, but the fiction remains a timeless beauty.

Added some softness to this picture from about 1953 by moving my camera and some postprocessing.



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Mieke WA Minkjan29-Feb-2012 06:37
excellent processing Werner
LynnH27-Feb-2012 21:59
I'm very familiar with Vargas' work. This one is quite different (even before the effects were done) Excellent! V
Dawn McKenzie-Wykes27-Feb-2012 03:22
Lovely work... sets a romantic mood..
Laryl26-Feb-2012 20:51
nicely translated of his art
Stephanie26-Feb-2012 18:56
Fabulous and mysterious work! :)
Guest 26-Feb-2012 14:49
I really enjoy Alberto Vargas' pin-up girls , and you did such a lovely job with this one!! V
Yvonne26-Feb-2012 09:33
You are an artist yourself Werner, this is a beautiful presentation of his work.
Janice Dunn26-Feb-2012 09:15
Yes, I have heard of Vargas, and I like your softly blurred image here Werner
larose forest photos26-Feb-2012 04:00
I've heard the name before, but didn't know anything about him. Love your treatment here. V