There’s something incredibly sexy and totally timeless about pinup girl ink. Artists from around the country have achieved pinup girl perfection. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are a few of the pieces we love most.
This Bettie Page piece from Sophie Lewis pays a fitting tribute to the icon who started it all.
We love this classic 1950’s-esque piece.
Anyone would be lucky to don this dark-haired, bold-eyed beauty on their arm .
If you love golf and tattoos, this is the type of art you need next.
Music lovers will covet this ink.
We love this wind-blown cutie done by Sam Ford.
It’s hard to beat the detail on this firefighter inspired pinup piece.
Lauren Levine is a freelance writer who has contributed to publications and websites including The Charlotte Observer, U.S. News & World Report, American Way magazine, The Huffington Post, Hello Giggles, Bustle, Thrillist, Thought Catalog, and others.