National Elv

Another classic Elvgren peice from Tim Harris.

Ill Health

Nice and dark from Claire Reid

Lady Luck

Nice reader submission from Erin, done by Tiffany at Planet Ink Studios in Ottawa,Ontario Canada.

What about Bob?

Vintage Bob Tyrell

Poles Apart

A nice reader submission from Jakub from Poland. Tattoo by Batoon.

Coming Up Rosey

...and the wonderful Marilyn portrait below is followed by possibly the best ever tattooist submission, which comes from Anabi Tattoo in Poland. Again, whoah.

Some Like It Hot!

This next tattoo could be the best reader submission I've ever recieved. Veronica's wonderful Marilyn Monroe portrait was done by Stefano Alcantara of Last Rites, NY. Whoah. It puts Megan Fox's arm into context, for sure.

Ooh Arrrrrr!

This wench comes from 'landpirate, done by Jamie Davies at Tattooz Ink, Redding, Ca.

Masi Attack

Tiffany sent in this nice Mike De Masi pinup.

Reed to Rights

Superb portrait of Raquel Reed (well, it takes all sorts) by Alex De Pase.

Believe In Your Dreams!

Sound advice from Adrian Gallego.

Plastic Fantastic!

Nice Barbie portrait from Tim Harris

Villiant

Vince Villalvazo back on the blog with a nice Elvgren.

Never the Bride

A couple of recent Joe Capobianco hands that I love.

Gren and Bare It

Another classic Elvgren by Kyle Cotterman.

Glad to see you!

In progress Gladiator style woman from the quite brilliant Jeff Gogue.

Red or Dead

A nastier Little Red Riding Hood than I remember from the story, thanks to Jo Harrison.

Stans To Reason

Tattoist submission from Chris Stans, working at Kapala tattoo in Winnipeg, Canada.

Flare Rib

Marilyn sent in this excellent submission, a Gil Elvgren piece by Jose Lopez at Lowrider Tattoo in Fountain Valley.

Wonderous!

You can't beat a bit of Lynda Carter! Done by the brilliant Nikko Hurtado.

Miro-culous!

Bjorn sent in this great recreation of a Loish (Lois van Baarle) pinup, done by Miro at Skinlab Tattoo, Prague.

Thigh, Robots

Awesome reader submission here from Gareth, whose sci-fi themed sleeves were done by Mo Coppoletta of the Family Business in Laaaaaaahdan.

All Good In The Hood

Another Julia Seizure pinup, thanks!

Fairy Good!

I love it when I discover new UK talent! In addition to the huge backpiece below, these cartoon pinups were also done by Emma Kierzek.

Gypsy Queen

Another beautiful gypsy from Dawnii

Oh knickers!

Nice Gil Elvgren reproduction from Abby Stewart.

I've got the thorn!

Another wonderful piece from Nikko Hurtado!

Booty Shakin'

New School at its best, from Leah Moule.

Back That Ass Up!

HUGE back pinup from Emma Kierzek.

Liberty Belle

Old School flash-style from LA Ink's Corey Miller.

Pirates Life for Me!

The above is a superb reader submission, sent in by Jen and done by Tim Harris, Hope Gallery Tattoo in New Haven, CT.

Why so serious?

Rachi Brains with a sad-looking lady.

Rudey Nudey!

An impish lady from Josh Woods

Smiley Happy Pinup

Chris Burnett chanelling the Joker, perhaps. Previously featured here.

Channelling Jime

Derek Zielinski's Jime Litwalk inspired piece.

Plane Gash (sorry)

And finally for today, a wicked rib-piece done by realistic king Cecil Porter.

Not Ugly Bettie

Bettie Page, as rendered by Pinup master Steve Soto

Perky Plumage

Classic old school, wonderfully crisp, from a new tattooist to the blog, Shakey Pete. You can also find an excellent owl he did on Owl Tattoos.

Mother Nature

A classic Sean Herman piece.

Something In My Rocket

New from blog favourite Tony Ciavarro.

Check Out My Post

To be honest, most of the tattoos uploaded to Check Out My Ink are, to put it mildly, shit. But I had a look through the pinup category and picked out a selection of the best....






I'm a huge fan of the second pic, wonder who that's by?