Throughout my artistic career I have been particularly inspired by the pin-up master such as Alberto Vargas, - master of the classic beauty - and Gil Elvgren - virtuoso of pure fun and playfulness.

Of course, many other artists and works have inspired me throughout my studies and I have had the opportunity to learn from diverse teachers such as William Ward Beecher and Sumi-E master Suhaku Flag. A few of the images here have been published and others have won awards online.

I was raised in sunny southern California by progressive parents who helped me realize that there was no need to separate fun, sexiness, and intelligence. Naturally, then, my work is about empowered, take-charge women. I have tried to establish a modern day “Pin Up” who knows what she wants and feels comfortable enough to be beautiful, self-assured, and unafraid to bare it all. My creative goal is to capture their individuality, strength, sexuality, and beauty in each of my models. Most importantly, I want their personality to jump off the canvas.

I hope that you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them. 

- Kelly.X

www.kellyxart.com