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.

Up close on this bettie from the other day @flttattoostudio #bettiepage #oliviadeberardinis #pinups #bettie #pinuptattoos

270 Likes, 5 Comments - sophie lewis mcgregor ???? (@sophielewistattoos) on Instagram: "Up close on this bettie from the other day @flttattoostudio #bettiepage #oliviadeberardinis #pinups..."

We love this classic 1950’s-esque piece.

Anyone would be lucky to don this dark-haired, bold-eyed beauty on their arm .

Kina tattoo art. Done today at @gipsycaravantattoo with @fivestarstattoomachines #neotraditional #neotraditionaltattoo #neotrad #neotradink #neotraditionaltattooers #colorstattoo #pinup #pinuptattoo

230 Likes, 15 Comments - Anna chinaglia (@anna_tattoo) on Instagram: "Kina tattoo art. Done today at @gipsycaravantattoo with @fivestarstattoomachines #neotraditional..."

If you love golf and tattoos, this is the type of art you need next.

Love doing these #pinuptattoos #nyctattoo #statenisland #statenislandink #statenislandtattoo #statenislandtattooartist #golfpinup #golftattoos

46 Likes, 4 Comments - Lizmanzolini (@lizmanzolinitattoo) on Instagram: "Love doing these #pinuptattoos #nyctattoo #statenisland #statenislandink #statenislandtattoo..."

Music lovers will covet this ink.

Did this pin up and stand up bass on my buddys son today. #pinupgirl#pinuptattoos#bass#music#tattoos#dfw#OUTKASTTATTOOS#tattoo

36 Likes, 2 Comments - Jasin Clements (@jasinclements13) on Instagram: "Did this pin up and stand up bass on my buddys son today...."

We love this wind-blown cutie done by Sam Ford.

It’s hard to beat the detail on this firefighter inspired pinup piece.

Finally done with this one #humdingertattooemporium #george #pinuptattoos

80 Likes, 2 Comments - George Georgiou (@jorries1983) on Instagram: "Finally done with this one #humdingertattooemporium #george #pinuptattoos"

 

 

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.

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