From the 1930s through the 1960s Gil Elvgren provided paintings for advertising companies such as Coca-Cola, Ovaltine and Pangburn’s Chocolates.  But it was his most unforgettable work during WWII that earned him the title of “The Great American Pin-Up Artist.”

            Much like the pin-ups of today Gil Elvgren altered his models bodies until they became figures of unrealistic proportions.  Though his oil paintings are beautiful, indeed, the women of the 1940s were no more statuesque than the women of today.

            With no Photoshop around, Gil Elvgren’s technique was to first take a photograph of the model and then reinvent her on the canvas.  He gave her “longer legs, more flamboyant hair,” a cinched waist, lifted bust, and accentuated curves, “making [her] the perfect morale-boosting eye candy for every homesick private.”*

            The Voyeur: Urban Heat presents Matt Lane, of Zazen Photo, who brings us absolutely incredible photos of VSGal and E-Train in the hottest photo shoot ever.  No Photoshop needed, (these 21^st Century women have a natural beauty that cannot be outshined).  Just lights, camera and amazing action!