Icons of the Silver Screen
Glamour & Vintage
COMMISSION YOUR OWN PAINTING 🖌️
Your photo transformed into a timeless acrylic portrait — framed canvas or digital file, shipped worldwide.
ORDER CANVAS PORTRAIT — FROM $54The Technique Behind the Magic
🎨 ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
Rich, vibrant colors with a glossy finish. Inspired by the American pin-up tradition of Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas.
✦ FRAMED & READY
Each original painting arrives stretched on a high-quality wooden frame, signed on the front and authenticated on the back.
🌍 SHIPS WORLDWIDE
Carefully packaged and shipped from Bordeaux, France. Digital versions available for instant download within 24h.
Vintage Pin-Up Paintings — Overview
| Format | Technique | Starting Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital painting | Hollywood golden age acrylic style | From $54 | 7 business days |
| Framed canvas print | Gallery-quality print | From $75 | 10–14 business days |
Frequently Asked Questions — Vintage Pin-Up Paintings
What is the style of Sébastien Rieu’s pin-up paintings?
Sébastien creates acrylic-style portraits inspired by the Hollywood golden age — think 1940s and 1950s glamour, soft warm lighting, elegant poses and rich colours. Subjects include icons like Brigitte Bardot, Kim Novak and Dita Von Teese, as well as commissioned portraits of private clients in the same aesthetic.
Can I commission my own pin-up portrait in this vintage style?
Yes! You can commission a personalised pin-up style portrait. Send a clear photo of yourself (or the person to be painted), describe the mood, costume or era you’d like, and Sébastien will create a one-of-a-kind glamour portrait in his signature vintage style. A stunning and unexpected gift.
Is a vintage pin-up portrait a good gift for a woman?
It’s one of the most flattering and empowering gifts you can give. Many women love to see themselves rendered in this timeless glamour aesthetic. It makes a beautiful boudoir-style gift, anniversary present, or milestone birthday surprise. The portrait is always elegant and tasteful.
Are the celebrity pin-up paintings available as prints or canvas?
Yes. The existing gallery pieces (Bardot, Novak, Von Teese and others) are available as high-resolution digital downloads or as framed canvas prints shipped from Bordeaux worldwide. They make exceptional wall art for any vintage or retro interior.
How is a pin-up painting different from a regular caricature?
A caricature exaggerates features for humour. A pin-up style portrait is flattering and glamorous — it idealises and celebrates the subject in a cinematic aesthetic. There is no exaggeration, only timeless elegance. Think film poster, not comic strip.
