The original reference photos for the great American pin-up painter Gil Elvgren...

...have emerged, with comparison of the original models and his pin-ups making great images. The inspiration for his work in producing the often suggestive, cheeky and flirty pin-ups is fascinating, with even these girls given a liberal photoshopping to push the message that little bit more.

It's really cool seeing how created a reference picture for the idea's in his head and then transformed this to the stunning paintings we all love!