Stepping Out 1953

gilelvgren

gouache

possibly oil pastel

coloured pencil

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

teen art

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Stepping Out" is a 1953 pin-up painting by American artist Gil Elvgren, known for his iconic depictions of attractive women. The image features a woman in a frilly pink dress, stepping out of a framed painting, and captivating the viewer with her playful gaze and alluring pose. Elvgren's work is celebrated for its meticulous detail, vibrant colors, and playful use of light and shadow. His paintings, often commissioned for calendars and magazines, captured the spirit of post-war America and continue to be popular among collectors and art enthusiasts.