Bio
Krysztof Nemeth is a Seattle based artist specializing in fetish, gothic, retro, and low-brow kulture pin-up illustration. For the past ten years, Krysztof has been making a name for himself creating saucy pin-up girls for everything from bands to burlesque troupes, gallery shows to rock shows, and clothings stores to private commissions.
Taking cues from the historic masters of pin-up art, underground fetish illustrators, and cheesecake photography, Krysztof has developed a style that is sharp and clean, sensual and fun. Working primarily in black and white, the work Krysztof creates is strongly graphical in nature, composing in a near calligraphic manner, drawings that are wildly voluptuous and rich in depth. His girlie art is as fun as it is sexy, depicting an inherent sense of humor and playfulness in its ribald sensuality.
Who are some artists you’ve found inspirational or influential?
Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas, Aubrey Beardsley, John Willie, Eric Stanton, Michael Manning, Giovanna Casotto, Franco Saudelli
Who/what are some of your inspirations beyond fellow artists?
Writers such as Henry Miller, Georges Bataille, and Anais Nin, Vintage Men’s Magazines, Low-Brow and Kustom Kulture, mid-century and earlier retro aesthetics, and most of all: women!
What equipment/tools do you typically use?
FW brand inks, ProArt Bristol paper, Rapidograph pens, mechanical pencils, lots of loud music.
Favorite publications/sites?
Juxtapoz, Skin Two, Fetish, Secret, Senze, Tease, Marquis,
Where has your work been featured?
Penthouse Fetish, Skin Two, Fetish, Secret, Gothic Beauty, Rubbertimes, Pinup NYC.com, PODGallery.com
Contact info
e-mail: charmed@charm-school.com
AIM: xsaintc
website: www.charm-school.com
Krysztof, you rock! It’s an honor to have made your acquaintance.
Hell yeah he ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!