Meet the Artist Behind the World of Pinup Perspectives: Kylie Goers

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May 10
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Updated: May 10

Featuring Illustrator & Tattoo Artist Kylie Goers

When I started building Pinup Perspectives back in 2020, I knew I wanted the brand to feel like its own little world—glamorous, expressive, nostalgic, playful, and full of personality. I wanted my own set of characters that I could use for different representations throughout the brand.

I knew exactly the right person to ask to help illustrate my vision, Kylie Goers.

From High School Friends to Creative Collaboration

Kylie and I actually went to high school together, and years later, during one of my many bursts of inspiration while creating Pinup Perspectives, I reached out to her with an idea:

I wanted illustrated pinup characters that represented different aesthetics, personalities, and forms of self-expression within modern vintage culture.

At the time, Kylie was transitioning into tattoo artistry in Ohio and developing a style that immediately stood out to me—classic yet modern, glamorous yet edgy, and full of emotion and individuality.

Now an artist at Lettie Grace Ink in Mentor, Ohio, Kylie continues creating incredible artwork through both tattooing and illustration.

Building the Visual Identity of Pinup Perspectives

Together, we created a growing collection of illustrated pinup-inspired characters for the brand—from glamorous showgirls, goth pinups, and nerdy girls and more personalities to come!

She also illustrated the official Lucy Von Light logo artwork, which became such a defining part of the Pinup Perspectives identity. I will one day get it as a tattoo, and of course Kylie will be the one to do it!

Why Representation Matters to Me

One thing that was important to me from the beginning was creating artwork that felt welcoming, inspirational, and expressive.

These illustrations are only a starting point, but the intention behind them was always to celebrate the diversity within pinup, glamour, and self-expression. I deeply admire all races, body types, aesthetics, identities, and genders that make vintage culture and alternative beauty so vibrant today.

There are still so many stories and styles I hope to represent in the future—but this collection was the beginning of that dream.