The Animated Pinup

"The Animated Pinup" by Lewis Parker is a science fiction story that imagines a world where art comes to life. It follows Willy, an artist who blurs the line between reality and art when his stunning creation, Red, gains consciousness. James Crisp, Willy's agent, gets pulled into Willy's bizarre world when he receives a panicked call. Willy is conflicted by the fact that Red is becoming real, but she is an idea manifested and not a typical woman. Willy must grapple with his feelings for Red, and learn to handle what he created. The story, laced with humor and imaginative concepts, questions the very essence of existence, reality, and what it means to be an artists. Crisp aids Willy in fulfilling his artistic vision.