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b. 1932 -

D.L. "Rusty" Rust (born 1932) is an American artist. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is critically acclaimed among pin-up art collectors. [1]

Primarily a realist, Rust's preferred medium is oil on canvas and his subjects range from wildlife, scenics, still-life, fantasy, portraits, pin-ups and nudes.
Career

Early works concentrated on circus and portrait subjects, including such prominent individuals as Emmett Kelly, Merle Evans (Ringling band leader), and American painter Norman Rockwell.

Rust is a prolific and talented Pin-up girl and glamour artist, with over 850 pin-up and nude oil paintings preferring large 30" x 24" sized paintings. [2] His career has benefited from the current revival in pinup art, but he continues to paint a variety of subjects. "Men will always love girls," he says. "Being able to do a variety of subject matter keeps me from going insane." [3]

Rust has produced more than 15,000 paintings, some of which hang in the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution.

Other work has included illustrations for books and magazines.

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        • Donald Rust (American, b.1932) Pin Up Lithograph
          Sep. 12, 2024

          Donald Rust (American, b.1932) Pin Up Lithograph

          Est: $10 - $200

          Limited Edition Glamour Girl Lithograph Titled 'Lili'. Pencil Signed Lower Right, Numbered 497/950 Lower Left. Measures 17" x 13" (sheet size).

          Lion and Unicorn
        • Donald Rust (American, b.1932) Pin Up Lithograph
          Sep. 12, 2024

          Donald Rust (American, b.1932) Pin Up Lithograph

          Est: $10 - $200

          Limited Edition Glamour Girl Lithograph Titled 'Lili'. Pencil Signed Lower Right, Numbered 428/950 Lower Left. Measures 17" x 13" (sheet size).

          Lion and Unicorn
        • Donald Rust Signed Limited Edition Art Print & Pin Up Girl
          Jul. 26, 2024

          Donald Rust Signed Limited Edition Art Print & Pin Up Girl

          Est: -

          Print Titled Enticing. The Signed Art Print Is Titled Lilli And Is Artist Signed And Numbered 15/950 As Photographed. Each Measures Approximately 17” X 13”. Please Preview And / Or Review Photos For Condition Considerations. Kt20310 Ka

          EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
        • Donald Rust (American, b.1932) Pin Up Lithograph
          Jun. 09, 2024

          Donald Rust (American, b.1932) Pin Up Lithograph

          Est: $10 - $200

          Limited Edition Glamour Girl Lithograph Titled 'Lili'. Pencil Signed Lower Right, Numbered 497/950 Lower Left. Measures 17" x 13" (sheet size).

          Lion and Unicorn
        • Don "Rusty" Rust (B 1932) USA, Oil/Canvas
          Jun. 08, 2024

          Don "Rusty" Rust (B 1932) USA, Oil/Canvas

          Est: $200 - $300

          Don "Rusty" Rust (B 1932) USA, Oil/Canvas. Titled "Portrait of Wife". Signed and dated in lower right. 1974. Portrait of a dark haired woman in a light green dress. Smiling towards viewer. Provenance: "November 5, 2011, email from Don “Rusty” Rust addressing the painting Portrait of a Lady in a Green Dress. From: "[email protected]" To: [email protected] Hi, Don, I'm sorry for the delay in responding to your inquiry regarding the painting you have. I have not used my AOL email address for many years. When responding, please use: [email protected]. Thanks! The portrait you have is of my previous wife and mother of two children, both who have died. Grandchildren remain and I'm sure one of them would love to have the portrait. Thanks for your interest in my art. Regards…. Rusty" Condition: Small paint loss spot. Appears to be staining on leg and face. Overall Size: 38 x 32 in. Sight Size: 33 x 27 in. Donald Rusty Rust (Born 1932) is active/lives in Pennsylvania. Donald Rust is known for Illustration, figure, wildlife, seascapes, still life, portrait. #5430 Location R

          Sarasota Estate Auction
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Bad Break" Oil on Canvas Pinup
          Jun. 05, 2024

          Donald Rusty Rust "Bad Break" Oil on Canvas Pinup

          Est: $600 - $900

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932), "Bad Break", 2000, oil on canvas. Signed and dated right. Approx. 24" x 30". Including an advertisement calendar from 2012, issued by S&M Amusements where this painting was featured.

          Weiss Auctions
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Ivette" Oil on Canvas Pinup
          Jun. 05, 2024

          Donald Rusty Rust "Ivette" Oil on Canvas Pinup

          Est: $600 - $900

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932), "Ivette", 2005, oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower left. Approx. 24" x 30". Nice pinup painting of a nude kneeling.

          Weiss Auctions
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Rita" Oil on Canvas Pinup
          Jun. 05, 2024

          Donald Rusty Rust "Rita" Oil on Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932), "Rita", 2003, oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower left. Approx. 15" x 30". Nice pinup painting of a nude standing.

          Weiss Auctions
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Maliha" Oil on Canvas Pinup
          Jun. 05, 2024

          Donald Rusty Rust "Maliha" Oil on Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932), "Maliha", 2011, oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right. Approx. 24" x 20". Nice pinup painting of a nude wearing a beaded and feathered headdress.

          Weiss Auctions
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Celeste" Oil on Canvas Pinup
          Jun. 05, 2024

          Donald Rusty Rust "Celeste" Oil on Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932), "Celeste", 2010, oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right. Approx. 24" x 20". Nice pinup painting of a nude sitting.

          Weiss Auctions
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Luv Boat" Oil on Canvas Pinup
          Jun. 05, 2024

          Donald Rusty Rust "Luv Boat" Oil on Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932), "Luv Boat", 2010, oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right. Approx. 24" x 20". Nice pinup painting of a woman standing on a boat.

          Weiss Auctions
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Gracie" Oil on Canvas Pinup
          Jun. 05, 2024

          Donald Rusty Rust "Gracie" Oil on Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932), "Gracie", 2011, oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower left. Approx. 24" x 20". Nice pinup painting of a nude woman.

          Weiss Auctions
        • Donald 'Rusty' Rust (b. 1932) 'Bighorn Sheep'
          Nov. 29, 2023

          Donald 'Rusty' Rust (b. 1932) 'Bighorn Sheep'

          Est: $150 - $300

          Donald 'Rusty; Rust (American, b.1932) 'Bighorn Sheep' Oil on Canvas. Signed and dated (1995) lower right. Sight Size: 19.5 x 23.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 25 x 29.25 in.

          Helmuth Stone
        • Donald L. Rust
          Sep. 10, 2023

          Donald L. Rust

          Est: €500 - €1,000

          (Geb. 1932 in Erie/Pennsylvania) Pin-up auf dem Sofa In plakativer Manier gemaltes, leicht bekleidetes Pin-up, das sich lasziv auf einem violetten Sofa räkelt. Rust, dessen Oeuvre u.a. von Gil Elvgren beeinflusst wurde, schuf neben einer Vielzahl an Pin-ups auch Zirkusbilder, Wildtiere und Porträts. Öl/Lwd.; R. u. sign. und dat. 1997. 76 cm x 61 cm. Rahmen. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1997.

          Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
        • Donald Rust (American, b.1932) Pin Up Lithograph
          Jun. 21, 2023

          Donald Rust (American, b.1932) Pin Up Lithograph

          Est: $10 - $200

          Limited Edition Glamour Girl Lithograph Titled 'Lili'. Pencil Signed Lower Right, Numbered 427/950 Lower Left. Measures 17" x 13" (sheet size).

          Lion and Unicorn
        • Donald Rust (American, b.1932) Pin Up Lithograph
          Apr. 26, 2023

          Donald Rust (American, b.1932) Pin Up Lithograph

          Est: $10 - $200

          Limited Edition Glamour Girl Lithograph Titled 'Lili'. Pencil Signed Lower Right, Numbered 498/950 Lower Left. Measures 17" x 13" (sheet size).

          Lion and Unicorn
        • RUSTY RUST LOU JACOBS PAINTING
          Feb. 05, 2023

          RUSTY RUST LOU JACOBS PAINTING

          Est: $50 - $100

          GICLEE PAINTING OF LOU JACOBS, #16 OF 25. 25"X29"

          Freedom Auction Company
        • RUSTY RUST LOU JACOBS PAINTING
          Feb. 05, 2023

          RUSTY RUST LOU JACOBS PAINTING

          Est: $50 - $100

          GICLEE PAINTING OF LOU JACOBS. #5 OF 150. 25"X29"

          Freedom Auction Company
        • Donald "Rusty" Rust, Pinup glamour painting, 1994
          Oct. 12, 2022

          Donald "Rusty" Rust, Pinup glamour painting, 1994

          Est: $200 - $300

          Donald "Rusty" Rust (American, b. 1932), untitled blonde in lingerie, signed and dated lower right, 29.5"h x 23.5"w (sight), 30.5"h x 24.5"w (frame)

          Millea Bros Ltd
        • DONALD RUSTY RUST SIGNED AND NUMBERED CLOWNS
          Apr. 29, 2022

          DONALD RUSTY RUST SIGNED AND NUMBERED CLOWNS

          Est: $75 - $125

          Nice pair with COA.

          Davis Brothers Auction
        • DON RUST STANDING FEMALE NUDE BEAUTY PAINTING
          Aug. 15, 2021

          DON RUST STANDING FEMALE NUDE BEAUTY PAINTING

          Est: $400 - $600

          RUST, Donald, (American, b. 1932): Standing Female Nude from the Back Side, Oil/Canvas, 48'' x 24'', signed lower right, framed, 51.5'' x 27.5''.

          Burchard Galleries Inc
        • Large Donald 'Rusty' Rust Reclining Nude, 1994
          Jul. 10, 2021

          Large Donald 'Rusty' Rust Reclining Nude, 1994

          Est: $400 - $800

          Donald 'Rusty' Rust (American, b. 1932), Reclining Nude, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right 1994. Framed approx. 31 x 45.25 inches.

          Gallery 63
        • Rusty Rust Signed and Numbered Emmett Kelly Art Work
          Mar. 27, 2021

          Rusty Rust Signed and Numbered Emmett Kelly Art Work

          Est: $75 - $100

          Rusty Rust Signed and Numbered Emmett Kelly Art Work: Numbered 30/250, needs cleaned and measuring 20 x 25".

          Dana J. Tharp Auctions
        • RUSTY RUST GICLEE PAINTING OF EMMETT KELLY
          Jan. 30, 2021

          RUSTY RUST GICLEE PAINTING OF EMMETT KELLY

          Est: $50 - $100

          SIGNED L.R. 26"X30"

          Freedom Auction Company
        • Rusty Rust Signed and Numbered Emmett Kelly Art Work
          Dec. 05, 2020

          Rusty Rust Signed and Numbered Emmett Kelly Art Work

          Est: $75 - $100

          Rusty Rust Signed and Numbered Emmett Kelly Art Work: Numbered 30/250, needs cleaned and measuring 20 x 25".

          Dana J. Tharp Auctions
        • DON RUST SNOW LEOPARD PAINTING
          Oct. 18, 2020

          DON RUST SNOW LEOPARD PAINTING

          Est: $500 - $800

          RUST, Donald, (American, 1932-): Snow Leopard, Oil/Canvas, 22'' x 28'', signed upper right, custom frame, 30'' x 36''.

          Burchard Galleries Inc
        • DONALD "RUSTY" RUST. "A Breeze in the Phone Booth." [PIN-UP / REDHEAD].
          Jul. 16, 2020

          DONALD "RUSTY" RUST. "A Breeze in the Phone Booth." [PIN-UP / REDHEAD].

          Est: $2,000 - $3,000

          DONALD "RUSTY" RUST. "A Breeze in the Phone Booth." Pin-up for unknown publication, circa 1980s. Oil on canvas. 663x610 mm; 30x24 inches. Signed "Rusty" in lower right image. Framed. Influenced by greats like Gil Elvren and Norman Rockwell, Rust (born 1932) paints everything from portraits to nature studies to racy pin-ups. This image of a spicy redhead in a phone booth, very much in the style of Elvgren's calendar girls, was appropriated for a number of commercial purposes including shower curtains, mugs, and T-shirts.

          Swann Auction Galleries
        • 2 Donald "Rusty" Rust O/C, Pin Up Girls
          Jul. 11, 2020

          2 Donald "Rusty" Rust O/C, Pin Up Girls

          Est: $600 - $700

          Two (2) Donald "Rusty" Rust (American, b. 1932) oil on canvas paintings, original pin up illustration art. 1st item: Painting titled "Burning the Dog" depicting a young blonde woman in a light green sweater roasting a hot dog over an open flame in an interior setting, while a pug dog looks on in alarm. Signed "Rusty" lower left. Unframed. 30" H x 24 1/8" W. 2nd item: Painting titled "Juliette" depicting a young brunette woman dressed in black lingerie with a pink robe, reclining in a green satin chair against a green background. Signed and dated "Rust (copyright) 2007" lower right. Titled, en verso of canvas. Unframed. 24" H x 20 1/4" W. All items late 20th/early 21st century.

          Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Nikkie" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Nikkie" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Nikkie" - 2004, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl posing on a blue chair. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Cold Shoot" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Cold Shoot" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Cold Shoot" - 2005, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl posing in a fur coat. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Addie" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Addie" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Addie" - 2004, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl proudly posing in front of the window. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Sonsearay" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Sonsearay" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Sonsearay" - 2004, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl dressed up in tradition Native American clothing while smoking a pipe. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Shelie" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Shelie" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Shelie" - 2004, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a mermaid sitting on a rock. Approx. 24" x 30".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "I'm First" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "I'm First" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "I'm First" - 2005, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl landing on the moon. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Sonya" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Sonya" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Sonya" - 2005, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl posing on a leopard lounger. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Brooke" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Brooke" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Brooke" - 2005, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl posing on a purple leather chair. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Shana" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Shana" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Lisa" - 2003, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl dressed in a luxurious white dress. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Rondi" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Rondi" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Rondi" - 2004, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl posing in front of a fireplace. Approx. 24" x 30".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Shellie" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Shellie" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Shellie" - 2004, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl with butterfly wings. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Hatie" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Hatie" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Hatie" - 2004, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl dressed as a mermaid. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Lisa" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Lisa" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Lisa" - 2004, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup painting of a girl dressed in a purple sheer lingerie. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Daisy" Oil On Canvas Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Daisy" Oil On Canvas Pinup

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Daisy" - 2004, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right. A pinup girl painting with daisy flowers across her lap. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust, Oil On Canvas "Beach Float"
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust, Oil On Canvas "Beach Float"

          Est: $300 - $500

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Beach Float" - 1997, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right "Rust © 1997". A pinup painting of a girl posing with a seal beach float. Approx. 29" x 23".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust, Oil On Canvas "Bunnie" Pinup
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust, Oil On Canvas "Bunnie" Pinup

          Est: $400 - $600

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932). "Bunnie" - 2004, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right "Rust © 2004". A pinup painting of a girl posing dressed as a rabbit with confetti and balloons. Approx. 30" x 24".

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Kristen" Pinup Oil Painting
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Kristen" Pinup Oil Painting

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932) "Kristen". Oil on canvas. Signed & dated lower left. "Rust © 2003". Approx. unframed 24" X 30"

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Latricia" Pinup Oil Painting
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Latricia" Pinup Oil Painting

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932) "Latricia". Oil on canvas. Signed & dated lower left. "Rust © 2005". Approx. unframed 24" X 30"

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Autumn" Pinup Oil Painting
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Autumn" Pinup Oil Painting

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932) "Autumn". Oil on canvas. Signed & dated lower left "Rust © 2004". Approx. unframed 24" X 30"

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
        • Donald Rusty Rust "Kristi" Pinup Oil Painting
          Dec. 08, 2019

          Donald Rusty Rust "Kristi" Pinup Oil Painting

          Est: $500 - $700

          Donald Rusty Rust (American, born 1932) "Kristi". Oil on canvas. Signed & dated lower right "Rust © 2004". Approx. unframed 24" X 30"

          Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
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