I have art homework and i cant think of an artist to base my work on.?

Question: I have art homework and i cant think of an artist to base my work on!.!?

I have to choose an artist and do a prep sheet on them, but i love the idea of drawing 50's pin-up as i am mad about that shot of stuff!.
Whos work can i add 50's pin-ups too in my own way!?
Or simply whos your fav artist!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

hmmm how about marilyn monroe photo's!? there great to draw as u can mix the colours around!.
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there is a pop artist who used collage, in his collages he used iconic 50's images such as pin up girls!. his work is available to see in the tate iv included a link that gives you a brief outline about him
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Richard_Ham!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com