Of things in the world that classify as pimp, there are many different levels. There's kind of pimp, like a purple satin handkerchief just poking ever so slightly out of your jacket pocket. There's flamboyant pimp, such as the classic pimp suit with matching hat. And then there's a phrase that I would use to describe the velvet kaiju painting you see above: astronomical pimp. It doesn't get much more indulgent and awesome than that, baby.

Spotted over at Pink Tentacle, these feats of awesome were created by artist Bruce White, who has also painted a ton of other deliciously pimp portraits such as Darth Vader and Captain Kirk. If you go see them, make sure to look out for Mothra, Hedorah and Godzilla!