Artwork of the Day: Ranch Romances (Artist Unknown)

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Dazzling Erin

Artist Unknown

This cover is from 1957.

Artwork of the Day: The Body Ran Home (Artist Unknown)

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Dazzling Erin

Artist Unknown

This cover is from 1951.

A Scene That I Love: “This Is All I Need” from The Jerk

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Dazzling Erin

I’ve enjoyed sharing some scenes that I love over the past week. For my last scene (for now), here’s a classic from The Jerk, starring Steve Martin.

It’s good to laugh!

Artwork of the Day: Jeanne (by Stanley Borack)

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Dazzling Erin

by Stanley Borack

This cover is from 1963.

D-Day, As Captured By The Artists Who Were There

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Dazzling Erin

Today is the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.

On this day, in 1944, the Allied forces landed at the beaches of Normandy and, against overwhelming odds, began the liberation of Nazi-occupied France and later all of Western Europe. At least 4,400 Allied soldiers lost their lives on that day so that others could live free and, on this anniversary, we honor their sacrifice.

Not surprisingly, D-Day has inspired many artists, writers, and filmmakers over the years. Below, for the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, we have 12 paintings and illustrations inspired by D-Day. These works were all done by men who were actually there on that historic day. The majority of them can be found at the International War Museum in the United Kingdom.

by Albert Richards

by Anthony Gross

by Edward Ardizzone

by Edward Bawden

by Jack Heath

by Joseph Gary Sheahan

by Manuel Bromberg

by Orville Norman Fisher

by Richard Eunich

by Thoms Hennell

A Scene That I Love: The Allies Land At Omaha Beach in The Longest Day

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Dazzling Erin

Today’s scene that I love comes from The Longest Day. In this scenes, the Allies land at Omaha Beach and run straight at the Germans trying to hold their position. This scene was later recreated in Saving Private Ryan. I think both scenes serve as a fitting tribute to the soldiers who fought and sacrificed to liberate the world from the Axis Powers.

It was 82 years ago today.

Artwork of the Day: Marine Heading Ashore on D-Day (by Tom Lea)

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Dazzling Erin

Marine Heading Ashore on D-Day by Tom Lea

Today is the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.

Moments #34: That Duck

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Dazzling Erin

I was at Huffines Park with my camera, surrounded by ducks who were eager to see if I had brought them anything to eat. The ducks the followed me as I walked along the edge of Huffines Creek were cute but the duck who caught my attention was swimming by itself and didn’t seem to care whether I had food or not. The duck had a confidence that left me with no choice but to take its picture.

I believe this is a Muscovy Duck, though I’m hardly an expert. Some people have told me that they find this duck to be ugly. I think the duck has too much personality to be ugly. Sometimes, the loners are the most fascinating subjects around.

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Bang! Check Out The Exciting Covers Of .44!

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Dazzling Erin

Published from 1937 to 1954, 44 Western Magazine was a popular pulp that featured stories about gunslingers, horse rustlers, and the women who loved them. Each cover promised the best in western excitement.

Here’s a small sampling of the covers of 44!

by Ernest “Darcy” Chiriacka

by John Walter Scott

by Albin Henning

Unknown Artist

A Scene I Love: Failure Is Not An Option From Apollo 13

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Dazzling Erin

Today’s scene comes from Apollo 13.

In this scene, Gene Kranz (Ed Harris) and the engineers of NASA try to figure out how they can bring Apollo 13 back down to Earth. There’s a lot of questions about what can and should be done but one thing is made clear. Failure is not an option.

That’s an attitude that we could use more of nowadays.