Author Archives: Dazzling Erin

Artwork of the Day: Swamp Sister (by Mitchell Hooks)

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

by Mitchell Hooks

This cover is from 1961.  Walking barefoot in a swamp is not a good idea, no matter what Swamp Sister says.

Artwork of the Day: Wild Parties (Artist Unknown)

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

Artist Unknown

That does look like a crazy one.

Artwork of the Day: The Strangest Sin (Artist Unknown)

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

Artist Unknown

This was the strangest sin of 1961.

Artwork of the Day: The Time and Place

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

by Paul Rader

Did you remember to spring forward?

Artwork of the Day: Triangle of Sin (Artist Unknown)

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

Artist Unknown

This sordid cover is from 1959.

Artwork of the Day: As Bad As They Come (Artist Unknown)

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

Artist Unknown

This was as bad as they came in 1959.

Artwork of the Day: Dawn at the Alamo (by Henry McArdle)

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

by Henry McArdle

This painting is from 1910 and depicts the battle of the Alamo, which occurred 189 years ago today.  It can be seen in the Texas State Capitol’s Senate Chamber.

Artwork of the Day: Ash Wednesday in New Orleans (photographer unknown)

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

Photographer Unknown

The photographer is unknown.  The picture was taken many years ago.  The day after Mardi Gras never changes.

Artwork of the Day: Mardi Gras 1936 (by Francis Luis Mora)

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

by Francis Luis Mora

Happy Mardi Gras!  Party now for Lent approaches.

Artwork of the Day: Detective Fiction Weekly (Artist Unknown)

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

Artist Unknown

Everyone has a gun in this cover from 1932.