May 27, 2025 and on this day 124 years ago in 1900, Artist Rudolph Belarski, Argosy cover artist for "Synthetic Men of Mars," "The Red Star of Tarzan," "Carson of Venus" and the "Thrilling Adventures" cover for "Tarzan and the Jungle Murders" was born in Dupont, Pennsylvania. Belarski specialized in World War One covers for the pulps, including covers for War Aces, War Birds, War Novels, and War Stories.
There's an article about Rudolph and his ERB related work at: https://www.erbzine.com/mag10/1004.html
The fictional drabble for today is “”Call it a Draw,” was inspired by his career.
John Barrett, an prospective art student, called Ralph Belarski. “Hi, my name’s Josh and I want to illustrate paperback books like that Frazetta guy. How much to teach me?”
“I charge by the hour. There’s no way to say how much until I see your work.”
“My friends say my stuff is great.”
“Your friends aren’t buying cover art. What training have you had.”
“None. This art stuff is easy. I don’t worry about proportions, perspectives, or that vanishing point thing. I’m a natural.”
“I have no doubt. Everything is easy for people who don’t understand how hard it is.”
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