Never Love A Man by Darcy Ernest Chiriaka 1962


There was a colorful spirit of vitality in everything Ernest “Darcy” Chiriacka painted. That same energy was also in everything he doodled, and everything he said, and even in his posture and his laugh. The man was full of life and an inspiration to all of us in the pulp art community. He brought to life sensational characters from pulp fiction, and he personified the ideal of a thrilling pulp artist for anyone who was lucky enough to have known him. Many people agree that the greatest value of art is its power to inspire us with a love of life, and when Chiriacka painted pulp magazine covers, or pin-ups, or slick magazine illustrations, or paperback covers, or his Western fine art paintings, all of his artworks overflowed with his colorful inspiration. He has indeed fulfilled that highest measure of art’s value by creating touchstones of his inspiration that convey his love of life to all of us. He had an incredible life that has been an example for me to aspire to. He understood the miraculous beauty of life. His art conveys his genuine joy of life, “joie de vivre.” - Killer Covers website


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