Who is this artist?

American Artist (20th Century)

Mixed media on board, 27.75 x 15.5 in.
Not signed

The Bob and Diane Yaspan Collection

May 1952 issue

Later published as the cover for Convention Girl by Rick Lucas, Beacon Books, 1954.

“Original work” first used on for the cover of True Crime Cases, then repainted for the paperback.

Artist could be Howell Dodd – his work is usually unsigned- , George Gross – his work usually us – , or Rudy Nappi – his usually is, too.

Brass Cupcake x 3

John D. MacDonald’s first novel

1950 Gold Medal paperback original

cover art by Barye Phillips

better image than previously posted

1960 Gold Medal reissue

cover art by Barye Phillips

1974 UK hardcover from Robert Hale

Kiss Her Goodbye x 2

1956 Lion paperback original

pseudonym of Bill Miller and Robert Wade. they also wrote as Will Daemer, Dale Wilmer and White Masterson

cover art by Charles Copeland

1962 Signet reissue

cover art by Jerry Allison

better image than previously posted