One of the things I love about Pinball is the artwork. I’ve recently started adding translites/backglasses to my gameroom (that light up) to just appreciate some of the great artwork in pinball. I have to say Greg Freres is one of my favorites.
There is a lot of art to appreciate in Pinball from translites to Playfields etc.... but who are your favorite artists?
Quoted from Pahuffman:I'm partial to Christian Marche myself.
Hard to believe that Skylab was done by the pointy people artist
Youssi is the best by far
a significant number of the best pins ever were illustrated by the man himself
his art is one of the reasons i came to love pinball...
I really like how he draws clouds. Weird, I know, but I love the grey and yellow he adds into them for contrast. And I love how its got that "look" in so many great games from WW to Funhouse to Safe Cracker.
My one wish for DI was that he'd bring back that clean edged surreal artistic look he's got going in his older games, instead of the more photorealistic look it has. Still a great looking game though.
I agree, Youssi and Watson are great too! Maybe list your favorite and an example of their work.
I read an article on Phython Angelo from the Pinball Compenium last night, great story. He did Pinbot, great artwork! Liked it more after reading the story
Quoted from CrazyLevi:The work of George Molentin is very underrated.
That is awesome
I just looked up Gordon Morison, he did some great stuff. I’m coming to consider adding some of his stuff to my room as well, thx!
Quoted from brz:liking Paul Faris with his work from 1977-1983.Centaur,Paragon,L
I was thinking about Faris as well. I would pick up a Paragon if I knew where to find one, I know CPR made them a while back.
When you guys think of pinball art, what’s the most important?
Translite?
Playfield?
Cabinet?
I know they’re all import, but which leaves a lasting impression the most about the artwork?
And keep the names rolling, these are great!
Easily Gordon Morison, over 100 titles, closer to 150 with add a ball's, single and multi-player games. Classic stuff. Paul Faris is 2nd even though I own many of his games and love his art.
Quoted from DruTheFu:This is pretty subjective, and begs to incite a pinside flame war...
Agreed that it may be subjective. But it does not "BEG" to incite a flame war.. WTF?
John Youssi and Python Anghelo have gotta be my favorites. Both artists just cram their games with fun little details to find when you take a closer look. I especially loved Python Anghelo's works, where he would often integrate the art with the game (Clown flipper fingers on Cyclone, Joker holding the flippers on Jokerz), and it was often just so fun and quirky (Taxi and Popeye are some stand out example, I think).
Quoted from mystman12:John Youssi and Python Anghelo have gotta be my favorites
Read Anghelo’s Interview in the 1982-present Pinball Compendium, great story.
Quoted from TheBigDog:Poll added
You missed all my favorites.
George Molentin
The Bally Williams Mystery artist
Art Stenholm (a little hit and miss but when he was on...)
Quoted from AlexF:You missed all my favorites.
George Molentin
Nice post. I’m learning as we go. LOVE PINBALL ART!
Quoted from brz:'m liking Paul Faris with his work from 1977-1983
I’ve been looking at some of his stuff. Anyone know where to get a backglass for Eight Ball? Paragon? Lost World?
Quoted from Andre:Not one mention of Zombie Yeti...
Zombie Yeti has created some fine artwork, but he has a ways to go before his body of work will be in the same league as some of the hall of fame artists being considered in this thread.
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