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?

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

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Who can argue with Scared Stiff and Elvira and the Party Monsters, probably make Freres The best.
But Freres, Watson, O’Conner, Yossi are all king. Who else?
Deal?
McMahon?

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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!

1977 Eight Ball, thumbs up.

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!

Does anyone have any original artwork from these great artists?

Read Anghelo’s Interview in the 1982-present Pinball Compendium, great story.

Poll added

Nice post. I’m learning as we go. LOVE PINBALL ART!

I’ve been looking at some of his stuff. Anyone know where to get a backglass for Eight Ball? Paragon? Lost World?

Surprised Doug Watson only has 1 vote: BK2K, Swords of Fury, AFM, many more...

Just curious, for all the Dave Christensen fans out there, which is your favorite backglass of his? And why?

Wow. Genie and old Chicago are 2 great back to back additions to this thread. I love art like that.
One of my favorite things about pinball art isn’t just the great artistic ability to capture the game, but the creativity that puts you in the middle of a story, and leaves you guessing what happened before, but more importantly what’s about to happen. There is a well known piece I have (by a well known artist) that really captures this moment. I recently acquired it and couldn’t be happier.

I going to add a second poll, who should have been included... stay tuned.

Couldn’t figure out how to add a second poll to the same thread, so here’s the link.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/best-pinball-artists-second-poll

Wow, I’m still waiting to get ahold of a reproduction Backglass of Paragon. That painting is amazing. Does Faris attend any of the Expo’s. It’d be fun to meet him someday and maybe get something signed. Thanks for sharing those originals!

Breakshot is GREAT too!

I love this stuff. Was this at an expo? Does he bring originals to Chicago? Texas?

If only they could do reproductions off the original art...

Bronty: sounds like you have, and have seen some nice originals!

Dannunz: thanks for the info, I'm not close to MA, but I don't need much of an excuse to visit MA, that would be fun!

Yes, keep them coming!
Just Curious, where did the nickname “mad dog” come from?

Thought I’d add a quick update with some of the artwork I’ve been working on collecting ....

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