The "Best Of" Debate

sak300zx
sak300zx Posts: 720
edited August 2016 in Lost Dogs
First, name the top 5 PJ poster artists in order. You can use any criteria you like, be it overall body of work, longevity, subject matter, or it can be an artist who made one truly classic poster. Second, post each artist's best (not most "valuable") poster. I've always been interested in learning what other people on the board think about this!

1. Emek- extremely detailed, socially conscious subject matter.
Best PJ poster, Chief (Edmonton, 2011):
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2. Ames Bros.- the unofficial official PJ artists
Best PJ poster, Donkey Kong (MSG II, 2010)
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3. Klausen- when he gets it right, he crushes it
Best PJ poster, the Reaper (DC, 2006):
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4. Munk One- along with Emek, the most impressive "artist" IMO. Love the use of different materials on the paper to give embossed or glossy look.
Best PJ Poster, Pittsburgh 13
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5. Kozik- iconic lowbrow artist
Best (and only solo) PJ poster, the "Green Lady":
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  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,908
    edited August 2016
    5?

    1. Munk One - All his prints are good, but I feel like the EV solo Seattle poster is the best summation
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    2. Ames Bros - Straight forward style, often touching on pop-culture imagery. (I love their t-shirts)
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    3. Mark 5 - Always brings it. Very straight forward and makes 'logo' type artwork. Does well with sports team call-outs and playing card designs
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    4. Klausen - Another dependable artist. Often multiple/deeper meanings/things to look at in the art. Art work is always "fun-sized" which I appreciate
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    5. Steve Thomas - Not much body of work with PJ yet.... but I love his style, the old-fashioned advertisement-type work. Looking at his online store, I could decorate my house with his prints.
    (since we see the Fenway print every day)
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    I left Emek out, his stuff is great, just a bit too much detail. I would like to see more from Mike Fudge, Bioworkz, Sperry, and Welker.
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  • wg
    wg Posts: 411
    i like this thread.
  • sak300zx
    sak300zx Posts: 720
    wg said:

    i like this thread.

    Thanks! What's your opinion??
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 42,205
    5- munk one Pitt 13

    4- 98 Ames philly

    3- emek 06 Santa Barbara

    2- Klausen 04 Los Angeles

    1- Ames 96 merriweather post pavilion. Best concert poster for the font, style and colors. This is just a beautiful poster.
  • droptheleash9
    droptheleash9 Posts: 1,468
    1) Munk One - Pitt 13
    2) Ames - Kong 10
    3) Thomas - Fenway 16
    4) Klausen - DC 06
    5) Schuss - Cracker Jack 13 (Small sample size but I dig the simplicity of his prints)
  • sak300zx
    sak300zx Posts: 720
    droptheleash9 said:

    1) Munk One - Pitt 13
    2) Ames - Kong 10
    3) Thomas - Fenway 16
    4) Klausen - DC 06
    5) Schuss - Cracker Jack 13 (Small sample size but I dig the simplicity of his prints)

    I actually switched Kozik and Shuss a few times as the "small sample size pick" before deciding on Kozik just for nostalgia. That Cracker Jack really was a huge (not literally!) poster!
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  • wg
    wg Posts: 411
    this thread needs more images....
    im fairly new to the poster game, but i love Ames Knoxville 1998 (my holy grail)
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  • KICK7071
    KICK7071 In My Tree, ON Posts: 748
    LOVE THIS POSTER!! Cant wait to see it next to this one:
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    4. Klausen - Another dependable artist. Often multiple/deeper meanings/things to look at in the art. Art work is always "fun-sized" which I appreciate
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  • sak300zx
    sak300zx Posts: 720
    CK150886 said:

    LOVE THIS POSTER!! Cant wait to see it next to this one:
    photo 67757E91-490E-47DA-AF94-DE83DF4CF1EB.jpg

    4. Klausen - Another dependable artist. Often multiple/deeper meanings/things to look at in the art. Art work is always "fun-sized" which I appreciate
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    I have this poster if anyone is looking for it. Slight discoloration on the middle tree
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  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,767
    I like this thread, OP!
  • sak300zx
    sak300zx Posts: 720
    pearldavidson said:

    I like this thread, OP!

    Thanks! Whose your top 5 artists and what's their best poster?
    www.Collectionzz.com
  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,767
    edited August 2016
    sak300zx said:

    pearldavidson said:

    I like this thread, OP!

    Thanks! Whose your top 5 artists and what's their best poster?
    I'll give you a quick 3 because I'm slacking right now

    emek - edmunton 2011
    munk 1 - pitt 2013
    klausen - dublin 2010

    The Munk 1 Pitt is number one for sure followed with edmunton... If I had a favorite PJ poster artist... It is probably Emek.... Subject to change or course lol
  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,767
    By the way, if I may ask.... Who did the North American 2005 poster with all the trees?
  • sak300zx
    sak300zx Posts: 720
    pearldavidson said:

    sak300zx said:

    pearldavidson said:

    I like this thread, OP!

    Thanks! Whose your top 5 artists and what's their best poster?
    I'll give you a quick 3 because I'm slacking right now

    emek - edmunton 2011
    munk 1 - pitt 2013
    klausen - dublin 2010

    The Munk 1 Pitt is number one for sure followed with edmunton... If I had a favorite PJ poster artist... It is probably Emek.... Subject to change or course lol
    Love the Dublin. Its one of my ISO
    www.Collectionzz.com
  • sak300zx
    sak300zx Posts: 720
    pearldavidson said:

    By the way, if I may ask.... Who did the North American 2005 poster with all the trees?

    Just a guess it's Klausen
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  • mfc2006
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    Portland 2013
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  • sak300zx
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    mfc2006 said:

    Portland 2013

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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    sak300zx said:

    mfc2006 said:

    Portland 2013

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    Thanks. Was posting on my phone & was in a hurry. The detail of this print is stunning.
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