Who are the G1 backcard artists?

[PrincessNikki]

I am familiar with Bonnie Zacharle being the MLP creator, but I am not familiar with her beyond knowing that fact. As far as pony concept design and art goes, who did the art for the back cards? The puzzles? The UK comics?

When asked what my top favorite artists are, it would be only fair to include G1 art as my inspiration for my own art, but who drew it? Is there a database?

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[Shaiyeh]

Ohhh, I would love to know too. This backcard in particular is one of my favourites. I hope someone here knows!

[Noasar]

That's a gorgeous back card! Can't help with the artist's name I'm afraid but wow what I wouldn't give to go back in time and work for Hasbro drawing/designing ponies for a living!

[ColdRuru]

That's a gorgeous back card! Can't help with the artist's name I'm afraid but wow what I wouldn't give to go back in time and work for Hasbro drawing/designing ponies for a living!

Me too. I was born to draw ponies for a living!!

[Noasar]

That's a gorgeous back card! Can't help with the artist's name I'm afraid but wow what I wouldn't give to go back in time and work for Hasbro drawing/designing ponies for a living!

Me too. I was born to draw ponies for a living!!

Yes and you’re sooo good at it too!

[LadyMoondancer]

Ruth Bush did some of the illustrations, but I'm not sure which.  Unfortunately none of the backcards are signed / credited, which is normal for commercial art.

[Gator]

The so soft cards are some of favorites.

[ColdRuru]

That's a gorgeous back card! Can't help with the artist's name I'm afraid but wow what I wouldn't give to go back in time and work for Hasbro drawing/designing ponies for a living!

Me too. I was born to draw ponies for a living!!

Yes and you’re sooo good at it too!

That's so sweet of you, thanks you so much

[Goanna]

It would be really wonderful to find out! A lot of G1 art is just so beautiful <3 It would be cool to be able to look up the artists and see what else they do!

[Sky_Rocket_Sammie]

I'm interested in knowing and I love the art. Nearly all of the G1 art I love and have since I was a kid. In fact the art is what caught my attention and kept it.

[starstrider]

I am familiar with Bonnie Zacharle being the MLP creator, but I am not familiar with her beyond knowing that fact. As far as pony concept design and art goes, who did the art for the back cards? The puzzles? The UK comics?

When asked what my top favorite artists are, it would be only fair to include G1 art as my inspiration for my own art, but who drew it? Is there a database?

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You've picked my favourite back card ever!  The Rainbow Curls are my ultimate favourite set, with Stripes being my all time most loved pony.  I wish the artists were credited for their amazing work, I've often wondered who was responsible for the beautiful illustrations and colouring.  Unfortunately I can't contribute any credits to the conversation, but I'm definitely following out of interest!

[Foxtale]

Ruth Bush did some of the illustrations, but I'm not sure which.  Unfortunately none of the backcards are signed / credited, which is normal for commercial art.

I was going to say she did a lot of the work in the past since she showed us some of the designs at the previous My Little Pony Fair.

I would love to know who else. Have to do some digging. It would be great to find more and invite them to the MLP Fair next year!

[LadyMoondancer]

I think Ruth Bush is on Facebook, if someone asked her she might be able to tell us some more artists.

[Megstar]

I wonder if you email Hasbro? They might be able help or at least steer you in the right direction.
Best of Luck 😉

[Wysteria]

I know Ruth did year 4 for sure because you can tell the style is the same from the TE and So soft ponies. I had dinner with her, a few other collectors, and her husband at the first Chicago fair:)