Brad Albright is the creative force behind the 2D layered art of Winchester Mystery House, bringing the entire cabinet, playfield, and backglass to life with his signature dimensional style. His work bridges vintage illustration and modern surrealism—capturing the mansion’s eerie beauty while still keeping it fun and tactile.In this episode, Brad talks about how his multi-layered approach evolved into the game's distinct look, the artistic choices behind key imagery, and the challenge of turning real-world architecture into pinball storytelling.🔺 More from Brad Albright:📷 instagram.com/bradalbright🛒 shop.albrightillustration.com coupon: EXPO25🌐 AlbrightIllustration.com🔺 Praise the Great Pyramid:📡 Twitch – twitch.tv/dirtypoolpinball📺 YouTube – youtube.com/@DirtyPoolPinball📷 Instagram – instagram.com/dirtypoolpinball📘 Facebook – facebook.com/dirtypoolpinball00:00 – Intro01:10 – Brad’s path from corporate design to pinball art03:00 – Discovering pinball again and creative freedom04:30 – Early poster work and nostalgia in his style06:00 – First homebrew projects and lessons learned07:20 – Transition to Winchester and first art challenges09:00 – Using real photos and Google Earth of the mansion10:40 – Forced perspective tricks and player angle tests12:30 – Finding the right color tone for the playfield14:10 – The ghost wisps concept and spirit color design16:00 – Integrating the floor plan as a visual blueprint17:40 – No AI used and keeping the art fully human18:40 – Working closely with Karl DeAngelo on feedback20:00 – Code names and the evolving playfield style21:40 – Brad’s changing process and constant reinvention23:00 – Using Clip Studio Paint and 3D references25:00 – Designing Sarah Winchester for the backglass27:00 – Victorian themes and authentic stained glass29:00 – Easter eggs and historical callouts on the playfield31:00 – Keeping cabinet and plastics visually unified33:00 – Scaling cabinet art to banners and shows35:00 – Collaboration with Joshua Clay on interior lighting37:00 – Sound design and matching tones with gameplay39:00 – Ghost box visibility and player height testing41:00 – Apron redesign and printed numbering choice43:00 – Integrating sculptures with flat plastics45:00 – Logo design and Blake’s contribution47:00 – Wooden layered artwork and Hitchcock piece49:00 – How pinball collaboration changed Brad’s approach51:00 – Jeff explains the origin of the Great Pyramid53:00 – Brad plugs his store and social handles55:00 – Audience Q&A and Barrels of Fun transparency57:00 – Complimenting the game’s UI and darker screen art59:00 – Final thanks and discussion of Brad’s machines61:00 – New Texas arcade shoutout and closing raid#DirtyPoolPinball #WinchesterMysteryHouse #BarrelsOfFun #BradAlbright #PinballArt #PinballDesign #PinballMachine #PinballPodcast #DirtyPoolPodcast #ArtOfPinball #ArcadeCulture #RetroGaming #ClassicGaming #PinballCollectors #IndiePinball #PinballAddict #PinballLife #GamingCommunity #ArcadeLife #GamingCulture #PinballHistory #BehindTheScenes #CollectiblePinball #ArcadeCollectors #PinballWizard #PinballInterview #GameArt #Illustration #2DArt #PinballPassion