It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend, Alexei Vella. According to his family, Alexei left the world peacefully on October 30, at 7:25PM, surrounded by his loved ones while listening to his favourite music. The following is an outtake of what was shared on his social media on November 1:
“He was our guiding light, our biggest inspiration and greatest motivation in everything we did.
His legacy goes far beyond the adversity he faced and the impressive work he accomplished.
His legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us: kindness, acceptance and embracing the wonderfully weird.
He lives on in each of us and in his (favourite) niece, Georgia Alexie Hall.
He filled our hearts and our souls, and the world will never be the same without him.”
Whether we knew him personally or solely for his incredible artistic talent, Alexei’s passing is a great loss to the world and we all miss him dearly. Our deepest condolences go out to his friends and family.
This week, Altpick highlights the incredible work of our members: illustrator Aaron Meshon, and Shana Siegel, along with photographers Jeff Newton and Ric Frazier. Discover more of their work on Altpick.com!
Aaron illustrates and designs for magazines, advertisements, children’s products, murals, food trucks, and books that can be found all over the world. https://altpick.com/helloaaron
Jeff specializes in handling large-scale productions, directing talent and working with production companies and agencies to capture powerful images and media for his clients. https://altpick.com/jeffnewton
Shana’s career as a scenic artist has spanned 18 years and has involved rendering images in a variety of sizes, mediums and styles. https://altpick.com/shanasiegel
Ric is a leading underwater photographer and underwater director for advertising campaigns, magazines, and TV commercials worldwide. https://altpick.com/ricfrazier
Altpick.com is a well-regarded platform that has been a cornerstone for professional illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers since the early 90s. Stay Visible Stay Connected. To see more of the artists’ work, please click here.
Altpick.com is a well-regarded platform that has been a cornerstone for professional illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers since the early 90s. Stay Visible Stay Connected. To see more of the artists’ work, please click here.
Einat keeps sketchbooks full of drawings and sketches creates surface designs, and has a big love for textiles, fashion, nature and animals. https://altpick.com/einatpeled
Altpick.com is a well-regarded platform that has been a cornerstone for professional illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers since the early 90s. Stay Visible Stay Connected. To see more of the artists’ work, please click here.
Dung is an illustrator based in Salt Lake City. His mixed media, collage and photomontage images have been widely commissioned for editorial, advertising, design and publication work. He mixes both traditional and digital techniques to create beautiful, conceptual work that are often painterly, complex and textural. https://altpick.com/dunghoang
Anthony specializes in shooting cosmetics, still life and liquids, and has reconnected with his love of photographing inanimate objects. https://altpick.com/anthonynex
Illustrator, painter and photographer Jenni Catullo graduated from the Academy of Naples and through her images she explores the human condition. https://altpick.com/sleepy
Brian creates mascots, apparel, retail packaging and book and album covers designs for clients including Hard Rock Café, Jostens, Hasbro, American Greetings, Spiral Direct, and many more. Brian’s versatile styles attracts children and adults alike. https://altpick.com/flylanddesign
Altpick.com is a well-regarded platform that has been a cornerstone for professional illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers since the early 90s. Stay Visible Stay Connected. To see more of the artists’ work, please click here.
Anthony has two styles of illustration work. Primitîf is naïveté infused with color, texture and concept. Realismé is textural and a more visually realistic interpretation of concepts. Anthony has been awarded for both of his illustration work and his designs as a graphic designer and web designer helping clients realize a vision for their business and story. https://altpick.com/aforonda
Eddie is an illustrator and visual storyteller working across print, editorial, and animation. He received his M.F.A. with Honors from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His work has appeared widely throughout the United States and Europe, spanning editorial commissions, brand campaigns, and motion-based projects. https://altpick.com/eguy
Mark’s work has been featured in magazines, newspapers, books and advertising campaign around the world. HIs distinctive perspective and unique take on the world have earned him recognition and awards from the NY Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, and beyond. https://altpick.com/marksmith
Marc is a stills + motion photographer who has been shooting worldwide campaigns for major agencies. Marc enjoys pushing boundaries yet understands how to achieve the client’s vision. His ability to adapt to any situation, work within tight time frames, develop camaraderie with his subjects and produce thought-provoking visuals are some of his qualities. https://altpick.com/marcmorrison
Altpick.com is a well-regarded platform that has been a cornerstone for professional illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers since the early 90s. Stay Visible Stay Connected. To see more of the artists’ work, please click here.
As we wrap up the dog days of summer and head into the colorful days of autumn, Altpick would like to highlight 3 members this week: photographer Robert Houser, illustrator Garth Glazier and illustrator Barbara Kosoff. Visit Altpick.com for more of their work!
Robert has been shooting for national advertising, magazine and corporate clients for over thirty years. Bob photographs people, real people – genuinely connecting with them to tell their stories. https://altpick.com/roberthouser
Garth’s work reflects an eclectic mix of influences from the world of illustration and fine art. The primary thrust of Garth’s work over the last 30 years has been an ongoing interpretation of the Art Deco movement. Commissions and personal work have reinforced each other as clients and colleagues have come to see this as his ongoing style. https://altpick.com/garthglazier
Barbara is ever the traditionalist, she works by cutting and pasting photographic images found in magazines and pop culture publications, paper bags, and other random sources, then combines them with drawing and painting with oil bars to create thought-provoking and whimsical work. https://altpick.com/barbarakosoff
Altpick.com is a well-regarded platform that has been a cornerstone for professional illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers since the early 90s. Stay Visible Stay Connected. To see more of the artists’ work, please click here.
This week’s Member Focus Wrap spotlights the captivating work of Tansy Myer and Irene Peña. Explore their impressive portfolios of designs, illustrations and photography on Altpick.com.
Tansy’s goal is to collaborate and create sophisticated art that is eye catching and communicates the story to the audience in a thoughtful way. https://altpick.com/tansy
Irene is familiar, comfortable and proficient when it comes to working with film. The “grittiness”, personality and overall “realness” that comes from working with the much more finite medium of film is simply something that digital cannot replace. https://altpick.com/irenepena
Altpick.com is a well-regarded platform that has been a cornerstone for professional illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers since the early 90s. Stay Visible Stay Connected. To see more of the artists’ work, please click here.
Dick Bobnick specializes in realistic portrayals of famous persons in entertainment, sports, religion and American History as well as action-adventure situation and glamour-pinup illustration.https://altpick.com/dickbobnick
Jackie Alpers creates editorial and advertising imagery that tells the story of food’s culture, history, and the people. Whether you need a single hero shot or a complete visual narrative, Alpers delivers publication-ready photography that connects with audiences and drives results.https://altpick.com/jalpers
Altpick.com is a well-regarded platform that has been a cornerstone for professional illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers since the early 90s. Stay Visible Stay Connected. To see more of the artists’ work, please click here.
Davide has been working as freelance illustrator for clients worldwide including major publishers, advertisers, institutions and animation studios.https://altpick.com/davidebonazzi
Mark is a Los Angeles-based illustrator and image maker. His bold, concept-driven illustrations have been featured in publications far and wide since 1990. https://altpick.com/matcho
Alicia brings over 25 years of industry experience to creative projects. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Alicia specializes in custom illustration and design solutions for diverse clients. https://altpick.com/aliciabuelow
Kate seeks to incite a transformational moment in directing her subjects, and strives to magnify the larger than life moments, whether directing motion or creating individual still images. https://altpick.com/kateturning
Altpick.com is a well-regarded platform that has been a cornerstone for professional illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers since the early 90s. Stay Visible Stay Connected. To see more of the artists’ work, please click here.
