Monthly Archives: June 2011

Hennie Haworth for Paul McCartney’s Deluxe Edition

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Hennie Haworth loves mangos. She has a thing for the color yellow. Inspired by natural patterns which manifest themselves in lyrical hand-drawn mixed media illustrations, she has done projects for … oh, let’s see … Paul McCartney’s recently released McCartney II … Continue reading →

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Wednesday : Tip Jar

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Be social. We’re not talking about ice-cream. Are you typically dragged out of the studio kicking and screaming to attend a networking event by a well-intentioned friend supposedly looking out for your professional interests? Relax. There is a less painful way … Continue reading →

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A Football Field In Times Square

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

“Because when everything falls into place and you get the shot, it’s like catching lightning in a bottle.” So says the man addicted to photography. Tim Mantoani does not consider a day complete if he hasn’t viewed some of it … Continue reading →

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Wednesday : Tip Jar

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

You travel with an entourage. Fans, agent, espresso maker, yes man. That’s how you roll. We get it. Add publicist to your A-List. Did you know Altpick will advertise for you? Post your news and calendar events on altpick.com or … Continue reading →

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A Bear Who Loves Art

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

We get excited when two of our loves connect and make beautiful. Art and wine. What’s not to love? When Altpick member, Eduardo Bertone met Bear Flag Wine merrymaker, Beth Cutler, more than one hallelujahs were sung. Including an enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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Wednesday : Tip Jar

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Choices. Good. Editing. Help. There are times you look at your collective body of work and think wow. I’ve been busy. Then comes the unfathomable part of narrowing down the great to the best. It’s a good place to be. … Continue reading →

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Ponzi + Amnesty International: Voices for Freedom

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

From one candle, thousands of candles could be lit. A visually stunning and moving light that shines into one of the world’s darkest corners. Altpick member, Emiliano Ponzi (represented by Magnet Reps) partnered with Leo Burnett Iberia and the incredibly talented … Continue reading →

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Wednesday : Tip Jar

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

The artist bio. You have to write one. Reaction? Does the thought fill you with an inevitable sinking feeling? Who are you? A bio is part story-telling and part self-promotion. It’s a fine balance of the personal and professional. Your … Continue reading →

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Wednesday : Tip Jar

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

You: A card-carrying member of Altpick. Altpick: We have some tips to make your altpick.com experience a more jar half-full one. Because we’re nice like that. Your Wednesdays are about to be your favorite. We’d like to introduce our Tip Jar. … Continue reading →

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