Monthly Archives: September 2011

Warner Bros Purchased Work by Eric Fennell

Posted on September 29, 2011 by altpick connects

Warner Brothers purchased some of Eric Fennell’s photography for a new film directed by Gary Marshall. The film is called “New Year’s Eve” and it is scheduled for release in December 2011. The above photo is “Big Sound” by Eric … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Tip Jar :: Be Authentic, Be A Storyteller

Posted on September 28, 2011 by altpick connects

Yesterday I attended the OMMA  Global conference in NYC and I had the pleasure of sitting in on the keynote speaker Kim Kadlac, Worldwide Vice President at Johnson & Johnson, and case study seminars with HP, Zappos, HBO, Mullen, BBDO … Continue reading →

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Another Reason To Overeat :: Fiera del Riso

Posted on September 22, 2011 by altpick connects

The 45th edition of the Fiera del Riso is underway in Isola Della Scala, a town on the low plains south of Verona. Once again, we in Italy, have a reason to overeat. Feasting seems to be part of the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday : Tip Jar

Posted on September 21, 2011 by altpick connects

See and be seen. The Eight Annual Altpick Awards. Call for Entries. Open now. Calling you. . designers . creative directors . art directors . photographers . illustrators . new media artists . you Submit your best advertising campaigns, book … Continue reading →

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Sergio Baradat Commemorate UN Stamp

Posted on September 20, 2011 by altpick connects

On October 13th 2011, The United Nations will unveil a series of postage stamps commemorating The International Year of Forests, created by Sergio Baradat. “I loved working on this project and am thrilled with the final product.”, says Baradat. Save … Continue reading →

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The NYTimes Drops the “Fbomb”

Posted on September 15, 2011 by altpick connects

“The Mother F***er With the Hat,” Stephen Adly Guirgis’s foul-mouthed play about addicts and adultery, has been a surprise hit since it opened in April.  The reviews were mostly, and the positive presence of Chris Rock, in his Broadway debut, … Continue reading →

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Following Twins Separated at Birth

Posted on September 12, 2011 by altpick connects

  Nate Williams illustrated a t-shirt for N-Spired Story, a site where inspiring stories meet t-shirt design. Nate’s design is based on “Nature vs. Nurture,” a true-life story of twin brothers separated at birth, living out eerily similar lives. Both … Continue reading →

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The Ten Years that Shook the World

Posted on September 11, 2011 by altpick connects

Emiliano Ponzi commemorates the attacks on the World Trade Center with his cover for The Atlas of the Republica, a special edition of La Repubblica newspaper that analyzes the economic and geopolitical consequences of September 11th. Featuring content by La … Continue reading →

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Lennette Newell’s Ani-Human Series

Posted on September 9, 2011 by altpick connects

Born out of Lennette’s childhood dream to actually become one of the animals her vet father used to treat, the San Francisco native finally gathered six different species this year to partly realize her wish. “The picture set was made … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Tip Jar : Secrets to Successful Websites

Posted on September 7, 2011 by altpick connects

Psst. We want to tell you something. An artist-inspired question “What makes a website successful?” reveals the truth: there are no secrets to what makes for a successful website. Industry experts seem to agree that a busy work-day means a website … Continue reading →

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