Monthly Archives: March 2013

Lacko Illustration :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 27, 2013 by altpick connects

by John Lacko Clients hire me for many reasons – mostly to help them translate an idea into my stylized and colorful designs. My inspiration comes from movies, street trends, and pop culture but sometimes it comes from the weird … Continue reading →

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Keith Barraclough :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 25, 2013 by altpick connects

Keith Barraclough tries not to bring too much into his photo shoot, but rather keep it simple and let it just happen.  His influence behind the camera is subtle and he feels sometimes less is more.  Very motivated and always pushing … Continue reading →

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Ali Smith’s ‘Momma Love’ Kickstarter Project

Posted on March 22, 2013 by altpick connects

For the past twelve years Ali Smith has been working on a book called Momma Love; How the Mother Half Lives. Gloria Steinem says – “Ali Smith has given us a gift with Momma Love: a fresh, eye-opening manifestation of … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Blair Kelly :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 20, 2013 by altpick connects

Illustrator and printmaker, Blair Kelly, shares with us his favorite images and describes in his own words the inspiration and the idea behind each image. BK:  AwardsShowImage (above image): I was commissioned by the KRW Awards Show in Toronto to … Continue reading →

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Photographer Kristofer Dan-Bergman :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 18, 2013 by altpick connects

As photography evolves, especially since digital turned everything upside-down , so does the excitement with trying out new tools the market is offering to create photographs.  Kristofer Dan-Bergman’s latest discovery is the iPhone with the different apps one can use … Continue reading →

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Photographer Chris Sembrot :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 13, 2013 by altpick connects

Photographer Chris Sembrot describes in his own words a new series of  redheads inspired by his mother. CS:  The idea to start a “redhead” series was first and foremost an homage to to my mother.  My mom is a natural … Continue reading →

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Emiliano Ponzi’s Dante

Posted on March 11, 2013 by altpick connects

In the “Sedicesimo” n. 28 published by Edizioni Corraini the sharpest stroke of Emiliano Ponzi’s lastest work is the idea of exploring the Hell through the filter of contemporaneity and universal icons, to revisit  by flashes of Dante’s Inferno circles. … Continue reading →

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Scott Council’s Surfing Grommets

Posted on March 5, 2013 by altpick connects

SURFING GROMMETS By SCOTT COUNCIL When I spent the afternoon with the Grommets down in San Clemente I saw something I don’t see all the time when I am surfing. They yelled and laughed and romped around in the water enjoying … Continue reading →

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Graeme Bandeira :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 5, 2013 by altpick connects

Graeme Bandeira’s work is best described as quirky.  He is spontaneous and his general approach to illustration is to dip a mapping pen into a bottle of ink and let his imagination run riot! He says “I don’t concern myself … Continue reading →

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