Donna Grethen and Paul Tong are both illustrators with very different styles and are husband and wife, working side by side in their studio.
Donna’s multifaceted work uses bold color, in conjunction with delicate and whimsical line creating complex compositions and solutions for all types of projects. See her work here: https://www.donnagrethen.com/
Paul’s dynamic work shows his childhood love of classic monster movies, descriptive comic book line, strong concepts and an interesting point of perspective. Check out Paul’s portfolio here: https://www.paultong.com/
Established in 1992, The Alternative Pick commenced with a clear mission, providing creative buyers with a vehicle to source the best brightest and most exciting illustrators, photographers, graphic designers and animators in the business.
The Alternative Pick sourcebook (1992-2005) became the outlet for cutting-edge commercial talent, offering a unique platform for artists to showcase their work.
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