February 20th – Member Focus Round-Up

Posted on February 20, 2026 by The Pick

Happy Friday! This past week’s Altpick Member Focus spotlighted illustrators and designers working primarily in editorial, publishing, corporate communications, and advertising. Be sure to explore more of their incredible work on Altpick.com

JO OBAROWSKI, DESIGNER

Jo Obarowski has partnered with amazing publishers, editors, designers, buyers, photographers, and illustrators, creating profitable products and publishing programs for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, independent book, and specialty stores. https://altpick.com/joobarowski

A book cover featuring an illustration of a vintage white dress, with the title 'Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson' prominently displayed on a dark blue background that includes faint handwritten text.
©Jo Obarowski
Book cover for 'Prohibition Bakery' featuring a cupcake topped with pink and purple frosting and a blueberry, with decorative text and design elements.
©Jo Obarowski
Cover of 'Walden' by Henry David Thoreau featuring autumn leaves in red, yellow, and brown against a wooden background with handwritten text.
©Jo Obarowski
Close-up of a vintage typewriter on a wooden background, with the title 'Typewriter: A Celebration of the Ultimate Writing Machine' featured prominently above it.
©Jo Obarowski
Cover design of the '2025 Day-to-Day Calendar' featuring an illustrated insect with intricate patterns, titled 'Natural Histories: Animal Kingdom' from the American Museum of Natural History.
©Jo Obarowski

BOB ZUBA, ILLUSTRATOR

Bob Zuba‘s innovative technique, which he refers to as ‘Zubism’—a conceptually driven creative practice turning solid color into realism with the use of texture and embedded design elements—proved successful. https://altpick.com/bobzuba

An illustrated scene depicting colorful, cartoonish characters as puppets being controlled by strings. The figures include a smiling man in a suit, a woman in a polka-dot dress, and several smaller puppets representing children and a building, all set against a dark background.
©Bob Zuba
A surprised woman with red hair sits up in bed, looking at three sheep floating above her. The room features a potted plant and an alarm clock with a smiling face.
©Bob Zuba
A crowd of stylized characters sitting in a theater, wearing colorful outfits and elaborate headgear, with various expressions on their faces.
©Bob Zuba
A whimsical illustration featuring a large anthropomorphic cat with a colorful mane, sitting behind a desk with two smaller characters. The cat wears glasses and a purple suit, while the smaller characters appear to be engaged in conversation, one pointing and the other holding an object. The background is black, enhancing the vibrant colors of the characters.
©Bob Zuba
A colorful illustration of a man in a vibrant outfit, running energetically against a starry night sky. He wears a warm hat and a scarf, with a playful expression as he balances on a wooden block.
©Bob Zuba

ALEXANDER BOSTIC, ILLUSTRATOR AND FINE ARTIST

Alexander Bostic is a visual artist (often working in contemporary painting and mixed media) whose work has been shown in various galleries and art spaces, often within regional or contemporary art circuits. https://altpick.com/alexanderbostic

A portrait of a solemn individual wearing a blue uniform and a cap, holding a golden revolver, set against an orange and green landscape.
©Alexander Bostic
A portrait of a Native American woman wearing a large black hat adorned with a feather, with long braids and traditional jewelry, set against a softly colored background.
©Alexander Bostic
A mermaid swimming underwater, adorned with jewelry, interacting with fish and a dolphin in a vibrant aquatic scene.
©Alexander Bostic
Cover of the book 'Free At Last: A Juneteenth Poem' featuring three profile portraits of Black individuals looking upwards against a yellow background.
©Alexander Bostic
A watercolor painting of a man playing a guitar. He is wearing a hat, overalls, and a white shirt. The background is white, highlighting the musician's focused expression.
©Alexander Bostic

LUISA JUNG, ILLUSTRATOR

Luisa Jung‘s work spans editorial illustration, publishing, children’s books, corporate communications, and advertising. As a conceptual illustrator, ideas are at the heart of her work. https://altpick.com/luisajung

Colorful artistically designed perfume bottles arranged against a dark background, featuring various shapes and sizes.
©Luisa Jung
A colorful and abstract illustration featuring various elements such as a chess piece, a bird, a book, and whimsical characters, all arranged in a fragmented style with the text 'SLA64' and an eye symbol.
©Luisa Jung
An illustrated scene depicting a family outing with various characters engaging in activities near a river, surrounded by trees and plants. The background features a sunny day with whimsical elements.
©Luisa Jung
A colorful illustration of a man wearing a purple fedora and large glasses, dressed in a patterned suit. The background features wavy pink tones, and the man's tie is adorned with eye designs.
©Luisa Jung
An illustration of a crowded scene featuring diverse healthcare professionals wearing scrubs, with one doctor standing at the forefront, symbolizing leadership and support within the medical community.
©Luisa Jung

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