Altpick’s Weekly Member Focus Wrap

Posted on November 6, 2026 by The Pick

This week we are highlighting the incredible work of illustrators Ester Zirilli, Janice Fried and Donna Grethen, along with photographer Dana Hursey . Discover more of their work on Altpick.com!

ESTER ZIRILLI, Illustrator

Ester’s portfolio includes collaborations with magazines, newspapers, and publishers all over the world. She currently lives and works in Milan, Italy. https://altpick.com/esterzirilli

Illustration of a woman lying among green leaves and colorful abstract shapes.
©Ester Zirilli

DANA HURSEY, Photographer

Dana’s lighting, composition, and storytelling are at the heart of each of his productions and is what keeps clients coming back for more. https://altpick.com/hursey

Woman listening to music with earbuds and holding a smartphone in a bright kitchen
©Dana Hursey

JANICE FRIED, Illustrator

Janice’s mixed media work has been published widely and she is always exploring new ways to work and new venues to work in. https://altpick.com/janicefried

Colorful illustration of a crowned king holding a golden orb, framed by stars, a crescent moon, and a blue celestial background
©Janice Fried

DONNA GRETHEN, Illustrator

Donna is inspired by vintage posters, type, and illustrators like Ben Shahn, Lara Lamm, Saul Bass and influence her compositions. https://altpick.com/donnagrethen

Illustration of a woman raising her arms beneath a radiant sun, surrounded by healthcare professionals and patients in a warm yellow setting.
©Donna Grethen

Altpick.com is a well-regarded platform that has been a cornerstone for professional illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers since the early 90s. Stay Visible Stay Connected. To see more of the artists’ work, please click here.

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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. The Alternative Pick Deck (2009-2012) offered a fun and engaging format for locating leading commercial artists. In addition, The Altpick Awards (2003-2011) introduced yet another way to provide a platform for talents to shine. To meet the demands of an ever-changing industry, Altpick.com was launched in 1996 and presently provides a vehicle for talent to utilize the web to connect more effectively with buyers. As we mark our 34th anniversary in 2026, Altpick.com remains a premier source for creative professionals and we plan to continue to push the envelope providing the best vehicle for buyers to connect with creative talent.
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