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About The Pick

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.

Celebrating Altpick’s 34th Birthday on Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 13, 2026 by The Pick

To celebrate Altpick‘s 34th year of playing Cupid, we’re sharing the love with a curated Valentine’s Day blog post featuring heartfelt, member-inspired imagery. Enjoy everyone, and Happy Valentine’s Day! Harry Giglio, Photography Paul Garland, Illustrator Urs J. Knobel, Artist Dana Hursey, Photographer … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up

Posted on February 12, 2026 by The Pick

This week’s Altpick Member Focus Round-Up showcases standout work by illustrator/designer David Plunkert, illustrator/designer Sergio Baradat; illustrator Federico Gastaldi and photographer Brian Smale. Explore their full portfolios on Altpick, and don’t forget to like and share your favorites! David Plunkert, … Continue reading →

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February 6th – This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up

Posted on February 6, 2026 by The Pick

This week’s Altpick Member Focus Round-Up features standout work from photographers Ryan Ketterman, Jay Watson, alongside artist and illustrator Rudy Gutierrez and Jon Krause. Explore their full portfolios on Altpick, and don’t forget to like and share your favorites! Ryan … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up

Posted on January 30, 2026 by The Pick

January 30th, 2026 This week’s Altpick Member Focus Round-Up spotlights recent work by illustrators Lynne St Clare Foster, Ray-Mel Cornelius and Chris Lyons; photographer Mark Peterman. Lynne St Clare Foster, Illustrator The focus of Lynne St Clare Foster‘s illustration is … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up

Posted on January 23, 2026 by The Pick

January 23, 2026 This week’s Altpick Member Focus Round-Up spotlights recent work by illustrators Robert Babboni, Richard Borge, alongside photographers Greg Whitaker and Keith Barraclough. Robert Babboni Robert is a versatile artist available for editorial, book, animation, character design, and … Continue reading →

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Altpick.com’s Member Focus Weekly Round-Up

Posted on January 16, 2026 by The Pick

January 16, 2026 This week’s Altpick Member Focus Round-Up highlights the latest work from designer Dave Parmley/Kustom Kult Studio; photographers Souders Studio and George Kamper; and illustrator Ivan Canu. Dave Parmley Kustom Kult Studio Dave mashes up his lust for … Continue reading →

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Altpick.com’s Member Focus Weekly Round-Up

Posted on January 9, 2026 by The Pick

Check out this week’s Altpick Member Focus Round-Up, highlighting the latest work from photographers Emmanuel Fradin and Marcelo Coelho, and illustrators Aaron Piland and Beth Goody. EMMANUEL FRADIN Photographer & Director | Paris & Brussels specializes in commercial, commissioned, and … Continue reading →

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Art by “The Ink Trail” Featured At Hong Kong Famous Wheel by Victoria Harbour!

Posted on October 2, 2025 by The Pick

Illustrator and Altpick member, Andreas von Buddenbrock — aka “The Ink Trail” — was recently featured on the official Instagram page of the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park! The video, which showcases part of an interview with … Continue reading →

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Canu Honours Italian 20th Century Icon, Italo Calvino

Posted on September 23, 2025 by The Pick

It’s been just over 40 years since one the world’s most beloved Italian intellectuals, Italo Calvino, passed away following a stroke in his Roccamare holiday home. On the anniversary of his death (September 19) we saw several creatives show their … Continue reading →

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Grethen and Tong: Two Illustrators, One Studio

Posted on September 3, 2025 by The Pick

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 … Continue reading →

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