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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.

Weekly Wrap :: Altpick Member Focus

Posted on June 19, 2026 by The Pick

This week’s Member Focus highlights the exceptional talents of illustrators John Sledd and Beth Goody, alongside photographers Emmanuel Fradin and Marcelo Coelho. Enjoy a quick preview of their portfolios below, then head over to Altpick.com to explore more of their … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap :: Altpick Member Focus

Posted on June 12, 2026 by The Pick

Images ©Figurestock, ©Paul Garland, ©BC Kagan, ©Joey Guidone/Salzman International Each day, the Altpick homepage spotlights a member of our creative community. This week, we are proud to celebrate photographer/designer Figurestock, illustrator Paul Garland, photographer BC Kagan, and artist representative Salzman … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap :: Altpick Member Focus

Posted on June 5, 2026 by The Pick

Images ©Stephen Hill, ©Joey Guidone, ©Dave Cutler, ©Lynne St Clare We are thrilled to highlight the exceptional talent of our Altpick community. This week, we are featuring the work of photographers Stephen Hill and Lynne St Clare, alongside illustrators Joey … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap :: Altpick Member Focus

Posted on May 29, 2026 by The Pick

Images ©Jason Burfield, ©Harry Giglio, ©Ellen Weinstein This week we are highlighting Altpick members: illustrator Ellen Weinstein, photographer Harry Giglio and photographer Jason Burfield. Check out more of their work on Altpick.com! ELLEN WEINSTEIN, Illustrator Ellen is the author and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap :: Member Focus

Posted on May 22, 2026 by The Pick

This week we are shining the spotlight on the incredible talents of Keith Lee, Kimberley Wiseman, Janet Promesso, and Andreas von Buddenbrock. Head over to Altpick.com to explore more of their portfolios and get inspired! KEITH LEE, Illustrator Keith is … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap :: Altpick Member Focus

Posted on May 15, 2026 by The Pick

In our latest Member Focus highlights, we showcased the incredible work of photographer Dana Hursey, alongside illustrators Ester Zirilli, Janice Fried, and Donna Grethen. Head over to Altpick.com to see their more of their work! ESTER ZIRILLI , Illustrator Ester … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap :: Altpick Member Focus

Posted on May 8, 2026 by The Pick

This week’s highlights feature photographers Greg Clark, Jeff Newton and Ric Frazier, alongside illustrator Shana Siegel. Visit Altpick.com to discover more of their exceptional work. GREG CLARK, Photographer Greg is a Miami-based commercial photographer focused on portraiture. Outside of commercial … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap :: Altpick Member Focus

Posted on May 1, 2026 by The Pick

AARON MESHON, Illustrator Aaron illustrates and designs for magazines, advertisements, children’s products, murals, food trucks, and books that can be found all over the world. DARIA KIRPACH, Illustrator Daria runs her own graphic design agency, focusing on illustration. As an … Continue reading →

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Ode to a Great — Gary Kelley

Posted on April 28, 2026 by The Pick

by Lynne St Clare (Foster) It has taken me a week to find the words to describe the passing of Gary Kelley and the effect he had on me—and on the illustration industry. I first became aware of Gary’s work when I … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap :: Altpick Member Focus

Posted on April 24, 2026 by The Pick

We are delighted to share Altpick‘s latest Member Focus lineup! This past week, we featured illustrators Alexei Vella, Paul Tong, Einat Peled, along with photographer Kevin Steele. To see more of their work, please visit Altpick.com! ALEXEI VELLA, Illustrator Alexei … Continue reading →

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