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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.

This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up::Donna Wilson, Skizzomat Studio, Eric Fennell, Kristine Lombardi

Posted on June 26, 2020 by The Pick

This week’s Altpick.com Member Focus Round-Up includes artists Donna Wilson, Skizzomat Studio, Eric Fennell and Kristine Lombardi.  Please enjoy! Illustrator Kristine Lombardi Photographer Eric Fennell Illustrator Donna Wilson Illustrator/Designer Skizzomat Studio To see more of the artists’ work, please visit … Continue reading →

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Changing America :: Series 004 :: The Awakening

Posted on June 24, 2020 by The Pick

In our continuing series “Changing America”, Altpick members submit imagery for each edition of the series that depicts their point of view of today’s current crises.  Change is coming no doubt. What was is never more, and perhaps that is … Continue reading →

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Changing America :: Series 003 :: Keeping the Momentum

Posted on June 18, 2020 by The Pick

In Altpick.com‘s ongoing series, Changing America, we continue the momentum for a much-needed transformation. In each series, our members’ were asked to submit an image that depicts their feelings on today’s current crises.  Between the pandemic, quarantine, and protests in … Continue reading →

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Changing America Series 002 :: Illustrators Jenny Catullo, Paul Garland, Urs J Knobel, Ray-Mel Cornelius, Kimberley Wiseman, Lyn Alice, Garth Glazier and Photographer Gaétan Charbonneau

Posted on June 9, 2020 by The Pick

Through their imagery, Altpick.com members interpret their concerns and feelings amid this time of unrest. In today’s edition of the “Changing America” series includes the work from these talented artists:  Illustrators Jenny Catullo, Paul Garland, Urs J Knobel, Ray-Mel Cornelius, … Continue reading →

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Changing America Series 001 :: Featuring Daria Kirpach, Caitlin Alexander, Chris Lyons and Kristine Lombardi

Posted on June 5, 2020 by The Pick

During this unrest and uncertain times, we must do our best to stand with our oppressed brothers and sisters.  Showing empathy and sympathy for those who face challenges every day is a step in a positive direction.  Big and small … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Member Round-Up: Illustrators Kevin Hauff, Angela Martini and Photographer Jim Fiscus

Posted on May 29, 2020 by The Pick

This week’s Altpick Member Round-Up featured 3 brilliant artists: illustrators Angela Martini and Kevin Hauff and photographer Jim Fiscus. Illustrator Angela MartiniAngela Martini always knew she wanted to be an artist, just not the starving kind, so she decided to … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Altpick Members in AI-AP, ADDY, Spider, Neal, Luerzers Archive, ASMP, Applied Arts, AOP, One Eyeland, Color Awards, Circle Arts, Creatively Quarterly AWARDS

Posted on May 12, 2020 by The Pick

As you may know, we are not only in the midst of a quarantine but in the midst of the Award Season in the graphic arts community.  Many Altpick.com members have been selected, chosen, or won awards in American Illustration … Continue reading →

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Bodhi and Chop Get Center Stage

Posted on April 8, 2020 by The Pick

by Maria Ragusa Burfield Illustrator Alexei Vella captured the likeness of our dog Bodhi perfectly. Bodhi’s deep black eyes and his white fluffy Shih Tzu hair brings out his sweet personality. This all started back when I saw Alexei post … Continue reading →

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Andreas “The Ink Trail” von Buddenbrock Launches YouTube Channel

Posted on April 3, 2020 by The Pick

  Illustrator Andreas von Buddenbrock (aka “The Ink Trail”) has just released his very first YouTube channel to showcase his work! So far, the channel contains numerous videos with time-lapses of his working process, from initial sketch to finished artwork. … Continue reading →

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Kevin Steele’s “Life on Pause”

Posted on March 25, 2020 by The Pick

by Photographer Kevin Steele A personal project documenting life in quarantine. The new normal.  Shot through the front door, being safe, into the space of self-isolation revealing life apart and together. The Instagram project page is at @Life.onPause Please follow, share and … Continue reading →

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