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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.

Altpick’s Week in Review

Posted on August 7, 2020 by The Pick

Altpick’s Week in Review features 4 talented members:  award-winning illustrators Mark Smith and Mirko Cresta, designer Kurt Ketchum and photographer Dorit Thies.  Each of the members’ portfolio showcases a sample of their best work, recent news, and their latest assignments.  … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the American Illustration 39 Winners!

Posted on July 29, 2020 by The Pick

Congratulations to the Altpick members and all the illustrators who won in the American Illustration 39 com competition! We would like to specially highlight the winning pieces of Dan Bejar,  Davide Bonazzi, Richard Borge, Ivan Canu, Tom Cocotos, John S. … Continue reading →

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Kevin Steele Photographs L.A. BLM Protests

Posted on July 13, 2020 by The Pick

To say that something was set in motion by the killing of George Floyd would no doubt be an understatement, given the public reaction we’ve seen play out in the past month. From streets all across the country, powerful images … Continue reading →

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Kent Miller’s Pandemic Porch Portraits

Posted on July 9, 2020 by The Pick

The COVID-pandemic has been both a stressful and worrisome time for many, and it’s in times like these that we should appreciate the creative people who do their best to change our moods. Photographer Kent Miller is one of those … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up :: Tom Michas, Renee Rhyner, Clay Patrick McBride, Arlen Schumer

Posted on July 3, 2020 by The Pick

Each week we feature an Altpick member each day on the homepage and this week the 4 members included: photographer Tom Michas, artist rep Renee Rhyner & Company, photographer Clay Patrick McBride and Illustrator/Designer Arlen Schumer.   Enjoy the weekend!  … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of the Future: Memories of Milton Glaser, Broccoli Rabe and Design

Posted on June 29, 2020 by The Pick

by Clare Ultimo No doubt there are many people talking about Milton Glaser right now. He loomed large in the world of communication, design, illustration, and art (his work is at the Louvre after all). I’m sure there will be … Continue reading →

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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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