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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 Features Kevin Steele, Donna Wilson, John Kuczala and Kevin Steele

Posted on February 8, 2019 by The Pick

This week’s Member Focus Round-Up featured illustrator Donna Wilson, Photographers  John Kuczala, Art Brewer and Kevin Steele. Photographer: Kevin Steele: “It’s all about feeling: Creating an emotional connection in images that range from quiet and still to explosively dynamic. I love … Continue reading →

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Miller Shoots Exclusive Ferrari Event In The Hamptons

Posted on January 28, 2019 by The Pick

Kent Miller is back this week with a new video and some excellent photos from the USA launch of LaFerrari. The super posh invitation was extended to owners with 10 or more Ferraris! The footage was taken at an exclusive … Continue reading →

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George Kamper’s The Story behind the Creatures

Posted on January 15, 2019 by The Pick

Photographer George Kamper was commissioned to shoot stills concurrently for a promo video for the Camden Aquarium. “These critters were great fun to work with and very spontaneous…Not a lot of patience on set, but we were able to set … Continue reading →

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Tom Cocotos’ New Portrait Series Features Some Well-Known Faces

Posted on January 9, 2019 by The Pick

Who knew that you could do so much with so little? Well, we knew of course, because we’re very familiar with the excellent collage illustrations made by Altpick member Tom Cocotos. His most recent portraits depict some all-too-recognizable celebrities such … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 19th Century Painter William Sidney Mount

Posted on January 3, 2019 by The Pick

Looking back at American artists it’s important to note that an artist’s success in the 19th century wasn’t necessarily measured by work exhibited in galleries and museums, but by engraved reproductions.  Setauket painter, William Sidney Mount’s “The Long Island Farmer … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays from Altpick Members!

Posted on December 13, 2018 by The Pick

Happy Holidays from Altpick’s members: photographers, illustrators, designers, animators, and multi-media artists!  Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous 2019! Enjoy the holiday festivities! To see more of the artists’ work, please visit Altpick.com.

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Hoang Creates New Illustrations for Scientific Publications

Posted on December 6, 2018 by The Pick

Science and learning are on our minds right now, as we look at some excellent new work created by Illustrator Dung Hoang for a number of scientific and educational magazines. These include The Scientist, Monmouth magazine and Johns Hopkins Center … Continue reading →

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Highlighting Illustrators Caitlin Alexander and Ken Orvidas and Photographers Lisa Predko and Jacob Hand

Posted on November 30, 2018 by The Pick

This week’s Member Focus Round Up included Illustrators Caitlin Alexander and Ken Orvidas; Photographers Lisa Predko and Jacob Hand.  To see more of their work, please visit Altpick.com. Illustrator Caitlin Alexander ______________________________________________________________ Photographer Lisa Predko _________________________________________________________ Illustrator Ken Orvidas ______________________________________________________________ … Continue reading →

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Artists of the Week: Photographer Bonnie Holland and Illustrators Jon Krause, Rudy Gutierrez and Jing Jing Tsong

Posted on November 16, 2018 by The Pick

This week’s Member Focus Round Up included illustrators Jon Krause, Rudy Gutierrez and Jing Jing Tsong and photographer Bonnie Holland.  To see more of the artists’ work, please visit Altpick.com. Illustrator Jon Krause ______________________________________________________________ Photographer Bonnie Holland ______________________________________________________________ Illustrator Rudy … Continue reading →

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Member Focus Round-Up: Kyle Dreier, Chris Lyons, Anni Betts, Mark Peterman

Posted on November 9, 2018 by The Pick

The Member Focus Round-Up for this past week included Altpick members: Photographers Kyle Dreier and Mark Peterman; Illustrators Chris Lyons and Anni Betts. Food and Drink Photographer Kyle Dreier ______________________________________________________________ Illustrator Chris Lyons ______________________________________________________________ Illustrator Anni Betts ______________________________________________________________ Photographer Mark Peterman … Continue reading →

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