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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 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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Altpick Highlights Artists: Greg Whitaker, Doug Erb, Lynne St Clare (Foster), Robert Wilson

Posted on November 2, 2018 by The Pick

This week we are highlighting the following artists: Photographer Greg Whitaker, Illustrator Doug Erb, Illustrator Lynne St Clare (Foster),  Photographer Robert Wilson.  See more of the artists’ work on Altpick.com. Photographer: Greg Whitaker ______________________________________________________________ Illustrator: Doug Erb ______________________________________________________________ Illustrator: Lynne St Clare (Foster) … Continue reading →

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And the Favorites are…

Posted on November 1, 2018 by The Pick

Altpick asked their viewers to choose their favorite images from Altpick Member Halloween selects.  So many fabulous images were submitted and the contest was a close one!  So we are presenting the top favorites: “Halloween Scary” – Illustrator Urs J. … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween! Last Chance to Vote for Your Favorite Image!

Posted on October 31, 2018 by The Pick

Here’s your last chance to vote for your favorite Halloween image(s)!  It may be hard to vote for only one, so vote for as many as you like!  Scroll to the bottom to cast your vote.  Have fun and Happy … Continue reading →

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Vote For Your Favorite Halloween Image from Altpick Members!

Posted on October 29, 2018 by The Pick

Altpick Illustrators, Photographers and Designers present their favorite Halloween selects.   Scroll down below to VOTE for your favorite artist(s)!  We all wish you a Happy Halloween and Happy Voting!          

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