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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.

May 5th :: This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up

Posted on May 4, 2018 by The Pick

This week’s Member Focus Round-Up included Illustrators Yien Yip, Anthony Foronda, Jenni Catullo and Alberto Ruggieri. Please visit Altpick.com to see more work from photographers, illustrators, designers and multi-media artists members. Please visit Altpick.com to see more of the artists’ work.

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Collection of Altpick Members’ Award Winning Images

Posted on April 24, 2018 by The Pick

The industry award season is upon us and Altpick would like to congratulation its members who have been acknowledged by Communication Arts, American Illustration, One Eyeland Photography Awards, Creative Quarterly, Lurzer’s Int’l Archive Awards, SPD Awards, Society of Illustrators LA, … Continue reading →

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Mara’s Mix Asks Artist Agent Andrea Stern 5 Questions

Posted on March 14, 2018 by The Pick

Today marks the beginning of a Q&A series Mara’s Mix will be featuring on her blog including interviews with artist, agents and creative luminaries in the industry. Mara Mix:  I’m super excited to share my first interview with artist agent … Continue reading →

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March 2nd :: This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up

Posted on March 2, 2018 by The Pick

This past week’s Member Focus Round-Up included Illustrators Mark Smith, Ryan Richmond, Photographer/Illustrator Paul Thomas Gooney, Photographer Donte Tatum. To see more of the artists’ work, please visit Altpick.com.

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February 23rd : This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up

Posted on February 23, 2018 by The Pick

This week’s Member Focus Round-Up included Illustrator Alicia Buelow, Paul Maxon and Artist Rep Jean Blasco. Illustrator Alicia Buelow Photographer Paul Maxon Artist Rep Jean Blasco Please visit Altpick.com to see more work from photographers, illustrators, designers and multi-media artists members.

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This Week’s Altpick Member-Focus Round-Up

Posted on February 9, 2018 by The Pick

This past week, Altpick.com highlighted 4 amazing artists: Photographer John Kuczala; Illustrators Doug Erb, Jenni Catullo and Daria Kirpach.  Here’s the round-up! Please visit Altpick.com to see more of the artists’ work: http://altpick.com

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Judith Mayer’s Typedelic Posters

Posted on February 7, 2018 by The Pick

Judith Mayer was chosen as an artist for the newest series of typographic posters for Avondale Type Company, based in Chicago. The ATC Artist Series III is an illustrated exploration of the alphabet, highlighting illustrators and designers from around the … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays from Altpick Members!

Posted on December 22, 2017 by The Pick

Happy Holidays from Altpick’s members: photographers, illustrators, designers, animators and multi-media artists!  Wishing everyone a prosperous and joyous 2018! To see more of the work from the Altpick.com members, please visit: http://altpick.com  

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Artist John Lacko Finds The Time To Make The Doughnuts

Posted on October 23, 2017 by The Pick

by John Lacko About ten years ago, I met a Miami cop who wanted to open a doughnut shop. This week that sweet dream comes true… Turns out his extended family once operated a beloved South Florida bakery; a popular … Continue reading →

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Photographer George Kamper Finds Atlantis

Posted on October 3, 2017 by The Pick

by George Kamper The Atlantis Resort & Casino in the Bahamas has been on my radar as a shoot destination since they opened. I’ve been visiting Nassau for years, seeing our friends and shooting in, around and under their crystal … Continue reading →

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