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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 Members’ Holiday Shopping Guide is Here!

Posted on November 23, 2015 by The Pick

The holiday season is at our door step and here are some fun gift suggestions from Altpick.com members.  Click on each image to purchase.  Enjoy! ACCESSORIES – BROOCHES, SCARVES, JEWELRY HOUSEWARES: PRINTS AND POSTERS:   PUPPETS/SCULPTURES   POTTERY: BOOKS: KIDS TOYS/CLOTHING/PRINTS: … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween from Altpick Members!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by The Pick

Chills and thrills Halloween is here!  Altpick Members celebrate with some scary, devilish and enchanting images…Happy Halloween! To see more work from the photographers, illustrators, designers and animators on Altpick.com, click here.  Enjoy and Happy Halloween!

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Kristofer Dan-Bergman :: Viewing the World Differently

Posted on October 27, 2015 by The Pick

By: Andreas von Buddenbrock It’s about two in the afternoon as I sit down and wait for the highly renowned photographer Kristofer Dan-Bergman to show up at the Swedish coffee shop Konditori on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. As … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Caroline Tomlinson Dares to Be Ghost Girl!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by The Pick

Internationally acclaimed illustrator Caroline Tomlinson recently wrapped up her work in collaboration with Ghost Girl fragrances and famous fashion photographer Rankin. The advertisement includes both text and imagery in Tomlinson’s distinctive style. The full commercial and behind-the-scenes footage can be … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at Photographer Kent Miller

Posted on September 8, 2015 by The Pick

by Andreas von Buddenbrock When Kent Miller first moved to New York in the late 1980’s, he started off as a drummer playing in several different bands. Now, more than 25 years later, Kent is an established freelance photographer who specializes … Continue reading →

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Richard Borge Explores the Outer Realms of Art

Posted on August 11, 2015 by The Pick

by Andreas von Buddenbrock Richard Borge has been working as a professional illustrator for over two decades, creating illustrations and videos with the help of drawings, handmade sculptures and found objects. He has a BA in Art & Communications from Concordia … Continue reading →

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George Kamper Goes “Into the Wild”

Posted on June 26, 2015 by The Pick

“I love shooting fashion, it’s fun, challenging and a great opportunity to explore another side of my creativity. It’s also of the moment, so I can experiment and allow things to develop more so than on a commercial shoot.” These … Continue reading →

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Photographer Robert Wilson shoots an Olivier Award Special for The Times Magazine

Posted on June 2, 2015 by The Pick

Robert Wilson photographs Mark Strong, winner of a 2015 Olivier Award for Best Actor in his incredible performance in A View From The Bridge. Amazing production and direction from Iva Van Hove reviving this Arthur Miller play.  More images of the British male acting … Continue reading →

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Simply Beautiful :: The Audi R8 2015 :: Photographer Simon Puschmann

Posted on May 18, 2015 by The Pick

  Simon Puschmann‘s CGI production of this extraordinary car, the Audi R8 was photographed and created for Audi’s worldwide 2015 catalogue.  Cast and crew included: Agency: Kolle Rebbe | Creative Director: Jörg Dittmann |Executive Producer: TimMichelProducer | Producer On Set: Will … Continue reading →

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Zave Smith’s Documents the “Philip & Eleanor” Story

Posted on May 12, 2015 by The Pick

Produced and directed by Zave Smith, Philip & Eleanor tell their story of how a blind date becomes a marriage.  Episode 1 was recorded on July 1-5, 2014 in and around Detroit, Michigan. A Very Personal Video Project by Zave Smith: … Continue reading →

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