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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.

Brian Cummings Makes it Anywhere with Adobe

Posted on May 7, 2015 by The Pick

by Brian Cummings Like most creatives working commercially, I do not always have the opportunity to see final product of the projects I’ve worked on. With an ever evolving world of media platforms, it’s easy to miss the final campaign. Well, … Continue reading →

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Oliver Wetter’s New Client Guide To Illustration

Posted on April 20, 2015 by The Pick

by Oliver Wetter Before billions of users occupied the Internet, illustration was a specific business. That term only rung a bell if you were an art director, editor or a publisher. Today entrepreneurs and independent publishers can be anyone and this … Continue reading →

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Shooting Out West :: George Kamper’s Personal Project

Posted on April 15, 2015 by The Pick

by George Kamper Growing up in Brooklyn, New York and working in the heart of New York City at the age of 14, left me with a comfort zone being around people, the streets of NY and the intense pace … Continue reading →

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Photographer Zave Smith Has The Cure

Posted on April 9, 2015 by The Pick

by Zave Smith I love making people smile.  My photographs have a strong element of energy and fun to them. This year, my New Year’s resolution was not to loose weight but to return to direct mail.  I remember walking … Continue reading →

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Neale Osborne’s ‘The Castle of Desires’

Posted on March 30, 2015 by The Pick

In a storm-swept tavern in a village of yore, Cornelius, the secretive sorcerer’s apprentice, gives the unsuspecting Professor Gast a key – one with the power to unlock the doors of the magical Castle of Desires. Within its chambers are … Continue reading →

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Ryan Ketterman’s VAC CON Poster Series Tells Their Story

Posted on March 23, 2015 by The Pick

Photographer Ryan Ketterman’s recent assignment was to highlight the VAC CON story of “Employee Owned”.  The story told through photography was mobilized into an engaging poster series to celebrate and reward VAC CON’s incredible employees. Client: Vac•con Agency: Anton West … Continue reading →

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Cade Martin Photographs Giving NBA Stars

Posted on March 11, 2015 by The Pick

Photographer, Cade Martin, recently attended the “Behind the Bench” (the NBA Wives Association) black tie event “Touching A Life Gala” to benefit the American Cancer Society.  Cade photographed several of the celebrities in attendance to create a portrait of the NBA … Continue reading →

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Jon Blacker Hits the Road with Video

Posted on March 2, 2015 by The Pick

As Photographer Jon Blacker branches out into video, Altpick Connects is there to ask some pertinent questions about his next career move. Altpick Connects: As a photographer what is your interest in pursuing video? Jon Blacker: Having been a photographer now … Continue reading →

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Red Nose Studio Honors Chris Buzelli

Posted on February 23, 2015 by The Pick

I was recently asked by Chris Buzelli to create his portrait for the Society of Illustrators 57th annual. As many of you know, he just wrapped up his year as the annual chairman. I will be the first to admit that I am … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Featured Artists: Robert Wilson, Dermot Flynn, Michael Wylot and Andy Mahr

Posted on February 20, 2015 by The Pick

Robert Wilson has been commissioned for editorial and advertising projects by clientsbased throughout Europe and the U.S. and undertakes commissions for many of the top advertising agencies. Of note are his many sports and portrait campaigns for clients that include … Continue reading →

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