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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.

Michael Gellatly Illustrates Maps for George R.R. Martin’s World of Ice and Fire

Posted on October 28, 2014 by The Pick

  Recently writer Alex Piskin and artist Michael Gellatly discussed Michael’s 7 year map project for the upcoming release of George R.R. Martin’s World of Ice and Fire. A.  Can you give us a brief explanation of the World of … Continue reading →

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Simon Puschmann’s 365_2014 :: California

Posted on October 14, 2014 by The Pick

Simon Puschmann uses his Leica Monochrom and a 2.0/5mm Summicron for his ongoing project 365_2014. Simon simply documents his life, travels and what he sees and feels. Here’s Simon’s California segment. To see more of Simon Puschmann’s photography, go to his … Continue reading →

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Altpick :: Pics of the Week

Posted on October 10, 2014 by The Pick

To see more of the artists work, please go to Altpick.com or click below. Alexei Vella, Beppe Giacobbe, Cade Martin, David Palumbo, David Zaitz, Ellen Weinstein, Emiliano Ponzi, Giovannina Colalillo,  Leah Fasten, Jack Molloy, Jeff Mulawka, Jim Fiscus, John Kuczala, Mark Smith, Matt … Continue reading →

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Mud and Guts with the Wildcats by Andy Mahr

Posted on October 7, 2014 by The Pick

Andy Mahr photographs his son’s football team the “Wildcats” as a personal project. This is the same league as “Friday Night Tykes”, the TV series that is currently running on Esquire Magazine TV network.   To see more of Andy Mahr’s photography, … Continue reading →

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Jim Fiscus Creates Portrait Series in His Hometown of Athens, Georgia

Posted on October 2, 2014 by The Pick

Orginally posted on Stockland Martel’s blog. by Kristina Feliciano Jim Fiscus is a pro at photographing characters who have sprung from other people’s imagination. He’s shot key art for series like Downton Abbey, Dexter, The Borgias, Shameless, Episodes, and Penny Dreadful, … Continue reading →

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Ali Smith :: To Aid Children’s Cancer Care, Mothers Go Bald

Posted on September 22, 2014 by The Pick

by Ali Smith A mother stands in front of my camera. “I don’t know what I’m supposed to do,” she says anxiously, so she smiles stiffly, as you might in a school picture. “Just be yourself,” I encourage. When she … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the Reef with Photographer George Kamper

Posted on September 18, 2014 by The Pick

by George Kamper I’m often awed by personal projects my advertising photographer peers shoot.  I’ve seen fashion shooters display documentary images shot in Nicaragua, still life guys shoot action and sports at the Olympics…And often, I’m more enamored by their … Continue reading →

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John Lacko x Recording Artist Andy Grammer

Posted on September 15, 2014 by The Pick

When platinum-selling recording artist Andy Grammer set out on his Back Home Summer Tour, he reached out to Miami artist John Lacko to create the graphics for promotional tees, hats and totes that are such an important part of funding … Continue reading →

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Altpick Members :: In the News

Posted on September 4, 2014 by The Pick

Gina Binkley adds NEW Photographic WORK to her portfolio, “Lera”.   Following his recent move to Cleveland, Guy Stauber illustrates a tribute to Lebron and his time with Miami for Richard Solomon Artist Reps.   Heather Scholl’s “Salt of the … Continue reading →

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