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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.

George Kamper Builds Photo Library for Biltmore Hotel

Posted on May 23, 2014 by The Pick

New York and Miami based lifestyle and travel photographer George Kamper was recently tapped to produce a photo library for the highly renowned Miami Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Steeped in History, “The Biltmore in Coral Gables, Florida does resemble … Continue reading →

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Richard Borge and John Borge :: OBJECTS Found and Claimed

Posted on May 16, 2014 by The Pick

The idea of OBJECTS Found and Claimed  came to the artists Richard Borge and John Borge, when they both realized that they each work with found objects.  Although the brothers have a totally different creative process and styles, both create something new, claiming the object … Continue reading →

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Photographer Bonnie Holland :: Life Through Rose Tinted Glasses

Posted on May 12, 2014 by The Pick

Bonnie Holland has always been inspired by the beauty that surrounds her.  She chooses to celebrate, revel and embrace these beautiful and fanciful things, like umbrellas sheltering us from falling roses or paper boats taking us to slay paper dragons. … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up

Posted on May 9, 2014 by The Pick

Tim O’Brien is an illustrator and portrait painter whose intricately detailed and imaginative illustrations have been published most notably in TIME Magazine as well as Der Spiegel, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, TV Guide, The Atlantic Monthly, Business Week, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, PlanSponsor, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Edition :: Altpick Members :: From Their Studios

Posted on April 28, 2014 by The Pick

As we continue with “From Their Studios” series,  this edition features some of the world’s top commercial photographers and their work environments.  These talented photographers: Stephanie Diani, Mark Peterman, Kevin Steele, Simon Puschmann, and Gene Smirnov, give us an inside look into their … Continue reading →

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Simon Puschmann’s Serendipity

Posted on April 16, 2014 by The Pick

Simon Puschmann’s new 3 1/2″ x 51/2″ promotional book “Serendipity” just made its debute.  Filled with 56 images from Simon’s personal projects, the 28 pages book gives you a bird’s eye view into the depth of Simon’s vision. To purchase your very … Continue reading →

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Altpick Members :: From Their Studios

Posted on April 11, 2014 by The Pick

Talented artists around the world create their work environments to inspire creativity.  Altpick Connects’ new series “From Their Studios”, gives an inside  glimpse into some of today’s contemporary artists’ studios.  In part one of our ongoing series, we are featuring illustrators Tansy … Continue reading →

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Rudy Gutierrez Illustrates US Postage Stamp :: Music Legend Jimi Hendrix

Posted on April 2, 2014 by The Pick

Reposted from the US Postal Service Born in the Bronx, New York, and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, Rudy Gutierrez received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. After graduating, he made a career for himself … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Personal Project. Get Inspired!

Posted on March 26, 2014 by The Pick

APA|NY and Apple Store presents:                                                                       … Continue reading →

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Julie Lieberman and Louis Clausi’s “Spirits of Savannah”

Posted on March 17, 2014 by The Pick

“Spirits of Savannah” is an illustrated book of ghost encounters woven into historical fiction, and conjured into a live multimedia theatrical performance.  Set in Savannah, Georgia, the stories document 16 actual and recent ghost encounters that seamlessly combine factual and … Continue reading →

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