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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.

Christoph Martin Schmid’s ‘Trouble in Paradise’

Posted on October 23, 2013 by The Pick

A true globalist, Christoph Martin Schmid has worked successfully in film and photography all over the world. His passion for conceptual storytelling and carefully crafted imagery led to the unique visual style that characterises his work.  Now with his new … Continue reading →

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ICON8 “Work & Play” Poster by Creative Director Paul Buckley

Posted on October 21, 2013 by The Pick

Paul Buckley, Vice President, Executive Creative Director at Penguin Books is no stranger to the ICON Conference.   He graced the ICON7 stage as part of the Art Directors We Love panel.  ICON managed to sweet talk Paul into the position … Continue reading →

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“Why do these people smile?”

Posted on October 8, 2013 by The Pick

by Scott Lowden 1050 Ponce De Leon Place is a famous – some would say notorious – old apartment building in my neighborhood in Atlanta GA. The folks in 1050 are Section 8 which refers to the Housing Act of 1937 providing … Continue reading →

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AltPICK’s Heroes :: This is What We Love

Posted on September 24, 2013 by The Pick

Joel Holland, Oliver Wetter, BC Kagan to name a few have contributed some wonderful insights on our Altpick Connects blog.  Here we have a collection of the latest entries beginning with Joel Holland, The Letterer, Illustrator and Pizza Maker.    … Continue reading →

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Joel Holland, The Letterer, Illustrator and Pizza Maker

Posted on September 20, 2013 by The Pick

Joel Holland is a former point guard and current amateur pizza maker based in the East Village of New York.  He is also an illustrator/hand-letterer whose clients include The New York Times, Penguin Books, TIME, Pentagram UK, Weiden + Kennedy … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Oliver Wetter :: Skulls, Characters and Legends

Posted on September 16, 2013 by The Pick

German artist and a web citizen, Oliver Wetter, creates worlds out of briefings, his solution oriented work attitude, leads to great visual appeal.  Here are some of his favorite images. Oliver Wetter: “The concept of Skull:z & Idols is the … Continue reading →

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BC Kagan :: 1980s New Romantics Era

Posted on September 13, 2013 by The Pick

Internationally published photographer, BC Kagan, is best known for her portraits of emerging punk rock, new wave and alternative rock bands.  The long list of eminent bands and musicians she has photographed includes, among others: U2, Aerosmith, Phish, The Police, The Cars, … Continue reading →

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Zave Smith Gives Back

Posted on September 9, 2013 by The Pick

A short, two minute video about Zave Smith’s work with Flashes of Hope. To see more go to Zave’s website and Altpick page.

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Illustrator Teresanne Cossetta Russell :: In Her Own Words

Posted on August 29, 2013 by The Pick

Teresanne Russell specializes in vector art and adds illustrative skills to information graphics and maps. Teresanne tells us, in her own words, a little about her favorite images. In her own words :: Teresanne Cossetta Russell Out of a pool … Continue reading →

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Photographer Shawn Ehlers :: From Both Sides of the Lens

Posted on August 28, 2013 by The Pick

Former Ford and Elite model, Shawn Ehlers, posed for many of the top fashion and beauty photographers, Helmut Newton, Albert Watson and Olivero Toscani to name a few.  During her 8 year stay in Europe working as a model, she … Continue reading →

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