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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 – In His Own Words – “SCREAM !!”

Posted on April 8, 2013 by The Pick

by Christoph Martin Schmid The series of photographs SCREAM !! describes people cracking under the  pressure induced by their desire to experience a perfect life.  Frustration and anxiety are born from the fear that we cannot control the outcome of our … Continue reading →

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Sarah Coleman In Her Own Words :: “My Pear”

Posted on April 5, 2013 by The Pick

Artist Sarah Coleman arrived at  full-time career in illustration and typography via the bizarre and magical worlds of pirate radio, lecturing, youth work, theatre and typesetting obituaries. Creating words and pictures for an international client base, Sarah has had 12 … Continue reading →

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Photographer Stephanie Diani :: In Her Own Words

Posted on April 3, 2013 by The Pick

An editorial and commercial photographer based in Los Angeles with a quirky sense of humor and a cinematic lighting style, photographer Stephanie Diani describes some of her favorite images. SD: This is the second image in a triptych that I call … Continue reading →

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Simon Puschmann on the Road with Porsche

Posted on April 1, 2013 by The Pick

A master zoom lens on some of the world’s biggest stages with one of the most recognized icons. Photographer Simon Puschmann shot 50 images for Porsche (ads and catalogue) spread over a period of a 40 day job including travel. … Continue reading →

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Lacko Illustration :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 27, 2013 by The Pick

by John Lacko Clients hire me for many reasons – mostly to help them translate an idea into my stylized and colorful designs. My inspiration comes from movies, street trends, and pop culture but sometimes it comes from the weird … Continue reading →

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Keith Barraclough :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 25, 2013 by The Pick

Keith Barraclough tries not to bring too much into his photo shoot, but rather keep it simple and let it just happen.  His influence behind the camera is subtle and he feels sometimes less is more.  Very motivated and always pushing … Continue reading →

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Ali Smith’s ‘Momma Love’ Kickstarter Project

Posted on March 22, 2013 by The Pick

For the past twelve years Ali Smith has been working on a book called Momma Love; How the Mother Half Lives. Gloria Steinem says – “Ali Smith has given us a gift with Momma Love: a fresh, eye-opening manifestation of … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Blair Kelly :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 20, 2013 by The Pick

Illustrator and printmaker, Blair Kelly, shares with us his favorite images and describes in his own words the inspiration and the idea behind each image. BK:  AwardsShowImage (above image): I was commissioned by the KRW Awards Show in Toronto to … Continue reading →

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Photographer Kristofer Dan-Bergman :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 18, 2013 by The Pick

As photography evolves, especially since digital turned everything upside-down , so does the excitement with trying out new tools the market is offering to create photographs.  Kristofer Dan-Bergman’s latest discovery is the iPhone with the different apps one can use … Continue reading →

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Photographer Chris Sembrot :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 13, 2013 by The Pick

Photographer Chris Sembrot describes in his own words a new series of  redheads inspired by his mother. CS:  The idea to start a “redhead” series was first and foremost an homage to to my mother.  My mom is a natural … Continue reading →

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