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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.

Walking With The Gods : : Hendrix

Posted on November 29, 2012 by The Pick

What would it be like to live forever? Jimi Hendrix’ passion and soul come through in a new book “The Ultimate Lyric Book” compiled by Jani L. Hendrix and designed by Phil Yarnall of Smay Design. The handwritten and often … Continue reading →

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Chris Clor’s Retro Gillette Campaign

Posted on November 27, 2012 by The Pick

London agency AMV BBDO and photographer Chris Clor recently worked on a Gillette campaign to promote their latest razor and raise awareness for men’s health issues through the popular Movember Foundation.  The brilliant creative direction is full of cheeky British … Continue reading →

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Dana Hursey’s “Stalwart: The Working Class Family”

Posted on November 19, 2012 by The Pick

The inspiration for Dana Hursey’s “Stalwart” shoot was like so many of his personal projects. “The visual just popped into my head. In this case I certainly draw from my own childhood where these iconic figures were the norm, or … Continue reading →

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Kristofer Dan-Bergman’s “Unbound”

Posted on November 15, 2012 by The Pick

By Kristofer Dan-Bergman The series was inspired by a book I received from my parents which was written by my grandfather’s (farfar in Swedish) brother who wrote short stories about regular life situations. The title of his books was Dan-Bitar … Continue reading →

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Duggal Visual Solutions Interviews Photojournalist Peter Turnley

Posted on November 14, 2012 by The Pick

Duggal Visual Solutions, Inc. conducted an interview with esteemed photographer and client, Peter Turnley, to discuss his career and views on what he’s witnessed and how he looks at photography. Peter is an internationally published photographer who has covered many … Continue reading →

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Artists’ Guilty Pleasures at Fowler Arts Collective

Posted on November 13, 2012 by The Pick

Daniel Fishel is part of a group exhibition of the top 25 illustrators under the age of 35 at the Fowler Arts Collective, sponsored by the Society of Illustrators. The group show is called Eye Candy, and all of the artwork revolves … Continue reading →

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Mark Peterman Makes Room for Another

Posted on November 9, 2012 by The Pick

Mark Peterman’s personal project on his daughter highlights the transition of becoming first-time parents. With the addition of his daughter in 2009, Mark and his wife had to change and grow in new and unexpected ways. “The impact that my … Continue reading →

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Oltretorrente Wine Works with Italian Duo

Posted on November 7, 2012 by The Pick

Lorenzo Gritti has been working together with Nina Cuneo, one of his colleagues at  Studio Armad’illo,  to completely re-design the label for the exclusive Oltretorrente wine brand.  The company gave a chance to to the dynamic duo to collaborate on the new … Continue reading →

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Keith Barraclough Explores Life of Dogs Through The Lens

Posted on October 23, 2012 by The Pick

Over the years Photographer Keith Barraclough built a strong relationship with the art directors and art buyers at Discovery through his marketing and promotional efforts. One of the major influences in getting the “Dog” assignment with Discovery was Keith had … Continue reading →

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TWO BIRDS Fundraiser -Keeping Kids Warm This Winter

Posted on October 17, 2012 by The Pick

It’s very simple—parents want a nice photo of their kids for their holiday card and less-fortunate children need coats to keep them warm through the Winter. So, every Fall some of Boston’s top wardrobe stylists and groomers join me in … Continue reading →

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