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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.

Verona Italy: A Cornucopia of Culture

Posted on November 3, 2011 by The Pick

Verona, the original, home of Romeo and Juliet, is a relatively small city. Notwithstanding this, it’s gusto for culture is big and global. The mix runs from traditional to cutting edge, frequently hand in hand. A September weekend is a … Continue reading →

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Head Hunter On the Loose

Posted on October 26, 2011 by The Pick

If Graeme Bandeira isn’t chasing a football around the pitch, he can be found chasing footballers around with an ink-loaded mapping pen. Bandeira’s self-promotional project combines his appreciation of some of the world’s greatest players with his love of pen … Continue reading →

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Dear Petunia,

Posted on October 24, 2011 by The Pick

Never mind you are what you eat. Consider you are what you paint. Artist/illustrator/watercolorist Denise Hilton Campbell’s above watercolor rendition of petunias suggests naturally that she is a lover of botanicals. View her collective works and we add people lover … Continue reading →

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1 Photographer – 4 Teeth = The Deadliest Catch

Posted on October 19, 2011 by The Pick

How many photographers have ripped their teeth out for a campaign? About a year ago, when asked to shoot the Deadliest Catch campaign for Discovery, I was told of a campaign of violent, spontaneous portraits.  The concept was images of … Continue reading →

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Eddie Adams’ Workshop 2011

Posted on October 18, 2011 by The Pick

One hundred strong, they walked up the gravel laden hill having just stepped off a caravan of yellow school buses, phalanxed by an applauding gauntlet of a Who’s Who of photography professionals. Little do they know that four days later, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Tip Jar :: Transformation

Posted on October 12, 2011 by The Pick

Tim Rasmussen. “A recovering photojournalist who stumbled into management and photo editing.” Transformed the photo department at The Denver Post over the 4 years. This is an incredible story. Tim Rasmussen, assistant managing editor for photography at the Denver Post, … Continue reading →

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Think Differently.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by The Pick

Paul Garland couldn’t let yesterday’s events go unmarked – the sad news of the loss to the world of a true visionary and a person who has changed his life personally, along with the vast majority of the planet, but … Continue reading →

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Rachael Yamagata’s New Debut Video “Starlight”

Posted on October 6, 2011 by The Pick

Premiered on MTV Hive August 17, 2011 article by Dan Solomon The song: The lead single from Chesapeake, Rachael Yamagata’s first album since 2008’s Elephants… Teeth Sinking Into Hearts, “Starlight” cements her transformation from a hushed folky to a full-on … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Tip Jar : Need New Business Cards?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by The Pick

Need new business cards?  Let’s make it easy… Business Cards are still very important, especially in the networking scene.  Do you have a business card?  Need a new look?  Well, here’s a special offer from one of our Altpick Awards … Continue reading →

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Up In Arms :: David Cooper In Character

Posted on October 4, 2011 by The Pick

“I learned from early on to really pay attention to what came out naturally when I doodled on scraps of paper …” David paid attention. With his distinctive and unforgettable illustrations, both big and bigger, he has left his ink. More … Continue reading →

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