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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.

“Steinen mit Beinen” is German for “Kegs with Legs”

Posted on December 9, 2011 by The Pick

This past October, John Lacko did a film industry poster for a Colorado agency called Mrs. K who hosted an Oktoberfest party for local film agencies this year. “Kegs with Legs” is an annual theme party for film and motion … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Tip Jar : Bill Frakes Gives Some Pro Tips

Posted on December 7, 2011 by The Pick

Bill Frakes is a Sports Illustrated Staff Photographer based in Florida who has worked in more than 125 countries [is that all?] for a wide variety of editorial and advertising clients. TV commercials, music videos and lately short documentaries. Bill … Continue reading →

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Tim Gough + Midweek Mountain Get Away

Posted on December 6, 2011 by The Pick

Tim Gough (pronounced like cough with a “G”) has created the album cover art for newly released EP Midweek Mountain GetAway. This new album blends the sounds of Philadelphia band Toy Soldiers and Nashville musician Jordan Hull. The highlight of this project for Tim, “was working … Continue reading →

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Nicole Etienne + Duggal = The Silver Metallic Canvas

Posted on November 28, 2011 by The Pick

“ I was hooked like a Magpie to shiny things,” said Nicole Etienne the young painter acclaimed for her oil paintings on canvas, of her first encounter with print materials at Duggal. Painters are not among our most frequent clients, … Continue reading →

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Student Creativity: One Judge’s Thoughts

Posted on November 21, 2011 by The Pick

Julie Lieberman from SCAD, Savannah College of Art and Design, recently invited me to speak to the illustration department students about marketing and promotion. We made it fun with a contest to design an Altpick postcard that would be sent … Continue reading →

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Korn Session by Rick Wenner

Posted on November 18, 2011 by The Pick

I was in between meetings at a portfolio review event in New York City last week when I received a phone call from a number that looked very familiar. When I answered the call I was happy to hear that … Continue reading →

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Anastasia Vasilakis’ 25 Days In Berlin

Posted on November 15, 2011 by The Pick

These images are my travelogue of the 25 days I spent in Berlin. I jumped the sea to see where a new love would go. I followed my heart and a voice. Literally. Berlin was the backdrop to the mysterious, lush, all … Continue reading →

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Is Social Media Crucial or Trivial?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by The Pick

Courtesy of Agency Access: http://agencyaccess.com To tweet or not to tweet? Not such a silly question these days. Do you show the man (warts and all) behind the wizard? Do they want the wizard after all? And not the less … Continue reading →

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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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