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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.

Another Reason To Overeat :: Fiera del Riso

Posted on September 22, 2011 by The Pick

The 45th edition of the Fiera del Riso is underway in Isola Della Scala, a town on the low plains south of Verona. Once again, we in Italy, have a reason to overeat. Feasting seems to be part of the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday : Tip Jar

Posted on September 21, 2011 by The Pick

See and be seen. The Eight Annual Altpick Awards. Call for Entries. Open now. Calling you. . designers . creative directors . art directors . photographers . illustrators . new media artists . you Submit your best advertising campaigns, book … Continue reading →

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Sergio Baradat Commemorate UN Stamp

Posted on September 20, 2011 by The Pick

On October 13th 2011, The United Nations will unveil a series of postage stamps commemorating The International Year of Forests, created by Sergio Baradat. “I loved working on this project and am thrilled with the final product.”, says Baradat. Save … Continue reading →

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The NYTimes Drops the “Fbomb”

Posted on September 15, 2011 by The Pick

“The Mother F***er With the Hat,” Stephen Adly Guirgis’s foul-mouthed play about addicts and adultery, has been a surprise hit since it opened in April.  The reviews were mostly, and the positive presence of Chris Rock, in his Broadway debut, … Continue reading →

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Following Twins Separated at Birth

Posted on September 12, 2011 by The Pick

  Nate Williams illustrated a t-shirt for N-Spired Story, a site where inspiring stories meet t-shirt design. Nate’s design is based on “Nature vs. Nurture,” a true-life story of twin brothers separated at birth, living out eerily similar lives. Both … Continue reading →

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The Ten Years that Shook the World

Posted on September 11, 2011 by The Pick

Emiliano Ponzi commemorates the attacks on the World Trade Center with his cover for The Atlas of the Republica, a special edition of La Repubblica newspaper that analyzes the economic and geopolitical consequences of September 11th. Featuring content by La … Continue reading →

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Lennette Newell’s Ani-Human Series

Posted on September 9, 2011 by The Pick

Born out of Lennette’s childhood dream to actually become one of the animals her vet father used to treat, the San Francisco native finally gathered six different species this year to partly realize her wish. “The picture set was made … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Tip Jar : Secrets to Successful Websites

Posted on September 7, 2011 by The Pick

Psst. We want to tell you something. An artist-inspired question “What makes a website successful?” reveals the truth: there are no secrets to what makes for a successful website. Industry experts seem to agree that a busy work-day means a website … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Tip Jar : Google+ vs Facebook

Posted on August 31, 2011 by The Pick

In search of a face-off. Zuckerberg plays in a fairly large playground. Then comes the world’s biggest search engine throwing its toys into it shrieking with fun. Google+ has joined the game. Facebook is watching. Closely. Confused about the difference?  … Continue reading →

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Daniel Fishel answers the tough question…

Posted on August 25, 2011 by The Pick

[ Aug 25, 2011 ]     What is a hipster? Are hipsters, baristas working at coffee shops, getting soused at art parties, riding fixed-gears bikes, going vegan, collecting tattoos and wearing vintage band T-shirts, or maybe just a simple … Continue reading →

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