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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.

Wednesday : Tip Jar

Posted on June 8, 2011 by The Pick

The artist bio. You have to write one. Reaction? Does the thought fill you with an inevitable sinking feeling? Who are you? A bio is part story-telling and part self-promotion. It’s a fine balance of the personal and professional. Your … Continue reading →

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Wednesday : Tip Jar

Posted on June 1, 2011 by The Pick

You: A card-carrying member of Altpick. Altpick: We have some tips to make your altpick.com experience a more jar half-full one. Because we’re nice like that. Your Wednesdays are about to be your favorite. We’d like to introduce our Tip Jar. … Continue reading →

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Art + Japan = Compassion

Posted on May 3, 2011 by The Pick

It is no coincidence there is passion in compassion. In a continuing effort to show Japan they are an island in geography only, Altpick is providing a platform in an effort to activate, inspire and facilitate the marrying of passion … Continue reading →

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AltPick Connects the Dots

Posted on April 25, 2011 by The Pick

We want to talk with you. You. The artist who fills the world with paintings, graphics, photography, fashion, architecture, music and books. This is not an exhaustive list by any means. We find art in unexpected places. We find artists … Continue reading →

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