Category Archives: Altpick

Scott Council’s Surfing Grommets

Posted on March 5, 2013 by The Pick

SURFING GROMMETS By SCOTT COUNCIL When I spent the afternoon with the Grommets down in San Clemente I saw something I don’t see all the time when I am surfing. They yelled and laughed and romped around in the water enjoying … Continue reading →

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Graeme Bandeira :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 5, 2013 by The Pick

Graeme Bandeira’s work is best described as quirky.  He is spontaneous and his general approach to illustration is to dip a mapping pen into a bottle of ink and let his imagination run riot! He says “I don’t concern myself … Continue reading →

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Daily Portraits with Leah Fasten

Posted on February 28, 2013 by The Pick

Leah Fasten recently started a new project of shooting a daily portrait with her iPad and sharing it on Instagram.  Her subjects include a mix assortment of people she knows from her neighborhood and places she goes to during her day … Continue reading →

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Who Will Take Oscar Home?

Posted on February 22, 2013 by The Pick

Celebrating the 85th Academy Awards, Edel Rodriguez‘ full page illustration of “Oscar” graced  this week’s special edition of The Hollywood Reporter.  The Oscars will be airing live on ABC, Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm PST, 7:00pm EST.

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Valentine’s Day Wishes from Altpick Members :: Illustrators Part Three

Posted on February 14, 2013 by The Pick

Enjoy the final post for 2013 Happy Valentine’s Day images on Altpick Connects! To see more fabulous work by our members check out Altpick.com.

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Happy Valentine’s Day Wishes from Altpick Members: Illustrators Part One

Posted on February 13, 2013 by The Pick

Wishing our our viewers, members, family and friends a very Happy Valentine’s Day!  Today Alternative Pick celebrates it’s 21st birthday!!  To see more fabulous work by our members check out Altpick.com.

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Altpick Members :: Photographers!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by The Pick

Wishing our our viewers, members, family and friends a very Happy Valentine’s Day!  Today Alternative Pick celebrates it’s 21st birthday!!  To see more fabulous work by our members check out Altpick.com.

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Instead of Satire, I Used Fart Jokes.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by The Pick

by Zave Smith Yes, I said. Sounds like fun. I then hung up the phone and asked myself, “How are you going to pull this one off?” This is often the commercial photographers plight.  We are asked to do something … Continue reading →

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Altpick Friday :: Ann Cutting’s Concept to Camera

Posted on February 8, 2013 by The Pick

by Renee Rhyner Henri Rousseau is the inspiration for our first Concept to Camera from Ann Cutting.  When we asked Ann about her attraction to Rousseau, she opened up about her lasting fascination with the painter:  “The first time I … Continue reading →

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ARTIST AS AN EXPLORER IN 2013

Posted on February 1, 2013 by The Pick

by Clare Ultimo How does the artistic spirit liberate itself from the slings and arrows of ‘bacon bringing?’  How does the working artist (of any discipline) give her/him self back the excitement of the journey?  When does the artist revisit … Continue reading →

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