Category Archives: Altpick

Bryan Cole’s Christmas Vacation

Posted on December 13, 2012 by The Pick

“The idea was to take a classic, the moose mug scene from Christmas Vacation, and add my own twist to it.  First,  I got the black dickie and a sweater similar to what they used in the film, a V-neck … Continue reading →

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2012 Christmas In America: Happy Birthday Jesus

Posted on December 12, 2012 by The Pick

It’s that time of year again. Shorter days, holiday themed coffee cups, played out sweater parties, awesome awkward family moments, gnarly travel, and Christmas carols on repeat in nearly every place of commerce. Christmas is coming. And with Christmas, comes … Continue reading →

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Selina Alko’s DADDY CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH MAMA

Posted on December 10, 2012 by The Pick

The New York Times Sunday Book Review on the Bookshelf had some nice things to say about Selina Alko’s book, “Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama”: DADDY CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH MAMA – Reviewed in The New York Times Written and illustrated … Continue reading →

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Curtis Parker Creates Custom Mural for Panera

Posted on December 7, 2012 by The Pick

Did you know Panera Bread builds each bakery cafe from the ground up, with architects and designers thinking through all aspects of the project, including which neighborhood it’s in? Realizing that, it makes sense that they wouldn’t choose off-the-shelf art … Continue reading →

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Amanda Koster: TEDX : Love Your Neighbor…really

Posted on December 4, 2012 by The Pick

Amanda Koster, founder of SalaamGarage gets personal while sharing her experiences as a kid, ending up in ‘respite’ care, how SalaamGarage got started with her amazing teams and filled a vital need. Finally, the deeply personal “why” storytelling is so … Continue reading →

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Chris Clor’s Retro Gillette Campaign

Posted on November 27, 2012 by The Pick

London agency AMV BBDO and photographer Chris Clor recently worked on a Gillette campaign to promote their latest razor and raise awareness for men’s health issues through the popular Movember Foundation.  The brilliant creative direction is full of cheeky British … Continue reading →

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Kristofer Dan-Bergman’s “Unbound”

Posted on November 15, 2012 by The Pick

By Kristofer Dan-Bergman The series was inspired by a book I received from my parents which was written by my grandfather’s (farfar in Swedish) brother who wrote short stories about regular life situations. The title of his books was Dan-Bitar … Continue reading →

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Duggal Visual Solutions Interviews Photojournalist Peter Turnley

Posted on November 14, 2012 by The Pick

Duggal Visual Solutions, Inc. conducted an interview with esteemed photographer and client, Peter Turnley, to discuss his career and views on what he’s witnessed and how he looks at photography. Peter is an internationally published photographer who has covered many … Continue reading →

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Artists’ Guilty Pleasures at Fowler Arts Collective

Posted on November 13, 2012 by The Pick

Daniel Fishel is part of a group exhibition of the top 25 illustrators under the age of 35 at the Fowler Arts Collective, sponsored by the Society of Illustrators. The group show is called Eye Candy, and all of the artwork revolves … Continue reading →

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Mark Peterman Makes Room for Another

Posted on November 9, 2012 by The Pick

Mark Peterman’s personal project on his daughter highlights the transition of becoming first-time parents. With the addition of his daughter in 2009, Mark and his wife had to change and grow in new and unexpected ways. “The impact that my … Continue reading →

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