Category Archives: Altpick

Carrie Schechter :: Today’s Member Focus

Posted on May 29, 2012 by The Pick

Carrie Schechter is a fashion, music, and celebrity photographer living in New York City. Her free-spirited nature rubs off on her talent and her clients and she has a special way of getting people to let go of their inhibitions … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Beats: Johanna Goodman

Posted on May 24, 2012 by The Pick

Originally posted on HuffingtonPost.com                                                                         … Continue reading →

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Inked : Skin Art

Posted on May 21, 2012 by The Pick

When photographer Kent Miller first met Azarja at an Inked Magazine party he knew they had to shoot together.  “She was down for it and my MUA Johanna set it up,” says Miller.  “We just wanted to make a few … Continue reading →

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For Illustrators, Inspiration is Where You Find It

Posted on May 14, 2012 by The Pick

Originally posted on Agency Access‘ “The Lab“. Written by Illustrator Brian Taylor Question: Can you give me some examples of top illustration pros and what they use to keep fresh and inspired? Look Around My biggest inspiration comes from looking at … Continue reading →

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Culture Mix:: A visit with Veronica

Posted on May 7, 2012 by The Pick

Written by Italy Correspondent and Artist Carol Schultheiss in Cavallini. Culture is a big playing field with lots of different aspects, Here in Italy, I love finding and exploring the overlaps. This one includes wine, design and a reclaimed quarry. … Continue reading →

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Duggal Works with Artist Jessica Lichtenstein for Scope Fair

Posted on May 2, 2012 by The Pick

Chessa Ferro at Duggal worked with artist Jessica Lichtenstein to create several pieces for Scope Art Fair and Gallery Nine5. Lichtenstein uses hyper-sexualized Japanese figurines in her work to entertain and give the figures a deeper meaning.   Duggal created lightboxes and large … Continue reading →

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Robert Carter’s ‘Tug of War’

Posted on April 27, 2012 by The Pick

Alberta Venture magazine  commissioned Robert Carter to illustrate the “tug of war” between the Alberta Provincial government and the Federal government regarding the oil sands and how they will be regulated. The piece was completely painted in PhotoShop CS5.  Kim Larson from … Continue reading →

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Infinite Jest – Cracking Two Skulls with One Stone

Posted on April 23, 2012 by The Pick

by AMD about Lacko Illustration As the New Year approached, I found I had some unfinished business left to tackle.  One was the AltPick Deck of Cards artist’s promotion project and the other was the Brooklyn Art Library 2012 Sketchbook. My … Continue reading →

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Build Your Business : Selina Maitreya’s Steps to Success

Posted on April 18, 2012 by The Pick

There are 3 areas no one discusses in business.  Yet these topics are key ingredients to your success. You are going to want to know them. Join Selina Maitreya’s live free event on April 20th, 2012: Clarion Call 2012 Bringing together … Continue reading →

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A Little Back-and-Forth on Growing Your Illustration Business

Posted on April 16, 2012 by The Pick

Originally published in Agency Access’ “The Lab”, artist Daniel Fishel, shares some personal suggestions for artists, photographers and graphic designs alike. Question: What are some dos and don’ts to consider when growing and managing my illustration business? Being an illustrator … Continue reading →

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