Category Archives: Art

Tadd Myers Adds ‘The Grammys’ To The American Craftsman Series

Posted on October 11, 2012 by The Pick

Photographer, Tadd Myers was inspired by his father, Landis Wilson Myers, to document and tell the story of the American Craftsman.  His father worked as a wood worker, home builder, metal worker, guitar player, printing pressman, baseball player and self-made … Continue reading →

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Brian Cummings’ Fairy Fatales : : Unhappily Ever After

Posted on September 27, 2012 by The Pick

Imagine that the sweet, beautiful, angelic protagonist of your favorite childhood fairy tale were actually a dangerous seductress, capable of heinous, deceitful acts and unforgivable cruelty towards fictional talking animals in pants and crowns. Need some help? Leave it to … Continue reading →

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Artist Hugh Syme : : 36-Year Collaboration : : What A Rush

Posted on September 18, 2012 by The Pick

Our artist Hugh Syme recently completed a fantastic collaboration with Canadian rock band, Rush. Hugh is responsible for the cover art on their newest (and nineteenth!) album, Clockwork Angels (2012), as well as the images inside the album’s accompanying novel, and the cover … Continue reading →

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Secret to Success :: Words of Wisdom

Posted on August 20, 2012 by The Pick

by Ralph Mennemeyer In my opinion the secret to success for photographers and/or artists, boils down to a couple of key things – not the least of which is timing – aka “dumb luck”. It is a promo card that … Continue reading →

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Chris Nixon’s Imagination Migration

Posted on August 13, 2012 by The Pick

Imagination Migration is a mural created by Chris Nixon in Karratha 2011 – this video documents the installation process. Set to a marine theme the work explores the migratory patterns of the Pilbara’s marine life, ignited by a central character … Continue reading →

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Art Fears Business Fears Art

Posted on August 9, 2012 by The Pick

Blog post by Scott Hull Many times I find it hard to put into words what, exactly, it is I do. One of my favorite thinkers Seth Godin truly understands creativity and business. He recently shared these thoughts on the relationship between … Continue reading →

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Direct, Honest and Real :: Chris Sembrot

Posted on July 26, 2012 by The Pick

Back in 2008 when Altpick asked photographer Chris Sembrot how he would describe his photography style, Chris said direct, honest and real.  Four years later, his body of work has grown with a deeper, richer emotional side and a bit … Continue reading →

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SMAY Design:: Weird Mojo

Posted on July 16, 2012 by The Pick

Designer, artist and founder of SMAY Design, Phil Yarnall, knew from the first time he listened to the Clash’s London Calling that he wanted to design album covers.  Twenty or so years later his designs range from The Velvet Underground … Continue reading →

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The 20th Anniversary Edition :: The Alternative Pick Deck

Posted on July 2, 2012 by The Pick

Celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary, The Alternative Pick proudly presents the 4th edition of the Altpick Deck.  Created specifically for the Creative Buyer, this promotional marketing tool is a favorite for locating the finest commercial illustrators, photographers, and designers in our … Continue reading →

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Landry Major Shoots the I Ride I Recycle Ad Campaign

Posted on June 25, 2012 by The Pick

Landry Major shot legendary skateboarder Mike Vallely for the “I Ride I Recycle Ad Campaign, An Art of Board Movement”.  The national grassroots skate deck recycling movement main mission is to protect the environment by keeping broken skateboard decks and … Continue reading →

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