Category Archives: Design

Jeff Hester : : Of Wine, Spirits, Food and Music

Posted on September 25, 2012 by The Pick

Multi-talented designer, Jeff Hester, specializes in packaging for the wine, spirits, luxury food, and music industries.  In addition, he is also an illustrator and works magic with typography.  Altpick Connects had the pleasure of talking with Jeff about one of his … 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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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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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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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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“The ABCs of SVA” Posters by Viktor Koen

Posted on April 5, 2012 by The Pick

Steven Heller calls the SVA Subway posters “the jewel in the crown for any designer or illustrator, I call them “a full circle”.   After all, it  was one of these posters that got me to SVA, 72 years ago. The … Continue reading →

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Max Gordon’s ‘Dirty Bastard’

Posted on March 16, 2012 by The Pick

Max Gordon’s created the Dirty Bastard beer packaging for his senior thesis.  Everything except the bottle labels are hang screen printed.  Max constructed a 6 pack holder, coasters and a magnetic sign that catches bottle caps.  This series was entered … Continue reading →

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Lessons Selina Maitreya has learned…

Posted on February 21, 2012 by The Pick

Selina Maitreya, photographer consultant, wrote this for a recent blog post and wanted to share it with you…”As we start another year, walk in your integrity and make this YOUR best year ever!”  Lessons I’ve learned….Selina Maitreya 2011 Never underestimate … Continue reading →

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