Category Archives: Illustrations

Altpick Connects :: In Review

Posted on June 5, 2014 by The Pick

Missed some Altpick Connects’ blog posts?  Here’s a round-up of some recent stories:   To read the blog posts and see more of the artists’ work, Click on the links below: Bonnie Holland: Blog Post |Website | Altpick     Richard Borge:  Blog … Continue reading →

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Richard Borge and John Borge :: OBJECTS Found and Claimed

Posted on May 16, 2014 by The Pick

The idea of OBJECTS Found and Claimed  came to the artists Richard Borge and John Borge, when they both realized that they each work with found objects.  Although the brothers have a totally different creative process and styles, both create something new, claiming the object … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Member Focus Round-Up

Posted on May 9, 2014 by The Pick

Tim O’Brien is an illustrator and portrait painter whose intricately detailed and imaginative illustrations have been published most notably in TIME Magazine as well as Der Spiegel, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, TV Guide, The Atlantic Monthly, Business Week, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, PlanSponsor, … Continue reading →

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Altpick Members :: From Their Studios

Posted on April 11, 2014 by The Pick

Talented artists around the world create their work environments to inspire creativity.  Altpick Connects’ new series “From Their Studios”, gives an inside  glimpse into some of today’s contemporary artists’ studios.  In part one of our ongoing series, we are featuring illustrators Tansy … Continue reading →

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Rudy Gutierrez Illustrates US Postage Stamp :: Music Legend Jimi Hendrix

Posted on April 2, 2014 by The Pick

Reposted from the US Postal Service Born in the Bronx, New York, and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, Rudy Gutierrez received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. After graduating, he made a career for himself … Continue reading →

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Altpick Illustration Members Send You Their Love :)

Posted on February 14, 2014 by The Pick

Which one is your favorite Valentine’s Day images? Check out more of the illustrators work on Altpick.com.

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Congratulations to the Exhibitng Artists for The Society of Illustrators 56 Book & Editorial Show

Posted on February 10, 2014 by The Pick

  Alternative Pick | Altpick.com Society of Illustrators

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Janice Fried :: The Violin

Posted on January 3, 2014 by The Pick

by Janice Fried When I was in the third grade we were given the opportunity to play an instrument. Since my beloved grandfather played the violin I decided on that. My grandfather Frank was self-taught in everything he did.  Art … Continue reading →

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Holiday Cards from Altpick Members :: Merry! Merry!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by The Pick

Each year The Alternative Pick receives many wonderful holiday cards from our members.  We decided to take some time to share these beautiful, and sometimes funny, works of art.  In the spirit of the holiday season, enjoy the celebration of family and friends. … Continue reading →

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2013 Year in Review :: Illustration Part II

Posted on December 13, 2013 by The Pick

As we continue with Altpick‘s 2013 Year in Review, today we are featuring some of our Illustration Members’ news images Part Two.  Enjoy!  Check out more of our members’ work on Altpick.com. To see more of the artists’ work go … Continue reading →

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