Category Archives: Illustrations

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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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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Oltretorrente Wine Works with Italian Duo

Posted on November 7, 2012 by The Pick

Lorenzo Gritti has been working together with Nina Cuneo, one of his colleagues at  Studio Armad’illo,  to completely re-design the label for the exclusive Oltretorrente wine brand.  The company gave a chance to to the dynamic duo to collaborate on the new … Continue reading →

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On Silk Stockings, Cigars and Turning 20

Posted on October 4, 2012 by The Pick

by Clare Ultimo My favorite 20 year old is celebrating an amazing history of creativity and commitment this year. And while I do know a lot of 20-year-olds, I’m talking about The Alternative Pick, the place to find edgy photographers, … Continue reading →

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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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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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Tansy Myer :: Girl Power

Posted on August 1, 2012 by The Pick

Born and raised in Venice, California, Tansy Myer came of age among the eclectic artist community of the Venice Boardwalk.  Inspired by the indulgent worlds of music and fashion, she began drawing her girls at a young age as a … Continue reading →

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