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Category Archives: Illustrations
Hummingbird Beats: Johanna Goodman
Originally posted on HuffingtonPost.com … Continue reading
Posted in Altpick, Art, Illustrations
Tagged Jill Donenfeld, Johanna Goodman, New York Artists, The Jerk
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For Illustrators, Inspiration is Where You Find It
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
Posted in Altpick, Art, Illustrations
Tagged Agency Access, Brian Taylor, Chris Gash, Daniel Fishel, Illo Confidential, Inspiration, Patrick McQuade, The Lab
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Robert Carter’s ‘Tug of War’
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
Posted in Altpick, Art, Illustrations
Tagged Alberta Venture magazine, altpick awards, oil sands, PhotoShop CS5
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Infinite Jest – Cracking Two Skulls with One Stone
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
Posted in Altpick, Illustrations
Tagged altpick deck, brooklyn art library, infinite jest, john lacko, shakespeare, skulls, trask-radio
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Build Your Business : Selina Maitreya’s Steps to Success
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
Posted in Altpick, Art, Branding, Event, Festival, Illustrations, Offer
Tagged business, how to, marketing, possibilities, selina maitreya, success, video
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A Little Back-and-Forth on Growing Your Illustration Business
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
Posted in Altpick, Art, Branding, Design, Illustrations, Tip
Tagged Agency Access, Daniel Fishel, marketing, social media
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Megan Piontkowski’s “Tiny Underdog City” Book Launch
Megan Piontkowski’s new artist’s book Tiny Underdog City: An Uncomprehensive Guide is a satirical guide book for her invented Tiny Underdog City. The book refers to a body of work Megan created in 2006 collectively entitledTiny Underdog City and also includes autobiographical references … Continue reading
“The ABCs of SVA” Posters by Viktor Koen
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
Posted in Altpick, Art, Branding, Design, Illustrations
Tagged NYC, posters, School of Visual Arts, subway art, SVA, Viktor Koen
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Max Gordon’s ‘Dirty Bastard’
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
Posted in Altpick, Art, Branding, Design, Illustrations, Typography
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