Category Archives: Illustrations

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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Megan Piontkowski’s “Tiny Underdog City” Book Launch

Posted on April 13, 2012 by The Pick

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 →

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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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Icon7:Drawn Together – An Illustration Conference

Posted on March 26, 2012 by The Pick

Winner in the Altpick Awards, this double-sided poster “Icon7:Drawn Together” was illustrated for the upcoming illustration conference in Providence, Rhode Island by Chris Buzelli and Jessica Hische and art directed by John Hendrix. To register for this amazing and informative … 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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Win an Original Puppet from Red Nose Studio

Posted on March 7, 2012 by The Pick

Thinking about coming to ICON7 ? Buy your ticket now, and you’ll be entered to win an original puppet from the famed Red Nose Studio. Meet Neven (photos below). Resting upon his shoulder is his pet moth “7”, who is … 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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Paul Weiner on Creative Thoughts About Sketching

Posted on January 20, 2012 by The Pick

Sketching is one of those essential tasks that I try to do everyday but time doesn’t always permit or I become distracted for one reason or another. I usually start the day with a cup of coffee and listen to … Continue reading →

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Editor’s Choice 2011 Images :: Continues…

Posted on January 6, 2012 by The Pick

Altpick members created so many wonderful images this past year we couldn’t post them all in our first installment.  Our second installment of  the “Editor’s Choice 2011 Images” will make your Friday just a little brighter. (Stay tuned for more … Continue reading →

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Editor’s Choice :: Best of 2011

Posted on January 3, 2012 by The Pick

Happy New Year!  A big thank you to our visitors for using Altpick.com as resource for finding amazing talent and thank you our members for being part of our art community for 20 years!  As we begin 2012 we would … Continue reading →

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