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This Week in Review :: Photographers Jon Blacker, Bob Coscarelli, William Hennessey, Philip Rostron

Posted on February 7, 2014 by The Pick

Best known for his lightening fast location portrait and music work, coming away with exceptional images under extreme time limits, Toronto-based freelance photographer Jon Blacker is ready to go: London Based Still Life Product and Car Photographer Wilson Hennessey: Photographer and Imagemaker Philip Rostron: … Continue reading →

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Photographer Ali Smith Picks Her Favorites

Posted on January 24, 2014 by The Pick

Ali Smith has lived many lives; as a ballet dancer, performing at New York City’s Lincoln Center; as a rock musician, releasing nine albums and touring the world playing music; and more recently (and throughout), as a photographer. She has … Continue reading →

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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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AltPICK’s Heroes :: This is What We Love

Posted on September 24, 2013 by The Pick

Joel Holland, Oliver Wetter, BC Kagan to name a few have contributed some wonderful insights on our Altpick Connects blog.  Here we have a collection of the latest entries beginning with Joel Holland, The Letterer, Illustrator and Pizza Maker.    … Continue reading →

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Jon Blacker’s Musical Ink

Posted on July 17, 2013 by The Pick

Musical Ink is a portrait project from Toronto based photographer Jon Blacker that spotlights 62 musicians and their tattoos. This exciting volume of imagery not only has something for every musical taste – featured artists range in genre from heavy metal to hip hop … Continue reading →

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Photographer Leslie Jean-Bart :: In His Own Words

Posted on April 23, 2013 by The Pick

For the past fifteen years photographer Leslie Jean-Bart has been creating visual imagery based on verbal ideas, bringing fine art finesse to commercial applications. “In His Own Words” Leslie gives us a little insight on his vision. LJB:  These images are … Continue reading →

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Artist Richard Borge :: In His Own Words

Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Pick

Richard Borge works primarily on editorial and corporate/advertising illustration and music packaging and recently has added animation and motion graphics to his repertoire. He is also well versed in visual consulting and creative direction.  One of his favorite aspects is … Continue reading →

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Walking With The Gods : : Hendrix

Posted on November 29, 2012 by The Pick

What would it be like to live forever? Jimi Hendrix’ passion and soul come through in a new book “The Ultimate Lyric Book” compiled by Jani L. Hendrix and designed by Phil Yarnall of Smay Design. The handwritten and often … Continue reading →

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Tadd Myers Adds ‘The Grammys’ To The American Craftsman Series

Posted on October 11, 2012 by The Pick

Photographer, Tadd Myers was inspired by his father, Landis Wilson Myers, to document and tell the story of the American Craftsman.  His father worked as a wood worker, home builder, metal worker, guitar player, printing pressman, baseball player and self-made … Continue reading →

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Kent Miller Explores Through the Lens

Posted on August 7, 2012 by The Pick

After moving to NYC in the latter part of 1989, Kent Miller found the energy of the city more powerful than he could have ever expected.  Kent was in his early 20’s and was doing a little soul-searching as many … Continue reading →

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