Tag Archives: music

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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SMAY Design:: Weird Mojo

Posted on July 16, 2012 by The Pick

Designer, artist and founder of SMAY Design, Phil Yarnall, knew from the first time he listened to the Clash’s London Calling that he wanted to design album covers.  Twenty or so years later his designs range from The Velvet Underground … Continue reading →

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Carrie Schechter :: Today’s Member Focus

Posted on May 29, 2012 by The Pick

Carrie Schechter is a fashion, music, and celebrity photographer living in New York City. Her free-spirited nature rubs off on her talent and her clients and she has a special way of getting people to let go of their inhibitions … Continue reading →

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