About Us

ABOUT US:

Some think of an Architectural Illustration company as simply a place to get a picture of their project. At IEAAI, we prefer to take a larger role.

With over 30 years of working with high end Architects, developers, designers and investors, we have developed a proven track record for winning competitions, winning awards, gaining public and city council approval and quelling residential concern. In short, we get results.

Large scale projects and historic sites become emotional issues to the people who get to say yes or no. Your client wants to know that his project will get approval, will lease out fully and will succeed. Illustrations that bring the idea home to the viewer, that give a palpable sense of the story of the design and how it will play out are a vital tool to you and your client.

We work extra hard on communication, because we know that the more we understand your vision, your intention and your goals, the more successful we can be for you. We also know the last thing you need is wasted time. We consider ourselves part of your marketing team and take personal pride in every commission.

Ian Espinoza Associates is also a registered SBE (Small Business Enterprise), which is an asset when bidding on government and infrastructure projects.

IAN ESPINOZA,

Founder/Principal Artist

Ian began his career in the architectural illustration field under the tutelage of his step-father, internationally renowned artist and illustrator, Carlos Diniz. Upon Carlos’ retirement, and with his blessing, Ian rechristened the studio “Ian Espinoza Associates Architectural Illustration” and since 1997 has continued the tradition of fine art architectural rendering and image design.

Ian has established himself as one of the most widely requested and recognized architectural delineators in the United States. He continues to challenge himself by expanding on the traditional techniques to produce a style that better expresses the needs of contemporary architecture and visualization.

Ian is noted by many top architects and developers as the artist to go to for winning competition entries, city board approvals and successful leasing presentations. His work has been featured prominently in The Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, the LA Weekly, the Los Angeles Daily News and the San Diego Union Tribune.

CAROL ERCOLONO ESPINOZA,

Executive Director/Principal Digital Artist

Carol has had a diverse career working in businesses of all sizes in the areas of management, finance, marketing, information technology, graphic design and digital imaging, and is an expert at organizational and systems design. Her background includes Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, live music venues and non-profit entities.

Overseeing the operation of the studio, including setting policy, financial management, marketing strategy and expansion programs, Carol also heads the Digital Division of IEAAI and leads the research and development of new mediums.