Ian Espinoza Associates Architectural Illustration

04/28/2025

Last year I was commissioned to paint two watercolor paintings of the John Thomas Dye School in West Los Angeles. An aerial view showing the kids and staff greeting the new day and an eye level view showing the play area with the newly upgraded school in the background. Pica and Sullivan architects. #

10/08/2021

A couple of years back I was contacted about a potential project at a historically significant spot in Pasadena – The Green Hotel!

I was excited about the opportunity to re-envision this site featuring a proposed
mixed use development by Architectural Resources Group based on the original footprint created in 1903 by Col. G.G. Green - the original developer of the Hotel.

Having long been a fan of the city’s architectural legacy, this was an opportunity to
not only illustrate a great old building and it’s new addition, but also the lovely landscape elements that grace the site and the adjacent Central Park.

05/20/2020

We're in the news again! Nice gallery of our work included in the article. Thanks, Urbanize.LA!

French real estate holding company Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has unveiled new illustrations of its proposed Promenade 2035 complex in Warner Center.

05/09/2020

When I was younger, I had the good fortune to join my parents on a few of their European trips. My stepfather and ace illustrator Carlos Diniz was also my mentor and employer, so I spent a lot of time visiting the important architectural wonders that were so abundant in the wellspring of western civilization – Italia! Adding that my Mother and Carlos were enthusiastic gourmands and admirers of fine wine, these trips were pretty incredible to this day inspire not only my work but my own lifestyle. [ 586 more words ]

When I was younger, I had the good fortune to join my parents on a few of their European trips. My stepfather and ace illustrator Carlos Diniz was also my mentor and employer, so I spent a lot of t…

12/24/2019

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06/21/2019

From the archive: a “worms eye view” of the San Jose Civic Center. To show one potential scheme for a shade structure. Ink & graphite on Strathmore.

05/24/2019

The process of a large-scale development is a complicated one. It involves tremendous effort and work by all involved and can easily bog down in anything from design disputes to neighborhood opposition to mere bureaucracy. Having the project represented by renderings that are geared toward gaining approval is vital to keep things moving. As experienced architectural visualizers, we understand what can influence these decisions and work with your team to ensure the best views of your proposal are depicted. [ 268 more words ]

The process of a large-scale development is a complicated one. It involves tremendous effort and work by all involved and can easily bog down in anything from design disputes to neighborhood opposi…

05/09/2019

From the archive: a proposed Marriott Hotel in Waikiki for Altoon Porter Architects.

05/09/2019

Thoughts for the day. Keep creating!

05/03/2019

From the archives: a project that I worked on for the redevelopment of the San Pedro waterfront. Ink and watercolor on arches paper.

02/12/2019

An aerial view of a Masterplan community in Panama just completed. Colored pencil on Strathmore paper.

10/29/2018

Congratulations to Helen Thomas and Phaidon Press on the release of Drawing Architecture. We are delighted to have a work by Ian's step-father and master illustrator Carlos Diniz (www.carlosdinisart.com) included in this beautiful and expansive work.