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Welcome The American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI), is a non-profit international professional organization of architectural illustrators, whose goals are to foster communication among architectural illustrators, to raise the standards of architectural illustration and to acquaint the public with the importance of such drawing as integral to the practice of architecture. AIP 22 Exhibition features the Hugh Ferriss Memorial Prize winning image by Ana Carolina Monnaco and many beautiful and fascinating images by 63 other talented ASAI members AIP 22 Exhibition catalogues will be available for sale at the venues. AIP 22 EXHIBITION: Upcoming Venues Come to the following venues to see this and 63 other pieces of architectural artworks: June 5 - 16, 2008 Hosted by: Steinberg Architects 523 West 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014. For more information, please visit the Steinberg Architects website www.steinbergarchitects.com September 5 - 23, 2008 Hosted by: Askew Nixon Ferguson & Associates 1500 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 Sponsored by: AIA Memphis Additional information to be added as it is received. AIP 23 cover featuring the Hugh Ferriss Memorial Prize Winning image by Frank M Costantino AIP 23 JURY SELECTION & RESULTS The Jurors have made their selections and the Members' Choice voting is closed. Therefore, we am free to release the jury selected images for AIP 23 to the public. To view a slide show of all selected images, click here: The Architecture in Perspective 23 Exhibition Catalogue will be premiered at the AIP 23 Exhibition Opening, September 4th, Montana State University, kicking off the 2008 ASAI conference. To pre-order AIP 23, call or email Tammy at ASAI Headquarters, or use the link below to order via the ASAI website. To download a Pre-Purchase form click here To pre-order your copy of Architecture in Perspective 23 via the ASAI website, click here: T-Shirts with this image will be available at the ASAI 2008 Conference in Yellowstone 2008 - Yellowstone - Conference Update Update as of APRIL 23rd - Conference Brochure and Conference Registration Form added - click on the updates link below Dates for the 2008 ASAI conference are Thursday, September 4th - Sunday, Septemer 7th, with a President's reception/AIP 23 Exhibition Opening the evening of Thursday, September 4th. For the latest information please click on the following link. Read the latest conference updates & register TODAY: Architecture in Perspective 22 Special Member Price of $25! This beautiful exhibition catalogue is available to ship! Order your copy now. read more click here to purchase ASAI Annual Conference, Pittsburgh Sketch Tour The Sketch Tours at each ASAI annual conference are always a popular event. The sketches are offered for auction at the Cocktail Reception preceeding the Awards Dinner and are keenly bid for... view sketches Digitally Embedding Copyright Notice for Photoshop Image Files A simple method to provide added protection of all your artwork. To find out more click here To download more information click here New ASAI Member Benefit Announced Architectural Record Magazine Because of a member request, a special deal has been worked out with McGraw Hill / Architectural Record Magazine. Click here to go to the ASAI members' area for more information Software reviews of Piranesi and Sketchup are now available in the Members Area ASAI Group Health Program, sponsored by: ASAI Health Insurance Solutions ASAI members will now receive savings up to 40% on Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance and More! view details Office Depot ASAI strives to bring more value to your association membership everyday. That is why we have teamed with Office Depot to bring your business a better office supply solution. view details American Society of Illustrators Partnership (ASAI is a founding member of the ASIP) TAKE ACTION: Don't Let Congress Orphan Our Work ASIP have set up an online site for visual artists to e-mail their Senators and Representatives with one click. This site is open to professional artists, photographers and any member of the image-making public. ASIP has provided sample letters from individuals representing different sectors of the visual arts. If you’re opposed to the Orphan Works act, this site is yours to use. For international artists and colleagues overseas, ASIP has provided a special link, with a sample letter and instructions as to whom to write. 2 minutes is all it takes to write Congress and protect your copyright: http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/home/ Please alert every artist you know to this message. To download the statement of Brad Holland and Cynthia Turner on behalf of the Illustrator's Partnership of America click here "Back Alley" by Bill Vrscak Bill Vrscak Workshop Watercolor: Making Every Stroke Count Bill Vrscak, AWS of Pittsburgh, is an artist/illustrator and signature member of the American Watercolor Society and the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society. His exciting presentation at the AIP 22 Conference impressed and inspired many members. Bill has agreed to teach a watercolor workshop exclusively for ASAI members. Update - April 22 2008; ASAI has opened this workshop to those who are not active members of ASAI! For more information and/ or a registration form, click here Detail of image by Derek Jackson VisMasters DMVC Design Modeling & Visualization Conference BOSTON, MA May12-13, 2008 The VisMasters Design Modeling and Visualization Conference features speakers and instructors from around the globe, who are leaders in their fields and experts in the changing landscape of our industry. Through insightful and enlightening presentations and in-depth training sessions, the 2008 DMVC will get you up to speed with everything you need to know about new developments in our industry and improving the skills that make you competitive. To find out more click here $50 discount for ASAI members. Go to the members area to get the promo code for your discount. Frank Costantino Have something to say? Members' Notice Board ASAI members are invited to submit any items of interest to other members on these pages - for instance: plein air sketch groups, exhibition announcements, comments and advice, new editions and new additions! The Members Notice Board can be found in the Members Area A show of work by ASAI founder Frank Costantino, and members Steve Stannard, ASLA, and Stewart White, will be on display the month of May, at the Still Life Gallery in Ellicott City. For more details go to the Members Notice Board. Free 3D and 2D plant graphics for landscape design Enviro Graphic and Ozbreed Ltd are pleased to announce a new online resource for architectural illustrators. A free downloadable library of plant graphics representing the Ozbreed range of strappy leaf plants and grasses is now online. The plants are compatible with popular design applications such as VectorWorks, Sketchup, ArchiCAD, Photoshop, and many more leading 2D and 3D design packages. To find out more click here BOOK REVIEW "Where Was I? A collection from 60 years of drawing and painting" John Haycraft Frank Costantino reviews the latest book by John Haycraft, one of Australia’s premiere architectural illustrators and artists."His recent book... features a comprehensive overview of his varied styles, media, and scope of commissioned illustrations, together with a somewhat chronological sampling of travel and observational sketching from around the world, both of which has been his lifelong joy & obsession." To read more click here Architectural Illustrators wanted! Check out Job Listings on this website. For more information click here The American Society of Architectural Illustrators is an AIA Institute Honor Award Recipient