Depiction is an illustration studio offering architectural renderings based in traditional media. Serving as one of only a few traditional media studios in the country, our artists work hand-in-hand with design professionals, developers, cities, and other organizations to tell the story of their projects.
Our artists have over three decades of experience, which allows us to identify and craft the visual narrative and present it through artful, engaging imagery. We pride ourselves in our ability not only to serve as an architectural visualization service, but to collaborate as part of the design team, inventing architecture and conceptualizing the public realm.
The illustration process has evolved into one of flexibility, efficiency, and collaboration. Having expertise in traditional media has provided our artists the ability to tailor technology into a digital work flow which is intended to reflect the qualities of traditional media. This allows us to deliver hand-crafted visuals, both quickly and economically, in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Hazelwood Green
Aerial Transformation
The Hazelwood Green project located in Pittsburgh had a good site design and building heights developed in the client supplied model. The model was camera matched into a Google Earth image and used as a base for the drawing. This before and after shows the impact, power and invention of using our services.
To find out more about this project check out the Featured Projects section.
We transform simple 3d computer models into fully articulated and rendered illustrations.
Our workflow is collaborative and provides key review points for client input and feedback. Adjustments to building design and overall intent infused into the drawing process.
Preliminary drawing for client review of architectural style
3D SketchUp model provided by client