Nationally Renowned Architectural Illustrator to Teach at The Art Institute of Indianapolis

 [Indianapolis, IN January 16, 2008]  -- The Art Institute of Indianapolis is proud to announce the addition of Eric Schleef to their faculty.  Schleef brings over thirty years of professional experience as well as several years teaching seminars and workshops.  Schleef will be a wonderful addition to an already strong Interior and Residential Design program at The Art Institute of Indianapolis. 

Eric Schleef is an award winning illustrator who owns Eric Schleef Illustration in Indianapolis, IN.  Schleef also is a regular exhibitor in the Architecture in Perspective shows seen in over twenty cities worldwide and winning the Architecture in Perspective Sketch Category.  Architecture in Perspective is the annual international competition and exhibition sponsored by the American Society of Architectural Illustrators.

“We are excited to offer a nationally acclaimed instructor to our students,” said Madeleine Slutsky, President of The Art Institute of Indianapolis.  “Mr. Schleef possesses the superior knowledge that The Art Institute strives to provide.  This allows our graduates to attain the skills that make them workforce ready when they graduate.”

Schleef received his education in commercial art and illustration from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois and Famous Artists School in Westport, Connecticut.  He is a current member of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI) and the past national board member and treasurer. 

The Art Institute of Indianapolis is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.