Forensic Art 101
There are many questions about the field of forensic art, so I am starting with the ones that inspired me to start this site. If you have a question that you haven't seen answered, just ask me. I'll answer in a blog post as soon as I … Read More
10 Steps to Become a Forensic Artist
There are no guarantees to getting a job as a forensic artist, but I’ve come up with 10 steps that outline the most reasonable and logical way of attaining that goal. Here are the prerequisites. First and foremost, you must have artistic talent. … Read More
Forensic Art Classes and Training
I know you want to be a forensic artist and start taking classes right this minute, but you need to do some homework first. Forensic art is a very small, very niche field, so it is extremely competitive as well. The people who will have a massive … Read More
About Me
I'm Lisa Bailey, a full-time forensic artist, and I started this site to fill a major void in the field of forensic art: education.
What is forensic art? How does someone get into the field? What classes are available? Are jobs even available?
I don't think anyone should have to go broke getting the answers to those questions. I've been working for a major law enforcement agency for the past 11 years. I've taught forensic art, given lectures, and been interviewed for major news organizations. And I'm here to tell you all I can about the fascinating, and incredibly rewarding field of forensic art.
What skills and traits are needed to be a forensic artist?
The most obvious is drawing and artistic skill. Don't believe anyone that tells … [Read More...]





