It goes without saying, that this site is a work in progress. I’ve been off-line for almost a week due to work and agonizingly slow internet access.
Anyway, this post is a no-brainer. If you are looking for some awesome examples of forensic art, source material, books and supplies, and even more examples of forensic art, then head on over to ForensicArtist.com.
The creator of the site, Wes Neville, had been doing this work for years, and definately knows his stuff. Composites, facial reconstructions, age progressions, he’s done it all, and very successfully too I might add. I’ve also linked his site over on the right, and once I get the hang of how this blog works, I’ll figure out how to make his site stand out even more on my page.
Check it out!
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February 28, 2010
Posted by Lisa Bailey
Mar 06, 2010
I’ve just found your ‘Ask a Forensic Artist’ Blog.
I’m intrigued about your background and length of experience – albeit I admire your enthusiasm.
I found the text too flipent and imature in grammar for such a serious discipline. Whilst the object might be to ‘reach out’ to the younger element (and certainly nothing wrong with that) and a blog an informal means of communication, surely we still need to portray this serious work in a professional way.
All practitioners want their work to be taken seriously and I can’t help thinking the phraseology used does no favours in a professional world.
This is meant to be constructive comment that hopefully you will consider – call me old fashioned but our work can still be ‘cool’ (!!) using a more ‘grown up’ approach.
Mar 06, 2010
I have never been “flip” about forensic art; the content of this site is solid. I have been a working forensic artist for a number of years, and I know full well the seriousness of my profession. But this blog is my voice, and I’m not claiming to represent the entire field. I appreciate your taking the time to offer comments, and I welcome an open discussion about forensic art. But I won’t tailor this site to suit anyone else’s sensibilities.
Mar 06, 2010
Jan, after reading through the site, I found it quite refreshing and I believe the author’s personality shines through in the text.
It’s obvious to me that he/she has a wonderful grasp on Forensic Art. The author is offering both a means for newcomers to find out hard to find information, and also a way for practicing forensic artists to share information.
As you know, we do phrase things different than “ya’ll.” heh heh
Take care good friend..
Mar 09, 2010
Dear Forensic ArtistYou appear to feel this is a criticism of you personally and this is not the case.
If you have been involved in this discipline for a number of years, then you will know only too well how important it is to ensure we ‘ raise the bar’ and portray that standard through any promotion of our work – whatever the medium.By expressing your views and opinions on this work, it would be invaluable for you to include visual examples of your own successful cases to accompany the text. I notice you have published other practitioner’s work but to include your own will encourage those aspiring forensic artists to benefit from your experience.A blog might well be an informal means of communication but through your professional ‘voice’ and admission of taking this work seriously, you are in theory still representing the ‘whole’ discipline that you care about.I have no issue with your commendable idea to offer information to others seeking it but I will always feel that we need to remain more formal in our profession. Your knowledge of this discipline deserves a different approach in a more mature/professional text for everyone’s benefit.We all work closely with law enforcement, the courts and academia so need to encourage other professionals to take us seriously too, which in it’s present informal format, I feel is unlikely. Others expect that of us (and that’s in whatever part of the world Wes !). So in conclusion, this was an observation that I felt important to raise and one I hope you might reflect upon. It was meant to be helpful.
Mar 09, 2010
Janet,
I don’t know how she is NOT supposed to take your comments personally- “flippant and immature”? This website was supposed to be a friendly atmosphere where people (I think she meant the public) could communicate with a forensic artist, an approachable forensic artist who will take the time to explain and share the discipline of forensic art from her perspective. I like the friendly down to earth tone of the blog. I like that she is willing to share with others. I like playing nice. Whilst you are entitled to your opinion, I feel it is inappropriate for you to challenge the author of this blog as you have. Not to hurt anybody’s feelings, (yours or hers) but I don’t think the forensic art discipline will crumble due to the fact that this blog is not written in a more formal manner. It’s no fun to blog formally and being all professional and junk. I feel this web site is an asset to the forensic art discipline in that it is a way for aspiring young artists to learn more about a very discreet discipline. It is hard for anyone out side of law enforcement to learn about forensic art. I think the exposure is great and I too find it refreshing. Especially after spending the day interviewing an assault victim or going to the coroner’s office and getting yet another unidentified skull to work on. It is very serious work. We know all too well. The people we work with will take us seriously because we are serious about our work.
So in conclusion, this was an observation that I felt important to raise and one I hope you might reflect upon. It was meant to be helpful.
Jun 18, 2011
It’s been over a year since I started this website, and I can’t beleive I almost forgot about Jan’s comments. I’m happy to say that not everyone felt the way that you did, as the site is still going strong! :^)