Forensic Art Essentials: A Manual for Law Enforcement Artists
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contentsv
- Acknowledgmentsvii
- Chapter 1: The Most Unique Art Discipline1
- Getting Relaxed4
- The Most Basic Rules of Composite Sketch Creation10
- Position the Witness and Artist to Maximize Privacy11
- The FBI Facial Identification Catalog15
- Other Visual Aids Facial Features16
- Getting Started-Materials and Supplies21
- References34
- Chapter 2: Drawing in Forensic Art37
- Light Source38
- Guidelines for Sketching Composites38
- Educational Activities Conducive to Forensic Art68
- Work Experiences Conducive to Forensic Art71
- Step-by-Step Drawing for a Real Case74
- Conclusion80
- References80
- Chapter 3: Pulling Faces from Witness Memory82
- Attitude is Everything82
- The Worst Still Works92
- The Artist's Handicap, or What the Witness Experienced92
- Focusing on Witness Needs94
- How long After the Crime Should the Sketch be Done?116
- References120
- Chapter 4: Special Refinements to the Interview124
- A Technique for the Desperate Interview124
- Another Effective Phrase127
- When the Witness is "Just Guessing"128
- When Witnesses Insist they Saw the Perpetrator Only in Profile130
- When Profiles are a Must134
- Praise the Detective Working the Case135
- Close your Eyes and Understand What the Witness Sees137
- Maximize Comfort for Non-English Speakers138
- Fear of Retaliation: Enemy to Witness Concentration142
- How to Know When You are Done143
- Evaluating the Sketch144
- Working with a Child Witness147
- Crying can Help153
- The Myth of the Disinterested Witness155
- Sketching with Multiple Witnesses157
- When the Witness is Under the Influence162
- Determining Deception164
- Final Comments Concerning the Interview170
- References173
- Chapter 5: Races, Expressions, Teeth, Women, Vehicles, Tattoos, and Jewelry178
- Drawing Racial Differences178
- Sketching Facial Types in Your Area184
- Expression187
- Sketching Female Suspects197
- Vehicles Used in the Commission of Crime202
- Tattoos Made Fast and Easy204
- Scars and Other Anomalies207
- Jewelry208
- References210
- Chapter 6: Age Progression and Postmortem: Portraits of Unidentified Homicide Complainants213
- The Shapes and Positions of the Facial Orifices213
- Adult Wrinkles and Placement are Present on a Child's Face214
- Visual Aids for the Successful Age-Progression Drawing217
- How to become Proficient at Age Progression217
- Age Progression of Children: Facial Bone Growth222
- Coping with the Drastic Changes224
- The Eye Opening231
- Changing Dentition from Child to Adult234
- How to become Proficient at Child Age Progression236
- Postmortem Portraits237
- Victims Found Soon After Death237
- References251
- Chapter 7: Facial Reconstruction from Skeletal Remains252
- Gerasimov252
- Preference for the Drawing Method255
- Getting Started257
- Mechanics of the Drawing Method266
- Case Study: Two-Dimensional or Drawing Method274
- Feature Placement276
- Tissue-Depth Demarcation303
- Child Facial Reconstruction322
- References328
- Chapter 8: Three-Dimensional Facial Reconstruction of Skeletal Remains330
- The Anatomical or Manchester Method331
- Constructing a Working Copy of the Skull341
- Gloria Nusse: An Introduction to Mold Making of a Skull for Purposes of Reconstructing the Face in T342
- The American Method of Three-Dimensional Facial Recostruction356
- Meaningful Practice371
- A Case Study: The Castro Valley Jane Doe373
- References387
- Chapter 9: Implementations and Conclusions388
- Forensic Art: Untapped Potential389
- Reasons for the Scarcity of Forensic Art390
- Basic Human Nature is the Enemy390
- Tools to Propel the Profession391
- The Not-So-Extra Extra Job392
- Hints for Quantifying Results393
- The Forensic Artist in Court396
- Understanding the Nuances400
- Directing Your Answers400
- Real Court Scenario401
- References407
- Index409
- Color Plates423
The demand for forensic art usage in investigations is rapidly expanding due to media attention. Despite this fact, to date no book thoroughly explains how to sketch a suspect's face from a witness’ memory. Forensic Art Essentials teaches artists to extract information from a witness or victim about a face they have seen, and produce an image good enough to lead detectives to the criminal being described. After reading this book, anyone with adequate drawing skills will be able to learn the tools necessary to develop his or her skills as a forensic artist. Instruction focuses on an explanation of techniques for various scenarios and includes the use of case studies of special situations and how they should be handled.
Additionally, Forensic Art Essentials covers skull reconstructions of unidentified murder victims and age progressions to aid in the apprehension of known fugitives. The book also provides step-by-step illustrations of how to reconstruct a face from a skull, and offers solutions to a multitude of common problems that occur in the field. With 500 full-color illustrations, this book is an essential tool for any forensic artist.
* Provides insight as to the best way to responsibly interview and extract information from eye-witnesses and victims to develop accurate composite sketches
* 500 illustrations, many full color, show examples of various challenges in developing sketches and reconstructing from skulls
* Serves as a guide for forensic art professionals as well as a call to law enforcement agencies to expand the use of this valuable forensic tool
Additionally, Forensic Art Essentials covers skull reconstructions of unidentified murder victims and age progressions to aid in the apprehension of known fugitives. The book also provides step-by-step illustrations of how to reconstruct a face from a skull, and offers solutions to a multitude of common problems that occur in the field. With 500 full-color illustrations, this book is an essential tool for any forensic artist.
* Provides insight as to the best way to responsibly interview and extract information from eye-witnesses and victims to develop accurate composite sketches
* 500 illustrations, many full color, show examples of various challenges in developing sketches and reconstructing from skulls
* Serves as a guide for forensic art professionals as well as a call to law enforcement agencies to expand the use of this valuable forensic tool