Sketch Artists

Ever since the beginning of time, drawing has been used as both a recreational activity and a way to “record” a beautiful piece of scenery. But over the past 100 years, it has evolved into something that is used almost on a daily basis. When most people think of drawing, they think of cartoons such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. But what they don’t realize is that some sketches are actually very helpful in criminal cases. Some cases have actually been solved because of this key factor. When a crime is committed, and witnesses are present, they rely on a sketch artist to reconstruct the perpetrator’s face. In some cases, law enforcement is saved valuable time looking for the criminal because of this technique.

Throughout history there have been many forms, and styles of drawing. From the cavemen in the Stone Age, to the people of the Renaissance Era, art has been a major pastime. In the years of the cavemen, many rough sketches were made on the walls of caverns, and caves to depict the hunting of animals for food. In many ancient pieces, there is often a group of hunters chasing after a wild animal to eat, and use for skin. The sketches usually consisting of quick strokes of paint on a wall, resemble modern day stick drawing.

In the Renaissance Era, painters, sculptors, and sketch artists such as Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Donatello were famous for their beautiful, and complex works of art. Drawing and painting mainly figures and figurines in elegant, and graceful poses, they fascinated the people of their time. Considered very intelligent with the details, and realistic measurements of their artwork, many Renaissance Era artists were, and continue to be highly respected, and revered as great creators of ...

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