A composite drawing is "a freehand drawing made by combining various parts into a single graphic image." The main objective of the image is to generate leads for the investigating detectives. The primary technique for creating a composite image is the hand-drawn method. An artist with drawing skills and training in interviewing victims and witnesses prepares a hand-drawn image from reference images selected by the witness, so as to objectify the memory of the witness/victim as accurately as possible. Assemblage and computer-generated composite images have been on the scene for some time, and in the right hands they can be very effective. The drawback is the expense of obtaining software that contains samples of the multiplicity of features of individuals of various races and ages in each gender, as well as styles of hair, beards, etc. Regarding the identification of skeletonized remains, this article describes both three-dimensional and two-dimensional development of facial features based on work with the skull. It may also be necessary to present to the public for identification the facial image of an unknown decedent who has facial features that are mostly recognizable. This article discusses the enhancements by forensic artists that will be necessary in order to make the image acceptable for general circulation to the public. Other work by forensic artists discussed in this article are age progression in facial images and art used to enhance courtroom evidence displays. The article concludes with a discussion of job opportunities for persons interested in the forensic art field. 2 references