![]() Elements may of course be different for some of my colleagues. Here are ten FAQs at a glance, with my answers. Washington St.It is of course a profession that not many people know about, while many people see your work: as a courtroom sketch artist you often get many similar questions. If anyone is interested in contacting Langston, she can be frequently found at AHAB downtown from 6-9 p.m. She will be in the courtroom sketching one day each week for the duration of the trial. But right now, only time will tell where the sketches will end up and she is thankful for this opportunity to stretch her artistic skills from out of the classroom and into the courtroom. She thinks it would be interesting if any were to end up in a law book someday or on a wall at the local courthouse. She does plan on adding some sketches to her portfolio and showing a few to her students. Langston is not sure what she will do with all the sketches she makes during the trial. She hopes that she can be a source of inspiration to others that have artistic interests to pursue their interests into an art-related career that may take them places and present experiences they may never have otherwise. Langston is not really looking for anything more than being recognized that she is an artist and hopes that perhaps others will see value in what she does and the art she creates. In essence, she can capture the soul of those drawn only through the eyes of an artist caught in that moment. Lastly, she can witness and experience the raw emotions that are exhibited by those involved and capture them on paper in a way a camera or video can never do. Whereas, as an artist, Langston can show much of the scene while protecting the jurors at the same time.Īdditionally, Langston can arrange the scene to include more than what the camera lens can capture. The identity of the jurors must remain protected, therefore any photographic shot or video angle that would show the jury is out of the question and often limits what can be captured. Courtroom sketches also served as a historical visual record for many forms of publications including archives for law and books.Īs an artist she can depict scenes and angles that a photographer cannot. ![]() ![]() This created a need for sketch artists to help illustrate to others in the community and media outlets what was taking place in the courtroom. A sketch artist would quickly draw several sketches that show vivid impressions of the scene or scenes in the courtroom. ![]() In the past, especially in high-profile cases, many courts would not allow still or video cameras in the courtroom to prevent distractions and preserve privacy. She is interested to know if the local media outlets see a need for such artwork and if it is still relevant in current times. Langston may inspire some students to work their way out of a high-poverty area into a more secure future using their own artistic interests and skills.Īlthough, she is curious to know if courtroom sketching is a dying artform with the overuse of cameras and photography. Langston said that she can refer to this experience while presenting to students possible career opportunities as a career high-profile sketch artist. The opportunity presents a way for her to see what it is like to be in the courtroom and presented with the challenges of capturing moments in time while recording history in the making. This is a unique situation that she never imagined having the chance to experience. Langston is grateful to have the opportunity and experience as a courtroom sketch artist for this trial. Langston also works full-time as an art teacher for her elementary art students in Hampton County School District. Basin (AHAB), does henna work, and has painted several murals within the Lowcountry. She is the house ceramist at her business located downtown at the Artists’ Hub of the A.C.E. She looks for opportunities to gain experience and grow as an artist in a variety of ways. Working outside of the classroom is nothing new to Langston. As an artist, she can sketch quickly and accurately. This process gives an understanding of how to complete a more accurate depiction of a person or figure and its proportions using perspective. One of her favorite classes in college was figure drawing, starting from the skeletal system, into the muscular system, and then the outward appearance. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts at East Carolina University and a Master of Education at Lesley University. Langston has 22 years of experience as an art teacher spending her career primarily between Colleton and Hampton County schools. She is the approved courtroom sketch artist for the Murdaugh murder trial that is currently underway in Colleton County. She has been afforded an opportunity that she never thought she would have in a lifetime. Jean Langston is a formally trained and skilled artist that has a passion for art and teaching others.
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