Janet C. Hughes Forensic Artist

During high school, Janet had a strong desire to become an artist. In 1971, she attended Oregon College of Art, with a full scholarship, in Commercial Art. Later Janet started a commercial art & sign business for the next thirteen years. She accomplished many styles of art, including portraits, designing logos, illustrations for local newspaper ads, business signs and billboards. In 1995, Janet made a career change and accepted a position with a California Sheriffs Department. She is presently working there as a Court Officer and works as a free agent in forensic art and illustrations. In the summer of 2002, Janet was accepted to attend the F.B.I. "Forensic Facial Imaging Course," in Quantico, Virginia.

Janet accepts both forensic art and fine art commissions through her business.

"Cops ‘n Cooks ( Funcraft Publishing, Inc. 1992 ).

"Shasta County Sheriff Officers Resource Handbook ( Published SCSO, 2002 ).