Artist cover letter

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George Cole
Sometown, NY 55555 | 555-555-5555 | gc@somedomain.com | Online Portfolio URL

December 7, 2017
Ms. Susan Jones
HR Manager
ABC Agency
55 Main St.
Sometown, NY 55555

Re: Forensic Artist | Advertised on Monster

Dear Ms. Jones:

It is no secret that forensic sketch art is considered a dying art. The advances of computer-aided design tools used to create realistic digital composite drawings make hand sketches seem like relics of a bygone era. While I embrace technology, I also believe that hand-drawn sketches can be just as effective in capturing the nuances of facial characteristics.

The forensic artist opening advertised on Monster marries old-school drawing with modern technology, and I am very interested in joining your team.

As part of my associate’s degree in fine art program that I completed last year, I worked as a police composite artist apprentice for XYZ Police Department in Sometown, NY. In this role, I sketched accurate facial likenesses and created digital age progressions using Photoshop to help find missing persons and identify criminal suspects.

Throughout the apprenticeship, I was commended for my ability to build rapport with witnesses, crime victims, family members and law enforcement officers to help solve active and cold cases. I developed skills in forensic-imaging techniques, portraiture and facial-change characteristics.

ABC Agency’s mission to rescue and recover missing and exploited children is one that I share, and I believe I can make significant contributions as a member of your team. You can reach me at 555-555-5555 or email gc@somedomain.com. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
George Cole

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