With cameras barred from the courtroom, my hand-drawn illustrations are often the only images the public sees of the accused and the proceedings. As a courtroom sketch artist working in Bendigo in 2025, I’ve seen firsthand how the role has shifted — shaped by faster news cycles, digital publishing, and questions about privacy and fairness.
What does it mean to work in this space today, and how much longer will the tradition of courtroom illustration survive?
Mary-Ann Martinek art | CourtRoom Sketches Illustration #MEAA | gallery 