Rai debout – Study from life

Rai debout – Study from life by Virginie Martin Blaise is a pencil drawing based on direct observation of a standing male model. The work focuses on posture, weight distribution, and anatomical structure, capturing the tension and balance of the human body in a natural pose.

This life drawing emphasizes essential elements of figure study: proportion, muscle definition, and the relationship between movement and stillness. The use of graphite allows for subtle transitions between light and shadow, reinforcing volume while preserving the immediacy of the sketch.

Part of the Study from life series, this artwork reflects a practice rooted in observation and classical drawing methods. It highlights the artist’s interest in the expressive potential of the human figure through restraint, accuracy, and sensitivity to form.