Study of Quan Yin Terra Cotta Statue

Sean Rush’s tonal conte study of a Quan Yin terracotta statue distills spiritual presence through measured line and shading. Rendered in warm monochrome, the sketch captures the bodhisattva’s classic serene visage and contemplative upward gaze—a hallmark of Guanyin’s compassionate iconography.

Rush’s drawing isolates the figure against a minimal backdrop, evoking the quiet dignity of the original sculpture. Through soft gradations, he conveys tactile weight and emotional stillness—transforming clay form into meditative portrait.