Marie Casays

French artist, graphic designer and illustrator specialized in portraits and nudes, exclusively drawned with colored pencils on paper. My drawings are mostly inspired by photographies, sometimes working directly with models and photographers, professionals and amateurs. I am passionate about the representation of bodies and skin, its shapes, history, erotism, sensuality, poetry, with intense colors. I try to every time propose different physiognomies, genders, and identities. It’s important for me to represent people that are not enough (or at all) represented respected, or marginalised or stereotyped. Draw them open discussions, include people, help knowing and respect each other better.
My graphic style is characterized by a soft and delicate texture, but also by intensity through the choice of pop colour compositions that echos the emotions emanating from the portraits and bodies. On a daily basis, I participate in Art Fairs (recently awarded twice at the Salon des Beaux Arts (Paris France 2024), I also do solo shows and collective exhibitions in cultural buildings, galleries, shops, and restaurants. Meanwhile I do drawing commissions and art workshop with NGOs, independent brands, publishing houses, newspapers, and magazines.

2010 BAC STI Arts Appliqués (Design), Rouen FR
2012 BTS Graphic Design (Publishing Advertising) Rouen FR
2014 DSAA Global Design, Eco-design & Responsible Design, Graphic Design profile, La Souterraine FR

2025 solo exhibition «Voyage Intérieur» at galerie Kurokami, Paris FR
2025 collective exhibition «Si la lune est une femme» at galerie Amarrage, Saint-Ouen FR
2025 solo exhibition «Corps brûlants» at Oh! Mirettes, Marseille FR
2024 solo exhibition «Corps en camaïeux» at galerie that’s what x said, Bruxelles BE
2023 solo exhibition at agence Tekhné, galerie Dscwrk, Paris FR
2023 solo exhibition «Inktober» at La Karambole, Paris FR
2022 solo exhibition «Le Bouli du lundi» at Point Éphémère, Paris FR
2022 solo exhibition «Grains de peau» at La Karambole, Paris FR
2021 collective exhibition «Souviens-toi l’été dernier» at 59 Rivoli, Paris FR
2021 collective exhibition «A Queer Exhibition» at Pink Screens Festival, Bruxelles BE