Nudes - Corne Akkers Art

Nudes

Multicolored hatched drawing of a nude figure leaning forward against a stool, rendered with expressive layered hatching pastel strokes by Corné Akkers.

Model Session – 18-04-26 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model session – 18-04-26 – 2’ depicts our model in rather impressionist hatched strokes. Color reintroduced in my pastels.

Pastel drawing of a seated nude model in green tones, shown with a red “SOLD” sticker on the lower left corner.

Model Session – 18-04-26 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session. -18-04-26 – 1’ reintroduces our last month’s model. I was in for some green, raw power.

Pastel drawing of a seated female nude model in an art studio, with an artist sketching her in the background; soft shading and observational realism.

Model Session – 24-03-26 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 24-03-26 – 1’ is the first pose of a most special session. My ex-colleague was willing to pose for our life model sketching group.

A graphite pencil drawing of a kneeling nude female figure with the torso subtly twisted and the head bowed, rendered with strong chiaroscuro and geometric background accents.

Neo Deco – 16-03-26

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Neo Deco – 16-03-26’ is the fourth in my series of square-format female nude drawings. A rather refined cubist styling.

Pastel drawing of a reclining female model, captured in a calm, introspective pose, created on paper by artist Corné Akkers.

Model Session – 21-02-26 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 21-02-26 – 2’ is second from our montly life drawing event. My long-time model reclining this time.

A charcoal and pastel drawing of a nude female model from the waist up, rendered with realistic shading against a muted background.

Model Session – 21-02-26 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 21-01-26 – 1’ shows the familiar head of my long-time model I had for years. A bit of minimalist realism.

Pastel drawing of a reclining female figure on draped fabric, rendered with strong contrasts and expressive shading.

Model Session – 20-01-26 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 20-01-26 – 2’ is the second one of this month’s life drawing event. A bit of impressionism with a twist.

Charcoal and white pastel drawing of a nude female figure in three‑quarter pose with dramatic chiaroscuro, titled Model Session – 20‑01‑26 – 1, pastel drawing on paper by Corné Akkers

Model Session – 20-01-26 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 20-01-26 – 1’ shows the torso of our monthly model. Drawn during a life model session.

Reclining nude figure in pastel, rendered with expressive contours and tonal contrast on paper.

Model Session – 18-11-25 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-11-25-2’ shows our life model in reclined position. Fortunately I managed to keep it sketchy again.

Realistic pastel drawing of a shirtless model with expressive hair texture by Corné Akkers, 2025.

Model Session – 18-11-25 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-11-25-1’ is a special one. Imagine a young man wearing a Davy Crockett hat.

A contemplative nude study rendered in charcoal—where light, fabric, and form converge in quiet introspection. Signed by Corné Akkers, 2025.

Nude Study – 10-11-25

This pastel drawing ‘nude Study – 10-11-25’ is a quick study done in one hour. A bit of impressionism tested on Clairfontaine’s Ingres paper.

Cubist pastel drawing titled Model Session – 22.12.05 by Corné Akkers, depicting a reclining nude figure in grayscale, composed of angular planes and sculptural shading.

Model Session – 18-10-25 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-10-25 – 1’ is a continuation of my cubist endeavours during live model drawing sessions.

Pastel drawing Model Session by Corné Akkers, kneeling male nude in geometric pose with blue-gray background.

Model Session – 16-09-25 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-10-25 – 1’ is a continuation of my cubist endeavours during live model drawing sessions.

Pastel drawing Model Session by Corné Akkers, seated male nude with arms wrapped around legs.

Model Session – 16-09-25 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 16-09-25 – 1’ reveals a bit of cubism applied to live model sketching. Pastel and Ingres paper are perfect for this style.

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Neo Deco – 30-06-25

This pastel drawing ‘Neo Deco – 30-06-25’ is a test of Terra Cotta paper I bought. Model ‘Assia’ brought back to live in cubist red planes.

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Model Session – 17-06-25 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 17-06-25 – 2’ is a cubist interpretation of beautiful model, called ‘Donika’. I aimed for an open structure.

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Model Session – 17-06-25 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 17-06-25 – 1’ is a cubist experiment really. Using gold pastel and Sennelier Pastel Card.

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Model Session – 17-05-25 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model – 17-05-25 – 2’ is the second of a memorable afternoon with model Donika. A true professional!

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Model Session – 17-05-25 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model – 17-05-25 – 1’ depicts a woman with a great classic face and gorgeous trained body. All the more reason to capture her in classical realism.

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Madonna with Child – 14-05-25

This oil painting ‘Madonna with Child – 14-05-25’ is a bit of an oddball in my repertoire. A mixture of expressionism, realism and even surrealism.

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Model Session – 22-04-25 (Jelco) – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 22-04-25 (Jelco) – 2’ is the second pose of this month’s live model session. A reclined position to top it off.

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Model Session – 22-04-25 (Jelco) – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 22-04-25 (Jelco) – 1’ looks like one of those classic academic poses. With a touch of chiaroscuro though.

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Model Session – 15-03-25 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model – 15-03-25 – 2’ shows model Renee in a reclined position. Both hair and cushions had my full attention.

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Model Session – 15-03-25 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model – 15-03-25 – 1’ includes a young woman called ‘Renee’. A professional model perfectly lying still for one hour.

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Model Session – 18-02-25 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-02-25 – 2’ is my second of this month’s session. Her body fitted into a perfect isosceles triangle.

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Model Session – 18-02-25 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model – 18-02-25 – 1’ includes a Ukrainian woman with very expressive eyes, called ‘Galyna’. Back home I elaborated it with more subtle tones.

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Model Session – 18-01-25 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-01-25 – 2’ is the second live model pastel drawing of this today’s session. A cubist experiment this time.

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Model Session – 18-01-25 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-01-25 – 1’ is the first live model pastel drawing I made this year. The focus lies on the top side.

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Model Session – 17-12-24 – 1

This pastel drawing Model Session 17-12-24 – 1 is the first one of this month’s live drawing event. Model Bo positioned on a stool in a vertical position.

Reclining female nude resting forward on stacked pillows, rendered in soft pastel tones with detailed chiaroscuro and expressive contouring.

Model Session – 17-12-24 – 2

This pastel drawing – 17-12-24 – 1 is the first one of this month’s live drawing event. Model Bo positioned on a stool in a vertical position.