Nudes - Corne Akkers Art

Nudes

A geometric pastel pencil drawing of a reclining figure on brown paper, lit from above, with angular planes of light and shadow defining the body in a serene morning atmosphere.

Morning Has Broken – 2026-07-27

This pastel pencil drawing ‘Morning has Broken – 2026-07-27’ reminds you of Cat Stevens’ famous song. However, it refers to the angular structures.

Pastel pencil drawing of a reclining nude rendered in cubist planes and soft white highlights on toned paper, showing geometric reduction and sculptural calm.

Cubism in Recline – 2026-07-20

This pastel pencil drawing ‘Cubism in Recline – 2026‑07‑20’ explores the dynamic contrast between straight and curved structures.

Colorful abstract oil painting of a seated figure in smooth cubist‑expressionist forms, rendered in luminous gradients of blue, purple, pink, and green, framed and hanging in a refined interior.

Neo Deco | The Pulse of Color and Form – 2026-07-13

This oil ‘Neo Deco | The Pulse of Color and Form’ searches for a perfect balance of form and color. I strived for a harmonious visual result.

Graphite drawing of an abstracted human torso rendered with geometric shading and curved contours.

The Geometry of the Human Form – 2026-07-07

This graphite pencil drawing ‘The Geometry of the Human Form – 206-07-07’ shows one of the basic principles I built my art on: ‘una in aliam’.

Pastel drawing of Henriëtte reclining face‑down on a pillow, rendered in soft tonal contrasts by artist Corné Akkers

Model Session – 2026-06-20 – 2

This charcoal and pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 2026-06-20 – 2’ shows our life model Henriëtte. She stays in quite an unusual reclining position.

Model Session – 2026-06-20 – 1

This charcoal and pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 2026-06-20 – 1’ shows our life model Henriëtte on a stool. Finally showing her ‘en profil’.

A seated male figure rendered in warm pastel tones, leaning forward in a contemplative pose with angular shading and strong light–shadow contrast.

Model Session – 2026-05-19 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 2026-05-19 – 2’ is my second male nude executed in sanguine. This time divided into planes.

Pastel drawing of a nude male figure seen from behind, leaning forward while holding a long pole, rendered in warm sanguine chalk tones on paper, artwork by Corné Akkers.

Model Session – 2026-05-19 – 1

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 2026-05-19 – 1’ is a study executed in sanguine pastel chalk only. A reference to the masters of old.

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.

cubist nude pastel drawing

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.

cubist nude pastel drawing

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.

cubist nude pastel drawing

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.

realist nude pastel drawing

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!

cubist nude pastel drawing

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.

expressionist nude oil painting

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.

realist nude pastel drawing

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.

realist male nude pastel drawing

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.