Pastels - Corne Akkers Art

Pastel pencil drawing of a Clingendael canal with bare trees, reflections in the water, and vivid violet and green tones.

Clingendael | Canals in Violet and Green – 2026-08-04

This pastel pencil drawing ‘Clingendael | Canals in Violet and Green’ shows my love for modernist color combinations. I think of Leo Gestel and Jo Koster.

Pastel pencil drawing of a Dutch windmill, houses with red roofs, bare trees and water reflections under a vibrant sky.

Culemborg | Molen ‘De Hoop’ – 2026-07-31

This pastel drawing ‘Culemborg | Molen ‘De Hoop’ – 2026-07-31’ shows a typical dutch landscape. Modelled after Mondriaan’s ‘Mill in Sunlight’.

Stylized seated figure rendered in angular cubist planes with white highlights on toned paper, showing a calm, introspective pose.

Cubist Repose – 2026-07-29

This pastel pencil drawing ‘Cubist Repose – 2026-07-29′ shows my regular model again. A beautiful compact, introspective posture.

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.

A monochromatic sketch shows an artist seated at a stool, painting a reclining female model on a couch. The artist leans toward his easel while the model gently tilts her head, creating a subtle sense of movement within the otherwise still composition.

The Continuum of the Muse – 2026-07-25

This pastel pencil drawing ‘The Continuum of the Muse – 2025-07-25’guides you into the world of magic realism. Imagine a muse.

Pastel pencil drawing of a veiled woman with closed eyes, her face softly framed by two graceful hands, rendered in delicate white and charcoal tones on warm paper, evoking quiet introspection and ethereal calm.

Vesta – 2026-07-22

And now for something completey different: Vesta – 2026-07-22. Intrigued by sheer clothing and veils. What do they quietly conceal?

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.

Deco Reverie – 2026-07-18

This pastel pencil drawing ‘Deco Reverie – 2026-07-18’ is a cubist expression of my love for curly hair. All things curved in his one.

Pastel pencil drawing of a seated nude figure with raised arms, rendered with soft contour shading on paper.

Silent Contour Study – 2026-07-16

This pastel pencil drawing ‘Silent Contour Study – 2026-07-16’ is a study after harsh contour delineations versus soft gradients.

Charcoal and white chalk drawing on toned paper of a reclining woman with softly cascading curls, rendered with delicate highlights and subtle shading by artist Corné Akkers.

Studio 1930 | The Curl – 2026-07-15

This pastel pencil drawing ‘Studio 1930 | The Curl – 2026-07-15’ is a study after swirly curls. I simply adore those chiaroscuro effects in hair.

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.

Where Rounds Drift – 28-04-26

This soft pastel ‘Where Rounds Drift – 28-04-26’ is a natural follow-up to my colored pencil drawing under the same name. Enter sun beams.

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 reclining nude female model rendered in vibrant geometric color planes, shown on paper.

Model Session – 24-03-26 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 24-03-26 – 2’ is the second one from our monthly life drawing session. Lots of cubism in a triangular shaped position.

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.

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.

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.

Model Session – 18-10-25 – 2

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-10-25 – 2’ shows Henriëtte Sibie’s portrait. A bit of cubism but realist as well.

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.