Pastels - Corne Akkers Art

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.